Fortnite Runners launches right after the climactic Shattered Live Event, and with it players are sent to a revamped island with new locations to explore and a Battle Pass to complete. However, that’s not all, as heaps of new mechanics have been brought into the game. One of the biggest focuses of Season 3 is the return of Sprites, with both old and new critters showing up. Here is every Sprite in Fortnite, what they do, and where to find them.
Updated on July 16, 2026, by Nathan Round: New Sprites are being added every Thursday, with this week bringing the new Sprites for the Hot Bat DC Summer Event. We have updated this guide to include how to get the Batman Sprite, Air Sprite, Seven Sprite, and the Special Cube Sprites.
All Sprites in Fortnite Runners (& What They Do)
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Image via GameRant; Source: Epic Games / Fortnite
Image via GameRant; Source: Epic Games / Fortnite
Image via GameRant; Source: Epic Games / Fortnite
Image via GameRant; Source: Epic Games / Fortnite
Rare Sprites / Starter Sprites
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Sprite |
Effect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Water Sprite |
Replenish shields while standing in water! NOTE: Currently works like an Earth Sprite due to an in-game issue. |
Near water (All Types of Water Sprites) Chests Sprite Chests (All Types of Fire Sprites) |
|
 Fire Sprite |
Creates a fiery burst when you deal enough damage to an enemy! |
Near urban areas (All Types of Fire Sprites) Chests Sprite Chests (All Types of Fire Sprites) |
|
 Earth Sprite |
You have a chance to find additional rare items when opening chests. |
Near forests (All Types of Earth Sprites) Chests Sprite Chests (All Types of Earth Sprites) |
|
 Fishy Sprite |
Swim speed greatly increased. Taking damage also briefly increases movement speed. |
Fishing Spots (All Types of Fishy Sprites) Sprite Chests (All Types of Fishy Sprites) Chests |
|
 Air Sprite |
Gain a double jump that creates a Wind Vortex. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Fishy Sprites) Chests |
Epic Sprites
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Sprite |
Effect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Duck Sprite |
Emoting or Jamming replenishes shields. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Duck Sprites) Chests |
|
 Ghost Sprite |
Grants cloak / semi-invisibility for a duration upon reloading. |
Wandering around at Night (All Types of Ghost Sprites) Sprite Chests (All Types of Ghost Sprites) Chests |
|
 Demon Sprite |
Siphon some health and shields when you eliminate an opponent. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Demon Sprites) Chests |
|
 King Sprite |
Deal more damage with your Pickaxe. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of King Sprites) Chests |
|
 Striker Sprite |
Gain the Overdrive effect when you Mantle, Hurdle, or Wall Scramble. |
Score a Goal at the Soccer Pitch POI (All Types of Striker Sprites) Sprite Chests (All Types of Striker Sprites) Chests |
|
 Aura Sprite |
Gain a Shock Rock charge when you deal enough damage to enemies! |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Aura Sprites) Chests |
Legendary Sprites
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Sprite |
Effect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Dream Sprite |
Grants a random item at each level, exploding with legendary loot at Max Level. Loot value increases at each Level Up! Automatically extracts when at level 5. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Dream Sprites) Chests Storage Units at Battlewoods (All Types of Dream Sprites) |
|
 Punk Sprite |
Either does nothing or offers the small chance of giving infinite ammo. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Punk Sprites) Chests |
|
 Boss Sprite |
Grants an increase to your max HP and Shield. |
Dropped from defeating bosses (All Types of Boss Sprites) Sprite Chests (All Types of Boss Sprites) Chests |
|
 Seven Sprite |
Enemy player foot trails are visible in the world for your Squad. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Seven Sprites) |
Mythic Sprites
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Sprite |
Effect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Zero Point Sprite |
Spawn a Shield Bubble Jr. when you use a healing item on yourself (excluding splashes and grenades). |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Zero Point Sprites) |
|
 Burnt Peanut Sprite |
Goop! When eliminating players, you may find more loot. Sometimes Mythic! |
Sprite Chests Chests |
|
 Grim Sprite |
Players who attack you are marked for a duration. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Grim Sprites) |
|
 Batman Sprite |
Grants the ability to launch into the air and deploy the Bat Cape! |
Complete Hot Bat Summer Quests (Base Version) Sprite Chests (All Types of Batman Sprites) |
Special Sprites
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Sprite |
Effect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Gold Sprites |
Can be any of the previous Sprites with the same effect, but also gain 3x bonus XP from eliminations. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Gold Sprites) Chests (All Types of Gold Sprites) |
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 Gummy Sprites |
Can be any of the previous Sprites with the same effect, but also gives 10% more Sprite Dust when extracted. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Gummy Sprites) Fishing Spots (All Types of Gummy Sprites) |
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 Galaxy Sprites |
Can be any of the previous Sprites with the same effect, but also gives players 20% more ammo when ammo is picked up. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Galaxy Sprites) |
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 Holofoil Sprites |
Can be any of the previous Sprites with the same effect, but also gives a 5% chance for your squad to find rare Sprite Variants from looting chests. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Holofoil Sprites) Chests (All Types of Holofoil Sprites) |
|
 Cube Sprites |
Can be any of the previous Sprites with the same effect, but also while in the Storm, gain the Overdrive effect. |
Sprite Chests (All Types of Cube Sprites) |
Where to Find Sprites in Fortnite Runners
Right now, the best way to get Sprites in Fortnite is through opening Sprite Chests, which each guarantee a Sprite when opened. These Sprites can be found in designated locations around the Fortnite island, along with also spawning in Vaults. See above for every possible location of a Sprite Chest in Fortnite.
Sprite Chests are not the only surefire way to get Sprites, however, as Fishing Spots offer a high chance of securing a Gummy Sprite of any type. Found Quests dropped from containers are also a reliable way to get Sprites, as upon completing them, a random Sprite has a chance to spawn as a reward.
While Sprite Chests are the best way to get Sprites, Chests and Rare Chests also offer a chance of getting them, though the chances are much lower. There are also a number of secrets that players can complete, some of which offer an increased chance of finding Sprites like Gummy Sprites. Here is every secret that can potentially drop a Sprite in Fortnite:
Once you find a Sprite, press the interact button to stow them in your inventory and make use of their passive effect. From here you can proceed to the closest Extract Point, or use a Portable Extractor to extract it if you have not already secured that particular Sprite in your Sprite Collection.
