In Fortnite, many players choose to grind for XP by playing in Battle Royale. However, many player-made maps in Creative mode provide free, easy XP that you can farm for too. Each XP farm map has a secret puzzle that you must complete to receive massive XP gains. Looking to level up fast? Here are all the best XP farming maps and how to get them.
Note: Fortnite has an XP diminishing return mechanic where farming XP becomes less effective when you reach a certain XP amount. If this happens, you'll have to wait 24 hours before you can continue grinding XP with the full amount.
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Best XP Maps
1v1 Battles
- Code: 7265-1571-1492
If you want to shoot your way up the Battle Pass, this map has a farm area with a bunch of boars you can shoot at to gain XP for hunting wildlife. From spawn, run to the left with the portal marked FARM. Pick up an assault rifle and start shooting the boars. This will provide a nice chunk of XP per kill.
Pro 1v1 Build Fights
- Code: 7100-6558-0867
This map contains a vault area that will open after waiting a set time. Once the vault opens, there are multiple XP tokens that you can run through and gather. The tokens will continue spawning.
There is also a secret room that can be accessed by a panel on the ground between the changing room and the Trade Gold sign. This room has multiple target dummies that you can shoot for even more XP rewards.
Walker Pit
- Code: 7448-6614-2926
The map has a passive XP bonus for just playing the map, but you can actively farm XP by killing Walkers in the main game mode. As you kill Walkers, you can gain Skulls, which can be used to buy better weapons, which also reward XP.
There is also a secret area inside the shed surrounded by a fence. Go down the stairs in the shed, input the code 9644 to unlock an AFK target range. Once you’re inside, stand in front of the target dummy and shoot at it while opening the chat box. Let go of the trigger, and your character will automatically shoot, giving you more AFK XP.
Best AFK XP Maps
Secret Pit FFA
- Code: 1710-3076-7161
This map has multiple secret puzzles that give plenty of XP once you solve them. There are 5 of them in total. Here’s how you can access them:
- Take a left and look at the changing room. Look down and you will see a Pepe the Frog interactable there. Press it to teleport into a waiting room with a 16-minute timer. Wait for the timer to end, then input the code 659 on the keypad. This will lead you to a rail with multiple XP coins that respawn.
- By the Your Stats walls, run through the right corner of the screen to enter a secret area with a shootable XP button. Pick up the minigun next to it and shoot it at the button for consistent XP.
- There is a trader next to the Your Stats wall that lets you turn in the gold coins you gathered on the map into XP.
- The Camera computer can be interacted with once to receive a one-time XP reward. There is also a secret interactable in the lower right corner of the computer for another chunk of XP.
- Near the walls of the pit, there is a portal underneath that you can jump into. This teleports you to a trampoline area that gives you XP per bounce. You can AFK farm XP this way while doing something else.
Summer Beach 1v1 Build Fight
- Code: 4310-7060-5490
Note: Before farming for XP, take the Myst Gauntlets and the Grappler, since you'll need to do some parkour.
- To start AFK farming, head to the palm tree on the left and interact with it to start getting AFK XP.
- From that palm tree, make 2 floors to the left of the tree and dance on the 2nd floor. From there, parachute towards the top of the red and white tower and dance on it to receive a jewel.
- Jump down towards the ruined building and interact with the vase on the right. Afterwards, interact with the vase on the left for a large chunk of XP.
- Go to the top of the water tower and place the jewel on the top to unlock a door in the oil. Go inside the Spillex building and interact with the wooden piñata for another big XP reward.
- Interact with the wall on the right for a doubled passive XP rate.
Best Times To Farm XP
According to GameTree, these are the best times to farm for XP in Fortnite. However, these times are not confirmed besides the Supercharged XP Events and the Double XP Weekends. Feel free to try them out below!
| Optimal Time | Details |
|---|---|
| Weekend XP Boost Windows (Friday-Sunday) |
Most weekends, Fortnite quietly increases XP rates during the evening—typically between 7 PM and 11 PM local time. These boosts aren’t officially announced but usually add around 10–15% more XP. It’s been a consistent trend across seasons, making weekend nights a smart time to grind. |
| Post-Update Opportunities (First 24-48 Hours) | After major game updates—usually on Tuesdays—XP rates tend to spike briefly. For the first 24 to 48 hours, players often earn more XP than usual before hotfixes roll out and systems normalize. If you’re looking to level fast, jump in right after an update. |
| Supercharged XP Events | When your XP bar glows yellow, Supercharged XP is active. This boosts your gains by 2x to 4x and is one of the best times to hit XP maps. It usually triggers when you miss daily quests, during special weekends, or at the start of new seasonal content. |
| Off-Peak Server Hours (2 AM-5 AM Local Time) | Playing during late-night or early-morning hours can improve Creative map performance. With fewer players online, servers are more stable—reducing lag and disconnects. If you’re using AFK XP methods, off-peak times are ideal for smoother, uninterrupted gains. |
| Season Transition Periods | The beginning and final week of a season often feature tweaked XP rates to help players catch up or kick things off strong. During these windows, top XP maps may reward up to 25% more XP than usual—perfect for wrapping up your Battle Pass or racing ahead early. |
| Double XP Weekends | Epic occasionally hosts official Double XP weekends, usually tied to holidays or big events. These stack with natural weekend boosts, creating the absolute best time to grind Creative XP maps. When they’re live, don’t miss your shot at maximum gains. |
