Are you ready to show off your Fortnite skills with a brand new outfit? The Vanguard Zadie skin has just been announced, and it’s completely free to earn! This special outfit displays your highest achieved rank tier, making it a true badge of honor in the game. Let’s break down everything you need to know about how to get this awesome Vanguard Zadie skin for free.
How to Get Vanguard Zadie Skin for Free in Fortnite
Getting started is super easy. Just log into Fortnite anytime between April 15th and May 6th, 2025. Once you log in, you’ll automatically receive the Vanguard Zadie Quests in your quest log. These quests are your ticket to unlocking the outfit and its matching accessories. The Vanguard Zadie set comes with three awesome items that you can earn by leveling up your account:
| Skin and Cosmetic | How to Get |
|---|---|
 Zadie’s Blade Pickaxe | Earn 15 Levels by June 7, 2025, at 9 AM ET |
 Zadie’s Blade Back Bling | Earn 30 Levels by June 7, 2025, at 9 AM ET |
 Vanguard Zadie Outfit | Earn 50 Levels by June 7, 2025, at 9 AM ET |
To unlock the full Vanguard Zadie set, you’ll need to reach level 50, so leveling up fast is important. Make sure to complete your daily and weekly quests for large XP boosts, and play with friends to get bonus XP. Milestone challenges also give steady progress. Just keep on playing and grinding on the Fortnite island.
What makes this outfit special is that it changes based on your rank. The Vanguard Zadie Outfit will display emblems representing your highest achieved rank tier across any competitive mode. For example, if you reach Diamond rank, your Zadie outfit will proudly show the Diamond emblem, plus all the emblems from lower ranks.
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Which Fortnite Game Modes Count for Rank Emblems?
Your highest rank from any of these competitive modes will determine your Zadie emblems:
- Battle Royale
- Zero Build
- Reload
- OG
- Ballistic
- Rocket Racing
There’s no time limit for earning ranks. Your highest rank at any point in the future will update your emblems, so you can keep improving your Zadie outfit as you climb the competitive ladder.
Want Something Even More Exclusive? Meet Elite Zadie!
For players looking for an extra challenge, the Elite Zadie Outfit is up for grabs. You’ll need to compete in the Elite Zadie Reload Cups happening on April 26th and April 27th, 2025.
Keep checking the Compete tab in-game or the Competitive schedule on the Fortnite official website for full details on how to participate. Don’t worry if you miss these April cups – more opportunities to earn Elite Zadie will be coming in May.
The Vanguard Zadie quests give you until June 7th, 2025, to earn your levels, so you have plenty of time to unlock everything at your own pace. Log in to Fortnite today, jump from the Battle Bus, and start your journey toward this impressive rank-based outfit!
