One of the standout features of Fortnite is the ability to customize your character, enabling each player to showcase their unique style. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how to transform your character's appearance, from selecting 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, offering a vast array 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 feature is particularly exciting with skins from collaborations with popular franchises like Marvel or Star Wars.

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How to Change Your Character in Fortnite

To customize 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 cosmetic items, including skins, pickaxes, wraps, and more.
• Select a Skin: In the "Locker" section, click on the first slot on the left for skin selection. Browse through the available skins and choose the one that catches your eye.
• Choose a Style: Some skins offer multiple style variations, allowing you to tweak colors or completely change the character's appearance. Pick the style that resonates with you.
• Apply the Selected Skin: After making your choice, hit 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, thanks to an update in late 2024, Epic Games now allows you 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 can't be altered separately unless the skin itself offers style variations that include gender options. To play as a character of a specific gender, simply select an appropriate skin from the "Locker."

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If you don't have 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: Check the daily-updated shop for a range of skins and other cosmetic items, purchasable with V-Bucks.
• Battle Pass: Buying a Battle Pass grants access to exclusive skins and rewards, which you can unlock as you progress through the season.
• Events and Promotions: Participate in Epic Games' special events and promotions to earn unique skins by completing challenges or competing in contests.

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 a compatible pair of shoes. 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 it matches your outfits.

Using Other Cosmetic Items

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

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• Pickaxes: These tools are essential for resource gathering and melee combat, available in various designs and effects.
• Back Blings: Decorative accessories that add flair to your character's back, ranging from stylish to functional.
• Contrails: Visual effects that trail behind you as you glide down from the Battle Bus.

All these items can be customized in the "Locker" section, similar to how you select skins.

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 transform your character's appearance and make the most of the game's personalization features.