Best Winterfest Skins in Fortnite

Winterfest is one of the most anticipated annual events in Fortnite. Even though some older skins return to the shop each year, new cosmetics also become available so gamers get to refresh their in-game lockers with brand-new festive items.

This list compiles some of the best Winterfest skins released to date. While some are obtainable through the Item Shop, others have been given away as rewards during the various Winterfest events that have taken place in Fortnite.

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Blizabelle

Part of the Oakwitch Academy Set

• Release date: Chapter 3 Season 1
• Price: Free (Winterfest Reward)

Blizabelle was one of the free cosmetic rewards sitting under the tree in the Fortnite Winterfest Lodge. This reward was available during the 2021 Winterfest event, and gamers could claim it between December 16, 2021, and January 6, 2022.

It has not returned to the game since then, so some players might consider it a fairly rare Fortnite skin, but since event skins are not exclusive, it could come back any day now for a price.

6

Codename E.L.F.

Part of the Polar Legends Set

• Release date: Chapter 1 Season 2
• Price: 1,200 V-Bucks (Item Shop) / $22.99 (Polar Legends Pack)

Codename E.L.F. is one of the oldest skins in Fortnite, so it has been in the Item Shop over 100 times. This skin stands out because it’s Jonesy dressed in elf’s clothes, and since it’s been out for seven years now, it has become a Fortnite classic.

Since its release back in 2017, 2024 was the first year that Codename E.L.F. didn’t make an appearance, so gamers who were looking forward to it returning this Winterfest will have to wait another year.

5

Santa Shaq

Part of the Santa Shaq Set

• Release date: Chapter 6 Season 1
• Price: 1,500 V-Bucks

Shaquille O’Neal had already gotten a skin in Fortnite, and fans weren’t expecting him to get another one any time soon, which is why the release of Santa Shaq in the Item Shop was so surprising.

For 1,500 V-Bucks, gamers will acquire Santa Shaq and his LEGO variant, three customization options, and the Santa Shaqpack back bling. It’s a great deal for Shaquille O’Neal fans who want to wear his skin and look festive while doing it.

4

Red-Nosed Ranger

Part of the Sleight Team Bundle

• Release date: Chapter 1 Season 7
• Price: 800 V-Bucks

Red-Nosed Ranger is an adorable, festive skin that’s also very affordable. For only 800 V-Bucks, gamers can get Jonesy skin dressed up as a reindeer with a bright red fake nose on his face.

Despite its price tag, this skin isn’t seen very often. Red-Nosed Ranger is an underrated skin, and perfect for players who want to add some festivity to their in-game lockers without spending a lot of money on V-Bucks.

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Arctic Adeline

Part of the Winterfest 2022 Set

• Release date: Chapter 4 Season 1
• Price: Free (Winterfest Reward)

Arctic Adeline was given away for free alongside Gruff Gringle during the Winterfest 2022. Gamers who played Fortnite during the 2022 Winterfest event were able to acquire both skins simply by opening the presents underneath the tree at the time.

Many players claimed these skins when they were available, but they have now become a rarer sight, as they have not returned to Fortnite since then. It’s possible that they will eventually be added to the Item Shop.

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Merry Marauder

Part of the Gingerbread Set

• Release date: Chapter 1 Season 2
• Price: 1,500 V-Bucks

Merry Marauder, released alongside Ginger Gunner back in 2017, is one of the Winterfest skins that has been around for the longest time. The skin has returned to the Item Shop every single year since its release, giving fans plenty of opportunities to buy it as well as the rest of the Gingerbread Set.

The set has been improved over time and received additional styles. Gamers can now select the following styles for Merry Marauder: Frown, Smile, Burnt Frown, and Burnt Smile.

1

Crackshot

Part of the Nutcracker Set

• Release date: Chapter 1 Season 2
• Price: 2,000 V-Bucks

Crackshot is one of the most iconic and creepiest skins in Fortnite. Despite the festive outfit, its prominent teeth and its eyes, which are constantly wide open, just give off a weird vibe.

Gamers who acquire Crackshot will get access to five select styles: Default, Blue, Gold, Pink, and Crackskull – all of which are equally unsettling. Despite the off-putting face, Crackshot is a Winterfest classic, which is why it’s at the top of this list.