Fortnite is always changing, and one of the latest challenges thrilling players right now involves finding Shiny Llamas. These special items are tied to Fortnite’s Winterfest event in Chapter 7, Season 1, and collecting them can unlock exclusive rewards like the Starbrite Slasher pickaxe. If you want to know how to get Shiny Llamas, what they do, and how to use them to earn big prizes, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know in plain and simple English.
Shiny Llamas are rare versions of loot drops that only appear during the Fortnite Winterfest 2025 quests. They differ from regular supply llamas or loot llamas because they are tied directly to event progress. When you collect them, they contribute to your Winterfest Squad Up! quests, which reward experience points and exclusive cosmetics. These llamas do not show up automatically on the map and must be found during active gameplay.
Shiny Llamas appear only when you are playing in Squads. This means Solo, Duo, or Trio matches do not count toward Shiny Llama quests. You can either play with friends or use the squad fill option to team up with random players. Progress is shared across the entire squad, so if one teammate collects a Shiny Llama, it counts for everyone.
Where to Find Shiny Llamas in Fortnite
Shiny Llamas can be difficult to spot because they do not have fixed spawn locations. Instead, they appear randomly while playing eligible modes. Below are the most reliable ways to find them:
Open Rare Chests
Look for blue (Rare) and gold (Legendary) chests across the island. These higher-tier chests have a chance to drop Shiny Llamas when opened.
Loot Supply Drops
Supply drops fall from the sky during matches and often land in open or high-traffic areas. Opening these drops can sometimes reward you with a Shiny Llama.
Eliminate Enemies
Defeating enemy players or non-player characters can result in Shiny Llamas dropping as part of the loot pool. Areas with frequent combat tend to offer better chances.
Defeat Bosses or Guards
Bosses and guarded locations at named points of interest may drop Shiny Llamas when defeated. These encounters are harder but can be rewarding if you are well prepared.
Since Shiny Llamas spawn randomly, there is no mini-map marker showing their location. You must stay active, explore thoroughly, and engage with loot opportunities throughout the match. Many squads focus on high-action zones to increase their chances.
The Best Modes to Find Shiny Llamas
Shiny Llamas only count in squad-based game modes. Supported modes include:
- Battle Royale (Squads) – The classic four-player Fortnite experience
- Zero Build (Squads) – A version without building mechanics
- OG and Reload modes – Alternative playlists that still support squad progress
Solo and Duo modes do not track Shiny Llama progress. If your goal is to finish Winterfest challenges efficiently, always queue into a squad-enabled mode.
How Many Shiny Llamas Do You Need?
Winterfest quests track the total number of Shiny Llamas collected by your squad. Every milestone rewards experience points, helping you level up your Battle Pass faster. In most cases, XP rewards are given for every 100 Shiny Llamas collected.
The most popular reward tied to Shiny Llamas is the Starbrite Slasher pickaxe. To unlock it, your squad must collect 400 Shiny Llamas in total. Once this milestone is reached, the pickaxe is automatically added to your locker.
After reaching 400, you can continue collecting Shiny Llamas to earn bonus XP. During Winterfest, progress can continue up to 1,000 llamas for additional rewards.
