Emotes are one of the popular features in Fortnite that allow players to express themselves in-game through fun dances, gestures, and taunts. They don't add practicality to the gameplay, but it's a pretty interesting feature that is important for the gaming community.

In this guide, we will explain how to use emotes in Fortnite on PC, consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch), and mobile devices.

What are Emotes in Fortnite?

Emotes are actions or animations that your character can perform in Fortnite, including dance moves, gestures, and themed actions reflecting in-game events. Emotes can be unlocked through the Battle Pass, purchased in the Item Shop, or earned during special events.

Emotes in Fortnite can be used for:

• Celebrating victories with friends after a match.
  
  
• Taunting opponents during a build battle or after elimination.
  
  
• Syncing dances with other players for fun.
  
  
• Expressing emotions or reactions, such as clapping or laughter.

How to Emote in Fortnite on PC

Using emotes on PC is very simple, as there is a specific key to access the emote wheel and select the desired action.

1. Launch Fortnite and enter a match (Battle Royale, Creative, or any other mode).
   
   
2. Press the "B" key (default) on the keyboard to open the emote wheel.
   
   
3. The emote wheel will appear, where you can see your selected emotes.
   
   
4. Use the mouse to hover over the desired emote.
   
   
5. Click the left mouse button on the emote to select and execute the action.

Setting Up the Fortnite Emote Wheel:

To customize your emote wheel, go to the "Locker" tab in the Fortnite lobby. From there, you can assign various emotes to the emote wheel by dragging them into the desired slots. You can add up to 6 emotes in total.

How to Emote in Fortnite on Console (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)

If you're playing Fortnite on a console, using emotes is also straightforward and performed by a specific button on the controller.

Setting Up Emotes on Consoles:

To set up your emote wheel on consoles, go to the "Locker" tab in the lobby, select the emotes, and drag them into the slots of the emote wheel.

How to Emote in Fortnite on Mobile Devices (iOS and Android)

If you're playing Fortnite on mobile devices, you can use emotes via touch. However, due to certain restrictions, Fortnite is unavailable on the App Store for iOS (see our guide on how to bypass this and play Fortnite on iOS), but it's still available for Android through third-party stores.

1. Open Fortnite and start a match on your mobile device.
   
   
2. Tap the emote icon (laugh) on the screen to open the emote wheel.
   
   
3. This icon is usually located in the lower-right corner of the screen.
   
   
4. Tap the emote you want to use from the wheel to execute it.

Setting Up Emotes on Mobile Devices:

Go to the "Locker" in the main menu. Tap and hold an emote slot to change the selected actions.

Tips and Tricks for Fortnite Emotes

Use Emotes for Communication

Emotes are a fun form of communication with your team or even opponents. If you're playing in team mode without a microphone, use emotes like "Point It Out" or "Wave" to interact non-verbally with other players.

Sync Dances with Friends

In Creative mode or in the lobby, you can sync your dances with friends for a joint performance. Some emotes, like "Squad Kick," allow synchronized movements when activated by multiple players.

Quickly Use Emotes

You don't need to open the emote wheel every time you want to quickly use a specific action. You can assign your favorite emote to a quick-access slot and activate it instantly.

How to Unlock Emotes in Fortnite

There are three main ways to unlock emotes in the game:

Battle Pass: Each season of Fortnite includes a Battle Pass, where you can unlock several emotes as you progress through the levels. Many of them are exclusive and time-limited.

Item Shop: Emotes rotate in the Fortnite Item Shop, where they can be purchased with V-Bucks, the in-game currency. Prices for emotes usually range from 200 to 800 V-Bucks.

Special Events: Sometimes Fortnite offers exclusive emotes during in-game events or collaborations, such as partnerships with movies, musicians, sports organizations, or other games.

What is the Rarest Emote in Fortnite

The rarest Fortnite emote is Fresh. It was last used over 2000 days ago. This is due to legal intricacies related to the emote being similar to the Carlton dance. Therefore, it's unlikely to return anytime soon. Other rare Fortnite emotes include:

• Hot Marat
• Kiss the Cup
• Freestylin'
• Laser Blast
• Zombie Shambles