10 rarest Fortnite pickaxes as of Chapter 4 Season 2

Many Fortnite players aspire to own rare pickaxes that are unique and visually stunning. However, these pickaxes are hard to come by as they have not been available in the Item Shop for a few years.

In Fortnite, pickaxes are essential tools that players use frequently, especially in classic game modes where building is a crucial component. As a result, many players purchase pickaxes from the Item Shop to enhance their in-game aesthetics.

This article will list the 10 rarest Fortnite pickaxes as of Chapter 4 Season 2. We will sort them by their release date, starting with the rarest pickaxe that was most recently available.

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These rare Fortnite pickaxes haven't been out for more than three years

10) Mauler

Mauler is among the rarest pickaxes in the game (Image via Epic Games)

Mauler is an Epic pickaxe that was released in Chapter 1 Season 8. However, Epic Games has only released it to the Item Shop five times, and it hasn't been out since September 10, 2019.

The pickaxe looks amazing and comes in four different styles. It's also one of the most expensive pickaxes as it costs 1,500 V-Bucks. There is no doubt that a lot of players will purchase it as soon as it returns to the Item Shop, but it may take a while.

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9) Aero Axe

Aero Axe is one of the rarest Fortnite pickaxes since it's only been released to the Item Shop once. It's part of the Sky Stalker set and costs only 500 V-Bucks. Like Mauler, Aero Axe was last seen in the Item Shop on September 10, 2019.

The pickaxe was released alongside Aeronaut, a rare skin that was released during Season X. The skin also hasn't been out for more than three years, which makes it one of the rarest Fortnite skins of all time.

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8) Shamisen

Shamisen was last seen in July 2019, making it one of the rarest Fortnite pickaxes (Image via Epic Games)

Epic Games released the Shamisen pickaxe with the Takara set. The set features the Takara outfit, which has been released to the Item Shop 12 different times. However, the pickaxe has only been out on three different occasions.

The harvesting tool was last seen on July 29, 2019, making it one of the rarest Fortnite pickaxes of all time.

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7) Stumpy

Stumpy is one of the best-looking pickaxes (Image via Epic Games)

Stumpy is arguably one of the best-looking rarest Fortnite pickaxes of all time. Its design is unique, and many players would love to own it. However, the cosmetic item was last seen in the Item Shop on June 10, 2019.

The harvesting tool costs 800 V-Bucks, but it's definitely worth it. It's only been released three different times, but when it returns, players can expect it to become one of the hottest-selling items.

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6) Prickly Axe

Prickly Axe is another rare pickaxe that hasn't been seen since Fortnite Chapter 1 Season 8 (Image via Epic Games)

Prickly Axe is another unique Fortnite harvesting tool. It was released during Chapter 1 Season 8, but has only has only appeared in the Item Shop three times.

The pickaxe costs 800 V-Bucks and looks fantastic. Unfortunately, it's very unlikely that it will be released to the shop anytime soon. Prickly Axe is one of the rarest Fortnite pickaxes as it was last seen on June 6, 2019.

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5) T-Square

T-Square is another unique pickaxe that's extremely rare (Image via Epic Games)

When it comes to pickaxes with unique designs, T-Square definitely deserves a mention. The harvesting tool was first released during Chapter 1 Season 7 but has been out only six different times.

The pickaxe is a combination of a ruler and pencil. It costs only 500 V-Bucks, making it very affordable for any player. However, the cosmetic item was last seen in the Item Shop on May 21, 2019, and no one knows when it will return.

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4) Widow's Bite

Widow's Bite is a Marvel item that hasn't been out for nearly four years (Image via Epic Games)

Widow's Bite is one of the rarest Fortnite pickaxes, and it may soon become the rarest of all. The harvesting tool was released with the first version of the Black Widow outfit back in Chapter 1 Season 8.

For some reason, Epic Games hasn't brought the outfit or the pickaxe back to the Item Shop ever since. They were last available on May 6, 2019, and many players believe that they won't return to the game ever again.

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3) High Seas

High Seas is another beautiful pickaxe that's extremely rare (Image via Epic Games)

Back in Chapter 1 Season 8, Epic Games released several pirate cosmetic items to Fortnite Battle Royale. Most of these items have returned many times, but the High Seas pickaxe is an exception.

The cosmetic item was last seen in the Item Shop on April 16, 2019. For whatever reason, Epic hasn't brought it back to the game.

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2) Flimsie Flail

Flimsie Flail hasn't been out for more than four years (Image via Epic Games)

Flimsie Flail was last seen in the Item Shop on March 3, 2019, making it one of the rarest Fortnite pickaxes ever released into the video game. The pickaxe costs 800 V-Bucks and has a unique design.

The harvesting tool has been out in the shop only twice. It's part of the Hot Air set, but every other cosmetic item from the set has been released several times to the Item Shop.

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1) Empire Axe

Empire Axe is the rarest Fortnite pickaxe of all time (Image via Epic Games)

Empire Axe is the rarest pickaxe that was last available on February 28, 2019. The cosmetic item was first released in Chapter 1 Season 3 and has appeared in the Item Shop 20 different times.

Despite its multiple appearances, the pickaxe is still considered very rare and is rarely seen on players. Many players who acquired it in 2019 have since stopped playing Fortnite Battle Royale. However, due to its popularity and aesthetic appeal, it is likely that Epic Games will bring it back to the game at some point in the future.