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How to Get the Shadow Sprite in Fortnite

Shadow Sprite Fortnite render

The Shadow Sprite auto-reloads your unequipped weapons over time — and even your equipped one at max level. It drops at null% per chest.

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Where to find the Shadow Sprite

The Shadow Sprite drops from Sprite Chests at roughly null%. Sprite Chests are the guaranteed-Sprite source, so open every one you find; it's often spotted near high and mountainous areas.

Ability — and is it worth chasing?

Ability: Automatically reload unequipped weapons over time. Reloads equipped weapon at max level. Automatic reload gets faster with each Level Up!

Verdict: Quietly one of the strongest combat passives in Season 4. Sleeper S-tier.

Fastest way to get it

Open Sprite Chests during any Rate Up for the best odds, and summon it for undefined Dust if RNG isn't kind. Farm Sprite Dust by extracting duplicates (a Gummy variant adds +10% Dust per extraction).

Shadow Sprite variants & drop rates

Every variant is a separate collectible with its own real drop rate:

Base Shadow SpriteBase
CheatMaster Shadow SpriteCheatMaster
Gold Shadow SpritesoonGold

FAQ

How do you get the Shadow Sprite in Fortnite?+

The Shadow Sprite drops from Sprite Chests at roughly null%. Sprite Chests are the guaranteed-Sprite source, so open every one you find; it's often spotted near high and mountainous areas.

Is the Shadow Sprite worth getting?+

Quietly one of the strongest combat passives in Season 4. Sleeper S-tier.

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