FNCS Cup: How to compete and win the Champion Drake skin

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Compete in the FNCS Cup on November 17 for a chance to win the Champion Drake skin for free!

Epic Games has officially announced the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) for Chapter 6, which begins in just a few weeks. That means the FNCS Community Cup is also back for players looking to unlock the FNCS-themed skin for free. With the tournament set to begin on Nov. 17, this is your only chance to grab this skin without having to pay before it hits the Item Shop. Here is everything you need to know about the event.

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This season's FNCS Community Cup on Nov. 17 utilizes the Duos Battle Royale game mode, meaning you will need a partner for this competition. Once your region's time window begins, your Duo will have three hours to accumulate as many points as possible based on eliminations and placement. You can play up to ten matches before your tournament day is over. Only the top-performing Duos will receive the Champion Drake set for free.

Here is a quick breakdown of the format and scoring system for the FNCS Cup:

Format

  • Duos
  • Battle Royale
  • Three-hour time limit
  • Ten-match limit
  • Accumulate points based on eliminations and placement

Scoring System

  • Victory Royale: 65 Points
  • 2nd: 56 Points
  • 3rd: 52 Points
  • 4th: 48 Points
  • 5th: 44 Points
  • 6th: 40 Points
  • 7th: 38 Points
  • 8th: 36 Points
  • 9th: 34 Points
  • 10th: 32 Points
  • 11th: 30 Points
  • 12th: 28 Points
  • 13th: 26 Points
  • 14th: 24 Points
  • 15th: 22 Points
  • 16th: 20 Points
  • 17th: 18 Points
  • 18th: 16 Points
  • 19th: 14 Points
  • 20th: 12 Points
  • 21st: 10 Points
  • 22nd: 8 Points
  • 23rd: 6 Points
  • 24th: 4 Points
  • 25th: 2 Points
  • Each Elimination: 2 Points

How to compete in the FNCS Cup

Those looking to compete in the FNCS Cup must meet certain qualifications. We have outlined those below for your convenience:

  • Participants must be 13 years or older
  • Must have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on your account)
  • Your account level must be 50 or above

If you meet those requirements, you can head in-game to the 'Compete' tab and check when your region's time window will begin!

Tournament prize breakdown

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Teams participating in the FNCS Cup can earn various cosmetics during the tournament, including the Champion Drake set, a Spray, and a Back Bling. The Spray and Back Bling are attainable for all, while the Champion Drake Bundle requires you to place atop your respective region,

Here is the complete prize distribution:

  • Salute the Champ Spray (8 points)
  • FNCS Warrior Back Bling (40 points)
  • The FNCS Champion Drake Bundle (Top 200 placement in OCE, Asia, ME, and BR. Top 1,000 placement in NAC. Top 1,200 placement in EU)

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