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 Fortnitewhat they do, and where to find them.
Updated on June 25, 2026, by Nathan Round: New Sprites are being added every Thursday, with this week bringing 5 new Sprites. We have updated this guide to include how to get each new Sprite, which includes the Striker Sprite, Fishy Sprite, Aura Sprite, Boss Sprite, and Grim Reaper Sprite.
What is Mastery Monday in Fortnite Runners? (Increased Sprite Drop Rates)
Fortnite are increasing your chance of getting rare Sprites like the Zero Point Sprite during Mastery Monday. Here is everything you need to know.
All Sprites in Fortnite Runners (& What They Do)
Rare Sprites / Starter Sprites
|
Sprite |
Affect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Water Sprite |
Heal yourself and teammates when standing in water |
Near water (All Types of Water Sprites) Chests Sprite Chests |
|
 Fire Sprite |
Create a fiery burst when dealing damage |
Near urban areas (All Types of Fire Sprites) Chests Sprite Chests |
|
 Earth Sprite |
Have a chance of receiving extra rare items when opening Chests |
Near forests (All Types of Earth Sprites) Chests Sprite Chests |
Epic Sprites
|
Sprite |
Affect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Duck Sprite |
Replenish shield by emoting or jamming |
Sprite Chests (Seemingly more common in Vaults) Chests |
|
 Ghost Sprite |
Become cloaked / semi-invisible while reloading |
Wandering around at Night (All Types of Ghost Sprites) Sprite Chests Chests |
|
 Demon Sprite |
Siphon health and shields when getting eliminations |
Sprite Chests Chests |
|
 King Sprite |
Deal more damage with your Pickaxe |
Sprite Chests Chests |
|
 Striker Sprite |
Gain Overdrive when you Mantle or Hurdle. |
Score a Goal at the Soccer Pitch POI Sprite Chests Chests |
|
 Fishy Sprite |
Boosts swim speed, plus a brief movement speed boost when you take damage. |
Sprite Chests Chests |
Legendary Sprites
|
Sprite |
Affect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Dream Sprite |
Grants a random item at each level when equipped, with Legendary loot being the maximum rarity at max Sprite Level. Automatically extracts when at level 5. |
Sprite 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 |
|
 Aura Sprite |
Gain a Shock Rock charge when dealing damage. |
Sprite Chests |
|
 Boss Sprite |
Boosts your max Health and Shield. |
Dropped from defeating bosses |
Mythic Sprites
|
Sprite |
Affect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Zero Point Sprite |
When healing, spawns a Shield Bubble Jr. for protection. |
Sprite Chests (0.05% Drop Rate) |
|
 Burnt Peanut Sprite |
Goop! When eliminating players, you may find more loot. Sometimes Mythic! |
Sprite Chests (1.5% Drop Rate) Chests |
|
 Grim Reaper Sprite |
Mark enemies that damage you for a short duration. |
Sprite Chests |
Special Sprites
|
Sprite |
Affect |
Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
|
 Gold Sprites |
Can be any of the previous Sprites with the same effect, but also awards bonus XP for eliminations. |
Sprite Chests (Rare) Near Water (Gold Water Sprite) Near urban areas (Gold Fire Sprite) Near forests (Gold Earth Sprite) Wandering around at Night (Gold Ghost Sprite) Storage Units at Battlewoods (Gold Dream Sprite) |
|
 Gummy Sprites |
Can be any of the previous Sprites with the same effect, but also gains 10% more Sprite Dust when extracted. |
Sprite Chests (Rare) Near Water (Gummy Water Sprite) Near urban areas (Gummy Fire Sprite) Near forests (Gummy Earth Sprite) Wandering around at Night (Gummy Ghost Sprite) Storage Units at Battlewoods (Gummy Dream Sprite) |
|
 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 (Increased chance from June 18 to June 19) Near Water (Galaxy Water Sprite) Near urban areas (Galaxy Fire Sprite) Near forests (Galaxy Earth Sprite) Wandering around at Night (Galaxy Ghost Sprite) Storage Units at Battlewoods (Galaxy Dream Sprite) |
More Sprites will be added every Thursday, so be sure to return to this guide to find out what they are and their effects.
Best Loot Path for Finding Sprites in Fortnite Runners
Sprites in Fortnite are incredibly rare, especially the Zero Point Sprite. Luckily, we have the best loot path to take to increase your odds.
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.
While Sprite Chests are the best way to get Sprites, Chests and Rare Chests also offer a chance of getting themalthough 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.
