Battle Stars are a currency in Fortnite: Battle Royale used to purchase Cosmetic items in the Battle Pass. Battle Stars were introduced with the launch of the Battle Pass, but removed in Chapter 2: Season 1. They were reworked in Chapter 2: Season 7.
Functionality[]
Battle Stars are awarded to players upon gaining enough XP to complete a level. 
5 Battle Stars are awarded for each level gained, including levels purchased with V-Bucks. Battle Stars are not awarded beyond the amount needed to unlock everything in the Battle Pass.
Each item in the Battle Pass costs a set number of Battle Stars, which change depending upon the season:
| Item Type | Icon Example | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Outfits |  |
9 Battle Stars
|
| Outfit Styles |  |
8 Battle Stars
|
| Outfit Styles (Bonus Reward) |  |
15 - 30 Battle Stars
|
| Outfit Styles (Extra) |  |
20 Battle Stars
|
| Emotes (Inc Transformations) |  |
7 Battle Stars
|
| Pickaxes |  |
7 Battle Stars
|
| Harvesting Tool Styles |  |
4 Battle Stars
|
| Back Blings |  |
5 Battle Stars
|
| Back Bling Styles |  |
4 Battle Stars
|
| Gliders |  |
6 Battle Stars
|
| 100 V-Bucks |  |
5 Battle Stars
|
| Music |  |
5 Battle Stars
|
| Wraps |  |
4 Battle Stars
|
| Emoticons |  |
3 Battle Stars
|
| Emoticons (Bonus Reward) |  |
10 Battle Stars
|
| Loading Screens |  |
3 Battle Stars
|
| Sprays |  |
3 Battle Stars
|
| Banner Icons |  |
2 Battle Stars
|
| Banner Icons (Bonus Reward) |  |
10 Battle Stars
|
If the player does not use up their stars for the season, they will automatically be used to redeem the items chronologically in the Battle Pass.
Previous System (Season X and prior)[]
Previously, before their rework, Battle Stars were the method used to 'tier up' in the Battle Pass. Every time a player leveled up, they would receive 2 Battle Stars. 10 Battle Stars were required to complete a tier of the Battle Pass, with the pass offering XP boosts as the pass progressed, allowing for steady leveling.
Players received stars when they:
- Completed a Daily Challenge (5 Stars)
- Completed a Weekly Battle Pass Challenge (5 Stars)
- Completed a Hard Weekly Battle Pass Challenge (10 Stars)
- Leveled up when the level ended with a 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 (2 Stars)
- Leveled up when the level ended with a 5 (5 Stars)
- Leveled up when the level ended with a 0 (10 Stars)
- Acquired a Secret Battle Star from the map (10 Stars)
- Completed a limited time challenge (Varies)
Secret Battle Stars[]
Secret Battle stars were super secret tier ups that could only be found by hints from the corresponding week's loading screen. The hints could vary from a faint Battle Star in the image or coordinates Ex. A1 SW (which would lead you to the southwest corner of the A1 Grid Reference).
For Example: The Secret Battle Star location for Week 1 of Season 5: The Battle Star was located at the umbrella in the ground located near Lazy Links.
History[]
Season 2[]
- Update v1.11: Introduced Battle Stars alongside the Battle Pass. They are required to tier up in the Battle Pass and can be obtained by completing challenges, and leveling up.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
- Update v11.00: Removed Battle Stars, players now tier up in the pass with the level they gain.
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
- Update v17.00: Reintroduced Battle Stars, they have been massively reworked
- Players always gain 5 stars per tier
- Stars are now used to purchase items from the Battle Pass, allowing some choice for the player to pick which items they want first.
- Players still need to reach level 100 to gain everything from the pass.