What are the best Fortnite skins? Everyone has their personal preference, but in the years since the debut of Fortnite, Epic has rolled out tons of iconic original skins and partnered with artists, movies, and TV shows to attract more fans to the multiplayer game.
The sheer amount of Fortnite skins is astounding, giving players a near-endless way to express themselves in the battle royale game before they've fired a single shot. Each event and update brings multiple skins to help cosmetic lovers stack up their inventory, and then there are Fortnite Festival skins and Lego Fortnite skins to boot. So, to help you figure out who to buy when they next appear in the Item Shop, here are over 100 of the best Fortnite skins ever.
In August 2024, Epic made it possible to purchase skins that have appeared in older Battle Passes after 18 months have passed. This change is in effect as of Chapter 5, Season 4.
The best Fortnite skins and outfit bundles in 2025 are:
Star Wars skins
There are literally hundreds of Star Wars cosmetics in Fortnite now, making it one of the biggest Fortnite crossovers of all. This section used to be for all the Star Wars skins, but there are now just too many, we thought it would make more sense to pick out the best of the best. Some of our favorites include the likes of Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano, and The Mandalorian, who are no longer available, but there are still some awesome skins from a galaxy far, far away that are worth your V-Bucks.
- Availability: The Star Wars series skins listed below can all appear in the Item Shop at any time, but are most often seen when new Star Wars releases occur or on special events.
- First appearance: Various
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks each
- Bundle Price: 2,100 – 2,500 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Monks
Come on. How could anyone not consider this one of the best skins in Fortnite? A cute and comfy sock monkey, Monks is adorably ragged with their untidy stitching and replaced leg. When the sock monkey is around, be sure to grab them, as this is surely the cosiest Fortnite skin.
- Availability: Monks has been around for some time but hasn't made a huge amount of appearances in the Item Shop considering the time since their release.
- Price: 1,200 V-Bucks
- First appearance: Chapter 2, Season 1
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Big Dill
Big Dill doesn't seem to have been held back by his feud with T-Pain, and is the star of the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 battle pass. So far, there are three Big Dill skins, but we're fans of anything hot, so particularly love the spicy-red chamoy hot sauce version.
- Availability: Big Dill and his chamoy counterpart are available as part of the Chapter 6 Season 2 battle pass. There is also a bonus skin, Dillinger the Gherk.
- First appearance: Chapter 6, Season 2
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Johnny Silverhand
Keanu Reeves appears on this list once again, this time as his Cyberpunk 2077 character, Johnny Silverhand in Chapter 6, Season 1. Silverhand appears alongside V, and you can even get his guitar for use in Fortnite Festival and a Cyberpunk vehicle.
- Availability: Being a standard shop item, Johnny Silverhand and V can appear in the Item Shop at any time.
- First appearance: Chapter 6, Season 1
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks each
- Bundle Price: 2,800 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Platinum Billie Eilish
Many of our favorite musical icons have appeared in Fortnite, especially since the launch of Fortnite Festival. Billie Eilish first appeared in Fortnite Festival Season 3 showing off her iconic green roots, before being added with her red roots in Chapter 5 Season 2. However, we love the newest Billie skin, Platinum Billie, making her debut in Chapter 6.
- Availability: The Platinum Billie Eilish skin is one of the Platinum Icons skins from Chapter 6, Season 1, and are available on rotation in the Item Shop.
- First appearance: Chapter 6, Season 1
- Price: 1,800 V-Bucks
- Bundle price: 3,800
- Skins and styles:
Juice WRLD
The grand finale of Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix is dedicated to the late, great Juice WRLD. You can get the cel-shaded Slayer Juice WRLD outfit for free, but if the aesthetic isn't to your liking, then you know what to do.
- Availability: The Juice WRLD skin is available in the Item Shop. It can be purchased on its own, or as part of either the WRLD Takeover or Juice WRLD Set bundles.
- First appearance: Chapter 2 Remix
- Price: 1,800 V-Bucks
- WRLD Takeover Bundle Price: 2,600 V-Bucks
- Juice WRLD Set Bundle Price: 3,500 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg completed life a long time ago, and the legendary rapper has been crossing off his side quests since. Having finally made his way into Fortnite, Snoop's Icon Series outfit can be snagged from the shop – forget being a dog person, you're a Dogg person now thanks to his unique 'The Dogg' cosmetic setting.
