The pickaxe is one of the most important mechanics in Fortnite . You will use your pickaxe to collect materials that can be used to build structures or trade weapon upgrades..
The introduction of construction is the main factor that made Fortnite stand out among its competitors in the battle royale space. The idea of being able to build structures to barricade yourself or travel strategically around the map are features that have brought many players back into the game.
Pickaxes can be used in-game as a weapon to deal damage. While not the most powerful option, the pickaxe can be used early to take out enemies near its drop zone..
Since pickaxes are displayed so much in the game, it's no surprise that the developers have released a large amount of different skins to change the appearance of the player's pickaxe.
But while most of these skins can be found in the store or acquired through challenges, some are no longer available and may never be available again..
Rarest pickaxes in Fortnite :
10) Bucket of Gold
Screengrab via Epic Games Released on March 16, 2018, this skin was available for purchase for a limited time in the store, priced at 1,200 V-Bucks. The skin transforms the pickaxe into a 3-leaf clover with a pot of gold that floats at the end of the rainbow. This Saint Patrick's Day inspired skin belongs to the Green Clover Set.
9) AC / DC
Screengrab via Epic Games The AC / DC Pickaxe became available as a Chapter 1, Season 2 battle pass reward. In order to unlock the reward, players had to reach level 63 of the battle pass. This skin turns the pickaxe into an electric fork with both ends connected by an electric current. This skin does not belong to a specific set.
8) Crowbar
Screengrab via Epic Games Crowbar was available to players who completed a series of challenges in the Getaway game mode. Players had to complete 10 games of Getaway, deal 500 damage to enemies who were wearing jewels, and take a jewel in 5 different games. As this mode is not always available, it may be difficult to obtain it.
7) Cupid
Screengrab via Epic Games The Cupid is a Valentine-inspired skin that could only be purchased during the Valentine's season, for 800 V-Bucks. The design is an arrow going through a heart with angel wings. Considering its limited availability, Cupid is one of the rarest skins in the game.
6) Arrow
Screengrab via Epic Games This simple skin that transforms the player's pickaxe is exclusively available to players in China. Since there will be no way to acquire the skin outside of the country, this makes it the rarest skin in the game today.
5) pincers
Screengrab via Epic Games Another exclusive skin from China, the pincer transforms the player's pickaxe into a pincer tool painted in yellow and orange. Like the Arrow, this skin is extremely rare as it is not available outside of China.
4) Martillo
Screengrab via Epic Games The Martillo is one of the rarest skins on Fortnite given its limited availability in the store. Last appeared in the store on August 22, 2018, the skin has not been seen for a while. The design of the Martillo is a fabric mallet with a white eagle. In Lucha's set, the is a pickaxe that stands out today.
3) Raider's Wrath
Screengrab via Epic Games Item number 3 on this list is an item that came early in the game. Skimmer's Wrath is one of the rarest skins in Fortnite . The pickaxe was only available in the store after reaching level 35 in the game's first season. The pickaxe looks like a scythe encrusted with barbed wire. The skin is part of the Storm Scavenger set.
2) Permafrost
Screengrab via Epic Games In the Harbinger Set, Permafrost was only available to players who reached level 100 and completed the Ragnarok Challenges to unlock Ragnarok Stage 4 in Season 5. Medieval-style pickaxe is partially embedded in ice . Considering the conditions necessary to unlock it, the Permafrost is one of the rarest skins in the game.
1) Ax of Champions
Screengrab via Epic Games The rarest pickaxe in Fortnite is the Ax of Champions, a skin that is exclusively available to those who have won the Fortnite Championship Series. Even with this prerequisite, she has become rarer because you have to be the current champion to keep her. As soon as another player dethrones you, you will lose access to this unique skin. The pickaxe itself has the FNCS logo on the top.
Special Mentions
Mower
Screengrab via Epic Games The Grim Reaper was one of the first rare skins in the game, and was deemed the rarest. But since demand has increased for this skin, it has appeared in the store multiple times, becoming more common with each release. The skin is very simple, turning the pickaxe into a sickle. Given its simplicity, few players bought it when it was released, which has contributed to its rarity.
Festive candy
Screengrab via Epic Games Another very rare skin upon its release, the Festive Candy has lost some of its rarity since it was made available to anyone who purchased V-Bucks from a physical store. The pickaxe looks very similar to the Candy Ax with its weird green sheen.
Fluo mass
A popular pickaxe, the Fluo Mace found itself heavily recharged after following its initial run in the store. Thought to be rare, the pickaxe has spawned rounds in the shop on numerous occasions since. The pickaxe itself is topped with a piñata unicorn.
Screengrab via Epic Games There are plenty more, but these are some of the rarest and most desired in the game, and a few players are willing to pay dearly to get them.