The Mega Man Sprite arrived with Fortnite update v42.10 as a pint-sized, all-blue version of the classic character. It is a mobility Sprite, and its whole purpose is to make you move faster when you slide. Getting it is straightforward because it turns up often in a normal Battle Royale match.
Quick answer: Open chests and enter Cheat Codes during a match until the Mega Man Sprite drops, then use an Extraction Gizmo to carry it out of the match so it lands in your collection.
What the Mega Man Sprite does in Fortnite
The Mega Man Sprite reduces friction while you slide, letting you slip further and cover ground faster. That makes it a solid movement tool and a stand-in for the Sonic Power Sneakers if you prefer a Sprite over a Mythic item.
The Sprite scales across five levels, with each level adding to the slide boost. The exact per-level values have not been published by Epic Games yet, so treat the current numbers as unconfirmed until they appear in game.
| Level | Power increase per level |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | TBA |
| Level 2 | TBA |
| Level 3 | TBA |
| Level 4 | TBA |
| Level 5 | TBA |
Every way to get the Mega Man Sprite
Several routes lead to the same Sprite. Searching chests and entering Cheat Codes are the most reliable, but trades and eliminations work too if you already know a player who has it.
| Method | How it works |
|---|---|
| Search chests | Open regular chests across any major POI. Rare and Relic Chests, including those in Temple Vaults, improve your odds. |
| Enter Cheat Codes | Cheat Codes spawn the Sprite and appear more often during Sprite Events. The Cheat Code Locator Gizmo reveals Legendary Cheat Codes. |
| Trade with friends | Swap a Sprite you already own, such as the Overshield or Onigiri Sprite, for the Mega Man Sprite. |
| Eliminate opponents | Defeat a player who is carrying the Mega Man Sprite to claim it for yourself. |
Note: Cheat Codes are not the same as Lobby Hack codes. Both can hand you free Sprites, so keep the two separate when you are hunting for this one.
Best POIs to land for the Mega Man Sprite
Drop into locations packed with chests and Cheat Codes to speed up the search. On the Chapter 7 Season 4 map, these spots give you plenty to open early in a match.
- Chopped Shop
- The Battlewoods
- Golden Grove
- Sunken Shores
- Stone Sanctum
- Cluster Coast
Extract it so it counts
Finding the Sprite is only half the job. It joins your permanent collection once you carry it out of the match with a Fortnite Extraction Gizmo. If you are eliminated before extracting, the Sprite does not stick, so secure it as soon as you can.
Rarity and variants
The Mega Man Sprite is very common and shows up after only a few Cheat Codes, with a spawn rate believed to sit above 3.5%. Epic Games has not released the official drop stats yet. For now there is a single base variant tied to Chapter 7 Season 4, with no additional styles available.
Because base Sprites take a back seat to the Battle Pass, the easiest approach is to work through your Chapter 7 Season 4 Quests and let the Mega Man Sprite turn up naturally as you play.
