In Fortnite, not only characters can look stylish — weapon skins (also called wraps) give a unique visual look to your rifles, shotguns, pistols, rocket launchers, and even vehicles. Customizing your arsenal is one of the things that makes every player stand out on the battlefield.
But the big question is: How do you get weapon skins in Fortnite? Are they all paid, or are there free ways to unlock them? In this guide, we’ll explain all the current and legal ways to get wraps, from free methods to the most exclusive ones.
🎁 1. Through the Battle Pass
The Battle Pass is one of the most common ways to unlock weapon wraps. Each season, Epic Games includes several unique wraps as level-up rewards.
✅ If you complete the pass, you can unlock 3 to 6 different weapon wraps, depending on the season.
🔐 Some wraps are reactive or animated, meaning they change colors or shapes based on damage dealt or eliminations.
🎯 2. Weekly Missions & Special Challenges
During special events, Fortnite releases limited-time challenges that reward players with cosmetic items. Many of these include exclusive weapon wraps that never return.
Examples:
- Cosmic Summer Event – beach-themed weapon effects
- Fortnitemares – dark wraps with flames or fog
- Collabs with franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, or FIFA
🎮 These wraps are earned by playing, not paying.
🏆 3. Tournaments & Competitive Events
Sometimes, Epic Games launches competitive tournaments where top players receive exclusive rewards — including weapon skins.
✅ Even if you don’t win, some events give wraps just for participating.
💡 Tip: Go to the “Compete” tab in the main menu to check for ongoing or upcoming tournaments.
🛍️ 4. Item Shop (Store)
Many of the most coveted wraps appear rotationally in the Item Shop. You can buy them using V-Bucks, usually costing between 300 to 700 V-Bucks, depending on rarity.
📆 The shop changes daily, so if you see a wrap you like, don’t wait — it might not return for months or even years.
💥 5. Special Bundles & Packs
Epic frequently releases bundles with character skins, back blings, pickaxes, and weapon wraps all in one.
Examples:
- Lava Legends Pack – fiery weapon wraps
- Deep Freeze Bundle – icy-themed designs
- Anime Legends Bundle – unique anime-style wrap effects
💳 Some bundles cost real money, but during promotions, you might get bonus V-Bucks with them.
📲 6. External Promotions & Brand Collabs
As part of marketing campaigns, Fortnite sometimes offers free weapon wraps in brand partnerships.
Examples:
- Wraps for installing Fortnite on a Samsung Galaxy
- Free wrap through Twitch Prime and Epic account linking
- Exclusive wrap after enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
These are legit, but usually limited by time or region.
🔐 7. 2FA Security Rewards
When you enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on your Epic Games account, you not only protect your profile — you also get an exclusive weapon wrap and the Boogie Down emote.
🛡️ This wrap is only available through 2FA and will never return to the shop or events.
🔄 8. Gift Wraps from Friends
If you’ve got a generous friend, they can gift you a weapon wrap from the Item Shop — as long as:
- 2FA is enabled
- You’ve been friends for over 48 hours
- They have enough V-Bucks
🎁 A simple way to get wraps without buying them yourself — or if you’re doing giveaways!
🧠 9. Tips & Tricks to Get More Weapon Skins
- Play daily during events — not all wraps are paid
- Save your V-Bucks — avoid wasting on emotes if you want wraps
- Buy the Battle Pass once, and use earned V-Bucks for the next
- Complete all seasonal quests — many include free cosmetics
- Follow Fortnite’s social media and reliable leakers for upcoming wrap leaks
⚠️ Beware of Scams
Many fake sites promise free weapon wraps just for entering your username or downloading apps. DO NOT FALL FOR IT. These sites:
- Steal accounts
- Collect personal data
- Install malware/viruses
🚫 Fortnite has NO official generator for weapon wraps and does not allow transfers between unverified accounts.
🏁 Final Verdict: Are Weapon Skins Worth It?
Absolutely! Having an exclusive wrap gives your weapons style, identity, and a sense of exclusivity. Some wraps have become rarer and more valuable than character skins.
And the best part? You can earn many without spending a single dollar if you’re active, strategic, and participate in events.
So if you want your weapons to blaze with fire, glow with neon, freeze with frost, or pulse with animation — follow this guide, stay active each season, and show that your shotgun’s style is as bold as your skills.