- Availability: Snoop Dogg is available in the Item Shop until January 4, 2025.
- First appearance: Chapter 2 Remix
- Price: 1,800 V-Bucks
- Bundle Price: 3,500 V-Bucks
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Meowdas
As part of the Battle Pass, Meowdas can be unlocked by earning XP across Fortnite modes, but this also means Meowdas is among the first Battle Pass skins that could appear in Item Shop rotation at least 18-months from his release: around May 2026.
- Availability: Meowdas was first available in the Chapter 5, Season 5 Battle Pass, but could appear in the Item Shop from May 2026.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 5
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Doctor Doom
One of the coldest villains of all time, Doctor Doom snagged himself not only a shiny cosmetic line-up in Fortnite, but an entire season dedicated to his dastardly deeds – Chapter 5, Season 4: Absolute Doom.
- Availability: The base Doctor Doom skins are sadly unavailable in the Item Shop as they were available both as part of the Chapter 2 Season 4 Battle Pass, and again during challenges in Chapter 5, Season 4. However, the Doom 2099 skin can be purchased from shop rotation.
- First appearance: Chapter 2, Season 4
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
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Gwenpool
Gwendolyn Poole may hail from an alternate version of our reality, but the fourth wall-subverting mercenary somehow managed to tumble into the Prime Marvel Universe. Though she isn't the most proficient fighter at first, Gwenpool's ability to manipulate her own comic gives her the means to retcon her reality – a living deus ex machina. Now you too can embody Gwenpool in-game, and she features all sorts of styles (plus a sweet Lego variant).
- Availability: Gwenpool and her style variants were all first available in the Chapter 5 Season 4 Battle Pass. She may appear in the Item Shop in the future.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 4
- Skins and styles:
Deadpool & Wolverine (Pen & Ink)
There's a new version of the Merc with the Mouth and his best friend Peanut for you to pick up. Both characters can be played with masks on or off, while Deadpool can also have an arrow sticking out of his head – peak comedy.
- Availability: Deadpool and Wolverine's Pen & Ink skins are available through the Store either separately or as part of the Deadpool & Wolverine Bundle.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 3
- Price: 2,200 V-Bucks
- Bundle Price: 3,600 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Pirates of the Caribbean
What a collection we have here, eh, mate? The Fortnite Pirates of the Caribbean skins include two variants of (Captain) Jack Sparrow – standard and cursed – alongside outfits for Elizabeth Swann, Captain Barbossa, and Davey Jones. While both Jacks were acquired via the Cursed Sails Pass, the remaining swashbucklers can all be press-ganged in the store. Each skin also comes with a Lego variant.
- Availability: Jack Sparrow and Cursed Jack Sparrow were both available as part of the Cursed Sails battle pass, so are not available in the Item Shop. Other styles were added through the in-game store.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 3
- Price: 1,600 V-Bucks
- Bundle Price: 3,400 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Metallica bundle
As part of the Fortnite Festival Season 4 pass, you could get all the skins for the heavy metal band's current members. While Lars was free for everyone who got the pass, you needed to play the Festival mode to pick up enough points to earn the other three skins. In addition, there are premium Puppet Master variants for all four band members, with a yellow and black skull design.
- Availability: If you weren't around for the Season 4 Festival Pass, fear not – the Metallica bundle is on rotation in the Item Shop, so has a chance to appear at any time.
- First appearance: Festival Season 4
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T-60 Power Armor
It's perhaps fitting that a post-apocalypse-themed season would also include a collaboration with the Fallout franchise. As part of the Wrecked! Battle Pass, you could unlock the T-60 Power Armor that the Brotherhood of Steel faction wears in the Fallout games.
- Availability: As a Battle Pass skin before Item Shop changes came into play, the T-60 Power Armor outfit may never appear in the Item Shop.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 3
- Skins and styles:
- T-60 Power Armor
- Hot Rod T-60 Power Armor
- Black Knight T-60 Power Armor
- T-60 Power Armor
The Employee
Straight from Lethal Company, the co-op game that took the world by storm in 2023, "The Employee" is a man in a suit with an oxygen tank, scanning the wasteland for any precious loot that he can bring back to his ship and sell for profit.
- Availability: Available on rotation in the Item Shop, so can appear at any time.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 3
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Bundle price: 2,100 V-Bucks
- Skins and Styles:
Avatar The Last Airbender
One of the greatest animes of all time, Avatar: The Last Airbender is having somewhat of a revival, with a live-action remake hitting Netflix in February 2024, and an as-yet-untitled movie revival coming set for 2025. Alongside all of that, Airbender hit Fortnite with Korra Battle Pass quests and a new Waterbending move.
- Availability: Korra and her Balanced style were both available as part of the Chapter 5 Season 2 Battle Pass bonus quests, so can no longer be obtained. Other styles were later added through the in-game store, though, and may reappear in the future.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 2
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Metal Gear Solid
Snake, in his classic MGS1 outfit and MGS4 Old Snake costume, appears in the battle royale game as the master of stealth. We also see MGS2's star, Raiden, featuring his samurai sword back bling and diving mask for the full stealthy experience.
- Availability: Snake and Old Snake were part of the Chapter 5 Season 1 Battle Pass, so are unavailable to buy going forward. Raiden can appear in the Item Shop.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 1
- Price: 1,800 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Collaborations aren't new in Fortnite, and neither are the turtles new to appearing in other games, as we've seen them most recently in Street Fighter 6. In Fortnite, the team were first introduced via the Battle Pass, with separate side quests giving you the Shredder skin as well.
All other characters were added via the in-game shop, with bundles making the deal a little sweeter. If you're a fan of Lego Fortnite, these skins will work there too.
- Availability: All four turtles are available in a bundle or separately when they appear in the in-game shop. April O'Neil and Splinter are available separately. Shredder outfit and Super Shredder variant were available in a separate premium pass.
- First appearance: Chapter 5, Season 1
- Price: 1,600 V-Bucks each
- Bundle price: 3,400 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Deadpool
In February 2020, Deadpool joined the ranks of the many Marvel crossover characters made playable in Fortnite. To secure the 'merc with a mouth' skin, you had to complete some weekly challenges in the Battle Pass. Deadpool was a hugely successful crossover skin for players eager to become the anti-hero, and, unsurprisingly, the iconic red and black suit became a rare skin to acquire and wear across The Island.
- Availability: Deadpool was originally available as part of the Chapter 2 Season 2 weekly challenges, so is unlikely to ever appear in the Item Shop.
- First appearance: Chapter 2, Season 2
- Skins and styles:
Mizuki
One of the more recent skins to secure a place in our Fortnite best skins list is Mizuki from Chapter 4 Season 2. Part of the River Guard set, Mizuki was unlockable at tier 100 alongside a deadly fan made of knives, a fancy winged glider, and neon orb back bling. Chapter 4 Season 2 was the MEGA season in Fortnite inspired by Japan, futurism, and sci-fi, which all played a part in crafting this excellent skin.
- Availability: As an old Battle Pass skin, there is sadly little to no chance that Mizuki will appear in the in-game store.
- First appearance: Chapter 4, Season 2
- Skins and styles:
Spider-Man
When your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swung his way into Fortnite just before Christmas 2021, it was immediately sought after as another epic Marvel x Fortnite crossover skin. There have been many more Spider-Man multiverse skins released since, like Miles Morales for Across the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man 2099, but for our best Fortnite skins, we're talking about the OG. He's an iconic superhero; what's not to love?
- Availability: Another Battle Pass skin, Spidey does not have a chance of reappearing in the Item Shop if you missed him the first time.
- First appearance: Chapter 3, Season 1
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Demogorgon
Stranger Things hit the Fortnite item shop in 2019 with the Demogorgon and Chief Hopper up for grabs (special shoutout to Hopper) to tie in with the release of the show's third season. A standout skin in Fortnite, as it probably would be in any setting, the Demogorgon is a perfect scary aesthetic to spook players out across the map. Or, just take advantage of its weird face-opening emote capabilities.
- Availability: The Demogorgon skin popped up in the item shop in November 2019, a few months after Season 9 ended. It was also brought back to celebrate Stranger Things Day on November 6, 2023, and can reappear at any time.
- First appearance: Chapter 1: Season 9
- Price: 1,200 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
- Demogorgon
Lexa
The first of many anime skins to be released in Fortnite, Lexa holds her spot in the best Fortnite skins for introducing players to the unique cosmetic look that has inspired many since (see Naruto and Goku elsewhere on our list). Unlocked at level 73 of the battle pass, Lexa was a Chapter 2: Season 5 only release. In August 2023, Princess Lexa, a revamped look, became available for anyone joining the Fortnite Crew, the game's monthly subscription service.
- Availability: As an old Battle Pass skin, Lexa will not appear for purchase in the Item Shop.
- First appearance: Chapter 2, Season 5
- Skins and styles:
Omega
Omega changed the game, quite literally. For Omega, Epic Games introduced something a little different for the first time: a progressive skin. Alongside Carbide, released in the same season, players were given the ability to evolve a skin by leveling up and completing challenges outside of just unlocking them. Stage by stage, the Omega skin transforms into full battle gear, but you can wear him however you want.
- Availability: Since Omega was available originally as part of an older Battle Pass, there is no chance he can appear in the Item Shop.
- First appearance: Chapter 1, Season 4
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Plague
Adorning the plague doctor attire with medicinal equipment hung around its belt, the Plague skin is a great combination of creepy, sneaky, and historical. The Plague skin was reportedly shelved during the pandemic, disappearing between Jan 2020 and Jan 2023, but now returning more frequently to the item shop. Its beaked mask and long cape will hopefully ward off any more diseases.
- Availability: Plague is a frequent visitor of the item shop, and can appear at any time, so keep checking in.
- First appearance: Chapter 1, Season 6
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Bundle price: 2,200 V-bucks
- Skins and styles:
- Plague
Meowscles
A bit like Peely, Meowscles isn't the rarest of Fortnite skins, but it's most certainly carved a place in players' hearts. The same goes for Epic Games, who have since bought out a whole bunch of Meowscles-themed skins to accompany the giant muscled feline: a little brother, a love story, a son, and a purr-ty cool summer variant, too. Meowscles, a cat with massive abs, smart trousers, and a tiny head just epitomizes the kind of fun whimsy that Fortnite is known for.
- Availability: The original Meowscles is not available in the Item Shop, but other variants are sometimes available to buy, including Halloween skin Phantom Meowscles.
- First appearance: Chapter 2, Season 2
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Raven
Brooding master of the dark skies, Raven's black leather get-up and eerie glowing purple eyes have lured in many players to run this Fortnite skin as one of their favorites. Raven is available alone or in the Nevermore set alongside its female counterpart, Ravage.
- Availability: Raven is often available in the Item Shop as one of the more frequent repeat visitors.
- First appearance: Chapter 1, Season 3
- Price: 2,000 V-Bucks
- Bundle price: 3,000 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Drift
Another popular progressive for our list and a piece of true Fortnite nostalgia from season 5 is Drift. Layer by foxy layer, Drift transforms from a quiff mohawk vest-wearing muscle man (akin to Johnny Bravo) into a fully masked, long neon gold coat-wearing fox-looking skin. With multiple styles and an early battle pass unlock, it gave players a chance to aim for something with 200,000 XP needed to get the full skin.
- Availability: As part of a Chapter 1 Battle Pass, Drift does not have the chance to appear in the Item Shop.
- First appearance: Chapter 1, Season 5
- Skins and styles:
Eternal Voyager
Every Fortnite skin is unique, but the futuristic astronaut, alien, and neon futuristic Fortnite skin that is Eternal Voyager has become a firm favorite for its mash-up of distinctive styles. A remixed version of the Dark Voyager from Season 3, you can strip back the mask with Eternal Voyager's unlockables, and the skin gets better and better.
- Availability: Eternal Voyager was only available as part of the Season X Battle Pass, so is no longer available in its original form.
- First appearance: Chapter 1, Season X
- Skins and styles:
Naruto skins
When Fortnite released the Naruto skins, they meant business. The Fortnite x Naruto collab was a big deal, and a bundle of Naruto skins was available to buy from the item shop in one lovely set for 19,300 V-Bucks. You could get them separately, though, as well as a bunch of nostalgic cosmetics, including a Demon Wind Shuriken back bling and some spicy Kunai pickaxes. Naruto lovers descend.
- Availability: The Naruto skins occasionally reappear in the Item Shop, especially when more relevant.
- First appearance: Chapter 3, Season 3
- Price: Various
- Naruto and Kakashi Bundle price: 2,100 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Michonne
An unexpected crossover for Fortnite fans and a big surprise in 2021 came when The Walking Dead's Rick, Daryl, and Michonne entered the item shop. For our best Fortnite skins list, though, Michonne stood out from the pack. You really can't knock being able to prowl around The Island, katana in hand and another strapped to your back.
- Availability: The Michonne skin has been in the item shop a bunch of times, so you have a chance of bagging this outfit in the future.
- First appearance: Chapter 2, Season 5
- Price: 1,800 V-bucks
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Carbide
We mentioned the Carbide skin back in our Omega entry, but to delve in a little more, Carbide was the tier one unlock and another shining example of Chapter 1: Season 4 intro to progressive skins. In five stages of armor, Carbide gets bulkier and bulkier with added blue neons, a full mask adorned, and ready for action. It's a favorite among players and a rare one at that.
- Availability: Unfortunately, Carbide was only available on Chapter 1: Season 4 battle pass alongside all the unlocks.
- First appearance: Chapter 1, Season 4
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John Cena
In 2022, John Cena – The Champ, Mr. P, the WWE icon – made it into Fortnite in a sort of,you-can't-believe-what-you're-looking-at-but-you-need-it kind of skin. It pops up a lot in the item shop, giving players the chance to run it, and for an extra 500 V-Bucks, the bundle comes with the WWE Championship title belt, his trademark U Can't C Me emote, and the Five Digit Slapper pickaxe.
- Availability: Fortunately, Epic Games is very generous with their re-releases of the John Cena skin
- First appearance: Chapter 3: Season 3
- with lots of appearances in the item shop since his launch.
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
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Spider-Gwen
We talked about Spider-Man in our list, and maybe you thought we wouldn't get around to the main lady herself, but here we are. Spider-Gwen joined the collection of Marvel crossover skins three seasons after Spider-Man with the release of both a masked and unmasked Gwen Stacy. Taking the top spot on the battle pass with a tier 100 unlock, where some of the best Fortnite skins on our list live.
- Availability: As a battle pass release, Spider-Gwen isn't available for purchase from the item shop. If you got far enough into the battle pass at the time, you also have a few colorways to choose from.
- First appearance: Chapter 3, Season 4
- Skins and styles:
Fishstick
There's just something about those fishy arms and spindly legs that's reeled players into wearing and loving this skin. We're talking OG Fishstick here with his little helmet and puzzled expression, but there's Gummy, Christmas, Atlantean, Frozen, and the Contract Giller, all released since. That's a sure sign that Epic Games knows what the players want and keeps providing the goods.
- Availability: Fishstick has been around since 2018 and continues to show up in the item shop year after year. So, if it's on your wishlist, you'll be pleased to hear it's a skin you'll most certainly get your hands on with many variants available.
- First appearance: Chapter 1, Season 7
- Price: 1,200 V-Bucks
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Master Chief
Fortnite is no stranger to gaming crossovers, and Halo's Master Chief is an iconic skin for fans of the franchise. Joining the Gaming Legends series alongside skins like The Witcher's Yennefer, the Street Fighter skins we'll discuss below, and Borderlands Psycho Bandit, Master Chief is in good company. Donning his classic outfit, fans can enjoy his OG style mixed with the Fortnite aesthetic.
- Availability: The skin doesn't appear in the Item Shop too often, but it can, and that's the most important thing.
- First appearance: Chapter 2, Season 5
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
Red Knight
The Fort Knights of Fortnite, like Black Knight on our list, also brought players the female counterpart, Red Knight. The menacing outfit is one of those OG skins that was once run by the long-time, sweaty players of yore. But you can grab it in the item shop these days.
- Availability: Red Knight might cost you a pretty penny, but at least this popular skin does show up on occasion in the item shop.
- First appearance: Chapter 1, Season 2
- Price: 2,000 V-Bucks
- Bundle price: 4,400 V-Bucks
- Skins and styles:
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