Every NPC Location in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 — Services, Costs, and Map Breakdown

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 launched on March 19, 2026, with a redesigned Battle Royale map and 14 friendly NPCs spread across it. Each one sells a specific service in exchange for gold bars, ranging from combat companions to instant health recovery and emergency Rift escapes. Knowing where they stand — and what they charge — lets you plan drops and rotations far more efficiently.

Quick answer: There are 14 friendly NPCs at season launch. They cluster most heavily around New Sanctuary (three NPCs) and Squibbly Shores (four NPCs). Services cost between 250 and 750 gold bars.

Complete NPC List — Locations, Services, and Gold Bar Costs

Specialist Hires — Which Combat Companion Fits Your Playstyle

Four NPCs can be hired to follow you into fights. Once hired, they actively engage enemies alongside you, which is especially useful during mid-game rotations when you're outnumbered.

The Foundation is the most expensive option at 750 gold bars, roughly double the price of the other three. If you want raw firepower on a budget, Vengeance Jonesy at Sandy Strip fills the Assault Specialist slot for 350 gold bars. Rival Hope suits a stealthier approach, while Squibbly is useful for tracking opponents and covering flanks.

Patch Up — Four NPCs That Restore Your Health

The Patch Up service costs a flat 500 gold bars regardless of which NPC you visit. Four characters offer it, and they're spread across different parts of the map, so you're rarely far from a heal option.

Trog sits in the gap between Frigid Fortress and Painted Palms, making him a solid mid-map stop. Wonkee at Wonkeeland covers the island's center. Two of the three Chef Squibbly variants — the Manager and the Fishmonger — also provide Patch Up at or near Squibbly Shores, giving you redundancy in that area.

Ammo Restock — Three NPCs to Refill Your Loadout

Running dry on ammo mid-match is a fast way to lose a fight. Three NPCs sell a full ammo restock for 500 gold bars each.

Fishstick is positioned southwest of Squibbly Shores. The Order is inside New Sanctuary, which makes that POI particularly efficient since you can also hire The Foundation or Rival Hope in the same landing. The Visitor is south of Wonkeeland, offering a restock option in the island's interior.

Rift to Go — Emergency Rotation From Two Map Edges

Only two NPCs sell Rift to Go activations, and both cost 500 gold bars. Dasha at Tiptop Terrace is near the island's edge, making her ideal when the storm circle pulls you in an unfavorable direction. Elite Jules at Painted Palms provides the same escape on the eastern side of the map. If you tend to get caught in bad zones, memorizing these two locations is worth the effort.

Pro Fishing Rod — The Cheapest NPC Purchase

All three Chef Squibbly variants sell a Pro Fishing Rod for just 250 gold bars, making it the most affordable NPC transaction in the season. The Manager and Critic are inside Squibbly Shores itself, while the Fishmonger is slightly west of the POI. If you're low on gold but still want a utility pickup before rotating into the late game, this is the most economical option.

Best Landing Spots for NPC Efficiency

New Sanctuary — Three NPCs in One POI

Landing at New Sanctuary gives you immediate access to The Foundation, Rival Hope, and The Order. That means you can hire a combat companion, pick up a Covert Specialist, or restock ammo without traveling to another named location. The downside is that other players know this too, so expect contested drops.

Squibbly Shores — Four NPCs in a Tight Cluster

The Squibbly Shores area packs four NPCs into a small radius. Chef Squibbly (Manager) and Chef Squibbly (Critic) are inside the POI, while Chef Squibbly (Fishmonger) and Squibbly himself are just to the west. Fishstick is also nearby to the southwest. Between them, you can grab a Pro Fishing Rod, heal up, restock ammo, and hire a Scout Specialist in a single visit. The density makes it one of the most resource-rich landing zones on the map, but it also draws attention.

Gold bar management matters more than it might seem. Most services fall in the 350–500 gold bar range, so looting chests and eliminating opponents early gives you the budget to actually use these NPCs. Prioritize the service that patches your weakest point — low health, empty magazines, or a bad circle — rather than spending gold on something you don't need yet. The NPC system in Chapter 7 Season 2 rewards players who plan their rotations around these 14 characters instead of stumbling into them by accident.