Fortnite Rarity Tiers Explained: Every Skin Rarity & Series in Order

The Standard Rarity Tiers

Fortnite's classic rarity scale uses five tiers, each with its own color (source: Fortnite Wiki):

Historically these tiers also tracked price: higher rarity outfits generally cost more V-Bucks. A sixth tier, Mythic, existed for cosmetics but was used only for Battle Pass items (source: Fortnite Wiki).

The 2024 Change You Need to Know

Here is the part most outdated guides miss. In update v29.20 (April 2024), Epic removed the visible rarity colors and tags from cosmetics. You can no longer see or sort your skins by Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, or Legendary in the locker or shop. In Epic's words, it retired "the old Battle Royale-inspired system of colors and tags for cosmetic quality" (source: TechRadar).

The Series labels (covered next) were kept, because Epic uses them to help players find collaboration cosmetics. So the standard color tiers are now effectively legacy for cosmetics, while the Series system is the part still shown in-game.

The Special Series

Series sit outside the normal rarity scale. They group cosmetics by theme or licensed franchise rather than by a quality color, and they survived the 2024 change (source: TechRadar). The recognized Series:

A common myth: there is no standalone "MrBeast Series." MrBeast's skin is part of the Icon Series alongside the other creators (source: Esports.gg). Epic also adds new licensed Series over time as new partnerships launch, so the roster grows.

Cosmetic Rarity vs Weapon Rarity: The Key Distinction

This is the single most important thing to understand, and it is where a lot of guides go wrong.

So when someone says rarity "matters," ask whether they mean a skin or a weapon. For skins it is purely about looks, price, and collectability. For weapons it is a genuine gameplay stat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Fortnite rarity tiers in order?

From lowest to highest: Common (gray), Uncommon (green), Rare (blue), Epic (purple), and Legendary (orange or gold). A Mythic tier also existed for cosmetics but was used only for Battle Pass items.

Does a higher rarity skin perform better?

No. Cosmetic rarity is purely visual and has no effect on gameplay. A Legendary skin and a Common skin play identically. Rarity only affected price and the item's series. Weapon rarity in Battle Royale is the opposite case, where higher rarity does improve stats.

Why can I not see rarity colors on my skins anymore?

Epic removed the visible rarity colors and tags from cosmetics in the v29.20 update in April 2024. The special Series, like the Icon Series and Gaming Legends Series, were kept so players can still find collaboration cosmetics.

What is the Icon Series?

The Icon Series is Fortnite's category for cosmetics based on real-world creators, musicians, athletes, and influential streamers, such as Ninja, Travis Scott, and MrBeast. It was previously called the Creator Collab Series.

Is there a MrBeast rarity or series?

No. MrBeast's cosmetics belong to the existing Icon Series alongside the other creators. There is no separate MrBeast Series.

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