Your hunt for the best free Fortnite skins ends here, as we have compiled a list of some of the best free in-game skins that even give a few paid skins a run for their money. The hit battle royale is known not only for its intense final circle battles and gunfights, but also for its ridiculous catalog of skins. While Fortnite skins might not give you any competitive advantage (for the most part), they do allow you to stand out from the crowd and show off your unique ensemble.
So, in this Fortnite skins guide, we've come up with a list of some of the best free skins of all time that surely deserve a place in your Fortnite wardrobe. For this list, we have also included Battle Pass, Twitch Prime, and PS Plus skins, since these are technically offered for free to users who own the subscription or pass. Let's get straight to it!
For more on Fortnite, check out the rarest skins ever and the latest on a potential Doctor Who crossover.
Best free Fortnite skins
Here's a look at our top picks for some of the best free Fortnite skins. A few skins mentioned here were only available during the season they released in and have never returned to the Item Shop, making them extra rare and a worthwhile addition.
Wolverine
Epic Games has given away a ton of free skins over the years, but nothing comes close to the Wolverine skin. Chapter 2 Season 4 of Fortnite was and still remains a major Marvel crossover season, with several iconic superheroes and villains making their way onto the island, including Wolverine.
He was a "secret" Battle Pass skin that could be unlocked by completing specific challenges. The Wolverine skin was accurately designed and Fortnite devs really managed to capture the character’s essence.
Omega
Fortnite was on top of its skin game during the Chapter 1 days, which lead to the release of some interesting and amazing skins. The Omega skin was one such outfit that blew players' minds with its unique and fierce design.
The skin was a Tier 100 reward in the Season 4 Battle Pass, which meant players needed to grind the entire season or pay up to quickly reach Tier 100. The Omega skin was well-designed and the full-body, all-black suit combined with slight hints of orange accents all over was really progressive for the time.
Polar Peely
Peely is probably the most loved and desired character/skin in Fortnite's history and Epic Games has come up with several variations of the character, including Polar Peely.
This winter-themed reskin of Peely was released in Chapter 3 Season 1 as part of the Winterfest 2021 set and could be easily unlocked in the Winterfest presents. Polar Peely is a Frozen Series reskin of Peely and uses the same model as the original Peely. Epic coloured him blue and even added additional elements like snowflakes.
Tony Stark
During the peak of the Fortnite x Marvel collab, Epic Games went all in with the Chapter 2 Season 4 Battle Pass to reflect the season’s theme. Out of the several Marvel-related Battle Pass rewards, the billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, and inventor, Tony Stark, really stood out and was an instant hit amongst the community.
When the season was ongoing, the skin could be obtained by simply reaching level 93 of Chapter 2 Season 4 Battle Pass. Epic even offered a Suit style variant, aka the Iron Man skin which was based on Model 37 from the comics, which could be obtained by performing all the Tony Stark Awakening challenges.
Lt. Evergreen
Fortnite's annual winter event always arrives with a ton of free rewards, including some amazing free skins. Lt. Evergreen is one such that players could obtain via 2019's Winterfest event. To get the Lt. Evergreen Fortnite skin, all one needs to do is simply visit the Winterfest Cabin and shake the tree. Underneath all the Christmas tree decor, Lt. Evergreen is just a Jonesy skin and remains one of the most remarkable free skins in the game.
Tart Tycoon
Another must have free Fortnite skin is the Tart Tycoon outfit. Back in 2020, when Apple removed Fortnite from its App Store, Epic Games launched a #FreeFortnite Cup to taunt Apple for its allegedly unfair policies and methods. The Tart Tycoon Rare Outfit was awarded to players who had accumulated at least 10 points by the end of the #FreeFortnite Cup.
Deadpool
In Chapter 2 Season 2 days, you could get the Deadpool Fortnite skin for free, given you had purchased the Battle Pass already. The skin was rewarded to anyone who completed all the Deadpool Weekly Challenges and was available in two styles, namely, Mask Off and X-Force.
The Deadpool skin is and remains to this date one of the most popular and best Fortnite seasonal skins of all time and owning it can really make one feel like the merc with a mouth himself.
Black Knight
The early days of Fortnite saw the release of some really fantastic and rare skins. Among them is the Black Knight skin, a battle pass exclusive outfit that has never made it into the Item Shop. This Legendary outfit was available during Chapter 1 Season 2 and was a Tier 70 Battle Pass reward. What makes the skin stand out from the rest? It is the super cool design, exclusivity, and nostalgia it brings with it.
Spider-Man
After two long Chapters, our friendly neighborhood wall-crawler, aka Spider-Man, finally made his grand Fortnite debut as a Chapter 3 Season 1 Battle Pass skin.
The skin was free for those who owned the Battle Pass and could be unlocked by purchasing all of the cosmetics on Page 9 of the Chapter 3 Season 1 Battle Pass. The hype and craze surrounding the Spider-Man skin were really through the roof and the skin became an overnight star in the community soon after its release.
Midas
Fortnite’s overarching storyline has introduced numerous original characters who one way or another played a crucial role in driving the story forward. Midas was one such original character, who even got his own live-event, something which is very rare for a Fortnite skin.
One of the reasons the community loved the skin was due to the outfit having a golden touch feature that turned weapons and vehicles to gold for the entirety of the match. Midas even got multiple reskins, but the classic Midas outfit that could be obtained by reaching Level 100 in Chapter 2, Season 2 Battle Pass still remains one of the most loved Fortnite skins.
That about does it for the best free Fortnite skins in the game! While you're here, do check out our dedicated Fortnite page to keep yourself updated about everything new.