Fortnite Customization: Player Choices

One of Fortnite's most appealing features is its extensive character customization options, letting players express their unique style. This guide details how to change your character's appearance, covering skin selection, gender, and various cosmetic items.

Table of Contents

• Understanding the Character System
• How to Change Your Character in Fortnite
• Changing Gender
• Acquiring New Items
• Footwear
• Using Other Cosmetic Items

Understanding the Character System

Fortnite's character system is flexible; there are no rigid classes or roles. Instead, cosmetic items called skins dramatically alter your character's look. These skins are purely aesthetic; they don't impact gameplay but allow for self-expression and stand out from other players. Many skins are from collaborations with popular franchises like Marvel and Star Wars.

How to Change Your Character in Fortnite

Modifying your character's appearance is straightforward:

1. Open the Locker: Navigate to the "Locker" tab at the top of the screen. This houses all your acquired cosmetic items, including skins, pickaxes, wraps, and more.
2. Select a Skin: In the "Locker," click the first slot (usually on the left) for skin selection. Browse the available skins and choose your preferred one.
3. Choose a Style (if applicable): Many skins offer style variations, altering colors or the overall look. Select your favorite style.
4. Apply the Skin: Click "Save and Exit" (or close the menu). Your character will now sport the new skin in-game.

If you haven't purchased any skins, a default skin will be assigned. A recent update (late 2024) allows you to select a preferred default skin directly within the "Locker."

Changing Gender

Your character's gender is determined by the selected skin; each skin has a predefined gender. You can't change this independently unless style variations within a skin offer gender options. To play as a specific gender, choose a corresponding skin. Use the steps above to select a skin; if you lack a suitable skin, purchase one from the Item Shop using V-Bucks (in-game currency). The Item Shop updates daily, providing various skins for both male and female characters.

Acquiring New Items

Expand your cosmetic collection through:

• Item Shop: The daily-updated Item Shop offers various skins and cosmetic items for purchase using V-Bucks.
• Battle Pass: Purchasing a Battle Pass unlocks exclusive skins and rewards as you level up throughout the season.
• Events and Promotions: Epic Games frequently holds events and promotions with unique skins earned through challenges or competitions.

Footwear

Introduced in November 2024, "Kicks" lets you equip stylish footwear, including real-world brands like Nike and Fortnite-exclusive designs. In the "Locker," select compatible shoes for your outfits (not all outfits support this feature). Use the "Shoe Preview" function before purchasing to check compatibility.

Using Other Cosmetic Items

Beyond skins, personalize your experience with:

• Pickaxes: Tools for gathering resources and melee combat, available in various designs and effects.
• Back Blings: Decorative accessories for your character's back.
• Contrails: Effects displayed when gliding from the Battle Bus.

Customize these items in the "Locker" using similar steps to skin selection. Character customization enhances the Fortnite experience, allowing players to create unique in-game personas. Use this guide to easily change your character's appearance and utilize all available features.