Epic · Back Bling · Chapter 2, Season 4

Dread Shield — Fortnite back bling icon

Dread Shield

Dread Shield is a Epic Fortnite back bling introduced in Chapter 2, Season 4 and part of the Darkening set. How it was obtained: Item Shop. It was last in the Item Shop on 17 October 2026 (4 days ago), after 42 shop days on record since 4 September 2020.

Last in the Item Shop 17 Oct 2026 (4 days ago)Item ShopAll back blings

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At a glance

Dread Shield facts

Type
Back Bling
Rarity
Epic
Introduced
Chapter 2, Season 4
How it was obtained
Item Shop
Item Shop record
42 days on record · last 17 October 2026
First in the Item Shop
4 September 2020
Days since last in the shop
4
Category
Item Shop
In-game description
“Bladed for extra dread.”

Item Shop history

Dread Shield in the Item Shop

Dread Shield was in the Item Shop on 42 days on record, first on 4 September 2020 and most recently on 17 October 2026, 4 days ago. That is 31 separate runs. Longest absence: 304 days (18 Jan 2022 → 18 Nov 2022).Data

Shop days per year

  • 20204
  • 20218
  • 20222
  • 20237
  • 20246
  • 202510
  • 20265

Most recent shop days

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 16 Oct 2026
  • 15 Oct 2026
  • 4 Jul 2026
  • 10 Feb 2026
  • 9 Nov 2025
  • 1 Nov 2025
  • 31 Oct 2025
  • 30 Oct 2025
  • 29 Oct 2025
  • 28 Oct 2025
  • 27 Oct 2025

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9 items in the set

Darkening set

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Answers

Dread Shield FAQ

When was Dread Shield last in the Fortnite Item Shop?

Dread Shield was in the Item Shop on 42 days on record, first on 4 September 2020 and most recently on 17 October 2026, 4 days ago. Its longest absence was 304 days, from 18 January 2022 to 18 November 2022.

How do you get Dread Shield in Fortnite?

Item Shop. It can only be bought when it returns to the Item Shop; Epic does not announce returns in advance.

When did Dread Shield come out?

Dread Shield was introduced in Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 4 and first appeared in the Item Shop on 4 September 2020.

Item Shop data updated 21 October 2026 · Sources: Fortnite-API (cosmetics and Item Shop history). Images © Epic Games.

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