Everything You Need To Know About July 20's Mastery Monday In Fortnite

Published Jul 20, 2026, 3:54 PM EDT Allyson Cochran is an Editor at TheGamer who has worked as a journalist since 2020 and in games journalism since 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and focuses primarily on guides, previews, and developer interviews, with particular expertise in cozy indie games and live-service FPS titles. She has interviewed numerous game directors, including those of games like Overwatch and Dead by Daylight. Allyson has written and edited thousands of guides, and she genuinely loves every minute of it. Fortnite’s Sprite collection is getting a little easier to complete thanks to Mastery Monday, an event that turns the hunt for these tiny companions into a more rewarding adventure. If you have been running around the island wondering where all the rare Sprites are hiding, Epic Games is giving you a helpful boost. Before you jump into your next match, here is everything you need to know about Fortnite Mastery Monday and how to make the most of the event. We go over when it starts, what the rewards are, and tips to make it all a bit easier. When Does Fortnite Mastery Monday Start? The Fortnite Mastery Monday event begins on July 20 at 6am PT and runs for 24 hours. The event ends on July 21 at 6am PT. The event begins at the same moment worldwide, meaning the start time will vary depending on your region: Region Start Time End Time California (PT) July 20, 6:00 AM July 21, 6:00 AM New York (ET) July 20, 9:00 AM July 21, 9:00 AM UK (BST) July 20, 2:00 PM July 21, 2:00 PM Europe (CEST) July 20, 3:00 PM July 21, 3:00 PM Brazil (BRT) July 20, 10:00 AM July 21, 10:00 AM How Does Fortnite Mastery Monday Work? Mastery Monday is a weekly Fortnite event focused on helping you complete your Sprite collections. During the event, you'll receive several bonuses that make finding and upgrading Sprites much faster. All matches during Mastery Monday feature double Sprite XP, which allows you to level up your companions more quickly. The event also increases the chances of finding Legendary and Mythic Sprites across the Battle Royale map. You can encounter any of the available Sprites, with rare variants getting boosted spawn rates. What Are The Fortnite Mastery Monday Rewards And Bonuses? The July 20 Mastery Monday event includes several bonuses: 2x Sprite XP 2x Sprite Dust Portable Extractor Daily Challenge Increased Legendary and Mythic Sprite spawn rates You gain Sprite Dust and Sprite XP by using Extraction Sites and collecting Sprites. What Are The Featured Legendary And Mythic Sprites? While every Sprite can appear during Mastery Monday, certain rare Sprites have increased spawn rates. These include: Batman Sprite (Mythic) Boss Sprite (Legendary) Burnt Peanut (Mythic) Dream Sprite (Legendary) Grim Sprite (Mythic) Punk Sprite (Legendary) Seven Sprite (Legendary) Vini Jr. (Mythic) Zero Point (Mythic) Best Mastery Monday Tips The best way to take advantage of Mastery Monday is to focus on collecting as many Sprites as possible during each match. Prioritize areas with lots of loot and Sprite opportunities to increase your chances of finding rare companions. If you are hunting for Legendary or Mythic Sprites, spend more time searching rather than rushing through matches. You can use Extraction Sites to locate nearby sprites using Sprite Dust. You should also complete the event quests whenever possible. The additional Portable Extractors can be difficult to obtain outside of Mastery Monday, making this a great opportunity to build up a supply.