Fortnite players can get free cosmetics in the Fortnitemares Halloween event. No V-Bucks needed. This guide will let you in on how to cash in on every single freebie before the event concludes.
Fortnitemares Free Items in the Free Tab
Below, you can find all of the free cosmetics that Epic Games has given out this Halloween. The featured bonus reward is the full outfit set of Pyg the Butcher. There are also back bling and pickaxe accessories to be won.
Some of the rewards are handcuffed to in-game quests. Others ask that you have a tab open and be watching Twitch streams. One of them is simply logging into the game.
All of the items above are available until November 1st, 2025. Start stashing them away now, so you won’t get shut out.
How to Get the Pyg the Butcher Skin for Free
Pyg the Butcher is this event’s free skin. It’s available to unlock with the leveling up of your account through Fortnite’s quests.
The skin comes with matching accessories as well. Paired together, these form a full butcher-inspired outfit.
Account Level Rewards Breakdown
You have to get to level 15 to unlock it all. There will be a new reward for each milestone hit.
At level 2, you unlock Butcher’s Tools Back Bling. This is a nice piece for the outfit.
Level 4 will net you some bonus XP to help speed your way through that progression. Get ahead with this leveling shortcut.
Unlocked at Level 6, we have the Grind House Loading Screen. This is what displays as you wait for games.
Meat Grinder Emote: You have to reach level 8 for this one. Perform this dance to show off for other players.
Level 10 also yields another bump in XP. That’s what gets you the last rewards faster.
Unlock the Meat Cleaver Pickaxe when you reach level 12. Use this pickaxe tool to mine for natural resources.
Finally, you’ll unlock Pyg the Butcher Outfit at level 15. And that completes your free cosmetics collection for this character.
Special quests earn you XP that allows you to level up. There are Tricks and Treats—two kinds of quests.
Tricks Quests: Combat-Focused Challenges
Tricks missions are fight-and-win and battle-your-opponents challenges. 10,000 XP is awarded for each successful quest.
These test whether or not you’re actually up for it in combat situations. They require getting particular weapons and killing particular bosses.
Key Tricks Quest Objectives
- Defeat Jason once and receive 10,000 XP. This boss is found at specific points.
- Beat Ultima Carver one time. Find this enemy in certain areas of the map.
- Defeat Mother of Thorns once. She appears at Pumpkin Takeover locations.
- Eliminate 9 opponents in Creepy Camps. This new point of interest is moderately rife with opportunities for combat.
- Deal 400 damage with Last Call or Chainsaw weapons. These are event-exclusive items.
- Kill seven different enemies with the Stalker Knife. Precision counts for this challenge.
- Deal 500 damage to players with Last Call. Be good with this weapon, and you will finish it in no time.
- Get 7 kills with the Stalker Knife. You’re also going to need a steady hand for this one.
- Collect phones at 2 Stalkbox locations. They appear all over the island.
- Grind on the vines or rails at Viney Shafts and hit only one person. Timing matters here.
There are a total of four questlines that open up at differing stages during the event. Return regularly for new challenges.
Treats Quests: Easy Exploration Tasks
Quests for treats are less hard than trick challenges. They focus on exploration and survival alike.
Most of these you can do without having to face off against other players. That makes them perfect for casual play.
Essential Treats Quest List
- Carve five pumpkins throughout the entire map. They cast an orange glow and are easy to spot.
- Collect 15 consumable items in matches. Collect health items and food.
- Eat food at night four times. Wait for the darkness to complete this quick task.
- Duck behind dumpsters across four different matches. One hide per match counts.
- Open three Pumpkin Chests during matches. These unique crates feature additional rewards.
- Rip five consumables with the Thorn Ripper. This weapon has an exclusive pull feature.
- Receive gifts from three characters. Talk to NPCs around the map.
- Restore 200 health or shield when consuming food between 6 pm and 7 am. Combine with other food quests.
- Regain 450 health or shields using Scooby Snacks. These unique items have fixed spawn points.
- Travel sprinting at Creepy Camps or Freaky Fields. Movement counts here.
- Attend three Pumpkin Takeovers featuring Mother of Thorns. Follow this boss to locations.
- Watch one scary movie at select theaters. Look for the screen and interact with it.
Each quest gives 10,000 XP. The best thing is to do both for the fastest leveling.
Free Twitch Drops: Watch and Earn
You will be able to earn free drops by watching the stream.
