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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 (the Runners season) brought John Wick back to the Battle Pass — and this time, he didn’t come alone. His beloved pit bull is also on the island, caged and waiting to be rescued. If you’ve been wondering where is John Wick’s Dog in Fortnite and how to unlock him as a Sidekick, you’re in the right place. Here’s everything you need to know to free the pup and add him to your locker permanently.
| Key Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Dog Location | Sinister Strip (primary) / The Battlewoods (secondary) |
| Spawn Type | Random per match |
| Unlock Method | Rescue or pet the dog |
| Battle Pass Required | Yes — Chapter 7 Season 3 (800 V-Bucks) |
| Sidekick Name | Dog (Pen & Ink) |
| Bonus Loot | Chance at a Legendary Lancehead Pistol |
| Season End | August 2026 |
The most reliable spot is the southern building at Sinister Strip, where the dog sits caged and guarded. He has also turned up at other points of interest, including the underground sewers at The Battlewoods, and the exact spawn can shift from match to match.
You should hear the dog before you see him, as he lets out many audible barks from inside his kennel. Once you’re close enough, his position is pinned to both your map and your HUD, so you can track him for the rest of the round.
Pro tip: If you don’t find him at Sinister Strip, keep queuing and landing there. The best strategy is to queue into as many matches as it takes while landing at Sinister Strip. Eventually, you will find the dog there and complete the Quest.
You must own the Chapter 7 Season 3 Battle Pass for the Dog (Pen & Ink) Sidekick to register when you free or pet the dog. Without it, the rescue still happens in the match, but the Sidekick will not be added to your account.
Here’s the full step-by-step process:
Upon defeating all the guards and freeing John Wick’s Dog, you will also get other rewards, such as a chance for a Legendary Lancehead Pistol. Alternatively, if you find the dog already rescued by another player, simply pet the dog to unlock the Sidekick.
Unlike John Wick himself, you can’t earn the dog just by leveling up. Instead, you’ll need to complete a quest. The instructions for this one are simple: “Rescue or pet John Wick’s dog.”
Those looking to acquire John Wick’s Dog as a Sidekick must first purchase the Chapter 7 Season 3 Battle Pass for 800 V-Bucks. You will find the dog on Page 15 beside the John Wick Pen & Ink variant. You must reach level 85 to unlock the page and then progress through the different rewards to acquire John Wick’s Dog.
Once unlocked, the Sidekick is yours permanently; no need to repeat the rescue.
Once unlocked, John Wick’s Dog lands in your Sidekicks inventory as the Dog (Pen & Ink) style. He works a little differently from other Sidekicks. Normally, you have to commit to a final look, but with this dog, you don’t need to lock anything in, so feel free to swap his look whenever you want. You can already toggle a few things, like whether he wears a collar and whether he uses the pen-and-ink look or a gradient style.
The gradient style, along with other additions such as the reaction style, is unlocked by completing Sidekick quests. Earn Sidekick points by playing with the pet equipped.
Petting the dog can also completely restore your health and Shield during the match — a handy bonus mid-fight.
He can be found at Sinister Strip, in the main lobby of the large casino that stuck around from the previous version of the Strip. His spawn is random per match, but Sinister Strip is by far the most consistent location.
Yes. The unlock is tied to the Runners Battle Pass. Without it, the rescue still happens in the match, but the Sidekick will not be added to your account.
The spawn locations appear to be random from match to match. Try The Battlewoods sewers as a backup, or simply requeue and land at Sinister Strip again.
Absolutely. If you find the dog already rescued by another player, simply pet the dog to unlock the Sidekick.
The dog NPC and Sidekick will be available until Chapter 7 Season 3 ends in August. Don’t wait too long, head in and rescue him before the season wraps up.
