If you’ve been grinding Fortnite lately, you’ve probably heard about the free Vanguard Zadie skin. Yes—it’s real, and yes—you can unlock it without spending a single V-Buck. But you’ll need to level up fast before the clock runs out.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to get the Vanguard Zadie skin in Fortnite for free—including rewards, deadlines, and pro-level XP tips.
How to Unlock the Vanguard Zadie Skin in Fortnite
Epic Games has made this skin a limited-time reward tied to account level progression—not battle pass tiers.
To unlock the skin:
- Earn 50 account levels between April 15 and June 7, 2025
- Play any mode: Battle Royale, Zero Build, Save the World, or Creative
- Track your progress in the Quests tab under the Ranked section
There’s no need to equip or activate anything—just level up before the deadline.
All Free Vanguard Zadie Rewards (Table)
Here’s what you unlock as you hit key milestones:
| Account Level | Reward |
| Level 15 | Zadie’s Blade Pickaxe |
| Level 30 | Zadie’s Blade Back Bling |
| Level 50 | Vanguard Zadie Outfit |
These cosmetics are exclusive to this event and will not appear in the Item Shop later. If you want them, now’s your only shot.
Tips to Level Up Fast and Unlock Vanguard Zadie
Here’s how to grind XP efficiently so you don’t miss the skin:
- Complete daily quests every time you log in
- Stack weekly and story quests—they offer major XP boosts
- Jump into Limited-Time Modes (LTMs) for bonus XP
- Use XP-focused Creative maps (check for Epic-approved ones with high XP flow)
- Rotate between Battle Royale and Save the World to avoid burnout and stay efficient
Pro Tip: Check out how to level up Fortnite Battle Pass in Chapter 6 Season 2
When Does the Event End?
The event runs from April 15 through June 7, 2025. You have just under two months to hit Level 50. Don’t wait until the last week. Start now, pace your progress, and lock in your rewards.
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