Even though the cosmetics available on the Item Shop are constantly rotating, there are still plenty of rare cosmetics in Fortnite. Some of the rarest cosmetics in Fortnite haven't even been seen in the Item Shop and are exclusive to some sort of event. Thus is the case of the Axe of Champions pickaxe, which was given to players to win the Fortnite Championship Series or attend the FNCS Pro-Am.
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However, this will soon change, as it will be making its way to the Item Shop in the next few days, but before then, players have a unique opportunity to get it for free. This guide will show Fortnite players how they can obtain the Axe of Champions pickaxe before it becomes available to the rest of the world.
How to Get the Axe of Champions Pickaxe for Free in Fortnite
The Axe of Champions will soon be available for purchase in the Fortnite Item Shop. Fans are excited to see this pickaxe in this shop at last, as it was exclusive to FNCS winners and Pro-Am attendees for years.
Before this rare pickaxe hits the Item Shop, players have the chance to unlock it for free. To get the Axe of Champions pickaxe early and for free, players have to participate in the Axe of Champions Cup taking place in Fortnite on Saturday, August 30, and be one of the top players in the tournament. Here is how many players in each region will be granted the pickaxe as a prize for getting the most points in the competition:
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OCE |
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ASIA |
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ME |
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EU |
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BR |
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NC |
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NW |
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Gamers who don't get the prize or decide not to participate at all will have a chance to purchase the Axe of Champions once it's available in the Item Shop on September 4 at 8 PM ET.
Axe of Champions Cup Schedule & Rules
The Axe of Champions Cup takes place on August 30 across all regions. However, to check the exact time of the competition, players must open the Compete tab and search for their region.
It is a standard Battle Royale Solo Cup, which means it lasts a total of three hours, and during this time, players must score as many points as they can and participate in a maximum of 10 matches. Players will be able to build during the tournament, and they cannot play in teams.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- September 26, 2017
- ESRB
- T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Epic Games
- Publisher(s)
- Epic Games
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
- Cross Save
- Via Epic Account
- Number of Players
- 1-4 players (online)
- PC Release Date
- September 26, 2017
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 10, 2020
- PS5 Release Date
- November 12, 2020
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- June 12, 2018
- Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
- June 5, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, iOS
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-4 players (certain modes)
- X|S Optimized
- YES
