Another Fortnite season means there are plenty of changes, with NPCs are scattered across the map. Some are new characters, while others appeared earlier this season, but they can all provide assistance.
Fortnite NPCs are a staple of the Battle Royale mode and are nestled away in various locations across the map. While they initially appear as friendly, they take issue with you if you damage them. Whether you’re looking to pick up a particular weapon, gain a follower, or simply earn some XP, check our guide below on where to find every NPC in season five, chapter four.
Every Fortnite NPC location and services in season five, chapter four
There are 12 total NPCs spread across the map in Fortnite. As usual, this number could change over the course of the season as things progress. We’ll update this article if any additional NPCs are added or removed.
Artemis
![Artemis' character screen in Fortnite showing available services.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Artemis-character-1.jpg?w=640)
- Scout Specialist – 200 Gold
- Combat Assault Rifle – 300 Gold
Artemis is the last of the Greek pantheon to remain on Fortnite Island. You can find her north of Grim Gate and east of the Underworld.
Brite Raider
![Brite Bomber's location and details shown on the Fortnite map.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Brite-Raider-1.jpg?w=640)
- Dual Micro SMGs – 300 Gold
- Shockwave Grenade x2 – 100 Gold
Brite Raider is located at the southern tip of Fortnite Island between Brutal Beachhead and Redline Rig.
Captain Jonesy
![Captain Jonesey marked on the Fortnite map with services shown.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Captain-Jonesey-services-1.jpg?w=640)
- Patch Up – 100 Gold
- Captain America’s Shield – 300 Gold
- Monarch Pistol – 300 Gold
Captain Jonesy is located west of the Nitrodome on Fortnite Island. This is the only place where you can get a guaranteed drop of Captain America’s Shield.
Centurion
![Centurion's location marked on the Fortnite map with services.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Centurion-Location-1.jpg?w=640)
- Supply Specialist – 200 Gold
- Striker Burst Rifle – 300 Gold
- Monarch Pistol – 300 Gold
Centurion is located on the northern tip of Fortnite Island, east of Rebel’s Roost, north of Doomstadt, and west of Doom’s Courtyard.
Heroic Hope
![Heroic Hope's location marked on the Fortnite map with provided services.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Heroic-Hope-1.jpg?w=640)
- Striker Burst Rifle – 300 Gold
- Monarch Pistol – 300 Gold
A key player in Fortnite’s story this season, Hope has a new look in the Marvel collab. Heroic Hope, as she’s now known, is found in Sandy Steppes. This location is near the border of the Wastelands, northwest of Brutal Beachhead.
Nisha
![Nisha's location marked on the Fortnite map with provided services.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Nisha-location-1.jpg?w=640)
- Combat Assault Rifle – 300 Gold
- FlowBerry Fizz – 100 Gold
Nisha is located near Heroic Hope and is found north of Sandy Steppes by the train station.
Peabody
![Peabody's location shown on the Fortnite map with services.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Peabody-location-1.jpg?w=640)
- Hammer Pump Shotgun – 300 Gold
- Shield Bubble Jr. – 120 Gold
Peabody remains situated at Pea Bois HQ. This location is found in the Wastleland between Brutal Beachhead and Redline Rig.
Peelverine
![Peelverine's location marked on a Fortnite map with provided services.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Peelverine-1.jpg?w=640)
- Rift To Go – 250 Gold
- Patch Up – 100 Gold
Peelverine is located at Restored Reels, slap bang in the middle of Fortnite Island. This location is near to where one of the Pirates of the Caribbean ships was last season.
Ruckus
![Ruckus' location marked on a Fortnite map alongside provided services.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Ruckus-location-1.jpg?w=640)
- Heavy Specialist – 200 Gold
- Hammer Pump Shotgun – 300 Gold
Ruckus is found on the south of Fortnite Island, directly west of Brite Raider. The nearest landmark is Redline Rig, located to the northeast of Ruckus’ location.
Rust
![Rust's location in Fortnite marked on the map with provided services shown.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Rust-location-1.jpg?w=640)
- Sovereign Shotgun – 300 Gold
- Shockwave Grenade x2 – 100 Gold
Rust is located in the southwest corner of Fortnite Island, relatively close to where Heroic Hope and Nisha are located. The spot to look for is southwest of The Raft and northwest of Sandy Steppes.
Triage Trooper
![Triage Trooper's location marked on the Fortnite map with provided services.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-Triage-Trooper-1.jpg?w=640)
- Medic Specialist – 200 Gold
- Hyper SMG – 300 Gold
Triage Trooper is the only NPC located in the western snow biome at the start of Fortnite season five, chapter four. The precise location is southwest of Grand Glacier and southeast of Reckless Railways.
War Machine
![A screenshot of the Fortnite map with War Machine's location marked.](https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fortnite-War-Machine-1.jpg?w=640)
- Combat Assault Rifle – 300 Gold
- Shield Bubble Jr. x2 – 120 Gold
War Machine is located south of Doom’s Courtyard in Fortnite, in the north of the island. The location is directly west of Castle Doom and east of Doomstadt.