- Kado Thorne Reload Quests are now live in Fortnite.
- Complete Kado Thorne Reload Quests for easy XP and rewards like the free Driver of Darkness Pickaxe in Fortnite.
- Kado Thorne Reload Quests are part of Fortnitemares 2026, but are limited to Reload Mode.
Fortnitemares 2026 is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than to bring back Kado Thorne? He was one of the most notorious antagonists from Fortnite Chapter 4, and he’s now here in Chapter 7 spreading some spooky cheer. On that note, Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne quests are live, and here’s what you need to know about how to complete them and the rewards that can be earned.
List of Free Fortnite Kado Thorne Reload Rewards
Before we jot down the list of quests, let’s talk about the rewards that are up for grabs. You can get a total of 6 rewards by completing 12 Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne quests during Fortnitemares 2026. Completing a certain number of them advances your overall progression. With that said, here’s the list of rewards.
| Reload Reward | How To Obtain |
|---|---|
 Kado’s Ambush (Emote) | Complete 2 Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne Quests |
 Fang Nitemare (Emote) | Complete 4 Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne Quests |
 Nitemare Elite (Emote) | Complete 6 Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne Quests |
 Batty Heart (Emote) | Complete 8 Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne Quests |
 Dungeon Dweller (Wrap) | Complete 10 Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne Quests |
 Driver Of Darkness (Pickaxe) | Complete 12 Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne Quests |
Now that you know the free cosmetic rewards that are up for grabs, it could certainly help you decide if you want to play Fortnite Reload or stick to Battle Royale. On a side note, if you are curious about the changes implemented for Fortnitemares 2026, you can check out our Fortnite update 42.30 patch notes for more information.
All Fortnite Kado Thorne Quests and How to Complete Them in Reload
There are 12 Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne quests in total, each having four stages that need to be completed systematically. They are spread out across the three different Reload maps that are currently in rotation: Stranger Things, Surf City, and Nitemare Island.
All of the quests have to be completed in Fortnite Reload mode across the aforementioned maps. Progression is not carried over from one map to another. Keep in mind that these quests cannot be completed in Battle Royale or Fortnite Zero Build. That said, here is a list of Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne quests you can complete during Fortnitemares 2026.
Fortnite Stranger Things Reload Map Quests
Here’s a list of all Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne quests you can undertake on the Stranger Things Map, how to complete them, and the rewards you can get:
| Reload Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminate players in Stranger Things (30) | Eliminate 30 players | 10,000 XP |
| Place Top 5 (10) | Place in the top 5 a total of 10 times | 10,000 XP |
| Eliminate players (50) | Eliminate 50 players | 10,000 XP |
| Get Victory Royales (3) | Get a total of 3 Victory Royales | 10,000 XP |
Fortnite Surf City Reload Map Quests
Here’s a list of all Reload Kado Thorne quests for the Surf City Fortnite Map, how to complete them, and the rewards you can get:
| Reload Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminate players in Surf City (30) | Eliminate 30 players | 10,000 XP |
| Place Top 5 (10) | Place in the top 5 a total of 10 times | 10,000 XP |
| Eliminate players (50) | Eliminate 50 players | 10,000 XP |
| Get Victory Royales (3) | Get a total of 3 Victory Royales | 10,000 XP |
Fortnite Nitemare Island Reload Map Quests
Here’s a list of all Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne quests for Nitemare Island Map, how to complete them, and the rewards you can get:
| Reload Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminate players in Nitemare Island (30) | Eliminate 30 players | 10,000 XP |
| Place Top 5 (10) | Place in the top 5 a total of 10 times | 10,000 XP |
| Eliminate players (50) | Eliminate 50 players | 10,000 XP |
| Get Victory Royales (3) | Get a total of 3 Victory Royales | 10,000 XP |
All Fortnite Reload Locked and Reloaded Quests and How to Complete Them
If you are running behind on completing your Fortnite Override Battle Pass and need easy XP, there are more quests you can undertake during Fortnitemares 2026. The Locked and Reloaded Quests are, in a way, also related to Kado Thorne and are limited to Fortnite Reload. That said, here’s the list of quests, how to complete them, and what rewards you can earn:
| Reload Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Damage players with Morphite weapons (1,000) | Deal 1,000 damage using any Morphite weapons | 15,000 XP |
| Hit players within 15 meters (75) | Hit players that are within 15 meters of you | 15,000 XP |
| Eliminate players before rebooting (7) | Eliminate 7 players before being eliminated | 15,000 XP |
| Damage opponents with assault rifles in a single match (700) | Deal 700 damage to opponents using assault rifles in a single match | 15,000 XP |
| Collect Epic or better weapons (10) | Collect 10 weapons of Epic rarity or better | 15,000 XP |
| Wipe Enemy Teams or Reboot (20) | Wipe enemy teams or reboot 20 times | 15,000 XP |
| Search containers outside of Named Locations (30) | Search 30 containers outside of named locations | 15,000 XP |
| Crack players’ shields (36) | Crack/destroy players’ shields 36 times | 15,000 XP |
| Survive Storm Phases (25) | Survive 25 Storm phases | 15,000 XP |
| Land at Named Locations (15) | Land at Named Locations 15 times | 15,000 XP |
As you progress and complete more Locked and Reloaded quests, you can earn bonus rewards in the form of XP. Here’s how to get it:
- Complete any 3 Locked and Reloaded Quests: 25,000 XP
- Complete any 6 Locked and Reloaded Quests: 25,000 XP
- Complete any 9 Locked and Reloaded Quests: 25,000 XP
That’s everything you need to know about the Fortnite Reload Kado Thorne quests, how to complete them, and the rewards you get once you’re done and dusted. If you still need more XP, there are regular Fortnite Weekly Quests you can tackle as well. Lastly, don’t forget to complete Fortnitemares 2026 quests, as there are freebies to be earned.
There are a total of six rewards you can earn by completing Kado Thorne quests in Fortnite Reload.
Epic Games has not mentioned how long these rewards will be available in Fortnite.
