How to Get Jimothy Sidekick in Fortnite for Free (October 2026) Complete Guide

Jimothy the raccoon is a free Sidekick in Fortnite right now, and you can’t buy him with V-Bucks. I’ll show you the exact steps: extract any Dumpster Dive Sprite at a fixed Extraction Site and he’s yours. Epic added him with the Fortnitemares update (42.30) on October 1, so the clock is ticking. Here’s the quick breakdown:

Before You Start

Update Fortnite to version 42.30 or later, since the Dumpster Dive Sprite and Jimothy quest only exist in the Fortnitemares build. The guides I checked list Battle Royale and Zero Build for the quest, so stick with those rather than Reload or OG. Plan your route near an Extraction Site too, so you aren’t crossing the whole map while carrying a Sprite.

How to Complete the Jimothy Quest?

1. Start a Battle Royale or Zero Build match.
2. Land at any POI or Landmark and look for Pumpkin Chests. Smash them open to find a Dumpster Dive Sprite.
3. No luck? Enter a Trick or Treat Cheat Code, since these can drop the Sprite too.
4. Carry the Sprite to a fixed Extraction Site and extract it. Don’t use a Portable Extractor.
5. Finish the match and return to the lobby. The “Extract a silly little guy” quest completes and Jimothy unlocks.
6. Open Locker > Sidekicks and equip him.

Which Dumpster Dive Sprites Count?

Any variant with “Dumpster Dive” in its name works. I wouldn’t wait for the plain version.

• Base Dumpster Dive Sprite
• Gold Dumpster Dive Sprite
• Cheat Master Dumpster Dive Sprite
• Loot Hacker Dumpster Dive Sprite
• Bounty Hunter Dumpster Dive Sprite
• Trick or Treat Dumpster Dive Sprite

Players have already unlocked Jimothy with a Cheat Master variant. While you carry it, the Sprite also gives bonus healing from food you eat out of containers, and it can turn up food in hiding spots. That makes it useful beyond the quest.

Where to Find Dumpster Dive Sprites?

There’s no guaranteed spot, so I use every Sprite method available. Open Pumpkin Chests at busy POIs and enter Cheat Codes as you spot them. The Cheat Code Locator reveals Legendary (Gold) Cheat Codes, which drop rarer Sprites and improve your odds.

Landing in a high-traffic POI means more chests but also more fights. If you’re short on time, I’d rather take the safer, quieter landing and loot patiently, because a Sprite you can’t extract is worthless. [INTERNAL LINK: Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites guide] covers loot paths in more depth.

Jimothy Sidekick Rewards

Once you own him, play with Jimothy equipped to earn Sidekick Points. These work in Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, and OG.

There’s no rush on these, so unlock them at your own pace. Want more free cosmetics? Check [INTERNAL LINK: Fortnite free rewards guide].

Pro Tip: Extract the Right Sprite First

If you find several Sprites in one match, extract the Dumpster Dive one first. Once the quest completes, you can focus on other Fortnitemares Sprites and rewards without worrying about Jimothy. Take the early win, then play for fun.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using a Portable Extractor. Beebom, Vice and other guides report it doesn’t count, so I’d skip it. One outlet says otherwise, but that’s not worth risking a run.
• Extracting the wrong Sprite. Check that the name includes “Dumpster Dive.”
• Not returning to the lobby. The reward appears after the match ends, so finish the game.
• Waiting too long. Epic hasn’t confirmed an exact end date, so don’t gamble on the last day.

If Jimothy still isn’t showing, find another Dumpster Dive Sprite and extract it at a fixed site. Then check your Locker again.

FAQs

How do I get Jimothy in Fortnite for free?

Extract any Dumpster Dive Sprite at a fixed Extraction Site during a Battle Royale or Zero Build match, then return to the lobby.

Does the Portable Extractor work for Jimothy?

Most guides say no. Use a fixed Extraction Site to be safe.

When does the Jimothy Sidekick leave Fortnite?

Epic hasn’t posted an exact date. It’s tied to Fortnitemares and Chapter 7 Season 4, which end around October 31 to November 1.

Will Jimothy come to the Item Shop?

Epic hasn’t shared any Item Shop plans, so I wouldn’t count on it. Grab him now.