Power Hours are the timed Sprite events that shape how fast you build your collection each week in Fortnite. This week they run on a fixed rotation, starting Monday, August 3, with Peely variants early in the week, a fresh drop of Gem Sprites on Thursday, and a Saturday session where Gem variants become far more common.
Quick answer: Peely Hours run Monday through Wednesday at 4-5PM ET and 11PM-12AM ET; New Sprite Day adds Gem Zero Point and Gem Water on Thursday, August 6; and Gem Hours run Saturday, August 8, at roughly 2-4PM ET and 9-11PM ET.
Fortnite Power Hours schedule for the week of August 3
Each day of the rotation has its own focus. Early week is built around Peely variants and Sprite progression, Thursday introduces new Gem Sprites, and Saturday boosts Gem drops across the board.
| Day | Event | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug 3 | Mastery Monday | Normal Peely |
| Tuesday, Aug 4 | Peely Hours | Holofoil and Gummy Peely |
| Wednesday, Aug 5 | Peely Hours | Gold and Galaxy Peely |
| Thursday, Aug 6 | New Sprite Day | Gem Zero Point, Gem Water |
| Saturday, Aug 8 | Gem Hours | Gem Llama, Gem Grim, Gem Punk |
Peely Hours times and variants (Monday–Wednesday)
Peely Hours run every day from Monday to Wednesday. There are two windows each day, so you can catch one even if you miss the earlier session.
| Session | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| First window | 4:00PM – 5:00PM |
| Second window | 11:00PM – 12:00AM |
The featured Peely changes by day. Monday centers on the normal Peely and general Sprite progression, Tuesday highlights the Holofoil and Gummy Peely, and Wednesday swaps in the Gold and Galaxy versions. If you are chasing a specific Peely variant, line your play sessions up with the day it is featured.
New Sprite Day: Gem Zero Point and Gem Water
Thursday, August 6, is New Sprite Day, and it brings the Gem Sprite line into the game. The two arriving this week are Gem Zero Point and Gem Water. New Sprites go live worldwide at the same moment, which lands at 6:00AM PT / 9:00AM ET.
Gem Water is a Rare Sprite that tends to appear near rivers and beaches, while Gem Zero Point is a Mythic tied to Sprite Chests, making it much harder to secure. Thursday is the day to prioritize if you want a full collection before the season closes.
Gem Hours on Saturday, August 8
Saturday is Gem Hours, when Gem variants spawn far more often than usual. This week the spotlight falls on Gem Llama, Gem Grim, and Gem Punk. As with the other events, there are two windows.
| Session | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| First window | 2:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Second window | 9:00PM – 11:00PM |
Gem Grim and Gem Punk both come from Sprite Chests, so Gem Hours is the practical window to farm them at raised rates. Gem Llama is tied to Relic Chests. Because the boosted rates apply during both sessions, you only need to play one to benefit.
What Gem Sprites do and the Sprite Mastery Pod
Every Gem Sprite shares one base perk: 30% reduced fall damage. On top of that, each one carries its own secondary effect, so the variant you chase depends on the in-match advantage you want.
Once a Sprite reaches Level 5, it counts as mastered. The Sprite Mastery Pod back bling, which comes with the Guardian skin, lets you display any mastered Sprite you own. The Sprites Mastery Rewards track also hands out free gliders, umbrellas, and back blings as you progress.
Sprite Chest farming route
The Gem, Grim, Punk, and Zero Point Sprites all come from Sprite Chests, so an efficient loop matters. This path strings several known chest spots together in a single match.
Note: When you find a Sprite, extract it right away with a Portable Extractor. Other players can steal an unextracted Sprite if you are too slow.
The current season ends on August 19, 2026, which sets a hard deadline for finishing the Sprite collection. With Peely variants early in the week, Gem Sprites arriving Thursday, and boosted Gem drops on Saturday, planning your sessions around each window is the fastest way to close the gaps before the timer runs out.
