Fortnite Skins That Give Players a Big Disadvantage

Summary

Cel-shaded Fortnite skins, like Rick Sanchez and Toona Fish, may look good but can put players at a disadvantage due to their visibility in firefights.
Skins with brightly lit or moving textures, such as Dark Bomber and Mariana, are eye-catching but can make players easily spotted, especially at night.
Skins with unique silhouettes, like Meowscles and Xenomorph, stand out on the island but make players more visible targets, despite their intimidating appearance.

In the massive library of Fortnite skins available to players, there are a few that can actually give them a disadvantage in gameplay. While every skin in the game plays the exact same, barring some unique emotes, there are still a lot of notable differences between them. The selection of skins is almost as emblematic of Fortnite as the island itself. However, with so many skins, there are a few that will inevitably stand out more than most for various reasons. While a lot of the cosmetic differences are fun to see, some can put the player at a disadvantage.

With every new Fortnite Battle Pass adding new skins, it's little surprise that the game's skin library is so large. It started with a set of rather simple skins in the game's first season, but the skins would not only increase in number as time went on, but many of them would get more elaborate. Over time, other sorts of bipedal creatures would start appearing alongside the human characters. However, the biggest break for Fortnite skins came when licensed characters from various properties began joining the game. These crossovers have become one of Fortnite's most famous features, reaching several areas of pop culture.

Fortnite's Cel-Shaded Skins Come with an Inherent Disadvantage

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There's one trend in skins that was highlighted by Rick and Morty joining Fortnite, and that is cel-shaded skins. Sometimes, either in an attempt to better work with a crossover series' art style or simply as a stylistic choice, a Fortnite skin will be cel-shaded. These skins have a distinct look, with smoother colors and more stylized designs, but despite looking good, these changes also make them more visible in a firefight due to how they pop against the background compared to other skins. Some examples of cel-shaded or otherwise stylistic skins include:

Rick Sanchez
Toona Fish
Imani
Mae
Dragon Ball Set
My Hero Academia Set
Futurama Set

Some skins have brightly lit or moving textures, making them highly visible, especially when Fortnite's ever-shifting Battle Royale island cycles to nighttime. The obvious appeal and disadvantage of these skins are the same. They're flashy, eye-catching, and are a real spectacle to look at. Notably, a lot of the bonus rewards for Battle Pass skins have these kinds of textures, making them something of a wearable trophy as well. They look good, but the user can be spotted from a mile away while wearing them. Examples of these attention-grabbing skins include:

Dark Bomber
Mariana
Midas
Sparkle Specialist
Y0ND3R
FiestaDesign Set
Show Your Style Set

Finally, there are some skins that are notable because they cut a unique silhouette, making earning gold in Fortnite more dangerous for them. Whether these skins are bulkier than others on average, or they have a unique shape that sets them apart, these skins can be hard to ignore if one spots them on the island. Ironically, many of these are among the toughest-looking skins in the game, but their intimidating looks don't do much for them aside from making them more visible targets. Uniquely-shaped skins in this vein include:

Meowscles
Grriz
Fish Thicc
Xenomorph
Lt. John Llama
Rippley/Sludge
Kit

Even if they make the game harder, players shouldn't be discouraged from using their favorite Fortnite skins. Those seeking to earn one of Fortnite's prestigious Victory Crowns may want to shy away from these cel-shaded skins due to their inherent lack of stealth potentially sending them out of the game early. However, even this shouldn't be a deterrent for players who want to play a skin that they like. Fortnite's weirder, flashier skins are a lot of fun, but players should be aware of the risks that come with them.