If you’re playing Fortnite and want to personalise your journey with a companion, you’ll want to know how to earn Sidekick Points. These points help you unlock cosmetic upgrades and accessories for your Sidekick—your in-game pet companion. Here’s a clear, easy-to-read guide on how to earn them, what they’re for, and smart ways to maximise your efforts.
Sidekicks are companion pets in Fortnite that appear beside your player character across supported game modes. They don’t affect how you play or your chances of winning; instead, they add style and personality to your avatar.
Sidekick Points (often abbreviated SP) are the currency you accumulate while playing with a Sidekick equipped in compatible experiences. These points are used to unlock cosmetic accessories and styles for your Sidekick, making them look cooler and unique.
How to Get Started: Equipping Your Sidekick
Before you can start earning Sidekick Points, you need to unlock and equip a Sidekick. Here’s how:
- Unlock a Sidekick via a Battle Pass, item shop, or special event offer.
- In the Locker menu, find the “Sidekicks” section and equip the pet. Make sure they are active when you enter supported game modes.
- Customise the Sidekick’s base traits (fur, skin, body type, colours). Once you lock those base traits in, they become permanent for that instance of the Sidekick. You can change accessories like hats or shirts, but not the core physical traits.
Which Modes Let You Earn Sidekick Points?
Sidekick Points are earned when you play supported game modes with a Sidekick equipped. Here are the main ones:
- Battle Royale mode: Simply playing matches earns points as long as your Sidekick is active.
- Creative or compatible experiences: Some creator-made modes allow Sidekicks to appear and grant points.
- LEGO Fortnite and featured modes: Many of these experiences have Sidekick support and count toward earning points.
A good rule: use your Sidekick and play modes you enjoy—those count toward progress.
Tips to Earn Sidekick Points Faster
If you want to maximise your Sidekick Points, here are smart tips and best practices:
- Always equip your Sidekick before launching into a match. If they’re not active, you won’t earn points.
- Focus on the modes where you spend most of your time. Since points accumulate through gameplay, you’ll earn them naturally while playing.
- Keep the Sidekick equipped consistently for steady accumulation.
- Community observations suggest you might earn roughly 100 SP per minute in certain supported modes when the Sidekick is active.
- Playtime matters more than kills or specific objectives—the system rewards time spent with your Sidekick equipped.
- Even during slow moments in matches, keep your Sidekick active. Every minute counts.
- Combine your regular Battle Pass grind or quests with Sidekick usage—you’ll make progress on both without extra effort.
What to Spend Your Sidekick Points On
Once you’ve earned Sidekick Points, here’s how you can use them:
- Unlock accessories for your Sidekick such as hats, collars, hoodies, bandanas, or backpacks.
- Unlock style variants or colour patterns to make your Sidekick unique.
- Customise their look to match your skin or theme for each match.
These upgrades are purely cosmetic. They don’t impact gameplay, stats, or your performance in matches.
