Fortnite designs many challenges and events throughout a season where players can earn free items. The required tasks are easy to complete and can be accomplished by anyone. This time, Epic Games is promoting a free weapon skin, and for this, you will have to put in some effort for the first time.
What kind of weapon skin is this? This is a weapon skin of the rarity “Rare”. This skin is special and currently the only one of its kind, as you can only obtain it by actively playing in the competitive mode “Arena”.
Epic lures you with a cosmetic item into the sweat mode. Normally, Fortnite asks you to register on the Epic Games page and link your account to a promotion.
As a result, you get an overview of the necessary tasks you must complete to secure free event items such as weapon skins, emoticons, and more. This time, however, that is not the case. In the following section, we explain how you can obtain this rare weapon skin.
You can expect the Arena and professionals without mercy
How do I get the skin? To qualify for the weapon paint, you must enter the Arena. Your goal is to reach the contender league. Only after you have completed the open league will you have the chance to get this skin.
After each conquered tier of the contender or champion league, you will receive the corresponding paint for your efforts. This paint looks gold-purple and features the emblem of the league you have conquered.
Is there only one skin? This is unclear. According to Shiina’s video, where he shows some leaked items from the data, this weapon skin is also shown separately.
It could be that after completing the last tier of the champion league, you will have a total of six weapon skins with six different emblems. However, that is not as easy as it sounds because you will be dealing with sweats who are true building artists.
How much time do I have for this? The weapon skins can only be obtained until June 3rd, as that is when season 2 ends.
How do I get it best? To rise in the league, you need to collect hype. For this, you get kills in the arena, survive the longest, and achieve an epic victory. For each of these milestones, you will receive a certain amount of hype. We have listed more information about hype in our guide, which we link to here.
However, since you are not dealing with casual players, you need to approach tactically. In the arena, building is enabled, so you have to either try to build yourself or keep your opponents at a distance. This way, you avoid a building battle.
To score the most points, you need to play either passively or offensively. Here’s how the two playstyles work:
- Passive playstyle
- You land at the outer edge of the map or in less popular areas
- You try to avoid most fights and gather many items for the final battle in the meantime
- Your primary source of points is placements and a possible epic victory
- If building and active fighting are not your strengths, the passive playstyle might be the right choice for you.
- Offensive playstyle
- You land in hot spots like Titled Towers or Daily Bugle and attempt to eliminate as many opponents as possible
- Through the eliminated opponents, you earn a lot of points and can rise quickly
- The placements that occur alongside are an additional bonus you benefit from
- The problem, however, is that you expose yourself to high danger, as you confront almost every opponent and can often end up in the crosshairs of other enemies
- However, if you are good at fighting and building, this might be your playstyle
It is advantageous if you know yourself and understand in which situations you can shine. Pay attention to your strengths and try to use them in battle. This way, you can make the most of combat and have fun. But also try to take small breaks in between if things don’t go well before your equipment suffers.
What do you think about such skins that not everyone can obtain and that require effort? Do you find it cool, and have you discovered the Arena mode because of it, or do you avoid engaging with the sweats? Let us know in the comments!
