How to Get Your First Earnings in Fortnite

Summary

This video outlines strategies for earning in Fortnite game modes, focusing on solos, duos, squads, and zero build tournaments. Tips include playing passively for placement points, utilizing specific loadouts, and mastering endgame tactics like healing off and securing height in squads. The guide emphasizes the importance of adjusting playstyle based on game progress and Elo levels.

Takeaways

• 🏆 In Solos, winning a Victory Cup is easier as you only need to excel in one game to earn your first 100 Herb.
• 🥊 The Nitro fist has been vaulted and Nitro splashes have been nerfed, leading to a more balanced Meta where anyone can win.
• 🔄 In Opens, the importance of kills has been reduced, with wins now worth 65 points, emphasizing the need for high placements.
• 📉 The points distribution in Opens is non-linear, with most points awarded to the top six players, making it crucial to perform well in the final stages.
• 🎥 For Solo finals, determining your play style is crucial, with a focus on either passive or aggressive strategies depending on your preference.
• 🏥 Carrying six Med kits is recommended for a passive play style, allowing for extensive healing during the storm.
• 🔨 Aggressive players should carry two guns for end-game refreshes, ensuring they have the materials to secure a win.
• 🌳 In Duos, reaching the top 50 in cash cups and then top 40 in finals is the goal, with strategies varying based on Elo levels.
• 💪 High Elo in Duos is the most challenging, requiring careful gameplay to avoid mistakes that could lead to early elimination.
• 🏢 Squad Victory cash cups require winning a single game in finals, with the challenge being to qualify among only 150 teams.
• 🌟 Solo zero build Victory cups are considered the easiest to earn in, with no need for building and less impact from ping or FPS issues.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video script?

The video script focuses on strategies for earning in different game modes in Fortnite, particularly in solos, duos, squad victory cash cups, and solo zero build victory cups.

How does the script suggest earning in solos?

The script suggests that in solos, players can earn by playing well in a single game to win Victory Cup, considering the current meta where Nitro fist has been vaulted and Nitro splashes have been nerfed.

What is the impact of the new format in open games on kills and wins?

The new format in open games reduces the importance of kills by making wins worth 65 points, while kills are less significant. This emphasizes the need for good placement over kills.

How does the distribution of placement points affect gameplay strategy in open games?

The distribution of placement points, which gives more than half of the total points to the top six players, encourages players to play extremely passively and focus on placement rather than kills.

What is the recommended play style for solo finals in the script?

The script recommends a passive play style for solo finals, where players can win without getting a single kill by focusing on healing and avoiding unnecessary engagements.

What are the key items to carry for a passive play style in solo finals?

For a passive play style in solo finals, the script suggests carrying six Med kits, a gatekeeper shotgun, a Fizz, and either more Shield or Nitro splashes.

How does the script recommend handling the end game in solos?

The script recommends 'min-maxing' in the end game, which means keeping everything completely optimal up until the end game, ensuring maximum materials and healing.

What is the strategy for earning in duos according to the script?

To earn in duos, players need to place top 50 in a Duo cash cup open and then make top 40 in the finals the next day, focusing on qualifying and then performing well in the finals.

How does the script describe the elo system in Duo cash cups?

The script describes three main elo levels in Duo cash cups: low elo (outside top 1,000), mid elo (around 1,000 to top 200), and high elo (top 200), each requiring different strategies for qualifying and winning.

What is the recommended strategy for Squad Victory cash cups?

The script recommends focusing on winning a single game in finals, emphasizing the importance of securing a high elo in the last hour or two of the tournament to qualify.

How does the script suggest players handle the final zones in solo zero build Victory cups?

The script suggests two main loadouts for solo zero build Victory cups: one passive with a combat shotgun, bunkers, bubbles, Fizz, and Nitro, and another more aggressive with a burst SMG, GateKeeper, and Nitro bunkers.