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Grim Reaper Sprite: The Complete Mythic Sprite Guide
Marks players who damage you. Find it, extract it, and track every Grim Reaper variant on the Sprite Checklist.
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Ability
- Marks players who damage you.
- Where to find
- Chests across the map.
- Summon cost
- 7500 Sprite Dust
- Variants
- 4 released
- Added
- v41.10
| Variant | Drop rate | Bonus | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grim Reaper | 0.0000980% | Standard ability | Released |
| Gold Grim Reaper | 0.0000012% | 3× elimination XP | Released |
| Gummy Grim Reaper | 0.0000006% | +20% Sprite Dust | Released |
| Galaxy Grim Reaper | 0.0000004% | +30% ammo | Released |
Track your Grim Reaper Sprite collection — mark every variant you own.
Open the Sprite Checklist →What Is the Grim Reaper Sprite and How Rare Is It?
The Grim Reaper Sprite is one of the rarest collectibles in the entire Sprite system, and earning it is a real badge of dedication. Sitting at the very top of the rarity ladder, it is a Mythic-tier companion that almost no player will stumble into by accident. It arrived in patch v41.10 and quickly became the trophy that serious collectors obsess over. Because it is Mythic, it is far scarcer than any Rare, Epic, or even Legendary Sprite, which makes finding one a story worth telling.
How to Find and Extract the Grim Reaper Sprite
Finding the Grim Reaper Sprite comes down to one simple source: regular chests scattered across the map. There is no boss fight, no vault keycard, and no summon cost gating it. The Grim Reaper Sprite can appear inside ordinary chests anywhere on the island, which means every chest you crack carries a microscopic chance of holding it. Once it appears, you extract it the same way you would any other Sprite, securing it for your collection by surviving with it equipped. Because the spawn is map-wide rather than tied to a single point of interest, your best approach is simply opening as many chests as humanly possible across as many matches as you can play.
Grim Reaper Sprite Ability: Is It Worth Using?
The Grim Reaper Sprite ability marks players who damage you. That tracking effect highlights anyone who chips your health, turning attackers into clearly visible targets you can hunt down and punish. So is it worth using? In aggressive, fight-heavy playstyles the answer leans yes, because intel on whoever shot you is genuinely powerful information in a scramble. The mark helps you re-engage on your terms, locate a fleeing opponent, and avoid being third-partied without warning. That said, the Grim Reaper Sprite is chased far more for its prestige and Mythic rarity than for raw power, so treat the ability as a welcome bonus rather than the main reason to grind for it.
Every Grim Reaper Sprite Variant and Drop Rate
Every variant of the Grim Reaper Sprite shares the same core kit but layers on its own collector bonus, and all four released themes are brutally rare. The Normal theme drops at 0.0000980% and provides the standard Sprite ability with no extra bonus. The Gold Grim Reaper Sprite drops at 0.0000012% and grants 3x bonus Sprite XP from eliminations, making it a leveling powerhouse if you ever land one. The Gummy theme drops at 0.0000006% and gives +20% Sprite Dust on extraction, rewarding you with extra crafting currency. The Galaxy Grim Reaper Sprite drops at 0.0000004% and adds +30% more ammo on pickup, easing your loadout management mid-fight. Unlike some other Sprites, the Grim Reaper Sprite currently has no Gem, Holofoil, or Rift variant, so these four themes represent the complete set you can chase today.
Tips and Strategy for Chasing the Grim Reaper Sprite
Chasing the Grim Reaper Sprite is ultimately a numbers game, and a little discipline goes a long way. Since it hides in standard chests across the map, prioritize high-density loot routes and open every container you pass instead of rushing to a single hot drop. Play more matches, land in chest-rich zones, and resist the urge to skip loot to save a few seconds. Keep an eye on your progress as you go, because tracking the Grim Reaper Sprite across themes shows you which variant still eludes you. If you ever pull a Gold, Gummy, or Galaxy version, lock it in immediately, since those odds are measured in fractions of a thousandth of a percent and may never come around again. You can log every find and monitor your Grim Reaper Sprite collection right here on the Sprite Checklist, so use the Sprite Checklist to mark off each theme the moment you secure it.
Final Thoughts on the Grim Reaper Sprite Grind
Patience is the real secret here, and the satisfaction of finally completing the set is unmatched among Mythic Sprites. Treat each chest as a lottery ticket, stay consistent, and the rarest companion in the game will eventually be yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Grim Reaper Sprite the rarest Sprite in the game?
The Grim Reaper Sprite is a Mythic-tier Sprite, placing it in the top rarity bracket alongside other Mythic Sprites. Its Normal theme drops at just 0.0000980%, so it is among the hardest Sprites to obtain by far.
Does the Grim Reaper Sprite cost anything to summon?
No. It has no summon cost. You find it purely by opening regular chests across the map and extracting it once it appears.
How many Grim Reaper Sprite variants are there?
There are four released variants: Normal, Gold, Gummy, and Galaxy. The Grim Reaper Sprite has no Gem, Holofoil, or Rift theme, so completing all four finishes the set.