- Complete Fortnitemares 2026 Quests in Fortnite to unlock free cosmetic items.
- Complete Fortnitemares 2026 Quests for easy XP toward rewards like the free Jack-A-Nape Skin in Fortnite
- The Fortnitemares 2026 Event in Fortnite features new Sprites, Skeleton Keys, Bosses, and more.
Fortnitemares 2026 is off to a grand start, and to help you celebrate “Fortober,” Fortnite has added several freebies for you to collect. These can be earned by completing Fortnitemares Quests called “Nitemare.” As you complete a certain number of these quests, rewards unlock for you. That said, here is how to complete all Fortnitemares 2026 Quests and get free Fortnite rewards.
All Free Fortnitemares 2026 Rewards and How to Get Them
Before we dive into the details about the Fortnitemares 2026 Quests, let’s talk about the rewards that can be unlocked. There are a total of 26 Fortnitemares 2026 Quests that you need to complete. Completing a certain number of them advances your overall progression and unlocks rewards in the process.
That said, here are all the Fortnitemares 2026 rewards you can obtain:
| Reward | How To Obtain |
|---|---|
| Banner Icon (Homebase Banner) | Complete 2 Fortnitemares Quests |
 The Clockwork Ape (Loading Screen) | Complete 5 Fortnitemares Quests |
 Wind-Up Key (Back Bling) | Complete 8 Fortnitemares Quests |
 Monkey Biz (Emote) | Complete 12 Fortnitemares Quests |
 Jack-A-Nape (Emote) | Complete 16 Fortnitemares Quests |
 Jack’s Tambourine (Pickaxe) | Complete 20 Fortnitemares Quests |
 Tambourine Surprise (Emote) | Complete 24 Fortnitemares Quests |
 Jack-A-Nape (Skin) | Complete 26 Fortnitemares Quests |
With that out of the way, if you’re wondering what those aforementioned Fortnitemares 2026 Quests are, we’ve got you covered with all the information you need. On a side note, you can also check out our Fortnite update 42.30 patch notes to see what’s been added to the game.
All Fortnite Fortnitemares 2026 Quests and How to Complete Them
Aside from free rewards that can be unlocked by completing Fortnitemares 2026 Quests, you can also earn a decent amount of XP. It’s not a lot, but it can help you complete your Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass sooner.
All of the quests can be completed in Battle Royale/Zero Build, Horde Rush, and Reload mode. You can switch between modes if you want to, as progression is carried over. That said, here is a list of quests you can complete during Fortnitemares 2026.
Battle Royale Nitemare One Quests
The first set of Nitemare Quests in Fortnite Battle Royale were released on October 1. Here are all the rewards, quests, and how to complete them:
| Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Smash a Pumpkin Chest to find a Sprite (1) | Locate a newly added Pumpkin Chest and smash it to get a Sprite | 15,000 XP |
| Damage opponents with the Bonerattler SMG (500) | Shoot opponents using the Bonerattler SMG and deal a total of 500 damage | 15,000 XP + Banner Icon (Homebase Banner) |
| Restore health or gain shields with consumables (500) | Use any consumables to restore health or shields during a match | 15,000 XP |
| Search containers at Named Locations (20) | Search any containers (chests, ammo boxes) at Named Locations | 15,000 XP |
Battle Royale Nitemare Two Quests
The second set of Nitemare Quests in Fortnite Battle Royale was released on October 8. Here are all the rewards, quests, and how to complete them:
| Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Carve pumpkins at Nightmare Neighborhood or Wonkeeland (5) | Smash 5 pumpkins at the mentioned locations | 15,000 XP |
| Damage opponents with Freddy’s Nightmare (200) | Use Freddy’s Nightmare in Fortnite | 15,000 XP |
| Travel distance while airborne after landing from the bus (1,500) | Land from the Battle Bus and travel 1,500 meters | 15,000 XP |
| Eliminate opponents with SMGs or pistols (3) | Use any SMG or pistol to eliminate 3 opponents | 15,000 XP |
