The Best (and Easiest) Ways to Get Skins and Cosmetics in Fortnite

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Everything you need to know about getting free skins in Fortnite

Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: November 21, 2024 Fact Checked

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How to Unlock Free Skins in Fortnite

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Do you want to unlock skins in Fortnute for free? While there are a few free skins with promotions, using hacks or glitches can result in getting your account banned. Read on to learn more.

Get Free Skins in Fortnite

Link your LEGO and Fortnite accounts for Explorer Emilie.
Earn 100k xp in the mobile game to unlock Katalina.
Level your account to 50 to unlock Felina.

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Claim Free Skins in Fortnite

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Link your LEGO and Fortnite accounts for Explorer Emilie. You need to add your Epic Games account to your LEGO account. To do that, follow these steps:
- Go to https://kids.lego.com/en-us/insiders-club and sign up.
- Click on your avatar, then select My Profile > Settings > Edit Account > Connections > Link Epic Games.
- Log into LEGO Fortnite and the Explorer Emilie skin will be unlocked.
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Earn 100k XP on your mobile to unlock Katalina. You can download the Fortnite mobile app from the Google Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS). You have until the v32.00 November update to get this skin for free.^{[1]
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- Here are some other milestones:
  - 25,000 XP to unlock the Tactical Kat Wrap.
  - 50,000 XP to unlock the Kat Claws Pickaxe.
  - 75,000 XP to unlock the Katalina’s Kit Bag Back Bling.
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Gain 50 account levels to get Felina. Use the XP from Ranked Battle Royale, Reload, or Rocket Racing to get levels quickly. You have until December 9, 2024 to get this skin and then it'll most likely appear in the store so you can buy it with V-Bucks.^{[2]
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- Here are some other milestones worth mentioning:
  - Gain 25 levels to unlock Felina’s Claw pickaxe.
  - Gain 50 levels to unlock Felina skin.

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There are often in-game events that unlock skins for free, like opening a set amount of gifts during Winterfest. You can also get V-Bucks, skins, and other free rewards in the Save the World mode.
Earning a skin by participating in a tournament hosted by Epic Games isn't as frequent as in-game events. This is a rarer event that is most likely themed for crossover characters, like Beast Boy or The Flash. If you don't unlock this skin via the tournament, you can purchase it later from the shop.
These are very rare and only circulate from Epic Games' social media. Be wary of codes from other sources (found by searching online) since they can be scams.^{[3]
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Subscribe to Fortnite Crew. It's not technically free since you're paying for a subscription, but if you drop $11.99/mo, you'll get access to Battle Pass, which gives you loads of free skins, XP, and other bonuses.
- Fortnite Crew subscribers also get 1,000 V-Bucks, legacy skin styles, and Rocket Pass Premium each month.
- Sign up for the Fortnite Crew subscription here.

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The opportunity to unlock Trailblazer Tai ended October 23, 2024. You might see this skin pop up again in the future or in the shop.

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Need more V-Bucks in Fortnite? Read this wikiHow to get tips on how to get more.

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You can also gift skins in Fortnite.

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