How to Get Free Elite Kado Thorne Skin in Fortnite

Kado Thorne is back in Fortnite for Fortnitemares 2026, and this time around, he’s working for Geno. Half-vampire, half-human, this antagonist has made it his life’s goal to alter the timeline by changing the past. If you’re a fan of his work, you can get the Elite Kado Thorne skin without spending any V-Bucks. So, here’s how to get the Elite Kado Thorne skin in Fortnite.

Fortnite Elite Kado Thorne Skin: How to Get All Cosmetics for Free

You can get the Elite Kado Thorne skin and other cosmetics for free by participating and securing a high enough rank in the Solo Reload Elite Kado Thorne Cup in Fortnite. It is scheduled to take place on October 13, 2026, and has a “Solo” format, which is played in “Reload” mode. This comes as no surprise, as Fortnitemares 2026 Quests are mostly limited to this mode as well.

Here’s a breakdown of the time and duration of matches in each mode:

Mode	Time and Duration	Number of Matches
Reload (Battle Royale/Zero Build)	1 PM ET to 3:30 PM ET	12

As with every tournament, the rank needed to secure prizes depends on your region, with each only offering a limited number of players a chance to win. You tweak your ping to ensure you’re getting the best possible connection by using Fortnite’s new subregion preference feature.

Here is a breakdown of how high players need to rank to get the Elite Kado Thorne skin in Fortnite for free:

Region	Rank Required for Reload BR/ZB
OCE	Top 50
Asia	Top 50
ME	Top 50
EU	Top 50
BR	Top 50
NAC	Top 50
NAW	Top 50

In addition to the Elite Kado Thorne Fortnite skin that you get for free, there are other rewards to be claimed as well. All of which can be obtained by ranking within the aforementioned “Top 50” placement for any region. Here’s a list of all the rewards available in the Solo Reload Elite Kado Thorne Fortnite Cup:

• Elite Kado Thorne Skin
• Psyonic Spear Pickaxe
• Psyonic Elite Cloak Back Bling
• Kado Elite Wrap

That’s everything you need to know about the Solo Reload Elite Kado Thorne Cup in Fortnite and how to get the skin for free. If you’re interested, you can also get Fortnitemares 2026 skins for free by completing a few quests.

If you can’t participate in the Solo Reload Elite Kado Thorne Cup to get the skin for free, there’s no need to worry; it will be listed in the Fortnite Item Shop later on. With Fortnitemares 2026 still underway, it should remain listed until the end of this month, which gives you plenty of time to get it.

With that said, here’s how to get the Elite Kado Thorne skin in Fortnite (when it releases):

• Open Fortnite and navigate to the Item Shop tab when it releases.
• Navigate the Item Shop sections and look for “Elite Kado Thorne.”
• Click the Kado Thorne Outfit (Expected 1,500 V-Bucks) or any other cosmetic you want to purchase individually.
• Press and hold down the Purchase button to complete your transaction.
• Elite Kado Thorne can be found in your Fortnite locker.

As with all skins in Fortnite, Elite Kado Thorne will rotate in and out of the Item Shop regularly. There’s no need to rush and get the character straightaway. With ‘spooky’ collabs such as Five Nights at Freddy’s, Hollow Knight, and 99 Nights in the Forest in play, there are plenty of options to choose from. The Hazbin Hotel Fortnite skins are also coming soon.

All Fortnite Elite Kado Thorne Cosmetic Items and Prices

The Elite Kado Thorne skin in Fortnite will be released later this month and is expected to be part of a bundle, which can be purchased at a discounted price. Here is a breakdown of the bundle, what it contains, and how much it costs to purchase the cosmetics individually.

Cosmetics	Prices (Expected) in V-Bucks
Elite Kado Thorne Bundle (Includes all cosmetics)	2,800
Elite Kado Thorne Skin	1,500
Psyonic Spear Pickaxe	800
Psyonic Elite Cloak Back Bling	500
Kado Elite Wrap	500

Elite Kado Thorne and cosmetics associated with the character rotate out of the Item Shop later this month. On a side note, you can complete Kado Thorne Quests in Fortnite to earn even more freebies associated with the character.

Let us know in the comments below if you plan on participating in the Solo Reload Elite Kado Thorne Cup to get the skin for free in Fortnite.