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One of the best things about Fortnite is its skins. From crossover skins to originals, Epic Games has released thousands of different cosmetics for players to use. Most skins are obtained by spending V-Bucks in the Item Shop. However, a couple of skins are free at the moment, and you can get them by following a few simple steps.
Considering that the vast majority of V-Bucks come from real money purchases, some players simply aren’t willing to splash the cash on them. If you are one of these players, or you simply want to expand your Fortnite locker, the good news is that you can unlock skins for free and keep them forever!
Are there any free skins in Fortnite?
There are currently five free skins in Fortnite, and you can get most of them on any device and in all regions.
| Free Skins | How to claim |
|---|---|
| Explorer Emilie | Link your LEGO and Epic accounts |
| Trailblazer Tai | Free Quest pack from the store |
| Mr. Dappermint | Link your LEGO and Epic accounts |
| First Order Stormtrooper | Link your MyDisney and Epic Accounts |
| Blitz Knight | Earn 15 Account levels or place in top 10 20 times |
Blitz Knight
With the v36.10 update, Epic Games released a Blitz Royale mode in Fortnite. This action-packed mode features quick gameplay, allowing you to get a Victory Royale in just five minutes. While playing it, you can also unlock the new skin.
To unlock the Blitz Knight skin for free, you need to earn either 15 Account Levels in Fortnite or place in the top 10 20 times in Blitz Royale.
Explorer Emilie
Unlocking Explorer Emilie is one of the simplest things you can do. To add this free skin to your Fortnite locker, all you need to do is sign up for a LEGO Insiders account. Once you do so, you need to link it to your Epic Games account, and the skin will be added to your locker. This skin currently has no expiry date. However, Epic could remove it at any point, so you should get it as soon as possible.
Mr. Dappermint
Explorer Emilie is not the only free skin you can get by connecting your Fortnite and LEGO accounts. In December 2024, Epic Games added Mr. Dappermint, which is another freebie you can get for this process. Interestingly, these two skins are available at the same time, and you will receive the Mr. Dappermint outfit automatically if you have linked your accounts in the past. At the moment, it’s unknown when the new skin will expire. However, considering that Explorer Emilie has been free for more than a year, this might be the case with Mr. Dappermint as well.
Trailblazer Tai
Trailblazer Tai is a free skin you can get by playing LEGO Fortnite. However, you first have to head to the Item Shop and purchase the True Explorers Quest Pack. The pack is free and contains four quests you need to complete to unlock the skin and a few more items. Besides the outfit, you’ll also get a new back bling and XP. To grab the pack, head to the Item Shop and buy it. If you can’t find it, it’s located near the bottom of the store. Once you’re done, switch to LEGO Fortnite and complete these four quests:
- Invite an NPC to live in any village in a Survival World
- Craft a Shortsword in a Survival World
- Build a Spinning Wheel in a Survival World
- Hit and deal damage with a Recurve Crossbow in a Survival World
First Order Stormtrooper
Ahead of the launch of the Star Wars season, Epic Games released a free Stormtrooper skin in Fortnite. To earn it, you simply need to connect your MyDisney and Epic accounts, which can be done in just a few minutes.
To unlock the skin, please do the following:
- Log into your MyDisney account or create an account if you don’t have one
- Log into your Epic Games account
- Go to Epic Account Settings
- Choose Apps & Accounts from the menu
- Add your MyDisney account
It’s important to note that this free skin is not available in every region. Furthermore, some MyDisney accounts are not eligible for it.
How to get free skin with Fortnite Crew Subscription
Subscribing to Fortnite Crew is not technically free. However, if you get it only for the Battle Pass or V-Bucks, we need to add that you’ll receive a skin as well. Epic Games releases new Crew skins every month. On top of that, you will receive a couple of other cosmetic items, such as a pickaxe or back bling. Furthermore, Fortnite Crew comes with progressive skin as well. The longer you are subscribed to this monthly service, the more styles you will unlock for it. So if you want a somewhat exclusive Fortnite skin, you should subscribe to Crew.
Free Fortnite skins that have expired
Epic Games has released many free skins in Fortnite over the past few years. Unfortunately, a lot of these skins will never return. Here is the list of some of the skins that were previously available in the game, we will keep updating this list with the skins as they expire.
| Expired Fortnite Skin | Action |
|---|---|
| Burnoff | Log in to Fortnite mobile |
| Iridia Vayne | In-game quests |
| Vanguard Zadie | Earn 50 Account Levels |
| Elite Zadie | Fortnite Reload Cup |
| Dupli-Kate | In-game quests |
| Shohei Ohtani | Shohei Ohtani Cup |
| Noorah | Lantern Fest 2025 Cup |
| Anwar | Lantern Fest 2025 Cup |
| Chord Kahele | Earn XP on Fortnite Mobile |
| Serge | Community Cup |
| Yulejacket | Winterfest 2024 |
| Santa Snoop Dogg | Winterfest 2024 |
| Felina | Earn 50 Account Levels |
| Katalina | Earn XP on Fortnite Mobile |
| Juice WRLD | Log in to Fortnite |
| Andromeda | Samsung-exclusive skin |
| Lina Scorch | PlayStation Plus |
| Champion Siren | FNCS Community Cup |
| Jackie | Rocket Racing |
| Ascendant Midas | Midas Cup |
| Subzero Cryptic | PlayStation Plus |
| Jackie | Rocket Racing quests |
| Redcap | Refer-A-Friend 3.0 |
| Winterfest Bushranger | Winterfest 2023 |
| Holiday Boxy | Winterfest 2023 |
| Runway Racer | Free quest pack |
| Vivi Chroma | PlayStation Plus |
| Underworld Desdemona | Free quest pack |
| Clone Trooper | Find the Force event |
| Jun-Hwan | PlayStation Plus |
| Gold Blooded Ace | Most Wanted event |
| Xander | Refer-A-Friend 2.0 |
Three ways to get free skins in Fortnite
Free skins are a perfect reward for every Fortnite player, and there are a few other ways you can get them:
1. Tournaments
Epic Games frequently releases Fortnite tournaments that allow you to win a free skin if you rank high. Skins like Beast Boy and Chloe Kim were free through tournaments, so keep an eye on them.
2. Exclusive quests and events
Certain events have exclusive quests you can complete to unlock free cosmetic items in Fortnite. Furthermore, each Winterfest event brings two free skins, and attending live events sometimes brings free items.
3. Giveaways
Epic Games almost never releases codes for free Fortnite skins. However, you can obtain them by participating in giveaways online. In the past, it was possible to get free Fortnite skins by subscribing to Twitch Prime. However, this is no longer possible. Additionally, there have been three Refer-A-Friend events, but none of them are available at the moment.
Many other cosmetic items are available for free, either by completing limited-time quests or through the Fortnite Battle Pass. On top of this, you can also get V-Bucks for free by leveling up the seasonal pass.
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- Platform(s): Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
- Genre(s): Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter
