Fortnite is famous for its cosmetics, and there are over 2,000 skins in the game right now. From the thousands available, we have narrowed down our list to the top 50 best Fortnite skins in the game so far in 2024.
Top 50 best Fortnite skins of all time
50) Galaxy
- Source: Unlocked by playing Fortnite on a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.
- Release Date: Aug. 10, 2018.
Galaxy is a super unique skin that not many players have access to, so if you see him in your lobby, you are very fortunate! He is highly unlikely to ever be added to the Item Shop due to the exclusive nature of his release. Other similar skins have been released since, but none quite match up to this celestial dude.
49) Ravemello
- Source: Item Shop for 1,800 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Oct. 31, 2024.
As part of the Icon series, DJ Marshmello has a few variations of his likeness in Fortnite. With Ravemello, you get two fun styles to choose from and a cute little back bling. He is relatively new to the game, so we may see him turn up in the Item Shop again in the future.
48) Doom
- Source: Chapter Five, season four battle pass.
- Release Date: Sept. 4, 2024.
Who doesn’t dream of becoming a super-genius and master of the dark arts? Thanks to the Marvel-centered battle pass recently, it is now possible. Doom became popular when he was released as part of the Chapter Five, season four battle pass and you can choose between his regular green armor style and a fancier gold and silver Pandora’s Armor style.
47) Mystique
- Source: Chapter Two, season four battle pass.
- Release Date: Aug. 27, 2020.
It’s such a shame players can’t buy Mystique from the Item Shop, as she’s such a fun skin to own. Her in-built emote allows her to transform into whatever character she last eliminated, which can lead to some hilarious shenanigans.
46) Red Knight
- Source: Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Dec. 15, 2017.
The Red Knight is from the second season of the very first Chapter of Fortnite but has reappeared in the Item Shop multiple times over the years. She is pretty popular with players who want a little something from the good old days of Fortnite.
45) Harley Quinn
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks or as part of the Harley Quinn Bundle for 2,000 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Feb. 7, 2020.
Harley Quinn is an icon of the DC universe and a very popular character as a Fortnite skin. She comes in two styles—the Lil Monster XOXO style and an Always Fantabulous style—to unlock by completing quests. Thankfully for fans, this skin turns up quite often in the Item Shop!
44) Siren
- Source: Item Shop for 1,200 V-Bucks or as part of the Hit Squad Bundle for 2,400 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: April 18, 2020.
Siren is a fierce-looking skin that has continued to be popular among Fortnite players since her arrival in 2020. Out of her three different styles—default (above), Society Streetwear with red hair, and Noir. The most popular of these is the Noir style with a greyscale aesthetic and bright red lipstick.
43) Black Widow
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: April 25, 2019.
The Black Widow skin showed up in the Item Shop in 2019 and then wasn’t seen again for over four years. When she did pop up again, she only appeared for one day, causing a lot of drama in the Fortnite community. Six months later, she started making more regular Item Shop appearances. Black Widow is part of the Marvel Series outfits along with Iron Man and Spider-Man. She comes with either blonde or red hair, but has no other selectable styles.
42) Agent Peely
- Source: Chapter Two, season two battle pass.
- Release Date: Feb. 20, 2020.
Agent Peely found the job of secret agent very a-peel-ing, and you must admit he looks great in his black suit. He has four styles—this smart black suit, a brown or a white style, and a solid gold style. Peely is a very popular character in Fortnite, so having this variant missing from your locker has got to be frustrating!
41) Omega
- Source: Chapter One, season four battle pass.
- Release Date: May 1, 2018.
Omega may be an older skin, but he remains pretty popular with OG players. This fully armored outfit originally required players to first claim Omega at tier 100 of the battle pass and then unlock each extra piece by leveling up from level 25 all the way to level 80.
40) Master Chief
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks or as part of the Master Chief Bundle for 2,600 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Dec. 11, 2020.
Halo‘s Master Chief has been a popular choice since he arrived in 2020. Whether it is because you are a fan of Halo or the web series Red VS Blue, a lot of you want to play as Master Chief. It’s a shame this skin only comes in green or matte black—it would be amazing to choose red or blue armor, too.
39) Drift
- Source: Chapter One, season five battle pass.
- Release Date: July 12, 2018.
Drift is a legendary skin from back in the Chapter One days of Fortnite with multiple styles to choose from. The most popular styles chosen by many of you are the base skin with his mask on or the full stage five style with a collared jacket and pink lightning.
38) Chaos Agent
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Oct. 25, 2019.
Chaos Agent brings a little creepy fun to Fortnite with this strange masked figure. Take the mask off for his “Goopy” style, and you release whatever lurks beneath, escaping in black ooze around him. This skin makes a reappearance every so often, usually at Halloween as part of the Final Reckoning set.
37) Spider-Gwen
- Source: Chapter Three, season four battle pass.
- Release Date: Sept. 18, 2022.
Spider-Gwen is a fun and sporty skin that a lot of players love to use. Her petite and athletic frame gives people the impression her hitbox will be smaller, although we all know every hitbox is the same! The choice of styles is pretty good, although most players usually go with the classic Spider-Gwen with the hood up and mask on.
36) Ghoul Trooper
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Oct. 26, 2017.
Ghoul Trooper was brought in for Halloween in 2017 and returns every October for new players to snatch her up. For 1,500 V-Bucks you can get this classic green style, a sickly zombie style, or a fun pink style. The most popular is the classic green, as it looks just like she is about to go to a Halloween costume party.
35) Skull Trooper
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Oct. 26, 2017.
Skull Trooper was one of the original Halloween outfits introduced in Fortnite back in 2017. He’s basically Jonesy with a skeleton costume on, and you can choose from various styles with the choice of glowing eyes. The most popular style is the green glowing Skull Trooper with glowing eye trails, particularly around spooky month.
34) Shadow Midas
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Oct. 29, 2021.
If you missed out on getting Midas when he was around, this is the next best thing. He may not have Midas’ touch, but his skin is reactive and glows more purple as the match progresses. Shadow Midas comes back to the Item Shop in time for Halloween every year like a spooky Santa, so grab him next time he turns up.
33) Spider-Man
- Source: Chapter Three, season one battle pass.
- Release Date: Dec. 5, 2021.
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man was part of the battle pass during Chapter Three, season one, so he unfortunately cannot be purchased any longer. This outfit comes with six selectable styles, from default classic Spidey to a shining golden version. It is generally always the regular Spider-Man style you will see sprinting and sliding around the map though.
32) She-Venom
- Source: Item Shop for 1,800 V-Bucks or as part of the Symbiotes Bundle for 3,000 V-Bucks. Also obtained for free by ranking high in the Symbiote Cup in October 2024.
- Release Date: Oct. 25, 2024.
This is one of the scariest Fortnite skins around—so scary, in fact, that the outfit is not allowed to be worn in a PEGI 7 or lower Fortnite mode. We don’t want to be giving the little Fortnite players nightmares! She-Venom is part of the Symbiotes Set consisting of Eddie Brock, Carnage and Agony, as well as all of their related items.
31) Mrs Incredible
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks or part of the Incredibles Bundle for 3,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Sept. 28, 2024.
Mrs. Incredible, also known as the super stretchy Elastigirl, proved to be far more popular than her husband. If you missed buying her the first time around then hopefully she will return to the Item Shop soon with more Disney Pixar crossover cosmetics.
30) Jules
- Source: Chapter Two, season three battle pass.
- Release Date: June 17, 2020.
Jules, welder extraordinaire and dastardly Shadow agent, is actually the daughter of Midas, as you may be able to tell from her cool aesthetic and love for gold jewelry. Since the Chapter Two, season three battle pass, many of you have loved choosing any one of her three styles as your favorite Fortnite skin.
29) Raven
- Source: Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks or in the Nevermore Bundle for 3,000 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: April 6, 2018.
Raven has been a popular choice since 2018, but has fallen off in recent years. He is a classic skin, and for a while, every player either wanted him or was playing as him. He returns to the Item Shop regularly, so keep watching out for him if you have always wanted Raven in your locker.
28) Wild Card
- Source: Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Sept. 6, 2018.
The Wild Card skin comes in five styles—one of each card suit and an extra green one for St. Patrick’s Day named the Lucky Card. Skins with multiple styles are usually quite popular because players are getting more for their V-Bucks than just one simple skin. These are also great for squads who want to dress up as a team.
27) The Reaper
- Source: Chapter One, season three battle pass.
- Release Date: Feb. 22, 2018.
The Reaper is the OG sweaty skin. If you saw this one coming at you in the early days of Fortnite, you’d have to swallow your nerves and face him or run away. Many fans thought he was supposed to be John Wick—until the actual John Wick skin came out in 2019.
26) Dummy
- Source: Item Shop for 1,200 V-Bucks or as part of the Dummy Brigade Bundle for 1,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Aug. 5, 2020.
Dummy is a rare Fortnite skin that comes in two styles—default yellow or a gray Carbon Fiber—both with fancy neckerchiefs. Perhaps it’s his slender frame that makes him so popular, giving the illusion of a narrower hitbox, or maybe it’s his can-do attitude that wins people over.
25) Onesie
- Source: Chapter One, season seven battle pass.
- Release Date: Dec. 6, 2018.
Onesie looks ready for a sleepover in her cozy Durr Burger outfit. She does have a winter-themed alternative style, but this yellow, burger-printed number is the best. The eyes on the hood are what make it for a lot of people. Unfortunately, this skin isn’t available in the Item Shop.
24) Aura
- Source: Item Shop for 800 V-Bucks or 1,600 V-Bucks as part of the Gilded Explorer’s Bundle.
- Release Date: May 8, 2019.
Aura is one of those very popular and inexpensive Fortnite skins that end up being absolutely everywhere. At one point during 2019 and into 2020, if a sweaty player hunted you down across the entire map, it was probably an Aura. For 800 V-Bucks, you get the choice of three styles, from the default Aura to Winter Hunter in her yellow beanie hat and pastel colored Charming Aura. A great deal for 800 bucks!
23) Derby Dynamo
- Source: Item Shop as part of the Derby Dynamo Quest Pack for $11.99.
- Release Date: Aug. 20, 2020.
Derby Dynamo is an absolute steal for $11.99. Not only do you get three fantastic styles, each with funky roller skates on, but she also has an in-built traversal emote. After completing all Derby Dynamo Challenges, you get 1,500 V-Bucks to spend on yet more cosmetic goodies. She hasn’t been seen in the Item Shop since 2021, so it is about time she returned!
22) P.A.N.D.A Team Leader
- Source: Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Aug. 19, 2018.
P.A.N.D.A Team Leader is the sister skin to Cuddle Team Leader. She is only slightly less popular, but just as adorable. There is an option to remove the Panda helmet and reveal Syd’s face underneath with a little panda ears headband. She comes back to the Item Shop pretty regularly, so keep an eye out if you are thinking of getting her soon.
21) Deadpool (Pen & Ink)
- Source: Chapter Two, season two battle pass (regular Deadpool) or Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks (Pen & Ink Deadpool).
- Release Date: April 3, 2020/July 27, 2024
The regular version of Deadpool was only available through the Chapter Two, season two battle pass with a couple of styles unlocked after completing small challenges. You can still get the cell-shaded Pen & Ink Deadpool when he, and possibly Wolverine, return to the Item Shop.
20) Meowdas
- Source: Chapter Two Remix battle pass.
- Release Date: Nov. 2, 2024.
Meowdas is as swole as Meowscles and as suave as Midas, with the same Midas’ touch effect. This newer skin is very popular with players right now, especially since he comes in either default Meowdas or Shadow Meowdas to show your allegiance to the Shadow faction.
19) Chaos Director
- Source: Chapter Two Remix battle pass.
- Release Date: Nov. 2, 2024.
The Chaos Director is a unique Fortnite skin with three creepy cosmetic styles. She has two masked styles as the Chaos Director with a black mask or the white Ghostly Director with red eyes, or you can choose the gravity-defying style dripping black ooze as shown above,
18) Fishstick
- Source: Item Shop for 1,200 V-Bucks or in the Fishstick Bundle for 2,200 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Dec. 27, 2018.
Fishstick is one of Fortnite‘s OG boys, a sea-faring fish guy who has been given a few styles over the years. You can now choose between his simple default style, a pirate Fishsticks, or Fishsticks with a VR headset. World Cup Fishsticks was also available if you logged in before July 29, 2019.
17) Psycho Bandit
- Source: Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks, or with the purchase of Borderlands 3 via the Epic Store in December 2020.
- Release Date: Aug. 27, 2019.
Psycho Bandit arrived in the Item Shop when Fortnite had a brief crossover with Borderlands 3. They included a Welcome To Pandora zone to the map, complete with a cel-shaded design throughout, and added a Pandora Mayhem challenge bundle. Psycho Bandit, in his post-apocalyptic style pants and mask, hasn’t returned to the Item Shop since 2020!
16) Contract Giller
- Source: Item Shop via the Bassassin Quest Pack for $8.99.
- Release Date: March 26, 2020.
Contract Giller shows Fishsticks as an undercover secret agent, complete with a dark suit and pistol. You can choose to take the sunglasses off, but he looks so much better with them on. Contract Giller returns to the Item Shop every year, and it is a pretty reasonable price, seeing as you also get 1,500 V-Bucks.
15) Meowscles
- Source: Chapter Two, season two battle pass.
- Release Date: Feb. 20, 2020.
With the body of a strongman and the face of a cutie pie, Meowscles has proven to be hugely popular with Fortnite fans. Since his arrival, there have been hints at his whereabouts on the island in the form of a cat scratching post and a food bowl. If you had the battle pass during Chapter Two, season two, you probably also unlocked his Ghost and Shadow styles, and even his solid gold style after reaching level 180.
14) Lara Croft
- Source: Chapter Two, season six battle pass.
- Release Date: March 16, 2021.
Adventurer and professional pot-kicker Lara Croft arrived in Fortnite in 2021 for the Chapter Two, season six battle pass. It was easy enough to unlock her regular modern style, but if you wanted the classic Tomb Raider versions then you had some work to do. 25th Anniversary Lara was unlocked if you reached level 22, while the classic angular Lara required you to complete all 31 quests. A solid gold version could also be unlocked if you were lucky enough to find a legendary AR on the tiny island off the mainland while dressed as Lara.
13) Lexa Hexbringer
- Source: Item Shop for 1,200 V-Bucks or as part of a bundle for 1,800 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Oct. 17, 2024.
Lexa Hexbringer is a cute little witch who comes in two styles, autumnal browns and yellows or a more witchy goth style in blacks and grays. Her bundle is worth checking out too, as it has a pumpkin and bat back bling and a Halloween-inspired wrap.
12) Snoop Dogg
- Source: Item Shop for 1,800 V-Bucks or 3,500 V-Bucks for the D-O-Double G Bundle.
- Release Date: Nov. 2, 2024.
In Chapter Two Remix, you couldn’t move without seeing Snoop Dogg. He was a boss in his own Doggpound location and could be purchased from the Item Shop. You can choose from a few simple styles and one very silly cartoonish “Dogg” face style. The iconic rapper has his own emote and various fun items in his bundle, but mostly people love him for his Y2K style.
11) Chun-Li
- Source: Item Shop for 1,600 V-Bucks or as part of the Ryu and Chun-Li bundle for 2,200 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Feb. 21, 2021.
Despite arriving alongside the equally iconic Ryu, Chun-Li was the more popular Street Fighter outfit. There is some speculation as to whether we will see this skin return to the Fortnite Item Shop. So, if you wanted to purchase this outfit and you do see her return, it is best to grab it quick, as these crossover skins don’t just appear randomly!
10) Nog Ops
- Source: Item Shop for 800 V-Bucks or as part of a bundle for 2,000 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Dec. 16, 2017
Nog Ops is one of many very popular festive outfits players like to use all year round. She may only appear in the Item Shop during December, but that doesn’t stop us from using her whenever we feel like it. She can be purchased along with the Yuletide Ranger, but as always, the female character in this festive pair proves to be more popular.
