Cosmetics are a big part of Fortnite's appeal, injecting your personality into every loadout. From unique Back Bling and striking Pickaxes to dabbing on the enemy with a funny Spray, these items allow players to stand out from the crowd. Unfortunately, though, looking good can come at a price.

We've all been there, scrolling through the Item Shop, trying to resist the urge to splurge on new skins or other cosmetic items. However, what if we told you there were ways to get free cosmetic items and skins without parting from a single V-Buck?

Free Fortnite cosmetics are out there waiting to be claimed. You only need to know where to look! This guide will help you collect the best loot without spending a penny. Now, you can flex your style points and stay on a budget — it's a win-win!

What Free Fortnite Cosmetics Are Available for October 2024?

Aside from Fortnite free skins that you can claim by completing quests and other in-game challenges, there are additional free rewards you can add to your Fortnite Locker, including free Pickaxes, Back Bling, Sprays, Loading Screens, and more.

Some current cosmetics, like Katalina's Kit Bag, are designed to go with their respective free skin, obtained by earning 100K XP by completing Fortnite Mobile quests playing on an iOS or Android device.

Epic Games tends to rotate these free cosmetics every month or so. Ensure you regularly check the tables below to see what's currently available. These are extremely limited, so you'd better get grinding!

We have divided the free cosmetics into sections, according to which Fortnite mode or game you'll need to play in order to claim these goodies.

DISCLAIMER: While we strive to keep this list current, some of the free Fortnite skins and cosmetics mentioned may have expired without our knowledge. Rivalry is not responsible for any expired free skins or items no longer available, but we'll do our best to update the list as often as possible.

Fortnite

Here are all the free cosmetics and free Fortnite skins obtainable through playing the regular Fortnite Battle Royale game mode and completing the specific requirements. GL HF!

Free Cosmetic Name

How to Claim

"Impending Doom" Loading Screen

Damage either Doctor Doom or Doombot for at least 100 HP

"Doom Brella" Glider

Earn a Victory Royale in any Battle Royale match during Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4

"Doom" Banner Icon

Complete 5 Doctor Doom Quests

"The Doctor Is In" Spray

Complete 6 Doctor Doom Quests

"Doom's Power" Emoji

Complete 8 Doctor Doom Quests

"Pandora's Armor Doom" Loading Screen

Complete 10 Doctor Doom Quests

"Hopeful Llama" Spray

Complete Story Quests (Part 4)

"Sir Beurre Croissant" Back Bling

Sign up to receive email surveys from Fortnite and Epic Games

"Giddy Syrup" Emoji

Enter any Support-A-Creator code in the Fortnite Item Shop

"Katalina" Free Fortnite Skin

Earn 100K XP while playing Fortnite Mobile on an iOS or Android device

"Katalina's Kit Bag" Back Bling

Earn 75K XP while playing Fortnite Mobile on an iOS or Android device

"Kat Claws" Pickaxe

Earn 50K XP while playing Fortnite Mobile on an iOS or Android device

"Tactical Kat" Weapon Wrap

Earn 25K XP while playing Fortnite Mobile on an iOS or Android device

"Felina's Claw" Pickaxe

Earn 25 Account Levels on Fortnite

"Felina" Free Fortnite Skin

Earn 50 Account Levels on Fortnite

"Digital Dogfight" Contrail

Complete 3 Fortnite Reload Quests

"Pool Cubes" Wrap

Complete 6 Fortnite Reload Quests

"Nana Bath" Back Bling

Complete 9 Fortnite Reload Quests

"The Rezzbrella" Glider

Get a Victory Royale in Fortnite Reload

Fortnite Ranked

This lists all of the freebies you can earn by completing quests and relevant challenges in the Fortnite Ranked mode. Grind those ranks and show 'em what you're made of!

Free Cosmetic Name

How to Claim

"Ranker's Doom Brella" Glider

Earn 50 points in a Fortnite Ranked Cup

"Vanguard Star Backpack" Back Bling

Survive 10 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

"Pow!" Banner Icon

Survive 20 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

"Masked Victory" Spray

Survive 30 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

"Hazard" Emoji

Survive 50 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

"By The Horns" Spray

Survive 70 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

"Shield Break" Emoji

Survive 90 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

"Hope You're Ready" Spray

Survive 120 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

"Up or Down" Spray

Survive 160 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

"A Knight in the Cosmos" Loading Screen

Survive 250 Storm Circles in Ranked matches

Fortnite Festival

Fortnite Festival is a unique game mode that lets players jam out to their favorite songs, completing limited-time challenges and earning exclusive rewards along the way. There have even been past events collaborating with IRL celebrities, movies, and artists to keep the game fresh and exciting.

Some of these rewards from Fortnite Festival can be used in the regular Battle Royale mode as an added bonus.

