The match starts, the bus drops, and you hear a distant whine—an impossible promise in a chaotic circle. You sprint toward a named POI because someone whispered there’s a cage and a chance. Miss it, and that small victory evaporates with the storm.
I’ve chased this dog across dozens of rounds so you don’t have to guess. You can add John Wick’s canine Sidekick to your collection in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3, but the game hides the moment behind pure randomness and a quick bit of work. I’ll walk you to the exact spots, the steps to free them, and the little decisions that save you time.
On city streets you know exactly which corners breed trouble — and in Fortnite, the map does the same. John Wick’s dog appears at only two fixed spots this season, so the hunt is less about wandering and more about priorities.
There are two guaranteed spawn locations for John Wick’s dog in Chapter 7, Season 3: The Battlewoods and Sinister Strip. Each round the dog will be at one of these two places, no more, no less. Which one the game picks is random, so your success depends on checking both before the match ends.
When the dog shows at a POI it always sits in the same tiny spot. That predictability is your friend — treat it like a map of a single hidden door. If you land early and move fast, you’ll either save time or avoid getting into a messy last-minute scramble.
Where is John Wick’s dog in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3?
The dog appears either beneath The Battlewoods or inside a building at Sinister Strip. In The Battlewoods you’ll find them in the sewer at the northeast edge — drop by the circular entrance or swim into the river and find the open grate. At Sinister Strip, head to the large southern building and look for the main entryway; the dog is caged in the center of the room, just in front of the grand staircase.
Because the spawn is exclusive to those two spots, treat each round like a quick two-stop route. If the dog isn’t in the sewer, it’s in the building — and vice versa. There’s no pattern to exploit beyond checking both early.
Some favors still require small, physical effort — and this one is no different. Getting John Wick’s dog asks for a few simple actions that reward you with a free Sidekick tied to your account.
How do you get John Wick’s dog in Fortnite?
When you reach the cage, either it’s already open or you’ll need to defeat the NPCs guarding it. If NPCs spawn, clear them, open the cage, then pet the dog. Petting completes the interaction and adds the Sidekick to your roster. If the dog is already free, you can skip the fight and pet immediately.
This Sidekick is tied to the Battle Pass, so you must have the Battle Pass to add the dog to your collection. The Battle Pass typically costs $9.99 (€10) for the season on most platforms; Epic Games handles purchases across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and supported mobile stores.
Is John Wick’s dog free in Fortnite?
The dog itself costs nothing beyond the Battle Pass requirement. Once you have the pass and complete the simple free-and-pet steps, the Sidekick is yours. That said, missing the cage in a round means you might have to try again — the window closes with the match.
I recommend landing on one of the two POIs from the bus and routing for the other if the dog isn’t present. Treat the map like a narrow checklist, not a scavenger hunt — it saves you fights and time. The spawn behavior feels almost like a lighthouse in a foggy coast, and locating it can be as oddly satisfying as finding a chess piece tucked under the rug — are you going to leave that small victory to chance or lock it down next match?