How to Get Plundarrgh Sprite in Fortnite (November 2026) 3 Fast Ways

I’ve been chasing Plundarrgh since Treasure Hunters launched, and here’s the short version: you get it by opening chests, completing Wanted Posters, or spending a Lucky Locator. It’s a Mythic Sprite that boosts your pickaxe and movement speed when you open chests, which makes it ideal for hunting the Pirate Shop Token. Below are the methods, best POIs, drop rates, and the Cursed variant landing soon.

Detail	Info
Rarity	Mythic
Power	Faster pickaxe and movement when opening chests
Best method	Wanted Poster → Sprite Treasure Map → buried Sprite Chest
Drop chance	0.495% to 0.005%, depending on variant
Variants	Base, Fortune (live), Cursed (Nov 7)

3 Ways to Get Plundarrgh Sprite in Fortnite

Open chests. A Sprite Chest always gives you a Sprite, but which one is random. Ordinary Treasure Chests only roll one by chance. Searching them also keeps you in the running for the Fortnite Pirate Shop Token.
Complete Wanted Posters. This is the most reliable route I’ve found, and I break it down in the next section.
Use the Lucky Locator. Once you own most other Sprites, this is the best option for a rare one like Plundarrgh. You earn Locators through Sprite Mastery, which unlocks a new rewards page every week.

You can also eliminate a player carrying one, or trade for it. Expect to offer something comparable, like Lil’ Flacko.

Wanted Poster Method: Step by Step

Find a Wanted Poster near a named POI.
Interact with it to receive a Sprite Treasure Map.
Follow the map marker to the spot.
Dig with your pickaxe until the Buried Sprite Chest appears.
Open it and claim the Sprite.

The chest guarantees a Sprite, not Plundarrgh specifically, so repeat the loop. Pair it with the Exmarks Sprite, which reveals Wanted Posters and Treasure Maps. The Wayfinder Sprite helps too, since it reveals nearby Sprites and adds items from buried chests.

Best Plundarrgh Sprite Locations

POI	Why search here
Cursed Cavern	Lots of Treasure Chests, so it’s the ideal starting point
The Chest	Great chest density, but it’s a hot drop, so I only land here with a squad
Loot Lagoon	Plenty of chests with less pressure
Plunder Port	Useful when your first spots are picked clean

Plundarrgh Sprite Variants

Variant	Effect	Status
Plundarrgh	Increased pickaxe and movement speed when opening chests	Live
Fortune Plundarrgh	Base power plus nearby chest reveals	Live
Cursed Plundarrgh	Base power plus better odds of finding rare Sprite variants, but water damages you	Nov 7
Gold variant	Gold version of Sprites	Later in November

Epic confirmed Cursed Sprites for Saturday, November 7. The Gold release date differs by source (Nov 12 or Nov 21), so check the in-game Sprite Mastery page before planning around it.

How Rare Is the Plundarrgh Sprite?

The drop chance runs from 0.495% for the base form down to 0.005% for the rarest variants. That’s roughly one in 200 chests at best, so I’d stop relying on luck and use the Lucky Locator for the rarest forms.

Two ways to speed things up:

Mastery Mondays. They give double Sprite XP and Sprite Dust, with more Sprite Chests and Wanted Posters on the island.
Squad play. Fortune Plundarrgh reveals nearby chests, and teammates can chain reveals into one fast route.

How to Use Plundarrgh Properly?

Dig up a buried chest, then rotate to the next one before the storm closes. Unlike the “Gas Clan” method, using Plundarrgh to dig chests quickly is a repeatable strategy for Pirate Shop Token runs. Check the Treasure Hunters Sprite list to see what else fits your loadout.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Hot-dropping The Chest solo. The loot is great, but you’ll likely be eliminated before you can use it.
Skipping Wanted Posters. They’re the most dependable source.
Expecting a guaranteed Plundarrgh. Sprite Chests give a random Sprite.
Wasting Lucky Locators. Save them for the Sprites you’re actually missing.

FAQs

How do you get Plundarrgh Sprite in Fortnite?

Open Sprite and Treasure Chests, complete Wanted Posters to dig up buried Sprite Chests, or use a Lucky Locator. Eliminating a player who carries one also works.