Fortnite Customization: Enhancing Your Gameplay

One of the standout features of Fortnite is the ability to customize characters, enabling players to express their unique style. In this guide, we'll delve into how you can change your character's appearance, including selecting skins, altering gender, and 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

In Fortnite, there are no rigid class or role divisions. Instead, the game provides a vast array of cosmetic items known as skins, which allow you to alter your character’s appearance without affecting gameplay. These skins enable players to stand out on the battlefield and showcase their style, especially through collaborations with popular franchises like Marvel or Star Wars.

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How to Change Your Character in Fortnite

To personalize your character's appearance, follow these steps:

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• Open the "Locker": Navigate to the "Locker" tab at the top of the screen and click on it. This is where you'll find all your purchased cosmetic items, including skins, pickaxes, wraps, and more.
• Select a Skin: In the "Locker" section, click on the first slot on the left, which is for skin selection. A list of available skins will appear. Scroll through and choose the one you want to use.
• Choose a Style: After selecting a character, you might have the option to pick a style. Many skins offer different style variations, which can change colors or completely alter the character’s appearance. Select the one that best suits your taste.
• Apply the Selected Skin: Once you've chosen a skin, click the "Save and Exit" button or simply close the menu. Your character will now sport the new skin in the game. If you don't own any purchased skins, the game will assign you a random default skin. With an update in late 2024, Epic Games introduced the option to select a preferred default skin directly in the "Locker."

Changing Gender

Your character’s gender in Fortnite is determined by the chosen skin. Each skin has a predefined gender, and it cannot be changed separately unless the skin itself offers gender-specific style variations. To play as a character of a specific gender, select an appropriate skin.

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Follow the steps above to choose a skin of the desired gender. If you don't own a suitable skin, you can purchase one from the Item Shop using V-Bucks, the in-game currency. The Item Shop updates daily, offering a variety of skins for both male and female characters.

Acquiring New Items

To expand your outfit collection, consider these methods:

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• Item Shop: The daily-updated shop offers various skins and other cosmetic items. Purchases require in-game currency — V-Bucks.
• Battle Pass: By purchasing a Battle Pass, you gain access to exclusive skins and other rewards, which unlock as you level up throughout the season.
• Events and Promotions: Epic Games frequently hosts special events and promotions where you can earn unique skins by completing challenges or participating in competitions.

Footwear

In November 2024, Fortnite introduced a new type of cosmetic item — "Kicks." Players can now equip their characters with stylish footwear, choosing from real-world brands like Nike or unique designs created specifically for Fortnite.

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To change your character’s footwear, go to the "Locker" and select an appropriate pair of shoes for compatible outfits. Not all outfits support shoe customization, but developers are working on expanding the list of compatible skins. Before purchasing footwear in the Item Shop, use the "Shoe Preview" function to check compatibility with your outfits.

Using Other Cosmetic Items

Fortnite also offers a variety of other items to personalize your gaming experience:

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• Pickaxes: Tools 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 stylish or functional.
• Contrails: Effects that appear when gliding down from the Battle Bus.

All of these items can be customized in the "Locker" section by following similar steps to skin selection.

Customization is a key part of Fortnite, allowing every player to choose their preferred look and enhance their gaming experience. By following the recommendations above, you can easily change your character’s appearance and use all available features to create a unique in-game persona.