Where to find all NPC characters in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4

Josh Taylor
Fortnite NPC characters in Chapter 5 Season 4.

Various NPCs can be found across Fortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 4 map, ready to join your fight or aid in quest fulfillment. Here is a complete guide that shows you all the locations for easy navigation.

Fortnite’s Battle Royale features various NPCs you can interact with during your matches. With the Absolute Doom season, this has been no different, and Epic Games has reshuffled the pack.

Each character offers unique benefits to help you get that Victory Royale, such as exchanging of items for weapons or even providing services, which can include joining your team to fight for you.

Here are all the NPCs and their locations in Fortnite for Chapter 5 Season 4.

Fortnite Fortnitemares 2024 Halloween update promotional image.
The Fortnitemares 2024 update has added Halloween-themed NPC characters to the island.

All Fortnite NPC character locations on Chapter 5 Season 4 map

All 21 NPC characters can be found spread across the Chapter 5 Season 4 map. Some are much closer to each other, while others are located at the far edges of the Island and away from any nearby NPCs or named POI locations.

Every NPC location on the Fortnite map following the Fortnitemares 2024 update.
The 21 NPC characters are located at different POIs on the Battle Royale map.

As shown above, wherever you land or travel during your Battle Royale matches, there will be an NPC not too far away. But, if they are not at their locations, they will have been eliminated or hired already.

Every NPC character and their services

Below is a complete list of every NPC character, the services they offer, and their locations in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 so far:

CharacterLocationNPC Services & CostImage
1. Andy FangersonWandering around Grim Gate.Patch Up (replenishes HP) – 100 Gold Bars
Hammer Pump Shotgun – 300 Gold Bars
Chainsaw – 300 Gold Bars
Andy Fangerson NPC in Fortnite.
2. ArtemisJust east of The Underworld POI at the building next to the railway bridge.Recruit: Scout Specialist (reveals nearby enemy locations) – 200 Gold Bars
Striker AR – 300 Gold Bars
Fortnite Artemis NPC.
3. Brite RaiderWandering around the small building at the bottom of the map, southeast of Brutal Beachhead and southwest of Redline Rig.2x Shockwave Grenade – 100 Gold Bars
Dual Micro SMGs – 300 Gold Bars
Pumpkin Launcher – 800 Gold Bars
Fortnite Brite Raider NPC.
4. Captain JonesAt the Ship It! Station landmark in between The Raft and the Nitrodrome.Patch Up (replenishes HP) – 100 Gold Bars
Monarch Pistol – 300 Gold Bars
x5 Bandage – 300 Gold Bars
Fortnite Captain Jones NPC.
5. CenturionAt the small island directly north of Lavish Lair, at the top of the map.Recruit: Supply Specialist (gives ammo) – 200 Gold Bars
Monarch Pistol – 300 Gold Bars
Striker Burst Rifle – 300 Gold Bars
Fortnite Centurion NPC
6. Dark RubyPatrolling around Rebel’s Roost.Chainsaw – 300 Gold Bars
x2 Shield Bubble Jr – 120 Gold Bars
Dark Ruby NPC in Fortnite.
7. Edward ScissorhandsWalking outside of Grand Glacier.Patch Up (replenishes HP) – 100 Gold Bars
Witch Broom – 200 Gold Bars
Edward Scissorhands NPC in Fortnite.
8. GwenpoolAt the car park located west of Freaky Fields over the bridge.Patch Up (replenishes HP) – 100 Gold Bars
Gwenpool’s Dual Micro SMGs – 600 Gold Bars
2x Shockwave Grenades – 100 Gold Bars
Gwenpool NPC Fortnite.
9. Heroic HopeWandering around the building furthest east of Sandy Steppes located on top of the hill.Monarch Pistol – 300 Gold Bars
Striker Burst Rifle – 300 Gold Bars
Wood Stake Shotgun – 600 Gold Bars
Fortnite Heroic Hope NPC.
10. Iron ManWalking around the windmill northeast of Grim Gate.x5 Bandage – 125 Gold BarsIron Man NPC in Fortnite that was added as part of the 31.20 update.
11. MephistoSat on the throne at The Underworld.Mephisto’s Gift: Receive a random weapon – 20 Health
Mephisto’s Bargain: Reboot your entire squad – 99 Health
12. KnightmareWalking around the cliff next to the massive statue at the top of Mount Olympus.Sovereign Shotgun – 300 Gold Bars
x2 Shockwave Grenade – 100 Gold Bars
Knightmare NPC in Fortnite.
13. NishaAt the train station just north of Sandy Steppes.Flowberry Fizz – 100 Gold Bars
Hyper SMG – 300 Gold Bars
Nisha Fortnite NPC character.
14. PeabodyAt the Pea Bois HQ landmark located northwest of Redline Rig and south of the Nitrodome arena.x2 Shield Bubble Jr – 120 Gold Bars
Hammer Pump Shotgun – 300 Gold Bars
Fortnite Peabody NPC
15. Peely BoneWalking around the south side of Restored Reels.Prop Disguise – 50 Gold Bars
x2 Flowberry – 50 Gold Bars
Witch Broom – 200 Gold Bars
Peely Bone NPC in Fortnite.
16. Pumpkin KingOn the steps of Restored Reels.Rift To Go – 250 Gold Bars
Pumpkin Launcher – 800 Gold Bars
Pumpkin King NPC in Fortnite.
17. RuckusAt the port on the edge of the map, just southwest of Brawler’s Patch.Recruit: Heavy Specialist (throws explosives) – 200 Gold Bars
Hammer Pump Shotgun – 300 Gold Bars
Fortnite Ruckus NPC
18. RustWandering around the Reclaimed Villa landmark northwest of Sandy Steppes near the large pool of water.2x Shockwave Grenades – 100 Gold Bars
Sovereign Shotgun – 300 Gold Bars
Wood Stake Shotgun – 600 Gold Bars
Fortnite Rust NPC
19. ShuriLocated far east of the Nitrodrome Arena over the bridge and next to the railway tracks.Rift To Go – 250 Gold Bars
Hyper SMG – 300 Gold Bars
2x Flowberry – 50 Gold Bars
Shuri NPC Fortnite.
20. Triage TrooperWalking around the fishing hut at the large pool of water located in between Freaky Fields and the Grand Glacier Hotel.Recruit: Medic Specialist (heals you) – 200 Gold Bars
Hyper SMG – 300 Gold Bars
Triage Trooper NPC in Fortnite.
21. War MachinePatrolling the train station just southwest of Doom’s Courtyard.x2 Shield Bubble Jr – 120 Gold Bars
Dual Micro SMGs – 300 Gold Bars
Fortnite War Machine NPC.

