The Burnt Peanut sprite is one of the most intriguing cosmetics in Fortnite that drops randomly from chests in Battle Royale mode. While finding the sprite may sound simple, the challenge is its incredibly low drop rate. Moreover, players must have the Chapter 7 Season 3 battle pass to use it as a true cosmetic item.
This article further discusses how you can obtain and equip the Burnt Peanut sprite in Fortnite.
The Burnt Peanut sprite in Fortnite can be found in chests, rare chests, and sprite chests. However, its low drop rate poses a significant challenge for players trying to obtain it. To increase their chances of finding the cosmetic sprite, they must survive the Battle Royale while looting every chest across the map.
X user @itsmeleaky, a known leaker, has shared data for all available sprites in the game. Based on this third-party information, there is a 1.5% chance of finding Burnt Peanut. Unless luck is on your side, it may take quite some time to obtain the sprite, especially with the storm circle working against you.
Not to forget, you have to either defeat the opponents or win every fight to keep the search going. Even after finding the Burnt Peanut, you must extract the sprite at an Extraction Site on the map. This step is necessary to prevent other players from stealing it.
Yes, it can be stolen by opponents, provided they have found it first. However, they can leave the match after extracting Burnt Peanut, so camping Extraction Sites could be a viable strategy.
How to equip the Burnt Peanut skin in Fortnite
As specified, you must have the Chapter 7 Season 3 battle pass to equip the Burnt Peanut skin in Fortnite. If you have purchased it, return to the lobby after a successful extraction to find the sprite in your collection tab. Head to the Passes section to receive a new unlock prompt for The Guardian outfit.
In Fortnite, you can edit it by pressing E on your keyboard (or Square/X on a controller) to enter edit mode. Then assign the Burnt Peanut sprite as the pilot of The Guardian outfit.
