Bobomi is a boba-inspired Sidekick joining Fortnite as part of Chapter 7 Season 3. It is an Uncommon companion that trails your character during matches, reacts to what you do, and comes with a set of swappable straw looks plus a built-in emote. It is a cosmetic only, so equipping it has no effect on gameplay.
Quick answer: Buy Bobomi from the Fortnite Item Shop when it rotates in on July 24, 2026, for an expected 1,200 V-Bucks (it may list at 1,500), then equip it from the Sidekick slot in your Locker.
How to get the Bobomi Sidekick
Bobomi is an Item Shop purchase. There is no free unlock, no Battle Pass tier, and no quest tied to it, so V-Bucks are the only route. It becomes available when the shop refreshes on July 24, 2026, and it is expected to appear next to the Kats Island Tour bundle if you want to pick up both in one visit.
Pricing is not fully confirmed until the listing goes live. The most likely tag is 1,200 V-Bucks, though it could show at 1,500 V-Bucks, which is the standard range for shop Sidekicks. Treat the lower figure as an estimate until the shop page is up.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Name | Bobomi |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Sidekick |
| Set | Bobom Buddy |
| Introduced | Chapter 7 Season 3 |
| Price | 1,200 V-Bucks (expected; may be 1,500) |
| Available from | July 24, 2026 |
Every Bobomi style and emote
For an Uncommon Sidekick, Bobomi carries a fair amount of customization. You get four straw variants to change its look, plus a choice between one built-in emote and turning that emote off.
| Straw style | Sidekick emote |
|---|---|
| Straw Off | Boba Headbang |
| Straw Heart | None |
| Straw Star | |
| Straw Yeehaw |
The Boba Headbang emote is the main interactive feature, and it plays exactly as the name suggests. If you prefer a quieter companion, the emote can be set to None.
Equip Bobomi and confirm it worked
Once equipped, Bobomi carries across Battle Royale, Creative, LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, and Save the World, so the same companion and emote pairing follows you into most modes. Your Sidekick is only visible to your own squad, which means it gives away nothing to opponents.
A Sidekick only appears while it is in the active shop rotation, so if July 24 passes and you miss it, you will need to wait for Bobomi to return before you can buy it.
