Vladislav "Vladislav Zlobin" Zlobin
In this game, there are many banners that allow players to express their individuality and showcase their achievements. Some of these banners have become especially rare due to their limited availability or unique unlock requirements. We present to you a list of the 25 rarest Fortnite banners to date.
Alpha Tester Banner
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This banner was awarded to players who participated in Fortnite’s closed alpha testing before its release. At that time, the project was still in its early stages and access was limited to a small group of people. The banner was never reintroduced, making it a symbolic badge of community veterans.
Paragon
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Awarded for linking your account to Epic Games’ MOBA game Paragon. Since Paragon was quickly shut down and the linking window was brief, this banner was available to only a narrow group of players. It is considered a tribute to Epic’s forgotten project.
Battle Bus Banner
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Granted for reaching level 10 in Season 1 before the introduction of the full battle pass. This is one of the oldest Fortnite banners, now only seen among the earliest players. Many current fans are unaware of its existence.
Knife
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Knife in Fortnite: Save the World is a rare and visually minimalistic banner. The exact method of obtaining the Knife banner is unclear, as Epic Games never released official details. However, most community veterans agree it was awarded for participating in special events or completing a set number of missions in PvE mode.
Some believe it was part of early Save the World content and may have been a reward for progressing through a questline likely military or survival-themed. As you can see, there's no clear answer just speculation.
Dinosaur Skull
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Earned by reaching level 99 in Season 3. Times were different then: XP was lower and the grind was more intense. This banner demonstrates significant dedication and effort, and its bold prehistoric style makes any true Fortnite dinosaur stand out from the crowd.
Villain Banner
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Added in Season 4 as part of the "heroes vs. villains" storyline. Most players chose the hero side, leaving the villain banner in the hands of a minority. That’s what makes it rare, and its dark, comic book-style design is highly prized by collectors.
Cobra
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Unlocked at level 88 of the Season 5 battle pass, which made it unattainable for many. The aggressive cobra design was popular among competitive players and added an intimidating flair to the owner’s profile.
Glyph Banner
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This banner was part of the "Road Trip" challenge chain in Season 5. The missions required persistence and tactical team play. The banner itself features a mysterious alien-inspired symbol that foreshadowed future seasonal events.
TomatoHead
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Another "Road Trip" reward, but more humorous the head of the TomatoHead character, crowned with a potato crown. This Fortnite banner became a meme among Tomato Town fans, but the difficulty of the challenges meant few managed to earn it.
DJ Yonder Banner
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Introduced in Season 6 as a reward for completing all "Hunting Party" challenges. Its stylish, futuristic look featuring a llama with headphones became an iconic part of the season and a favorite among players into cyberpunk. Today it’s extremely rare.
Level 500, Chapter 2, Season 1
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This banner was awarded for reaching level 500 in the extremely long first season of Chapter 2 a season that lasted over 120 days, the longest in Fortnite history. Reaching level 500 was nearly impossible without daily grinding. The banner became a symbol of hardcore dedication and persistence.
Twine Peaks Endurance
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Awarded for completing the Endurance mode on the Twine Peaks map in Save the World PvE. This is the last and most difficult zone in the campaign. The banner, featuring a futuristic shield, is often associated with base defense. Due to its extreme difficulty and 30-wave length, only well-prepared teams succeeded making it an elite PvE reward.
Ice King Banner
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Only a true veteran of Season 7 who completed all challenges could boast this one! Its cold, northern aesthetic made players stand out immediately. With the season’s winter theme, this symbol looked especially imposing.
X-Lord Expedition Banner
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A reward for hidden challenges in Season 8, tied to expedition characters. Many players found them too confusing, so only a few obtained the banner. It became a visual trophy for those undeterred by PvE grinding and repetition.
Season 8 Discovery Challenges
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Awarded for completing all Discovery missions in Season 8. These missions unlocked weekly as new challenges were released. Discovery rewards were often the top goals of the season tied to deep Fortnite lore, earning them required serious effort.
Into The Storm
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This banner was awarded for participating in and completing missions in the limited-time event in Save the World. It features an aggressive, unsettling scorpion. Just like in astrology. "Into the Storm" was one of the first PvE story events with thematically linked missions. The banner is now a piece of early PvE narrative history.
Holiday Survival on Hard
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Awarded to true survivors players who completed "Holiday Survival" on high difficulty. This seasonal PvE event focused on winter holidays. The banner, featuring a skull and candy canes, is pure festive grit.
Due to the event’s high difficulty and short duration, very few earned this banner. It’s considered a kind of winter "survival medal" among Save the World veterans.
League Station
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Yes, it’s a pile of poop. But what a pile! This banner could only be obtained by purchasing the Founder’s Ultimate Edition the most expensive Save the World bundle. The banner was exclusive to that limited set. Found only among "old-school" PvE players, it’s often seen as a symbol of a luxurious Fortnite start.
Rattlesnake (Rattlesnake)
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Another hidden marker of a "battle-hardened" PvE player, but even more niche. Most have never seen it in person—it was awarded exclusively for completing Endurance missions in the Twine Peaks location, the most difficult zone in Save the World mode. To obtain Rattlesnake, a player had to survive all 30 waves of Endurance on the map, where even experienced team stacks would often fail at the 27th or 28th wave.
Vulture
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This banner is rare because most players never reached Canny Valley or didn’t survive all 30 Endurance waves. It became a subtle sign of a "mid-tier PvE veteran" not many reached Twine Peaks, but getting this far was still no small feat. Also known as Buzzard, this banner was awarded in Save the World for completing Endurance missions in Canny Valley.
Dungeon Champion
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This distinguished emblem was only given to those who completed all Dungeons in Save the World PvE mode on high difficulty. Dungeons were event-based modes inspired by classic RPGs. To earn this banner, players had to complete all four types Crypts, Lab, Grotto, and Inferno often within a limited timeframe.
The banner instantly identifies its owner as a master of PvE challenges completing all dungeons required not just skill but patience, especially when playing solo or with an uncoordinated team.
Plays Well With Others
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A good guy’s reward, given for actively playing cooperative missions in Fortnite: Save the World. It was earned by completing a large number of missions with other players, emphasizing teamwork. Interestingly, this banner also existed as an in-game achievement and, for many, was their first reward simply for being a good team player, not for winning or difficulty.
Epic Games Tester Banner
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This emblem was never publicly available it was only given to Epic Games employees and QA testers who worked on the project before and after release. This is not just a rare Fortnite banner it’s essentially a development badge. Seeing it in-game is like spotting your favorite movie director on a subway.
Buried Snowman
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A cool seasonal winter banner that appeared in one of Fortnite’s holiday updates. It was unlocked through time-limited missions. Visually, it shows a snowman buried under snow a design that’s both funny and slightly eerie. Many players remember this banner as part of warm holiday content that contrasted with Fortnite’s usual chaos.
Survival Stonewood
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This banner was only available to those who participated in these events before the global release of Battle Royale. It’s almost never seen anymore, as the mode was removed and hasn’t been officially re-launched. Owning this banner proves the player was part of a historic phase in Fortnite’s Save the World development.
Well, looks like we gathered them all in one place! I’ll admit, it wasn’t easy, but I did it just for you! These aren’t just profile decorations they’re marks of eras, achievements, and unique experiences now far behind current seasons. Each one is a piece of the game’s history, a testament to effort, time, or being part of the foundation. In a world that changes with every update, these symbols remain a timeless reminder of how far the Fortnite universe has come from a quiet PvE mode to a global cultural phenomenon.
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