How to Get and Find Hearts Candy in Fortnite?

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With the arrival of the Valentine’s Day event, Fortnite offers players a brand new free Back Bling accessory: the Heartie Back Bling.


To unlock it, you must collect Heart Candies, a special resource of the event. Luckily, there are multiple methods to obtain these Heart Candies quickly, easily, and even in large amounts if you play in a squad.


This guide explains all the techniques to collect Heart Candies, the priority zones, compatible game modes, and how to benefit from your allies’ activity to maximize your progression.




🏹 WHAT ARE HEART CANDIES FORTNITE?

Heart Candies are a temporary resource introduced for the Valentine’s Day event.



• They are used to progress in the quest and unlock the free Back Bling accessory called Heartie.
• They can only be obtained in a squad, not solo.
• They can be collected via eliminations, rare chests, supply drops, and bosses.
• Some Heart Candies can also be collected automatically thanks to your squadmates.


The system is designed to encourage team play and reward cooperation.




📦 RARE AND LEGENDARY CHESTS

• Standard chests do not always contain Heart Candies.
• To maximize your chances, prioritize:
  • Rare and Legendary Chests
  • Areas with many buildings and loot, like the Boulevard of Glory


Each chest opened can contain a variable number of Heart Candies, and it’s recommended to systematically check all rare chests to accumulate as many resources as possible.




⚔️ ELIMINATIONS

• Eliminating opponents is a very effective method to obtain Heart Candies Fortnite.
• Each elimination gives you random Heart Candies.
• Eliminations performed by your squadmates also give you Heart Candies, even if you didn’t participate directly.

This makes teamwork extremely advantageous to collect resources quickly and progress in the event.




🚁 SUPPLY DROPS AND BOSSES

• Some supply drops and bosses grant large amounts of Heart Candies:
  • Bosses often provide more resources than regular chests.
  • Supply drops may contain random Heart Candies and are available in specific zones.
• By combining bosses and supply drops, you can accelerate your progression and collect more Heart Candies in less time.




🏘️ PRIORITY ZONES

To collect Heart Candies quickly, prioritize zones with:

• Many buildings and loot
• A high density of rare or legendary chests
• High enemy activity to take advantage of eliminations


Zones like the Boulevard of Glory or other urban areas are ideal to accumulate Heart Candies fast.




🎮 COMPATIBLE GAME MODES

Heart Candies Fortnite can be collected in:

• Classic Battle Royale
• Recharged Mode
• Blitz Mode


All these modes allow you to collect Heart Candies via eliminations, chests, supply drops, and bosses.

Playing multiple matches across modes increases your chances of collecting the required candies to unlock the Heartie Back Bling.




🤝 BENEFIT FROM YOUR ALLIES

• An important feature is that Heart Candies collected by your squadmates count for you.
• You don’t need to do everything alone to progress.
• Squad collection is much faster and more efficient.
• Even if you don’t actively participate in some eliminations or chests, you still accumulate Heart Candies thanks to your team.




🔢 HOW MANY HEART CANDIES CAN YOU COLLECT?

By combining all methods—rare chests, eliminations, supply drops, bosses, and squad contributions you can collect a significant number of Heart Candies during the event.

• The more you play in a squad, the faster your gains.
• With regular play, you can unlock the Heartie Back Bling before the event ends.





❓ FAQ – HEART CANDIES FORTNITE

How do I get Heart Candies in Fortnite?
To get Heart Candies, you must play in a squad and actively participate in the Valentine’s Day event. Main methods: eliminations, opening rare or legendary chests, supply drops, and defeating bosses. Candies collected by your allies also count for you. By combining all methods, you can accumulate many Heart Candies quickly.



Where can I find Heart Candies easily?
Most effective zones have a high density of buildings and chests. The Boulevard of Glory is ideal because it contains many rare and legendary chests. Explore buildings and participate in fights to maximize your collection. Also, take advantage of areas where your allies collect candies.



Can you collect Heart Candies solo?
No. You must form a squad. Candies only count if you play as a team. This mechanic encourages cooperation and rewards active squad play. Solo play will not progress the quest.



Which game modes allow Heart Candies collection?
You can collect Heart Candies in Classic Battle Royale, Recharged Mode, and Blitz Mode. These modes allow collection via chests, eliminations, supply drops, and bosses. Vary modes and play multiple matches to maximize your gains.



Do all chests give Heart Candies?
No. Not all chests contain candies. Rare and legendary chests have the highest chance. Prioritize these and explore areas with many buildings. Combine chest opening with eliminations to maximize Heart Candies.



How do I benefit from candies collected by allies?
Candies collected by your squadmates are added to your total. Even if you don’t open chests or eliminate enemies, you still gain candies. This makes team play very effective and speeds up progression for unlocking the Heartie Back Bling or other rewards.



Do bosses give Heart Candies?
Yes, certain bosses drop Heart Candies when defeated. They often give more candies than regular chests or supply drops and are crucial to progressing fast and obtaining the free accessory. Target bosses whenever you spot them.



How do I use Heart Candies to get rewards?
Heart Candies advance your event quest and unlock the Heartie Back Bling. Each candy counts toward the final reward. Combine all collection methods—eliminations, rare chests, bosses, supply drops, and squad contributions—to unlock the Back Bling quickly and enjoy the event.