Published: October 13, 2026 
The free Elite Kado Thorne skin in Fortnite is available through the Elite Kado Thorne Cup, a Solo Reload tournament where finishing in the top 50 players in your region earns you the full cosmetic set at no cost. If you miss this one, additional Reload Ranked Cups are scheduled later in October, giving you more chances to earn it. Here is everything you need to know about how to get the Elite Kado Thorne Skin in Fortnite for free.
How to Get the Free Elite Kado Thorne Skin?
To unlock the Elite Kado Thorne skin and all associated rewards, you need to finish in the top 50 players in your region during the Elite Kado Thorne Cup Solo Reload tournament. This threshold applies across every server region. You need to complete this in Solos in Battle Royale mode.
| Region | Rank Required |
|---|---|
| NAW | Top 50 |
| NAC | Top 50 |
| EU | Top 50 |
| BR | Top 50 |
| Asia | Top 50 |
| OCE | Top 50 |
| ME | Top 50 |
To check the exact start and end times for your region open the Compete tab inside Fortnite. Times vary by server region so always check in-game rather than relying on a general time. Before entering make sure you meet the following:
- Multi-Factor Authentication must be enabled on your Epic Games account
- Your account must meet any required account level or rank minimums shown in the Compete tab
All Elite Kado Thorne Cup Rewards
Finishing in the top 50 of your region earns you all four cosmetics:
- Elite Kado Thorne Outfit
- Psyonic Spear Pickaxe
- Psyonic Elite Cloak Back Bling
- Kado Elite Wrap
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Elite Kado Thorne Item Shop Price
If you do not place high enough in the tournament the Elite Kado Thorne cosmetics are expected to arrive in the Fortnite Item Shop at a later date. Here are the expected prices:
| Cosmetic | Expected Price |
|---|---|
| Elite Kado Thorne Bundle (all cosmetics) | 2,500 V-Bucks |
 Elite Kado Thorne Skin | 1,500 V-Bucks |
 Psyonic Spear Pickaxe | 800 V-Bucks |
 Psyonic Elite Cloak Back Bling | 500 V-Bucks |
 Kado Elite Wrap | 500 V-Bucks |
Earning the full set through the tournament saves you 2,800 V-Bucks compared to buying the bundle in the Item Shop.
How to Check Ongoing Tournaments in Fortnite
Finding active tournaments in Fortnite is straightforward and takes less than a minute from the main menu.
- Open Fortnite and get to the main lobby
- Select the Competetive tab from the top navigation bar in the lobby
- Browse active and upcoming tournaments listed with their start times, eligibility requirements, and prize details
- Select a tournament to see your specific regional start time, scoring format, and how many matches you can play
The in-game tab is the most reliable place to check, since all times shown are automatically converted to your local time zone. Any active Reload Ranked Cups for the Elite Kado Thorne skin will appear here as they go live throughout October.
FAQs
Finish in the top 50 players in your region during the Elite Kado Thorne Cup Solo Reload tournament. Additional Reload Ranked Cups are also scheduled later in October giving you more opportunities to earn it.
Finishing in the top 50 earns you four cosmetics: the Elite Kado Thorne Outfit, the Psyonic Spear Pickaxe, the Psyonic Elite Cloak Back Bling, and the Kado Elite Wrap.
The Elite Kado Thorne cosmetics are expected to appear in the Fortnite Item Shop at a later date. The full bundle is expected to cost 2,800 V-Bucks if purchased individually through the shop.