Free Cosmetic Name

How to Claim

"Killer Beats" Loading Screen

Earn 1K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Homebase" Banner Icon

Earn 2K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Keep Poppin'" Jam Track

Earn 3K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Dusk Light" Guitar

Earn 4K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Leafy" Aura

Earn 5K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Orbital Overload" Jam Track

Earn 6K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Jam-A-Phone" Emoji

Earn 7K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Constellation" Aura

Earn 8K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Heads Up" Emote

Earn 9K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Way Too Fast" Jam Track

Earn 10K Festival Points by completing Fortnite Festival Quests

"Keyluxe" Keytar

Complete all 15 Ramp It Up Quests

"Karol G Heart" Banner Icon

Complete all 20 Ramp It Up Quests

"Heart Beats" Emoji

Complete all 25 Ramp It Up Quests

"The Volume" Emoji

Collect 10 Wristbands by completing Festival Quests

"Mic'd Up Moves" Emoji

Collect 15 Wristbands by completing Festival Quests

"Nightlife" Microphone

Collect 20 Wristbands by completing Festival Quests

LEGO Fortnite

LEGO Fortnite combines the popular Battle Royale with LEGO's iconic building blocks and characters, creating endless worlds of opportunities for players. It has introduced themed content, with LEGO-style maps, different biomes, and quests, blending both brand's creative building elements.

Better yet, many Fortnite skins also get an exclusive LEGO Fortnite variant, complete with blocky arms and legs. Here are the free rewards you can earn from playing LEGO Fortnite.

Free Cosmetic Name

How to Claim

"Explorer Emille" Free Fortnite skin

Link your Epic Games account to an existing LEGO account

"Trailblazer Tai" Free Fortnite skin

Claim and complete the LEGO Fortnite "True Explorers Quest Pack" from the Fortnite Item Shop

"Thanks to the Battle Bus" Decor Bundle

Complete 5 Battle Bus Quests on LEGO Fortnite

"Grasslands" Trophy Decor Bundle

Complete Grasslands LEGO Fortnite Quests

"Frostlands" Trophy Decor Bundle

Complete Frostlands LEGO Fortnite Quests

"Dry Valley" Trophy Decor Bundle

Complete Dry Valley LEGO Fortnite Quests

Other Free Cosmetics for Fortnite

The following games are not related to Fortnite or any of its unique games modes. These are instead affiliated with Epic Games, adding free rewards to your Fortnite account for completing in-game rewards.

Free Cosmetic Name

How to Claim

"Yeetus Hammer" Pickaxe

Complete 5 levels on Fall Guys Mobile

"Diestro Gold Trim" Car Body

Log in and play the Rocket League Sideswipe game

"Petrol Pump" Pickaxe

Claim the PlayStation Plus-exclusive "Blazin' Wheels" Gear Pack

"Scorch Rally" Wrap

Claim the PlayStation Plus-exclusive "Blazin' Wheels" Gear Pack

"Scorch It!" Emoji

Claim the PlayStation Plus-exclusive "Blazin' Wheels" Gear Pack

"Scorch Rally" Banner

Claim the PlayStation Plus-exclusive "Blazin' Wheels" Gear Pack

Are there other ways of getting cosmetics for free in Fortnite?

As well as getting free skins in Fortnite, there are other ways players can earn free items to add to their cosmetic collection. These do require some additional effort, like logging into Fortnite daily or competing in competitive tournaments against highly skilled players that'll put Bob the Builder to shame.

  • Online Fortnite Tournaments: Epic Games often host themed tournaments for crossover characters, like the Flash Cup, Teen Titans Cup, or Silk Sonic Cup, to name key examples. The highest-ranking players by the end of the event will earn the themed skin and relevant cosmetics for free without spending a penny.
  • Refer-A-Friend: Epic Games will periodically roll out "Refer-A-Friend" campaigns. By inviting new players to test Fortnite for themselves, you earn free cosmetics and maybe even a free skin in the process.
  • Giveaways: Fortnite content creators may often host giveaways to their followers, including goodies like V-Bucks, free cosmetics, or free Fortnite skins. Always keep your wits about you and be vigilant when entering online giveaways. Never divulge your account information and personal details unless you're certain it's legitimate.
  • Fortnite Crew Subscription: Although this option isn't free, at $11.99 per month, it offers great value for dedicated players. By subscribing to Fortnite Crew, you'll receive the Battle Pass, a guaranteed exclusive skin every month, and V-Bucks. On top of this, you may also receive other cosmetics like Back Bling, Pickaxes, or new emotes. 

Final Thoughts

Those were all the different ways you could get free cosmetics in Fortnite as of October 2024; we hope you've found it helpful. We'll update all the sections above with the current free cosmetics in rotation, so remember to keep checking back in to see what's new!

If you want to get free Fortnite skins or free codes for V-Bucks, we've got your back. Our blog page also features the best Fortnite Hide & Seek codes, how to set up 2FA, and more to level up your Fortnite game.