How to get the Vanguard Zadie skin and cosmetics in Fortnite for free

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 16, 2025, 13:34 IST

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Fortnite players can now acquire the Vanguard Zadie skin and related cosmetics for free by reaching account levels through gameplay. By June 7, 2025, hitting level 50 unlocks the skin, while levels 15 and 30 grant the Zadie’s Blade Pickaxe and Back Bling, respectively.

How to get the Vanguard Zadie skin and cosmetics in Fortnite for free

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Fortnite enthusiasts, the moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! With the launch of Fortnite Reload: Slurp Rush, Epic Games has introduced an exciting opportunity to get the highly sought-after Vanguard Zadie skin completely free of charge. No V-Bucks, no hidden costs - just a challenge that rewards your time and dedication in the game. Here's how you can unlock this fantastic skin, along with exclusive cosmetic items, without spending a dime.

How to get Vanguard Zadie skin

The Vanguard Zadie skin is available to players who can reach 50 account levels by June 7, 2025. To earn these levels, players will need to complete various quests and activities across the current and upcoming seasons. The beauty of this challenge is its flexibility: you can split your progress across Chapter 6 Season 2 and Chapter 6 Season 3. As you play through these seasons, focus on completing questlines, milestones, and daily challenges to quickly rack up those valuable account levels.

Additional rewards

While the Vanguard Zadie skin itself requires 50 account levels, Epic Games is also offering two additional free cosmetic items: Zadie’s Blade Pickaxe and Zadie’s Blade Back Bling. Here's how you can unlock them:

Zadie’s Blade Pickaxe: Earn 15 account levels.
Zadie’s Blade Back Bling: Earn 30 account levels.

So, if you’re aiming for the full set, focus on completing enough challenges to unlock all three cosmetic items.

How to unlock Vanguard Zadie’s rank-based styles

One of the most exciting features of this free reward is the ability to unlock rank-based styles for the Vanguard Zadie skin. These styles are determined by your highest rank achieved across various Fortnite modes. Whether it’s Battle Royale, Zero Build, or the new Reload mode, your rank will determine the emblem on your Vanguard Zadie outfit. Here's a breakdown of the unlockable styles:

Bronze: Reach Bronze in any Ranked experience
Silver: Reach Silver in any Ranked experience
Gold: Reach Gold in any Ranked experience
Platinum: Reach Platinum in any Ranked experience
Diamond: Reach Diamond in any Ranked experience
Elite: Reach Elite in any Ranked experience
Champion: Reach Champion in any Ranked experience
Unreal: Reach Unreal in any Ranked experience

Remember, to access the Vanguard Zadie quests, you must log into Fortnite before May 6 at 9 AM ET. You will have until June 7 at 9 AM ET to complete all quests and claim the skin and other rewards. After this date, the rewards may return to the Item Shop, but the free opportunity will be gone.
If you want to speed up your progress, consider participating in the Vanguard Zadie Reload Cups on April 26 and 27, 2025, or dive into the Slurp Rush update to earn extra XP. Get ready to grind and unlock this stunning skin and its matching items before the clock runs out!

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