The Axe of Champions in the Fortnite Championship Series
Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) features a selection of highly sought-after pickaxes that cannot be obtained through challenges or the in-game shop. Let's take a closer look at the FNCS pickaxe, its name, how to obtain it, and its duration.
What is the FNCS Pickaxe called?
The FNCS pickaxe is known as the Axe of Champions. These pickaxes are extremely rare, especially the ones from earlier seasons that have not been available in the game for a long time. Only a select group of players are awarded the coveted Axe of Champions by Epic Games.
How do you get the FNCS Pickaxe?
Acquiring the FNCS pickaxe is no easy feat. To obtain the Axe of Champions, you need to be one of the top players in the world among hundreds of thousands of competitors. It is exclusively awarded to winners of the FNCS, making it an item of prestige.
The Axe of Champions was initially released in Chapter 2: Season 2 and was later replaced by The Axe of Champions 2.0 in Chapter 3: Season 2. Its unique identification code is Pickaxe_ID_376_FNCS.
Does the FNCS pickaxe get removed?
If a new duo from each region emerges victorious in the next FNCS, the Axe of Champions is taken away from its previous owners. This means that only 14 players currently possess this exclusive pickaxe.
The elite 14 gamers who hold the Axe of Champions consist of two players from each region.
What rank do you have to be to play FNCS 2024?
To participate in the FNCS 2024 Open Qualifiers, you and your duos partner must have achieved at least Platinum I rank in Fortnite's Ranked Battle Royale. Each Open Qualifier consists of four rounds, with only the top duos who accumulate the most points over 10 matches advancing to the next round. These matches are played within a 3-hour timeframe.
How can I watch FNCS 2024?
The FNCS 2024 will be broadcasted on various streaming platforms, including within the Fortnite game itself. Here are the main official English-language channels where you can watch the FNCS 2024:
- Fortnite website
- Fortnite Twitch channel
- Fortnite YouTube channel
- Fortnite TikTok
- Fortnite Facebook page
- Fortnite Competitive Twitter account
Players can also use the island code 3303-7480-5925 to access the Legends Landing island within the game, where they can watch streams on a large virtual screen.
If you want more information about this year's FNCS, be sure to check out our explainer on the Open Qualifiers start time and FNCS 2024 prize pool.
