V-Bucks in Fortnite: What They Are, How to Get Them, Buy Them, and Get Them for Free
V-Bucks in Fortnite are the in-game currency used to purchase Battle Passes, skins, emotes, and other cosmetic items. In this article, we’ll explain how much V-Bucks cost, how to get them, whether you can earn V-Bucks for free, and where to safely buy in-game currency.
What Are V-Bucks in Fortnite
V-Bucks (Fortnite V-Bucks) are Fortnite’s in-game currency, used to purchase cosmetic items. Players can use V-Bucks to purchase new outfits, emotes, pickaxes, weapon skins, and the paid Battle Pass. They do not provide a gameplay advantage, but they can be used to customize your character, weapons, emotes, and more.
Why Do You Need Fortnite V-Bucks?
V-Bucks in Fortnite are used to buy skins and seasonal content. They don’t give you an advantage in battle, but they let you customize your character’s appearance and stand out from other players.
Typically, V-Bucks are used to purchase:
- Battle Pass — about 800–950 V-Bucks, depending on the season. It unlocks exclusive rewards, skins, emotes, and other items.
- Skins — usually cost between 800 and 2,000 V-Bucks. The price depends on rarity and collaboration.
- Pickaxes — usually cost between 500 and 1,200 V-Bucks. Some collaboration pickaxes may cost more.
- Emotes — range from 300 to 800 B-Bucks. Simple animations are cheaper, while dance and music emotes usually cost 500–800 B-Bucks.
- Hang gliders—most often sold for 800–1,500 V-Bucks.
- Limited-time collaboration items—special skins, sets, and cosmetics inspired by movies, TV shows, anime, sports stars, and other franchises. They usually cost 2,500–4,000 V-Bucks.
In addition, you can use V-Bucks to buy music for Fortnite Festival mode, LEGO Fortnite items, and some other cosmetic items.
Don’t worry if you missed out on your favorite skin—the developers usually bring them back to the store after a while (though sometimes you have to wait years).
How Much Do V-Bucks Cost in Fortnite
The cost depends on your account’s region, platform, and the currency pack you select. Due to regional restrictions, players from Russia can’t always purchase V-Bucks directly through Epic Games. In this case, you can use the services of sellers on popular gaming marketplaces and top up through a different region, or change your game region yourself and top up using an international card. Carefully review seller ratings before making a purchase to avoid scammers. If you top up this way, one V-Bucks costs an average of 1 ruble, while in the Turkey region, it costs about 0.5–0.75 per Fortnite V-Bucks.
| Region | Cost per 1,000 V-Bucks (on average) |
| Turkey | 450 rubles |
| Ukraine | 650 rubles |
| Kazakhstan | 1,100 rubles |
Where to Buy V-Bucks in Fortnite
Russians can buy V-Bucks in Fortnite through intermediaries on trading platforms, or by obtaining a foreign credit card on their own.
Marketplaces
Various websites offer V-Bucks top-up services or sell gift cards. If you don’t have an international credit card, you can start by purchasing a service to change your account region. Be careful when sharing your password—don’t trust sellers with low ratings and bad reviews. Also, after changing your region, don’t forget to change your password to one that hasn’t been used anywhere else.
How to Change Your Region Yourself
If you don’t have an international card, you can still change your region yourself, but you won’t be able to make in-app purchases from the new region using a Russian card.
- Use a program to change your IP address to another country—Turkey, Kazakhstan, or another.
- Go to your profile on the Epic Games website.
- Go to Settings > Account > Region and select the country you set in the IP-changing program.
- Confirm the region change via the email you’ll receive.
Choose your new region carefully—you can only change it once every six months. Avoid the U.S., European countries, and other “expensive” regions; it’s better to choose a cheaper one.
How to Get V-Bucks in Fortnite
There are two main ways to get V-Bucks in Fortnite: buy V-Bucks with real money or earn them by completing challenges. The first option is best for those who want to purchase a specific cosmetic item or Battle Pass right away. You can buy V-Bucks in Fortnite through the official Epic Games store, and players in Russia can purchase them using V-Bucks gift cards or through specialized gaming platforms. If this is your first time doing this, check out our guide:
- Install an IP-changing program and set your location to Turkey, Kazakhstan, or Ukraine to get the cheapest rates.
- Go to the Epic Games website and click on your avatar in the top right corner, then select the “Account” section.
- Scroll down to the “Country/Region” line and select the country you set in your IP-changing program.
- Confirm the region change via the email you received. Remember that you can only change your region once every six months.
- Go to any popular digital marketplace and find V-Bucks for sale for your platform.
- Make sure the region where they’re sold matches yours and that the seller has good reviews.
- Choose to top up using an international card (you’ll need to provide the seller with your game details), an activation code, or a gift card.
- Pay for your purchase—and the V-Bucks will be credited to your account.
If you don’t want to spend money, you can earn some V-Bucks while playing. The game lets you earn V-Bucks through free and premium Battle Pass rewards. Players receive rewards—including V-Bucks—for leveling up and completing seasonal challenges. Even without purchasing a Battle Pass, you can earn about 300 Fortnite V-Bucks, which don’t expire at the end of the season and remain in your account permanently—so over the course of several seasons, you can save up for the skin you want without spending real money.
Another way to earn currency is through the free “Save the World” mode. In this mode, players can complete daily challenges, story missions, and trials that reward V-Bucks. However, to earn V-Bucks in this mode, you need a special Founder’s Pack pass, which is quite expensive, so this isn’t the most cost-effective option.
How to Get V-Bucks in Fortnite for Free
There are official ways to get V-Bucks in Fortnite for free, but Epic Games limits the amount you can earn. You can earn them by:
- completing daily challenges;
- leveling up your Battle Pass;
- participating in weekly tournaments.
Free Fortnite V-Bucks: Methods That Work
The only safe ways to get free V-Bucks in Fortnite are the mechanics provided by the game itself and the developers at Epic Games.
Is it possible to get V-Bucks for free without the risk of getting banned?
If you use various hacks, your account will be banned in no time. Do not use third-party programs, or you’ll lose your account along with all your progress.
Fortnite V-Bucks Card: What It Is and How to Redeem It
A Fortnite V-Bucks card is a gift card with an activation code that allows you to receive a certain amount of Fortnite’s in-game currency. You can use them on your own account or give them to a friend.
To redeem a Fortnite V-Bucks card, log in to your Epic Games account and go to the code redemption page. After entering the code, the V-Bucks will be credited to your account and appear in the game. Before purchasing, be sure to check that the card you’re buying is compatible with your Fortnite account’s region.
