It’s a fact that Fortnite has way more creative, cool-looking characters than bad ones, but not all of them are meant to be pleasing to the eyes; some are actually made to trigger nightmares. We’ve already talked enough about the rarest skins and fan-favorite crossovers here, but now it’s time to look at the ugliest skins in Fortnite.
10. Peabody
There’s just something about this skin that’s completely unnerving. It might be the three sets of eyes or the creepy legs, but I just don’t like it. This is one of the last things I would want running at me when night falls over the Fortnite map. I know it’s not technically ‘ugly’ compared to some of the other things on this list, but as a baseline, I just don’t like the look of it.
The implications of the skin are things that haunt me. Why does only the top pea get to be in control? Are the other peas sentient? Are they willingly fighting in the battle royale? Why is the opened pod just a creepy hoodie? Yeah, keep this thing away from me.
9. Trog
Trog is the oldest skin on this list and was one of the unlockable outfits in the Chapter 1 Season 7 Battle Pass, the Winter season. Inspired by the myth of a yeti, Trog might not look as big or intimidating as the ones we’re used to seeing in movies, but he can look pretty cursed on his own.
His gross-looking marked, blue skin, the pointy teeth out of his mouth, and the absence of a nose contribute to Trog being considered one of the ugliest characters in Fortnite. I didn’t even mention his second style, a baboon-inspired look that would freak any opponent out as he glides in from the Battle Bus.
8. Teef
We were introduced to Teef during Chapter 2: Season 1’s Fortnitemares, and since then, I still have no clue what it’s supposed to be. I’m not sure if it’s from Earth or another planet, but it looks like a prisoner who has pink jelly all over its body, leaving only a nasty mouth exposed. Teef’s Nosh back bling and the Goo Glider are equally disgusting, making unwanted sounds as you play through matches.
There’s not much to go off its description, which just says, “Life’s chewy when you’re born to chomp.” This slime abomination with teeth made for eating is truly the stuff of nightmares, and I personally wouldn’t complain if it never came back to the Item Shop.
7. Camille
I’m afraid of many things, but nothing compares to my fear of rats. When Camille popped up in the Item Shop during Chapter 3: Season 4, I thought she had a nice punk look that fit Gen Z’s aesthetics. Turns out I couldn’t be more disgusted: the girl with the nice outfit can suddenly turn herself into a rodent!
Camille comes with the Squeak emote that lets her change her appearance in-game to Battletail, which wildly differs from her cool main style. Although, as much as I like her main outfit — I will say her hair does weird me out a bit, considering it’s an unusual cross between space buns and mouse ears.
6. Kawspeely
There’s some debate about the most horrendous Peely skin in Fortnite, the original one included. But I’ll go with Kawspeely as the creepiest version of our favorite banana guy, just as terrifying as Unpeely.
Released sometime in Chapter 3: Season 3, this weirdo, like the Kaws Skeleton outfit, is based on the work of American artist Kaws. Both skins are pretty horrifying, but the thought of Kawspeely gives me trouble sleeping. I mean, look at the image they use for him in the game. He looks soulless.
5. Xenomorph
One of the ugliest creatures in cinema history came from outer space and landed on the island in Chapter 2: Season 5. The Xenomorph outfit based on the Alien franchise is just as terrifying as its movie counterpart.
With the unsettling elongated head and that bony tail, the Xenomorph skin can cause some serious trauma if used by aggressive players. The Xeno Menace built-in emote just makes it scarier, as it shows something nasty extending from its mouth while it lets out the shrill scream that made Xenomorph an iconic monster of the horror genre.
4. Big Mouth
Released in Chapter 2: Season 1, Big Mouth was one of the Fortnitemares skins in that season. In the game’s lore, he was created by Delirium, another creepy Halloween outfit, and by the looks of it… everything went wrong in the process.
With a giant monstrous mouth that starts at his chest, it is almost like a wilder version of Marvel Comics’ Venom. Big Mouth is undoubtedly one of the most horrific skins to have in your locker. The Council of Frogs back bling and the Gnashers pickaxe sold with his bundle are equally unpleasant and will help you disturb the hell out of other players.
3. Demogorgon
Part of one of the first licensed Fortnite collabs ever, the Demogorgon outfit caused a commotion when it was released back in Season 9. That was partly thanks to it looking so unique compared to other skins, and simply because of all the hype surrounding the Netflix show.
I’m not kidding when I say Fortnite felt like a jump-scare game with one of these humanoid creatures lurking around every corner. The skin does have an issue in that you only get to see the mouth open when performing emotes. This is likely to prevent the face flaps from getting in the way of aiming. However, the flaps all scrunched up do serve to make the skin uglier.
The Stranger Things Set also had Chief Hopper, but it’s the Demogorgon who new players patiently wait to make a comeback after such a long period away from the Item Shop.
2. The Devourer
My favorite Fortnite live event happened at the end of Season 9 and had a huge Power Rangers-inspired mecha fighting this giant monstrous-looking kaiju. While there wasn’t a huge amount of interactivity to the event, the sheer spectacle of the fight and its impact on the map made it an unforgettable moment in the history of the Battle Royale mode.
A few months later, during Chapter 2: Season 1, the Polar Legends Set hit the Item Shop with some nice Winter skins, and the Devourer creature was among them. Everything about it makes me feel uncomfortable. From the Cyclops’ eye, the Predator dreads, the four-finger claws, the stretched torso on the stomach… It’s just too much for my eyes. And my ears definitely don’t like the horrifying sound of his Power Roar emote.
1. Mincemeat
No other skin will ever be as creepy, gross, disturbing, nasty, and all the worst adjectives you can think of as Mincemeat. Released in Chapter 2: Season 4, you’ll be surprised to know that he’s not a Fortnitemares original.
The Mincemeat outfit puts everything that’s repulsive in one slender model: a creepy skeleton face, a shredded torso, and meat filling all of it — vegetarians should hate it even more. As if that wasn’t enough, you walk around the island with flies lingering around this rotten humanoid pie. The Stir-Baby back bling and the Mash glider complete the Baker’s Nightmare Set and make it impossible for me to imagine anyone wanting this skin, except maybe Sweeney Todd.
Published: Jan 31, 2025 12:55 pm