Puppet Master James

A warrior of the wastes.

Puppet Master James is an Icon Series outfit in Fortnite. It's part of the Metallica set. It was introduced in Chapter 5, Season 3. It has 9 selectable styles.

Last seen

20 February 2026

256 days ago

Days in the shop

since 13 June 2024

Longest absence

177 days

FNDB Rarity Score

16/100

Regular

Type: Outfit
Rarity: Icon Series
Series: Icon Series
Set: Metallica
Introduced: Chapter 5, Season 3
Added to the game files: 13 June 2024
Styles: 9

Styles

Item shop history

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Days in the item shop per year — fortnite-api.com's shop history merged with fndb's own daily archive.

Last seen: 20 February 2026 · 256 days ago
Days in the shop: 77
Longest absence: 177 days
FNDB Rarity Score: 16/100 · Regular

Shop dates combine fortnite-api.com's per-item shop history (from 30 October 2017) with fndb's own daily archive (from 5 August 2026, 91 days). Prices and full shop pages exist only for days in our archive.

Puppet Master James — common questions

When was Puppet Master James last in the item shop?

Puppet Master James was last seen in the Fortnite item shop on 20 February 2026. It has been in the shop on 77 days since 30 October 2017.

How much does Puppet Master James cost?

We don't have a recorded price for Puppet Master James. We only know an item's price from days it has appeared in the shop while we were tracking it, and this outfit hasn't.

Can you still get Puppet Master James?

Most Fortnite cosmetics return to the item shop on rotation, but Epic doesn't publish a schedule and some items — battle pass rewards and promotional items in particular — never come back. There's no reliable way to tell in advance which category any given outfit falls into.

What set is Puppet Master James part of?

Puppet Master James is part of the Metallica set. Items in a set are usually released together and often return to the shop together, though Epic sometimes rotates them individually.

How many styles does Puppet Master James have?

Puppet Master James has 9 styles: Puppet Master James, Lightning Rider, Fuel & Fire. Some styles unlock through challenges rather than being available immediately.