The Sprite Locator is one of the most valuable Gizmos introduced in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. It allows players to uncover hidden Sprite Chests that are otherwise invisible, giving you a reliable way to collect rare and Mythic Sprites.

If you're trying to expand your Sprite collection efficiently, understanding how Sprite Locators work—and how to earn more of them—is essential.

What are Fortnite Sprite Locators?

Sprite Locators are specialized Gizmos designed to reveal hidden Sprite Chests scattered across the island.

What do Sprite Locators do?

The Sprite Locator is used to uncover a hidden Sprite Chest containing a random Sprite. When activated, it places a marker on your map that leads you to the buried chest. Once you reach the location, you can dig it up and claim your reward. These chests are only visible to you, giving you a unique advantage during matches.

Stats

• Item Type: Gizmo
• Rarity: Legendary
• Time of Use: 3 seconds
• Cooldown: 90 seconds
• Max Stack: 999

Each Sprite Chest guarantees a Sprite, making Locators one of the most consistent ways to grow your collection.

How to unlock Sprite Locators in Fortnite

Sprite Locators are not available as floor loot, chest drops, or NPC purchases.

Instead, they are tied directly to the Sprite Mastery progression system. To unlock your first set, you must:

• Master 17 different Sprites
• Level each Sprite to Level 5
• Successfully extract each Sprite during matches

Once you complete this milestone, you will automatically receive three Sprite Locators as a reward.

This requirement ensures that only players who actively engage with the Sprite system gain access to Locators, reinforcing their value.

Can you get more Sprite Locators?

Yes, but they remain limited.

After unlocking your initial batch, you can earn additional Sprite Locators by continuing to progress through the Sprite Mastery track. Epic Games may also introduce them as rewards during limited-time events or seasonal updates.

Because availability can change with patches and events, it's a good idea to monitor official Fortnite announcements or in-game updates for new opportunities to earn more.

How to use a Sprite Locator in Fortnite

Using a Sprite Locator is straightforward:

1. Enter a match with a Sprite Locator in your inventory.
2. Activate it like any other Gizmo.
3. Follow the waypoint that appears on your map.
4. Travel to the marked location and dig up the hidden Sprite Chest.

The chest marker is only visible to you, giving you a private advantage. Other players cannot see the location unless they are directly following you.

If you're planning to complete your Sprite collection, be sure to check out our other Fortnite Sprite guides. We have a complete Sprite checklist to track every companion and variant, detailed farming guides for Galaxy Sprites and Gummy Sprites, a breakdown of the rarest Sprites and their drop rates, plus guides on trading Sprites, and how to get every Sprite in Chapter 7 Season 3. 

What's inside a Sprite Chest?

Every Sprite Chest contains a Sprite, making them one of the most reliable sources for expanding your collection.

Possible rewards include:

• Common Sprites
• Rare Sprites
• Legendary Sprites
• Mythic Sprites, including high-value companions like the Vini Jr. Sprite

Are Sprite Locators worth saving?

Yes—strategic use can make a big difference.

Since Sprite Locators are relatively scarce, it's often best to save them for special in-game events such as Sprite Power Hours or Mastery Sundays. During these periods, Epic typically increases the spawn rates of rare and Mythic Sprites.

Using your Locators during these events improves your chances of getting high-tier Sprites and completing your collection faster.