One of the standout features in Fortnite is the ability to customize characters, enabling each player to showcase their unique style. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the intricacies of altering your character's appearance, from choosing skins and changing gender to utilizing various cosmetic items.
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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 breaks away from traditional class or role divisions by offering an extensive selection of cosmetic items known as skins. These skins change your character's appearance without impacting gameplay, allowing you to stand out on the battlefield and express your personal style. This is particularly notable with skins introduced through collaborations with iconic franchises like Marvel and Star Wars.
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How to Change Your Character in Fortnite
To transform your character's look, follow these straightforward steps:
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- Open the "Locker": Navigate to the "Locker" tab at the top of the screen. This is your hub for all purchased cosmetic items, including skins, pickaxes, wraps, and more.
- Select a Skin: Click on the first slot on the left in the "Locker" section, which is dedicated to skin selection. Browse through the available skins and select your preferred one.
- Choose a Style: Once you've selected a character, you might have the option to choose from different style variations. These can change colors or completely alter the character's appearance, so pick the style that resonates with you.
- Apply the Selected Skin: After making your choice, click the "Save and Exit" button or simply close the menu. Your character will now sport the new skin in the game.
If you haven't purchased any skins, Fortnite will assign you a random default skin. However, with an update in late 2024, Epic Games introduced the ability to select a preferred default skin directly from the "Locker."
Changing Gender
In Fortnite, your character's gender is tied to the skin you choose. Each skin comes with a predefined gender, which cannot be changed independently unless the skin itself offers style variations that include gender options. To play as a character of a specific gender, you'll need to select an appropriate skin.
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Follow the steps above to choose a skin that matches your desired gender. If you don't own a suitable skin, you can purchase one from the Item Shop using V-Bucks, Fortnite's in-game currency. The Item Shop refreshes daily, offering a variety of skins for both male and female characters.
Acquiring New Items
To expand your wardrobe, consider these methods:
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- Item Shop: The daily-updated shop features various skins and other cosmetic items, purchasable with V-Bucks.
- Battle Pass: Purchasing a Battle Pass grants access to exclusive skins and rewards, which unlock as you progress through the season.
- Events and Promotions: Epic Games regularly hosts events and promotions where you can earn unique skins by completing challenges or participating in competitions.
Footwear
In November 2024, Fortnite introduced "Kicks," a new type of cosmetic item allowing players to equip their characters with stylish footwear. Choose from real-world brands like Nike or unique Fortnite designs.
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To change your character's footwear, head to the "Locker" and select an appropriate pair of shoes for compatible outfits. Note that not all outfits support shoe customization, but Epic Games is working to expand compatibility. Before buying footwear from the Item Shop, use the "Shoe Preview" function to ensure compatibility with your outfits.
Using Other Cosmetic Items
Fortnite offers a range of other items to enhance your gaming experience:
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- Pickaxes: These tools are used for resource gathering and melee combat, available in various designs and effects.
- Back Blings: Decorative accessories worn on your character's back, which can be both stylish and functional.
- Contrails: Effects that appear when gliding down from the Battle Bus.
All these items can be customized in the "Locker" section, following similar steps to skin selection.
Customization is a key element of Fortnite, allowing every player to craft a unique in-game persona. By following the steps and tips outlined above, you can easily change your character's appearance and make the most of the game's extensive customization features.
