What’s the deal?
If you love the Brite Bomber vibes and you collect cosmetics like they’re rare Pokémon, good news: Fortnite added a brand-new Brite-ish pickaxe — the Starbrite Slasher — and you can snag it without dropping any V-Bucks. It’s a limited-time thing tied to the new Squad Up! quest line, so don’t stall like a shopping cart on a hill.
How to claim the Starbrite Slasher
The pickaxe is unlocked by progressing through the Squad Up! Quests. Specifically, you need to complete the Squad Up! Milestones and hit the fourth milestone to receive the Starbrite Slasher. The big number to remember is 400: collect a total of 400 Shiny Llamas while playing in Squads with other players and the pickaxe is yours.
Where do Shiny Llamas come from?
Shiny Llamas show up in a few different ways: they can spawn when you eliminate enemies, when you open Rare Chests or Supply Drops, or when you beat hostile boss NPCs. They count toward the quest in any Battle Royale playlist — standard Battle Royale, Fortnite OG, Reload, Blitz, etc. — but the match must be a Squads game for the progress to register.
Teamwork makes the llama work
Here’s a tiny cheat for patience: your teammates’ Shiny Llamas count for your progress too. That means you don’t need to be the solo llama-collecting legend; play with friends or a chill squad and their finds will nudge your counter forward as well.
Tips to grind faster (aka how to avoid crying into your controller)
Play with a coordinated squad — sticking together ups the chance to share Shiny Llama spawns.
Prioritize Rare Chests and Supply Drops. They’re little glittery jackpots for llama opportunities.
Hunt down bosses and high-traffic fights. More eliminations = more chances for a Shiny Llama to spawn.
Pick game modes and lobbies where fights are common and quick. Faster matches = more attempts per hour.
Final notes
The Starbrite Slasher is a limited-time reward, so if you want it, don’t treat this like an optional hobby. Jump into Squads, collect those Shiny Llamas with your pals, and enjoy looking extra sparkly while harvesting mats. Good luck — may your llamas be shiny and your eliminations plentiful.
