The Hot Bat Summer event drops four Batman NPCs onto the Fortnite island, each with their own dialogue, duels, and hireable roles. Tracking them down matters because three can be recruited by any player, so they often vanish from their spot within seconds of the Battle Bus dropping.
Quick answer: Batman and Catwoman both sit on the beach and small island just south of Wonkeeland near the main Batcave entrance, Harley Quinn stands by the river slightly west of Sinister Strip, and Poison Ivy wanders the riverbank north of The Battlewoods (east of Lifty Lodge, west of Latte Landing).
All four Batman NPC locations and rewards
Here is the full map breakdown, including what each character gives you for gold or for winning a duel. Remember that NPCs roam within their assigned area, so if one is not exactly on the pin, sweep the immediate surroundings.
| Character | Location | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Batman | Small island south of Wonkeeland, near the Batcave entrance | Mythic Batman Grapnel Gun for 2,000 gold |
| Catwoman | Beach south of Wonkeeland, just west of the Batcave entrance | Mythic SMG for winning a duel, or hire as Scout specialist for 350 gold |
| Harley Quinn | By the river slightly west of Sinister Strip | Mythic AR for winning a duel, or hire as Scout specialist for 350 gold |
| Poison Ivy | Riverbank north of The Battlewoods, east of Lifty Lodge, west of Latte Landing | Mythic Pistol for winning a duel, or hire as Scout specialist for 350 gold |
Batman: Grapnel Gun and the vacation quest
Batman stands on a small piece of land off the east coast of the main island. It sits south of Wonkeeland, east of Frosted Flats, and north of Golden Grove, right beside the primary Batcave entrance.
He is the only one of the four who cannot be hired and offers no duel. Instead, he sells the Mythic Batman Grapnel Gun for 2,000 gold. Talking to him and asking about his vacation plans completes a Hot Bat Summer quest, which feeds into event prizes such as the Batman Sprite.
Catwoman: closest to Batman on the beach
Catwoman is a short walk from Batman, near the edge of the beach south of Wonkeeland. If you already know the Batcave entrance, head slightly west of it and you will find her nearby.
You have two options with her. Beat her in a duel to claim a Mythic SMG, or pay 350 gold to hire her as a Scout specialist who pings enemies, loot, and sprites.
Harley Quinn: by the river west of Sinister Strip
Harley Quinn holds a spot along the river that runs slightly west of Sinister Strip. Challenge and defeat her to earn a Mythic AR, or spend 350 gold to bring her along as a Scout specialist.
Poison Ivy: the unmarked riverbank spot
Poison Ivy stands near a river north of The Battlewoods, east of Lifty Lodge, and west of Latte Landing. This is not a named POI, so it is easy to miss unless you drop there on purpose.
Take her on in a duel for a Mythic Pistol, or hire her as a Scout specialist for 350 gold.
Planning your drop
Because Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy can each be hired as specialists, another player may recruit them before you arrive. To guarantee an interaction, land directly at their location from the Battle Bus rather than looting your way over.
Batman and Catwoman make the most efficient pair since they share the beach south of Wonkeeland, letting you grab the Grapnel Gun, clear the vacation dialogue, and duel or hire Catwoman in a single landing. Save Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy for separate runs, as they sit on opposite sides of the island near their respective rivers.
