- The Grim Sprite is a Mythic-rarity companion added June 25, 2026, with the Gone Wild update
- It has no fixed spawn point and drops randomly from Sprite Chests
- Its base drop rate from a Sprite Chest is around 0.000098%, making it one of the hardest pulls in the game
- Equipping it marks any player who damages you for 3 to 5 seconds, depending on Sprite level
- Vaults are your best farming spot since every Vault guarantees Sprite Chests
- Mastery Monday boosts your odds of pulling Mythic Sprites like this one
- You must extract it at an Extraction Site or with a Portable Extractor, or you lose it if you’re eliminated first
The Grim Sprite in Fortnite Runners is one of the toughest pulls in Chapter 7 Season 3. It’s a Mythic-rarity companion that marks any enemy who hits you, and it dropped alongside four other new Sprites in the Gone Wild update on June 25, 2026. If you’ve opened dozens of Sprite Chests with nothing to show for it, that’s normal. This guide covers exactly where to look, how the odds actually work, and what to do once you finally get one.
What Is the Grim Sprite in Fortnite Runners?
The Grim Sprite is a Mythic companion added during the Part 2 content drop for Chapter 7 Season 3. It arrived with four other new Sprites: the Striker Sprite, the Boss Sprite, the Fishy Sprite, and the Aura Sprite. Out of that group, the Grim Sprite is the rarest by a wide margin.
It has no set spawn location on the map. That’s the main reason it’s so hard to pin down. You’re relying on random loot, not a specific POI.
How to Get the Grim Sprite in Fortnite Runners
There’s no shortcut that guarantees a Grim Sprite. But there are ways to stack the odds in your favor.
Best Sprite Chest Locations for the Grim Sprite
Sprite Chests are your main source. Unlike regular chests, they guarantee at least one Sprite every time you open one. Following a proper route matters more than luck alone. Check our best loot path for Sprites in Fortnite Runners for the fastest way to hit multiple chests in one match.
Use Vaults for Guaranteed Sprite Chests
Every Vault on the map holds guaranteed Sprite Chests. A Rare Vault gets you one. An Epic Vault gets you three at once, which is the best value-per-risk you’ll find anywhere. See our full Fortnite Runners vault locations guide before you drop.
Play During Mastery Monday
Mastery Monday runs from 9 AM ET each Monday for 24 hours. During this window, Mythic Sprites like the Grim Sprite and Zero Point Sprite show up more often. It’s the single best time slot in the week to farm for one. Full details here: Mastery Monday explained.
Watch for the Sprite Hunt Rift Anomaly
This random event marks buried Sprite Chests on your map. Digging them up guarantees a Special Sprite drop, which gives you another shot at the Grim Sprite or one of its rarer variants without fighting over a Vault.
Grim Sprite Drop Rate in Fortnite Runners
The numbers here are brutal. The base Grim Sprite drops from a Sprite Chest at roughly 0.000098%. The Gold Grim Sprite sits at about the same rate. The Gummy Grim Sprite drops around 0.0000012%, and the Galaxy Grim Sprite is even lower at close to 0.0000006%.
In plain terms: you will open a lot of chests before you see one. Don’t expect it in a handful of matches. Stack every method above to actually move the needle.
Grim Sprite Variants: Gold, Gummy, and Galaxy
Like most Sprites, the Grim Sprite has cosmetic variants stacked on top of the base version. Gold, Gummy, and Galaxy versions all exist, and all three come from the same Sprite Chest pool. They don’t change the Grim Sprite’s ability, just its look. If you’re chasing every variant, check our guide on Gold Sprites in Fortnite Runners for more on how those work across the whole Sprite roster.
What Does the Grim Sprite Do in Fortnite Runners?
Equip the Grim Sprite and any enemy who damages you gets marked. Their position shows on your screen for a short window, even through walls. That means a sniper who tags you from range can’t just vanish, and someone chipping you through a wall gap gets revealed too.
The mark duration scales with your Sprite’s level:
- Level 1: marks last 3 seconds
- Level 2-4: duration increases gradually
- Level 5: marks last 5 seconds
Level it up faster using Quack Snacks, or check our full breakdown on how to level up Sprites in Fortnite.
How to Extract the Grim Sprite Before You Lose It
Finding the Grim Sprite is only half the job. You have to extract it at an Extraction Site or with a Portable Extractor before it counts toward your permanent collection. Get eliminated first, and it’s gone. Given how rare this pull is, extract the moment you get it rather than pushing your luck for more kills. Full extraction steps are in our how to extract Sprites in Fortnite Runners guide, and a Portable Extractor is worth carrying specifically for this reason.
Is the Grim Sprite Worth Getting?
Yes, if you play aggressively. The Grim Sprite doesn’t stop damage, but it removes the guessing game after you get hit. That’s huge against snipers and third-party squads. If you want something more defensive or sustain-focused instead, compare it against the rest of the roster in our best Sprites in Fortnite Runners ranking, or see where it lands overall in our rarest Sprites in Fortnite list. For the full picture of every Mythic-tier pull, check all Mythic Sprite locations in Fortnite Runners.
How to Play Fortnite Runners
Fortnite Runners is part of Chapter 7 Season 3 and is free to play across every major platform. Jump in through the official Fortnite site, or download it directly on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, the Epic Games Store on PC, or mobile through the Google Play Store and App Store.
The Grim Sprite comes down to persistence more than skill. Hit Vaults, time your runs around Mastery Monday, and extract the second you land one. That’s really the whole strategy.