Fortnite also has rewards for watching Twitch streams while the event runs. Two cosmetics are available.
You should connect your Epic Games and Twitch accounts. Head over to the Fortnite Twitch Drops page.
Watch any Fortnite streams from October 9th at 9 AM ET to October 12th at 11:59 PM ET.
Twitch Drops Reward Tiers
- Once you accumulate a total of 30 minutes, the Treat Sack Back Bling will be unlocked. Time accumulates across multiple streams.
- Keep watching for 60 minutes to earn Trick Axe Pickaxe. Playing may be done in the background.
Your watch time accumulates automatically. You can still gain rewards while watching different streamers.
Make sure your streams are playing with sound on. Muted or paused streams could not count.
You can check how many Drops you’ve got left on Twitch to see where you stand. Rewards will appear in Fortnite after claiming.
Sprite Plushie: Instant Free Reward
As a thank you to players, Epic Games has granted every player a Sprite Plushie Back Bling. This requires the least effort.
All you need to do is log in to Fortnite at some point during Fortnitemares. You don’t even have to play the games.
Open your locker after you have signed in. The Sprite Plushie is automatically added to your collection.
This collaboration celebrates Sprite and brings festive Halloween spirit. And the cute design keeps you feeling that Halloween magic.
Pro Tips for Fast Questing
Work on multiple quests simultaneously. There are going to be a lot of goals that will happen organically during play.
Land at Creepy Camps to mark a few challenges off your list at once. Here, combat meets movement missions.
Stock up on consumables if you plan to complete food quests. Food quests go by in less time as long as you have decent control of your inventory.
Play during nighttime hours for the most questing. There are some Treats quests only accessible at night.
Team up and make killing bosses that much easier. Mother of Thorns and other hard bosses need cooperation.
Use the Thorn Ripper to grab long-distance items out of your reach. Do the collection quests without endangering yourself.
If you prefer the easier quests, start with Treats quests. Save Tricks challenges for later.
As long as you’re playing every day, your progress is on pace. Consistent gameplay prevents last-minute rushing.
Important Event Dates to Remember
Fortnitemares will be set to run until November 1, 2025. This is the final day before quests disappear.
Twitch Drops end on October 12 at 11:59 PM ET. Prioritize streaming rewards first.
Questline progress does not carry over after this event. Unclaimed rewards disappear forever.
Start working on challenges immediately. A few play sessions are going to be required to get you up to level 15 for the full set.
Enter reminders in your calendar for the last days. This keeps you from missing anything before it all ends.
New Map Locations and Items
Fortnitemares also brings five new locations to the island. Each features Halloween decorations.
Creepy Camps give you places to fight and quest. Stop in here for easy challenge completion.
Freaky Fields have very wide open spaces for movement quests. Easily pass through this area.
Viney Shafts have ridable vines. These can be utilized for Tricks challenges as well.
Pumpkin Towns invade the map. Come here to fight bosses.
Some of the new weapons include the Chainsaw, Stake Launcher, and Stalker Knife. Master these for quest completion.
Stalkboxes are special phone booths that pop up all over the place. Interact with them for challenges.
There are many spawns of both Pumpkins and Pumpkin Chests. Break them down for goodies.
Why Complete Fortnite’s Quests
Free cosmetics save you a few thousand V-Bucks. You would otherwise have to pay real money for the Pyg the Butcher set.
Items available for a limited period of time will become rare after the events finish. Later, show off your premium cosmetics to others.
XP earned through quests helps you level up your Battle Pass quicker. There’s forward movement toward each of these rewards.
Completing the challenges mixes things up somewhat. There are new weapons to handle and places to visit.
Some of the best Fortnite memories involve playing in these events. Don’t miss the community party on Halloween.
Final Strategy Recommendations
Get Pyg the Butcher first by reaching level 15 without paying. This takes the most time.
Start earning Twitch Drops now by having them set up. Let streams play as you play.
Make sure to log in during the event to claim the Sprite Plushie early. Check your locker for confirmation.
Focus on either Tricks or Treats quests. Choose challenges matching your playstyle.
Play during prime time hours to make bosses easier to kill. The more players, the more assistance there is.
Utilize the quest menu to monitor your progress. Understand precisely what you still need to complete.
Fortnitemares is a great time for free players. Collect all rewards so that you can fill out your collection for free.
