In the ever-twisting tapestry of Fortnite, where a player might be sniped by a banana-suited foe one moment and ride a rocket-powered llama the next, there exists a quieter, more garden-variety obsession. We’re talking about gnomes. Not the kind that guard your grandmother’s petunias, but ten mischievous porcelain statues scattered around the Chapter 2 Remix island. Why would anyone waste precious match minutes hunting pint-sized lawn ornaments? Because each one coughs up 10,000 XP, that’s why. Stack all ten and that’s a juicy 100,000 XP dropping into your Battle Pass like a care package from the heavens.
But let’s be honest—finding these little bearded tricksters without a roadmap is like trying to land at The Agency without getting third-partied. The Remix map is a nostalgic fever dream of flooded fields, coral castles, and enough bushes to hide an entire squad. The gnomes don’t budge from their spots, but they certainly don’t advertise themselves. A player could stroll right past one while bunny-hopping away from a shark-infested storm and never know they left a treasure behind.
So, what’s the game plan? First, forget trying to snag every gnome in a single match. The storm closes faster than a player can say “reboot card,” and some of these tiny statues are tucked away in corners that will be knee-deep in purple death after circle three. The beauty of the gnome hunt is that progress carries across rounds. Grab three this match, two the next, and polish off the rest over a lazy Sunday afternoon. It’s like a treasure hunt where the treasure itself thinks it’s hilarious to hide behind a toilet.
Where exactly do these porcelain pranksters loiter? The Chapter 2 Remix island is stuffed with landmarks, and each gnome has picked a spot that’s either screamingly obvious or diabolically subtle. One sits at the edge of a pylon near the power plant, basking in the electric glow like it’s waiting for a lightning bolt to grant it life. Another chills inside a bathroom at a gas station, probably judging your aim while you grab shield potions. A third lounges on a rooftop in Salty Towers, looking down at the chaos below with a tiny, frozen smirk.
Here’s the full hit list, organized so a player can plot a route that makes sense instead of running in frantic circles:
| Gnome # | Location Description | Closest Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pylon penguin? No, gnome. Perched high on a metal tower. | Hydro 16 |
| 2 | Taking a bubble bath? In a gas station restroom. | Lazy Lake |
| 3 | Roof camper, classic. Overlooking the chaos. | Salty Towers |
| 4 | Buried in a flower bed, questioning its life choices. | Pleasant Park |
| 5 | Hiding behind a dumpster like a stealthy little goblin. | Retail Row |
| 6 | In a fishing hut, probably waiting to bite your line. | Craggy Cliffs |
| 7 | Guarding a sunken chest in the shallows. | Coral Castle |
| 8 | Tucked under a bridge, listening to the water flow. | Weeping Woods |
| 9 | Inside a crashed plane fuselage, piloting? | The Rig |
| 10 | At the very top of a wind turbine, spinning in the breeze. | Steamy Stacks |
Each gnome glows with a soft, tempting icon when a player draws near, much like the eerie puzzle markers from Jigsaw’s challenges that appeared in other modes. Interact with one, and a progress bar fills up while the character kneels as if proposing to the tiny statue. It’s a vulnerable moment—what if an enemy rolls up with a pump shotgun while you’re busy admiring gnome craftsmanship? That’s the risk. These collectibles are rarely placed in safe zones. Some sit wide open on a hillside, practically begging a sniper to punish your side quest. Others are deep inside buildings where footsteps echo, turning every creak into a potential ambush.
So why do players still chase them? Because 100,000 XP is no joke. That’s enough to skip several tiers, unlock that one emote your squad keeps spamming, or finally claim the battle pass skin that’s been taunting you from the locker screen. Plus, there’s bragging rights. Any default skin can land at Misty Meadows and clap a few eliminations. But a player who has all ten gnomes checked off? That’s a dedicated loot goblin with a taste for the weird and wonderful.
A word to the wise: the Chapter 2 Remix map, even in 2026, remains a wild place. The storm waits for no gnome hunter. It’s wise to prioritize south-side spawns early because the first circle often leaves the northern reaches hungry for real estate. Also, if a gnome location is buzzing with enemies, don’t be a hero. Loop back later or grab it in a fresh match. There’s no bonus for collecting them all in one go, and the gnomes don’t care if you visit them during a sweaty build battle or a peaceful bot lobby.
Could there be a secret gnome #11, a golden gnome that grants 50,000 XP and a victory crown made of miniature garden hoes? The internet loves a conspiracy, but as of Season 2026, the official count is ten. Epic Games might be mischievous, but they’re not that cruel. Probably.
So grab your pickaxe, mark the map, and prepare for a whimsical scavenger hunt that turns the battle royale into a garden center safari. Those gnomes aren’t going to collect themselves—and neither is the XP. Just remember: when you’re crouched in a gas station bathroom, staring into the painted eyes of a tiny statue, and your squadmate asks what you’re doing, the only correct answer is “farming.”