Epic GamesDarth Jar Jar Binks got everyone in Fortnite talking when he appeared in the Galactic Battle trailer, especially when fans realised they could get him as a skin.
Star Wars has completely taken over Fortnite, with the map getting a sci-fi overhaul and all of the weapons being replaced by blasters with the signature sounds. Plus, a number of iconic characters can be found on the island, including Darth Maul and Mace Windu.
Now, Darth Jar Jar Binks has arrived, leaving fans wondering how to unlock him. Here’s everything you need to know.
How to unlock Darth Jar Jar Binks in Fortnite
Darth Jar Jar is available from the Fortnite store by spending 1,500 V-Bucks, but the catch is that you must earn 1.28 million XP before you can buy him. The skin can be found under the “Prove Your Power” section of the store, which tracks your progress.
As you earn XP, other items also become available to buy, which you can check out below:
| XP | V-Bucks | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| 320,000 | 500 | Terror of Naboo (Wrap) |
| 640,000 | 800 | Sith’s Electropole (Pickaxe) |
| 960,000 | 400 | Crimson Booma (Back Bling) |
| 1.28 million | 1,500 | Darth Jar Jar (Skin) |
The decision to lock him behind XP as well as V-Bucks has caused some frustration among fans, especially since it was initially hoped that he would be a Battle Pass skin that could be unlocked simply by playing. However, this spot was taken by Emperor Palpatine and General Grievous.
If you don’t want to grind all of that XP, there’s also a regular Jar Jar Binks skin that costs 1,500 V-Bucks. He also has extra cosmetics that can be bought separately:
| V-Bucks | Unlock |
|---|---|
| 400 | Gungan Booma (Back Bling) |
| 800 | Gungan Atlatl (Pickaxe) |
| 500 | Atlatl Spark (Wrap) |
| 1,500 | Jar Jar Binks (Skin) |
Jar Jar Binks was seen in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace back in 1999, the first of the prequel trilogy. The character was fairly divisive because of his goofy personality, but still appeared in the following two movies and The Clone Wars series.
Then, in the years since, a popular fan theory emerged which argued that Binks wasn’t the silly Gungan everyone thought, and that he is actually the mastermind behind The Empire. And so, “Darth Jar Jar” was born.
This has never been officially canonized by Disney or George Lucas, and probably never will, but his appearance in Fortnite is a nice nod for those familiar with the theory.
In the meantime, be sure to check out where to find every NPC and all of the Medallions in the Star Wars season.
