Fortnite has numerous features that benefit players. One of these is Battle Stars — a currency needed for unlocking rewards and progressing through Battle Pass levels.

In this guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about Battle Stars, including ways to acquire them, tips for rapid progress, and strategies for leveling up your Battle Pass.

What are Battle Stars in Fortnite?

Battle Stars are Fortnite's in-game currency within the Battle Pass. Players can earn Battle Stars by completing various tasks, leveling up, and participating in different challenges.

Once you've accumulated enough Battle Stars, you can unlock various cosmetic items, skins, emotes, and other game elements available in the current season's Battle Pass.

How to get Battle Stars in Fortnite

The main method for earning Battle Stars in Fortnite is leveling up your Battle Pass. Each time you level up in Fortnite, you receive five Battle Stars. Your goal is to reach higher levels as quickly as possible, as this will increase the number of Battle Stars you can collect.

How to level up the Battle Pass in Fortnite

Complete daily and weekly quests, survive longer in matches, and engage in battles to earn experience points (XP) more quickly.

Completing daily and weekly quests

Daily Quests: Fortnite offers daily quests that refresh every 24 hours. They are relatively simple and quick to complete, providing a good amount of XP for faster leveling up, allowing you to have fun while earning Battle Stars.

Weekly Quests: This type of quest is more challenging, but it offers more XP. Try focusing on these to earn experience, and consequently Battle Stars, faster.

Participating in events and time-limited challenges

Fortnite frequently hosts events and challenges that offer significant XP rewards and occasionally bonus Battle Stars. Keep an eye on the "Events" tab in Fortnite to stay informed about upcoming challenges and rewards.

Team Rumble Mode

In Team Rumble, players respawn after death, making it easier to complete quests without returning to the lobby and finding new matches. This mode allows you to earn XP more efficiently by completing various tasks.

Purchase a new level

You can buy additional Battle Pass levels with V-Bucks to accelerate the process of obtaining Battle Stars.

Best tips for quickly earning Battle Stars

➤ Perform well: Surviving longer in each match and eliminating opponents increases the XP you receive post-match, helping you level up faster. You'll earn 50 XP for your first elimination in a match, and subsequent ones give 20 XP (up to 7 eliminations).

The longer you survive, the more XP you gain. After the first minute of a match, you'll receive 17 XP per minute (up to 14 minutes max). If you reach the top 20 by the end of the match, you receive an additional 25 XP, top 10 — 100 XP, and for a victory — 300 XP.

➤ Play with friends: Fortnite provides a small XP bonus when playing with friends, which can significantly aid in earning Battle Stars over time.

Complete achievements: Fortnite often includes "Achievement Challenges" that reward certain actions (like covering a specific distance or opening a number of chests).

➤ Use XP boosts: Occasionally, Fortnite offers XP boosts. Activate them as needed to maximize XP gained during quests and matches.

How to use Battle Stars to unlock rewards

When you've accumulated enough Battle Stars, navigate to the Battle Pass section in the game's main menu. You'll see several pages of rewards that require a specific number of Battle Stars to unlock. Here are some tips for effectively using Battle Stars in Fortnite:

• Prioritize: Some rewards hold more value than others. Focus on more unique skins, emotes, and exclusive items before spending Battle Stars on less significant rewards.
  
  
• Complete the Battle Pass: Some rewards remain locked until you unlock preceding items on the page. Plan your spending to get the rewards you need most.
  
  
• Save Battle Stars for high-tier items: Rare items often appear on the last pages of the Battle Pass. If you're nearing the end of the season and still gathering or have saved Battle Stars, consider saving them for these rewards.

What can you unlock with Battle Stars?

Once you've earned Battle Stars, you can unlock various Battle Pass rewards, including character skins, accessories, emotes and dances, weapon designs, and appearances. Below is a general chart showing items and how many Battle Stars they cost.

How to get Battle Stars for free?

You can earn Battle Stars for free with each Battle Pass level by following all the tips and actions described in this article. A paid Battle Pass is only necessary to gain more rewards that you can purchase with this currency.

Can you buy Battle Stars in Fortnite?

Not exactly. Battle Stars cannot be purchased directly. However, you can buy Battle Pass levels with the other in-game currency V-Bucks and receive Battle Stars as a reward for new levels.

Can you earn Battle Stars without purchasing the Battle Pass?

Yes, you can earn Battle Stars without the Battle Pass, but access to premium rewards is limited. If you enjoy the game and want exclusive skins and emotes, buying the Battle Pass might be worth the investment.

Do Battle Stars disappear at the end of the season?

Yes, Battle Stars are tied to a specific season and do not carry over to the next one. Use them before the season ends.

How many Battle Stars do you get per level?

Typically, Fortnite provides five Battle Stars per level. However, some events or bonuses might occasionally offer additional Battle Stars.