9) The Ice King
- Source: Chapter One, season seven battle pass.
- Release Date: Dec. 6, 2018.
The resplendent and intimidating Ice King could be unlocked by anyone who reached tier 100 of the Chapter One, season seven battle pass. He remains a popular choice with OG players who have not stopped using this skin since they unlocked his gold style by outliving 25,000 other players! And who can blame them?
8) Human Bill
- Source: Item Shop for 1,800 V-Bucks or as part of a bundle for 2,200 to 2,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Aug. 18, 2021.
Human Bill, who is definitely not an alien but a real-life actual human, is an Epic rarity outfit available occasionally in the Item Shop. First introduced during the Chapter Two Invasion season, Human Bill comes with very normal human cosmetic choices like headphones, sunglasses, and a baseball cap. His popularity is possibly based on the number of cosmetic choices you can make with him, from skin color to tattoos and clothing.
7) Cuddle Team Leader
- Source: Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks or as part of the Cuddle Team Bundle for 3,000 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: Feb. 10, 2018.
This adorable fuzzy pink bear is one of the original Valentine’s Day cosmetics introduced to Fortnite. Cuddle Team Leader has since become a bit of an icon in the game. The skin returns to the Item Shop pretty regularly, particularly around Feb. 14th.
6) 8-Ball VS Scratch
- Source: Chapter Two, season one battle pass.
- Release Date: Oct. 15, 2019.
These two Epic rarity outfits were unlockable at level 60 in the Chapter Two, season one battle pass. The first skin you received was the 8-Ball outfit; then, after eliminating an opponent wearing that outfit, the Scratch outfit became available. The gold style is a fan-favorite, and was only available to those of you who completed all of the 8-Ball VS Scratch Missions. Both had Corrupted styles if you were lucky enough to reach level 100.
5) Highwire
- Source: Chapter Four, season two battle pass
- Release Date: March 10, 2023
Highwire is part of the Chaos Artist set with her own emote, loading screens, wraps and more. Once unlocked from page 12 of the Chapter Four, season two battle pass, you could change her style by adding the hood or a mask. Further styles, including Bubblegum, Kinetic Rush and Mega Wave, were unlockable from the Bonus Rewards pages. If you managed to unlock every style, you end up with multiple cosmetic variations to choose from.
4) Tony Stark/Iron Man
- Source: Chapter Two, season four battle pass.
- Release Date: Aug. 27, 2020.
Tony Stark was introduced to Fortnite as part of the Marvel Series and could be unlocked at level 93 of the Chapter Two, season four battle pass. He has two variants—Tony in his yellow glasses and the classic Iron Man suit—and has four very shiny styles unlocked if you reached level 215!
3) Catwoman (Comic Book Outfit)
- Source: Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks or 1,800 V-Bucks as part of the Catwoman Bundle.
- Release Date: Sept. 21, 2019.
Goggles up or goggles down, this comic book version of Catwoman is sleek, sophisticated and a must-have for DC Entertainment fans. Catwoman is part of the DC Series in the Gotham City set, along with Harley Quinn and Batman. She returns to the Item Shop quite regularly, so grab her when you can!
2) Astro Jack
- Source: Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks or in the Astronomical Bundle for 2,500 V-Bucks.
- Release Date: April 22, 2020.
Astro Jack is part of the Travis Scott set, but even if you aren’t a fan of the rapper, this is a super cool and effective skin to own. It comes in two styles—the astronaut in a helmet, as seen above, or Sicko Mode where the head turns into a globe with vehicles driving around. We hope this skin will return to the Fortnite Item Shop soon, as it hasn’t been seen since April 2020.
1) Midas
- Source: Chapter Two, season two battle pass.
- Release Date: Feb. 20, 2020.
Midas has been a popular character since his arrival in Chapter Two, season two. He is dressed in an elegant suit and has a gold reactive effect that comes into play as the match progresses. Any weapon the player picks up is given a gold wrap, even when another player picks it up. All styles for Midas could be unlocked by completing certain challenges—none of which are live now, unfortunately.
