Step into the world of Fortnite like never before-discover how to make your Sidekick truly yours with Epic Games’ latest character customization options. Ready to stand out on the battlefield? Here’s your ultimate guide to unlocking fresh looks and unique styles that give your Sidekick an edge!
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How to customize your Sidekick’s appearance in Fortnite
Customizing your Sidekick’s appearance in Fortnite lets you showcase your unique style on the battlefield. Players can change outfits, colors, accessories, and emotes through the customization menu found in the Locker tab. As you progress or unlock new rewards from quests and events, additional customization options become available, allowing you to mix and match looks that reflect your playstyle and personality.
Before you decide to change your Sidekick’s appearance, it’s important to know that whatever change you decide to make will be permanent. There will be no going back. If you ever want to choose a different appearance, you will have topurchase the same Sidekick again. Sidekicks will vary in price, but they can and will cost upwards of 1,000 V-bucks.
So, before you lock in your choices, make sure that this is the one you want, or else you’ll be spending a lot of money.
To change your Sidekick’s appearance, follow these steps:
- Go to the “Locker” menu.
- Choose the “Sidekicks” tab on the left side of your screen.
- Select the Sidekick whose appearance you want to change.
- Adjust your Sidekicks appearance by going through each option and choosing your preferred look. Make sure this is the appearance you wantas you cannot change it later.
- Click on “Next Step” to review how your Sidekick looks.
- Hold the “Lock-In” button to finish customizing your Sidekick.
After you finish customizing your Sidekick, you can make your Sidekick your own by editing their style. Return to the “Sidekicks” menu, select your desired Sidekick, and click on the three dots to open a pop-up menu. Choose “Edit Style” to open another menu featuring additional cosmetics like shirts, reactions, and emotes.
Best permanent Sidekick color and eye combos
The best permanent Sidekick color and eye combos in Fortnite depend largely on personal preference and aesthetic appeal, but popular and attractive combinations noted in character design and community preferences include:
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Red/Auburn base color with green eyes-a striking and vibrant combo often favored for its vivid contrast and warmth.
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Blue or black base color with blue eyes-for a cool, cohesive look that is visually appealing.
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Pink base color with pink eyes-for a cute, coordinated style, though less common.
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Silver or white base color with red, blue, or purple eyes-gives a mystical, high-contrast appearance.
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Black base color with yellow or golden eyes-adds intensity and a classic striking contrast.
Among community favorites for eye and hair combos that could translate well to Sidekicks:
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Red hair with blue eyes (most attractive combo according to some polls)
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Black hair with green or amber eyes
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White or silver hair with vibrant blue or purple eyes
When choosing a permanent Sidekick appearance, consider one of these combinations to ensure a balance of uniqueness and style that stands out in the game. Since the customization is permanent, select a combo you find visually appealing and fitting for your overall Fortnite look.
Which Sidekick colors are considered rare or legendary
The rarest and considered “legendary” color for the Fortnite Sidekick is Aqua. Aqua is known as the rarest and toughest color in the casting and is extremely difficult to find. This color is highly prized due to its rarity and is often described as near impossible to get in any condition.
Aside from Aqua, traditional rarity colors used in Fortnite and many games include:
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Legendary color generally represented by yellow or gold tones.
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Epic rarity shown with orange hues.
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Rare is often purple.
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Uncommon is green.
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Common is blue or white.
For Sidekicks specifically, Aqua stands out as the legendary / rarest color. Other colors may be more common, depending on availability and in-game events, but Aqua is the most notable rare variant currently identified.
