How to get Icy Feet in Fortnite

Hamza Khalid
Icy Feet effect in Fortnite

Fortnite Winterfest 2023 features many different challenges that players can complete to earn rewards. One of these challenges will require players to use Icy Feet, so here’s how to get Icy Feet in Fortnite.


Fortnite Winterfest 2023 has brought all the festive goodies players expected. The Christmas-themed event is currently active in Fortnite and it features free rewards that are up for grabs for all players. While some cosmetics will be delivered as free daily gifts, others, like the Snowglobe Smasher Pickaxe, can be earned by completing Winterfest challenges.

One challenge you’re likely to encounter involves the use of Icy Feet. So if you’re wondering where to find them, here’s how to get Icy Feet in Fortnite.

Fortnite Winterfest characters near cabin
Fortnite Winterfest 2023 features rewards that can be earned by completing quests.

Fortnite: How to get Icy Feet

Here are all the ways you can get Icy Feet in Fortnite:

  • Use Snowy Flopper fish: To use Snowy Flopper fish, you’ll need to catch them from lakes using a fishing rod.
  • Break Sneaky Snowmando: The Sneaky Snowmando disguise can be purchased from Leelah who is located at Stormy Station. After getting the item, throw and then break it with your axe to get icy Feet.
  • Use Icy Grappler: You’ll come across an Icy Grappler while looting locations on the Island. if you’re lucky, you’ll find the item after eliminating other players. Using the Icy Grappler to zip to a different point will immediately give you Icy Feet.

Icy Feet in Fortnite is a status effect that pops up when your character’s feet are covered by ice cubes. Movement while having Icy Feet is extremely slippery but also very fast, opening up the doors for quick traversal and epic trickshots.

Fortnite: How to travel distance with Icy Feet

The Fortnite Winterfest challenge involving Icy Feet requires you to cover a distance of 50m while sliding. The easiest way to do this is by heading up to a mountain and sliding down its slope, while the most convenient way of getting Icy Feet is to find an Ice Grappler.

That was how to get Icy Feet in Fortnite. For more on the game, check out our other guides:

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