After smashing a streaming record or two with his official reveal, TheGrefg’s Icon Series skin is finally making its way to Fortnite. As well as arriving into the Item Shop this month, there is a way for you to earn the TheGrefg’s Skin in Fortnite for absolutely nothing.
Before it launches in the Item Shop on Saturday, January 16th, players can take part in Grefg’s Floor is Lava for a chance to unlock the set, emote and all. Here’s everything you need to know to earn the skin by taking part in this tournament.
When Does Grefg’s Floor is Lava Take Place?
Grefg’s Floor is Lava will be split into two days on January 14th for Squads and January 15th for Solos at the following times on each respective day, if previous competitions are anything to go by:
OCE: 2:00 AM – 5:00 AM
ASIA: 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
ME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EU: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
BR: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
NAE: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
NAW: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Just to be on the safe side, make sure you check dates closer to the time from your Compete tab within Fortnite and also be logged in fifteen minutes before the tournament is due to start.
How Do I Unlock Grefg’s Skin For Free?
Firstly, make sure that you have 2FA enabled and set up, otherwise you will not be able take part in the event.
Interestingly, you can only unlock the skin by playing the Squads section of the tournament. You will unlock his Pickaxe and Emote while playing Solos.
Here are the placements you need to achieve during the Solos section to unlock TheGrefg’s Pickaxe and Emote.
Europe
1st – 3,200th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote
NA East
1st – 2,000th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote
NA West
1st – 800th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote
Brazil
1st – 800th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote
Asia
1st – 400th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote
Oceania
1st – 400th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote
Middle East
1st – 400th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Pickaxe and Emote
Here are the placements you need to achieve during the Squads section to unlock TheGrefg’s Icon Series skin.
Europe
1st – 800th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling
NA East
1st – 500th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling
NA West
1st – 200th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling
Brazil
1st – 200th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling
Asia
1st – 100th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling
Oceania
1st – 100th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling
Middle East
1st – 100th: “TheGrefg” Icon Series In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling
You can earn high placements by scoring points, which are gained by eliminating other players and finishing higher than other players/squads. 60 Points are yours for a Victory Royale.
However, Grefg’s Floor is Lava is a little different to other tournaments in that you only get to use a Harpoon, which deals 1 damage to players but 150 damage to build. The weapon also has infinite ammo. Players will also have access to explosives and be able to equip their pickaxe to run faster.
As the lava rises, players must build higher and higher until one squad or player remains. When other players are eliminated, those who eliminated will get some health back via Siphon.
What’s In TheGrefg’s Icon Series Set?
Here’s everything that’s included when the set drops on January 16th:
– TheGrefg Outfit (reactive)
– Staff of Control Pickaxe
– Balls of Power Back Bling
– The Controller Crew Emote
If previous Icon sets are anything to go buy, this should cost you between 2400 and 3000 V-Bucks to purchased when sold in the Item Shop.
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