Few Fortnite outfits cause as much excitement as Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper. These original Battle Royale skins have become rare trophies among players, sparking endless curiosity about how-if at all-they can still be obtained. Here’s what you need to know about their history, availability, and the exact requirements from Epic Games.
As it turns out, these Fortnite skins need some work before you can buy them. For that and more, keep reading as we show you how to get the Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper skins in Fortnite.
How to Unlock Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper
Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper were part of Fortnite’s first season, making them two of the rarest skins in the game. They were originally available through the Season 1 Season Shop after reaching specific player levels. Since those cosmetics were tied to that early system, they can no longer be obtained through current events or the Item Shop. Players who purchased and kept these skins during the original release still have them in their lockers, while new players can only find similar styles or inspired variants released by Epic Games in later seasons.
The Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper skins haven’t been available since Chapter 1, Season 1, making them some of the most sought-after cosmetics in Fortnite history. As part of the game’s 7-year anniversary celebration, Epic Games is giving everyone a chance to own these iconic outfits.
Unlike regular Item Shop purchases, you’ll need to earn specific XP amounts before buying these skins. Here’s what you need for each one:
How to Unlock the Aerial Assault Trooper Skin in Fortnite
To unlock the ability to purchase the Aerial Assault Trooper, you’ll need to earn 1,000,000 XP (about 13.5 Battle Pass levels). Once you’ve reached this milestone, you can buy the skin for 1,200 V-Bucks in the OG Season Shop tab.
Players can also unlock Aerial Assault One for 500 V-Bucks once they earn 500K XP which comes down to over 6 Fortnite Battle Pass levels.
How to Unlock the Renegade Raider Skin in Fortnite
You’ll need to earn 1,500,000 XP (approximately 19 Battle Pass levels) for the Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite. After hitting this XP threshold, you can purchase the skin for 1,200 V-Bucks.
The OG Season Shop also includes matching accessories for both outfits:
- Aerial Assault One Glider: Requires 500,000 XP (6 Battle Pass levels) and costs 500 V-Bucks
- Raider’s Revenge Pickaxe: Requires 2,000,000 XP (25 Battle Pass levels) and costs 1,500 V-Bucks
When Do Renegade Raider & Aerial Assault Trooper Leave the Fortnite Shop?
Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper are not permanent fixtures in the Fortnite Item Shop, and Epic Games has not confirmed an exact departure date for them. Their availability depends on limited-time rotations, meaning they could disappear without warning once the event or special promotion ends. Players who want these classic outfits should check the shop regularly and complete any purchase before the current rotation resets.
You have until January 30, 2025, to earn the required XP and purchase these items. That’s about 41 days to grind out the experience points you need. Your XP progress tracking started on December 19, 2024, at 7 PM ET.
Best XP farming routes to reach 1.5 million fast
To reach 1.5 million XP fast for Renegade Raider in Fortnite’s OG Season Shop, prioritize Supercharged XP events, daily/weekly quests, and high-density Creative maps or Reload modes. These methods can net 200,000-500,000 XP per hour with consistency, hitting the goal in 3-7 hours depending on boosts.
Top XP Methods
Daily and weekly quests offer 40,000-100,000 XP each; complete all for 300,000+ XP daily, refreshing hourly if possible.
Supercharged XP (double gains for 30-60 minutes) activates randomly-log in often and play solos/duos during them for 50,000-100,000 XP per match.
Milestones and event passes provide bonus tiers up to 200,000 XP; focus Battle Royale quests tied to Winterfest 2025.
Best Farming Routes
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Reload Mode: Land at hot drops like Pleasant Park or Retail Row for quick kills/survival (40,000-80,000 XP per 10-15 matches).
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Creative XP Maps: Use codes like 8022-6842-4965 (Killshot) or 5782-0618-5164 (V55) for AFK/objectives yielding 100,000+ XP/hour-stay in bounds, interact continuously.
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Zero Build Solos: Hot drop Tilted Towers or try Chapter 1 POI recreations for 60,000 XP/hour via combat/survival.
Efficiency Tips
Play in parties for shared quest progress and faster queues; leverage LEGO Fortnite survival for passive XP if available.
Track progress in the OG Season Shop tab-aim for 200,000 XP/hour minimum to unlock before January 31, 2026.
Which level range and area are you farming in
In Fortnite’s context for grinding 1.5 million XP toward Renegade Raider via the OG Season Shop, no specific player “level range” applies since XP is tracked separately from Battle Pass tiers-focus on raw XP totals from quests and matches regardless of your account level.
Recommended Level Range
Start at any level, but players around Battle Pass level 50+ (with unlocked quests) farm most efficiently, netting 200,000-400,000 XP/hour.
Lower-level accounts (under 20) still progress via dailies but slower without milestones; aim to hit 1.5M in 4-8 hours total.
Prime Farming Areas
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Creative Maps: V55 (code 5782-0618-5164) or Killshot (8022-6842-4965)-full lobbies, objective loops for 100,000+ XP/hour.
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Reload Mode: Pleasant Park or Retail Row hot drops for combat/survival XP bursts (40,000-80,000 per 10 matches).
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Battle Royale: Tilted Towers recreations or solos during Supercharged XP for 50,000-100,000 per game.
