The Hollow Knight sidekick is a small companion that follows you around Fortnite, not a playable skin. You buy The Knight from the Item Shop, then equip it in your Locker under Sidekicks. It arrives with Fortnitemares 2026 on October 7 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET, and Epic hasn’t confirmed the V-Bucks price yet. I checked Epic’s roadmap, the shop schedule, and dataminer reports so you don’t have to. Here’s the quick version:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Item | The Knight Sidekick (not an outfit) |
| Release | October 7, 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET |
| Price | Unconfirmed; leaks point to 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Where | Fortnite Item Shop |
| Works in | Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Save the World |
| Event | Fortnitemares, runs until November 1 |
How to Get Hollow Knight Sidekick in Fortnite?
Release Date and Item Shop Time
The Knight lands when the daily shop reset hits on October 7. Here’s when that is for you:
| Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PT | 5:00 PM | Oct 7 |
| ET | 8:00 PM | Oct 7 |
| UTC | 12:00 AM | Oct 8 |
| UK (BST) | 1:00 AM | Oct 8 |
| CEST | 2:00 AM | Oct 8 |
| IST | 5:30 AM | Oct 8 |
| JST | 9:00 AM | Oct 8 |
| AEDT | 11:00 AM | Oct 8 |
A few sites list a morning slot, but the shop normally flips at midnight UTC, which matches 8 PM ET. I’m going with that.
What’s in the Hollow Knight Bundle?
Epic confirmed The Knight as a sidekick with two styles. The rest comes from dataminers, so treat the details as leaked until the shop goes live:
| Item | What you get | Leaked price |
|---|---|---|
| The Knight Sidekick | Shade style, banner icon, bench emote | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Knight’s Nail Pickaxe | Based on the Knight’s weapon | 800 V-Bucks |
| Hallownest Grub Back Bling | Reacts to chests, knockdowns, eliminations | 400 V-Bucks |
| Heart emoji | Reported by one outlet only | Unknown |
Bought separately, those three items total 2,700 V-Bucks. Vice estimates the bundle at roughly 1,600, but that’s a guess, not an Epic price. There is no skin in this collab.
How to Buy and Equip The Knight?
- Open Fortnite and go to the Item Shop after the reset.
- Find the Hollow Knight section in the Fortnitemares lineup.
- Select The Knight Sidekick (or the bundle) and confirm the V-Bucks purchase.
- Open your Locker, choose Sidekicks, and select The Knight.
- Pick your style and name your sidekick. Epic says customization locks in permanently once you confirm it.
- Equip it and queue up.
Sidekick Rules Worth Knowing
- Only you and your teammates can see your sidekick, never enemies.
- Sidekicks give no gameplay advantage and don’t take damage.
- The bench emote lets you and The Knight sit together while music plays.
- You can buy the same sidekick again to try a different look, but each customization in your Locker must be unique.
Mistakes I’d Avoid
- Expecting a skin. The Knight only comes as a sidekick.
- Checking the shop too early. In most regions the drop is after midnight UTC.
- Rushing the lock-in. Choose your style carefully; you can’t undo it.
- Overspending. Prices are leaks, so wait for the live listing.
If you want a free Fortnitemares sidekick instead, Jimothy unlocks by extracting a Dumpster Dive Sprite.
FAQs
Is the Hollow Knight sidekick free in Fortnite?
No. It’s an Item Shop purchase. Jimothy is the only free Fortnitemares sidekick so far.
How much does the Hollow Knight sidekick cost?
Epic hasn’t confirmed it. Leaks list the sidekick at 1,500 V-Bucks, and a bundle may be cheaper than buying items separately.
Is The Knight a playable skin?
No. It’s a companion that trails behind you. Nothing beyond the sidekick, pickaxe, and back bling has been shown.
Can enemies see my Hollow Knight sidekick?
No. Only you and your teammates see it.
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