Let’s be real: nothing says “spooky season” like a creepy ventriloquist dummy exploding out of a retro TV and trying to bury a pickaxe in your skull. Fortnite’s annual Fortnitemares event has brought back Billy the Puppet from the Saw franchise for yet another year, and even though it’s 2026 and we should really be used to this by now, that tricycle-riding menace still manages to freak me out. The good news? He’s a pushover once you know where to find him and how to handle his predictable tantrum. The bad news? Every other sweat on the island wants to third-party your boss fight.
I’ve faced Billy more times than I’d like to admit (usually while humming Hello Zepp under my breath), so here’s your definitive guide to tracking him down, melting his health bar, and escaping with that sweet new loot before someone cranks a 90 on your head.
The Creepy POI Where Billy Lurks
Billy doesn’t just spawn in any old house — he’s got taste. Over the years his hiding spot has shifted a bit, but in Fortnitemares 2026 you’ll find him at the Freaky Fields point of interest, a location that still carries the unsettling energy of a haunted farmhouse even though most of the cornfields have been replaced by zero-build cover. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Freaky Fields has become Fortnite’s go-to horror hub during Halloween, and I’m honestly here for the consistency.
Land right on the main house: the one with stark white walls and a black roof that screams “I contain a horror movie prop.” It’s the only proper building in the area that looks like it could host a family dinner before things go south. I usually drop through the roof or burst in through the front door, adrenaline pumping as I sprint past loot spawns I don’t even care about.
Where Billy’s Awkwardly Waiting
Inside that house, ignore the kitchen, ignore the stairs — head straight for a side room that feels like it was decorated by someone’s grandma who also ran a black-market electronics shop. You’re looking for a chunky retro television set, the kind with wood paneling and knobs you have to physically turn. If you don’t see it, you’re either in the wrong house or someone already bashed the TV and you’re late to the party.
Approach the screen. You’ll see a grainy, jump-scare-ready video of Billy’s face cycling through ominous expressions. Don’t just stand there appreciating the cinematography — interact with the “Investigate” prompt that pops up. On my controller it’s Square, but you do you. As soon as you press it, Billy bursts through the screen in a shower of static and immediately takes a swing at you. I swear my heart rate spikes every single time, even though I know exactly what’s coming.
The Easiest Boss Fight You’ll Ever Throw
Here’s the part where I make you feel like a PvE god: Billy’s only attack is a lumbering pickaxe swing. He doesn’t shoot, he doesn’t throw anything, and he can’t build. He just waddles toward you with the determination of a guy who hasn’t slept in a week. As long as you keep a few tiles of distance, you’re invincible.
His health pool is laughable compared to other bosses we’ve had over the years. Seriously, I once eliminated him with a gray Striker Pump and three casual headshots while eating chips. You can save your mythics for actual players — a common SMG, a pistol, even a pickaxe if you’re feeling spicy, will do the job. The only thing you need to manage is your positioning. Backpedal, jump, slide, whatever keeps you out of pickaxe range.
A word of caution, though: other players. The real danger of the Billy fight isn’t the puppet himself; it’s the opportunistic trio who lands on the roof the moment you start shooting. I learned this the hard way back in 2024 and it’s still true today. You’ll hear footsteps, then suddenly you’re boxed in and taking fire from three directions before Billy even finishes his death animation. I’ve been eliminated more times by that exact scenario than I care to count.
Loot That Makes the Nightmare Worthwhile
Defeating Billy drops the Boom Billy, a wacky explosive that’s part firecracker, part guided missile. You chuck it, it bounces around like it’s possessed, then detonates in a blast that can wipe out entire squads if they’re dumb enough to stand next to each other. It’s not hitscan, it’s not precise — but man, is it hilarious. I’ve gotten kills by throwing it into a building and watching the panic unfold through a window.
Billy also spills a pile of healing items and ammo, which is handy if you took a stray pickaxe hit or need to top off before the inevitable third-party arrives.
Escape Plan: Grab and Go
Here’s my tried-and-true strategy: as soon as Billy’s health bar hits zero, immediately look at the ground for the Boom Billy. Pick it up, snag any shields, and run. Don’t admire the loot, don’t emote, don’t even check your map. Rotate toward the edge of Freaky Fields and find some natural cover until you’re sure nobody followed you. I usually slide down the hill toward the river and reassess from there.
If you want to be extra safe, have a mobility item ready — Shockwave Grenades, a grapple blade, or even a car parked outside. The last thing you want is to win the boss fight only to get one-pumped by a bush camper who heard all the noise.
So that’s it: drop Freaky Fields, find the creepy TV, interact like you’re about to change the channel, then mag-dump Billy before his fans arrive. Fortnitemares 2026 may have brought him back, but with this guide you’ll turn that terrifying puppet into a loot piñata. Good luck — and maybe turn off your headset if you don’t want to hear that tricycle bell.