Chapter 5 Season 4 kicked off with an NPC roster featuring 4 brand-new faces of Captain Jonesy, Peelverine, War Machine, and Hope has been remixed with a new Heroic Hope version. Meanwhile, the other 8 characters on the island have returned after having featured in previous updates.

With the 31.10 update being released on September 4, Gwenpool and Shuri were introduced. You can purchase Gwenpool’s Dual Micro SMGs mythic weapon from the former at her marked location.

Fortnite’s 31.20 update has seen Iron Man take over, including him joining the roster of NPCs for Chapter 5 Season 4. By interacting with the iconic Marvel character, you can purchase the new Iron Man Combat Kit mythic and the returning Stark Industries Energy Rifle.

The Fortnitemares 2024 event kicked off on October 12 and the roster of NPCs received further changes with seven new in-game character additions. These are Andy Fangerson, Dark Ruby, Edward Scissorhands, Mephisto, Knightmare, Peely Bone, and Pumpkin King.

Fortnite NPC boss locations in Chapter 5 Season 4

There are also 5 different NPC bosses roaming around the map in Chapter 5 Season 4, as shown below.

Fortnite NPC boss locations on the map following the Fortnitemares 2024 update.
All NPC boss locations on the map following the Fortnitemares 2024 update.

Here are all the boss locations that they spawn at and the weapons and items they drop when eliminated:

  • Doombot – Spawns at Castle Doom (drops the Siphon Medallion, Doctor Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets mythic and the Monarch Pistol mythic)
  • Mysterio – Found at the Doomstadt (drops Stealth Medallion and the Sovereign Shotgun mythic)
  • Emma Frost – Spawns at The Raft (drops Reveal Medallion and Striker Burst AR mythic)
  • Billy – Hidden inside the large white house at Freaky Fields (drops x3 Boom Billy and Epic Sovereign Shotgun)
  • Ultima Carver – At Brawler’s Patch (drops Legendary Wood Stake Shotgun and Legendary Pumpkin Launcher)

We have also provided a complete boss guide for how to find and defeat Billy during your match.

As always, it’s likely that Epic Games will add more NPCs as Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 progresses. We’ll keep this page updated as soon as that happens.

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