The Mother of Thorns, featuring iconic rapper Doja Cat, has arrived in Fortnite as part of the Fortnitemares 2025 event. This powerful boss character offers exclusive mythic loot and can become your ally after defeat, making her one of the most sought-after encounters in the game. Finding her requires knowing exactly where to look, as she doesn’t appear in every match and spawns at only specific locations.
Where to Find the Mother of Thorns in Fortnite?
The Mother of Thorns appears at three distinct pumpkin patch locations across the map:
- Freaky Fields – Look for her near the massive red barn in the southern portion of this Halloween-themed area. This location has been specifically designed for Fortnitemares, replacing the Outpost Enclave.
- Gourdy Gate – She can spawn around the middle region of this pumpkin-infested zone. The entire area has been transformed into a pumpkin takeover for the event.
- Thorny Throne Landmark – This is her most reliable spawn location, situated just west of Supernova Academy. When present, you’ll find her sitting on a glowing red throne made of twisted vines, with her distinctive music playing in the background.
How to Find the Mother of Thorns in Fortnite?
When the Mother of Thorns is present at any location, several visual and audio cues will alert you.
A skull icon with a crown appears on your minimap when you’re near the Point of Interest. You’ll hear Doja Cat’s music, specifically “Demons” from her Scarlet album, playing in the area. She sits prominently on her thorny red throne, which glows and stands out against the environment.
The Mother of Thorns functions as a mini-boss rather than a major threat, making her relatively straightforward to defeat. She possesses minimal health and shields compared to other Fortnitemares bosses.