Battle Royale Nitemare Three Quests
The third set of Nitemare Quests in Fortnite Battle Royale was released on October 16. Here are all the rewards, quests, and how to complete them:
| Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Visit the Dark Cartridge, Cluster Coast, and Golden Grove (3) | Visit the locations on the map once | 15,000 XP |
| Damage opponents with the Wood Stake Shotgun or Dual Fiend Hunters (750) | Use the Wood Stake and/or Dual Fiend Hunters to deal 750 damage to opponents | 15,000 XP |
| Defeat Bosses or eliminate players (10) | Defeat any boss or eliminate players 10 times | 15,000 XP |
| Travel distance while under the effects of an Override (1,000) | Use an Overdrive Grenade or Onnigir Sprite to gain the Override effect and travel 1,000 meters | 15,000 XP |
Horde Rush Nitemare One Quests
The first set of Horde Rush Nitemare Quests were added to Fortnite on October 1. Here are all the rewards, quests, and how to complete them:
| Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Choose Perks while in a match (15) | Choose Perks over the course of a match | 15,000 XP + The Clockwork Ape (Loading Screen) |
| Purchase a starter kit from a Vending Machine (1) | Purchase a starter kit from a Vending Machine found on the island | 15,000 XP |
| Collect Cube Monster Parts (500) | Defeat Cube Monster and collect Parts during different matches | 15,000 XP |
Horde Rush Nitemare Two Quests
The second batch of Horde Rush Nitemare Quests was added to Fortnite on October 8. Here are all the rewards, quests, and how to complete them:
| Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Increase the mode’s difficulty by interacting with the Cursed Statue (2) | Interact with the giant Cursed Statue to increase difficulty and Horde Rush harder | 15,000 XP |
| Buy weapons from Vending Machines using Cube Monster Parts (3) | Use Cube Monster Parts to buy 3 weapons from the Vending Machine | 15,000 XP |
| Collect score multipliers (10) | Collect 10 score multipliers (little purple spheres) | 15,000 XP |
Horde Rush Nitemare Three Quests
The third batch of Horde Rush Nitemare Quests was added to Fortnite on October 16. Here are all the rewards, quests, and how to complete them:
| Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Damage Cube Monster spawner (5,000) | Deal 5,000 damage to purple obelisks that spawn Cube Monsters | 15,000 XP |
| Defeat bosses (3) | Defeat three bosses | 15,000 XP |
| Eliminate Cube Monsters with Rare or better weapons (200) | Use Rare and higher tier weapons to eliminate 200 Cube Monsters | 15,000 XP |
Reload Nitemare One Quests
The first batch of Reload Nitemare Quests were added to Fortnite on October 8. Here are all the rewards, quests, and how to complete them:
| Quest | How To Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Damage players at Retail Ruin or Estranged Estate on Nitemare Island (500) | Deal 500 damage to players at Retail Ruin or Estranged Estate | 15,000 XP |
| Land at Named Locations on Nitemare Island (10) | Land at 10 Named Locations | 15,000 XP |
| Search containers at Terror Turrets or Haunted Hamlet on Nitemare Island (25) | Search 25 containers at Terror Turrets or Haunted Hamlet POI | Eternal Elite (Loading Screen) |
That said, if you’ve already managed to complete all the aforementioned challenges, you can next turn your attention to regular Fortnite Quests. With the season slowly coming to an end, you need all the XP you can get to complete your Battle Pass and redeem rewards.
Let us know in the comments below if you feel Epic Games should have released all Fortnitemares 2026 Quests at once, letting you complete them and get the Jack-A-Nape Skin sooner.
There are a total of eight Fortnitemares 2026 rewards that you can obtain.
Fortnitemares 2026 rewards are available to redeem until October 31, 2026.
