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Top 10 Legendary Fortnite Skins of 2021

Legendary skins in Fortnite are some of the most detailed and unique character designs in PVP games, with replaceable looks and accessories.

By Eric BacmanPublished 4 years ago 6 min read

On its platform, Fortnite boasts some of the best character designs, each one unique and spanning a variety of niches to ensure that everyone can find one they like. Their Legendary skins are the most expensive, costing 2,000 Fortnite V Bucks each, but there are more intricate alternatives available in the marketplace or through the Battle Pass. Legendary skins are named that way for a reason. These skins are frequently interchangeable or include accessories like a matching pickaxe, glider, and back bling. The list of Legendary skins is long, but there are a few that stand out as particularly unique and well-designed.

Arachne/Spider Knight

The Arachnid set includes Arachne and Spider Knight. Fans of arachnophobia should be wary of this ominous set, which may be purchased from the shop as is. The matching Web Breaker pickaxe and Hatchling glider are also available for purchase.

Two separate character skins with spider-like armor are included in this creepy-crawly set. Their helmets have spider-like eyes, grayish skin, and dark spiky points protruding from various angles. Archanid has Long Legs back bling, which looks like eight spidery legs, while Spider Knight has a Spider Shield back bling. This set first appeared in the first chapter of Fortnite and continues to pop up in the marketplace from time to time.

Vi

Vi is a variation of the Drift skin, which was one of the first Fortnite Crew skins to appear in early 2021. To receive this Legendary skin with her alternate look and accessories, Fortnite gamers had to sign up to be a part of the Fortnite Crew.

Vi, with her open-faced fox headpiece, long flawing paw cape, and thigh boots, appears to be an even more in-depth alternate Drift skin. She also comes with the Crooked Claw pickaxe and Foxbow Quiver back bling, as well as an alternate style of ice blue that modified her clothing. She's also one of the few reactive skins, which means her outfit emits light and glows in specific areas. It's unclear whether or not this set will reappear in the shop, but if it does, it will almost certainly cost players a modest charge.

Eternal Knight

Eternal Knight was a tier 100 skin in Fortnite Season 13's Chapter 2. With multiple color choices for the armor and a variable pickaxe type, it is without a doubt one of the best medieval style character skins available thus far.

This Legendary knight skin, along with her accompanying glider and pickaxe, was available to players who completed the Battle Pass's final tier. Players in Eternal Knight can choose between two other style colors: black and gold, as well as the usual silver and black. Players could, however, activate the super level mode on this skin, which allowed the armor to evolve and shine brightly as they progressed through the levels. The pickaxe could also be transformed into two daggers or a single huge blade.

Ravage/Raven

Raven and Ravage are two more skins from the Nevermore collection that were introduced early in Fortnite's introduction. They're frequently available in the shop, either as part of a whole set or separately with back blings and trails. To match, the Iron Beak pickaxe and Feathered Flyer glider can be purchased individually.

Raven and Ravage, with their blazing purple eyes and strange hooded faces, are possibly the scariest skins in Fortnite. With its purplish-blue feathers and taloned fingers, the bird clearly inspires their creations. Raven has Dark Wings and Ravage has an Iron Cage back bling that almost looks like a spine. Their equipment, such as the glider, pickaxe, trail, and back bling, add to their sinister image.

GLOW

GLOW was an incredible Legendary skin that was part of one of the best Fortnite collaborations yet, with players using Samsung mobile phones receiving the skin for free. The costume is a shimmering silver-purple tint, and she has sparkling blue eyes and fingers, virtually identical to the Fate skin.

By entering into their Epic Games account on their Samsung devices, inserting a valid credit card, and redeeming it, players could access this skin in their locker. The skin, as well as a unique Levitate emote, were given away for free.

John Wick

Fans of John Wick will recall the original Reaper skin, which, with his beard and clothing, was said to resemble the character John Wick. When this John Wick skin was released, however, players were given a true portrayal of Keanu Reeves' character, which could be purchased in the shop.

One of the top fandom costume skins, John Wick was added to the market as a buyable set originally as a promo for the third John Wick film back in 2019. Fans were ecstatic to be able to play as the renowned figure, which was meticulously recreated to appear exactly like Keanu Reeves. It also included the Assassin Pack back bling, a Simple Sledge pickaxe, and an additional 'damaged' aesthetic that depicted the character as more weathered and roughed up. This iconic skin is still available for purchase in the shop.

Mecha Cuddle Master

Mecha Cuddle Master was also a member of the Fortnite Crew, and appears to be an updated version of the popular Cuddle Team Leader skin. Anyone who signed up for Fortnite Crew received a free Mecha Anime-inspired skin.

For a long time, Fortnite had teased the arrival of this skin by exposing it in loading screens and in the background of several promotions. It was finally included to the game as part of the Fortnite Crew prize during the sixth season of Chapter 2. The anime-inspired design was clear from the trailer's Japanese voiceover and playful music. With her mech suit, Nuzzle Jet, and Psytronic bow, Mecha Cuddle Master is a one-of-a-kind character skin that will hopefully return to the shop soon.

Galaxy Scout

The Galaxy Scout skin is another incredible Legendary skin that comes with all of the necessary attachments. It first appeared as part of the Galaxy Cup, one of the best Fortnite tournaments, in which players who possessed Samsung Galaxy devices competed for the chance to win the skin. However, gamers can now occasionally locate it in the shop and purchase it.

With its all-galaxy-esque 'camo' from head to foot and bright blue neon eyes, fingers, and shoes, this skin is one of the most distinctive character skins available. It's commonly available in the Galaxy Pack bundle, which includes the Nucleus back bling, Stardust Striker pickaxe, Celestia Glider, and Star Scout weapon wrap.

Catalyst/Drift

Because of their many design possibilities and colors, as well as their zesty, stylish appearance, Catalyst and Drift are two of the most popular character skins in Fortnite so far.

Catalyst and Drift were both elements of Battle Passes and could be updated as players completed quests and leveled up, unlocking additional style possibilities. Both start out innocently enough, but eventually transform into these robed, masked figures with supercharged energy running all around them. With their high fashion look and variable potential, they are among of the best tier-one Legendary skins that gamers have gotten via Battle Pass thus far.

Torin

Torin is one of the newest Legendary skins available with the Battle Pass. With her locks and purple cape, fans speculated that she was influenced by Anna from Frozen.

Torin is another one-of-a-kind character skin, with a completely different face appearance and haircut. Her particular emote lets her to transform into the Sideways Warrior, an alien-looking skin buried beneath, and she has multiple distinct style variations with varied hues. Her Datafiber Chargepack back bling is likewise a one-of-a-kind design that exposes the player's kill total while playing. She has a pink Lightblade that resembles a futuristic katana that she can use.

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