The upcoming FNCS Champion Teal Knight skin, a blue‑tinted reimagining of Fortnite’s original Red Knight, is available for free to players who finish in the top ranks of the October 18, 2026 solo cup.
How to Claim the Teal Knight for Free
Participate in the FNCS Cup on the evening of October 18. The event runs in solo mode across two gameplay variations: Battle Royale/Zero Build (11 AM–3 PM ET) and Reload (mobile) (10 AM–11:15 PM ET). Players must secure enough eliminations and rank high enough in their region to unlock the skin.
Regional Rank Requirements
- OCET: Top 100 in BR/ZB, Top 30 in Reload
- Asia: Top 100 in BR/ZB, Top 30 in Reload
- ME: Top 100 in BR/ZB, Top 30 in Reload
- EU: Top 1,000 in BR/ZB, Top 200 in Reload
- NA: Top 700 in BR/ZB, Top 150 in Reload
- NAW: Top 200 in BR/ZB, Top 30 in Reload
- NACT: Top 700 in BR/ZB, Top 150 in Reload
- NAW: Top 200 in BR/ZB, Top 30 in Reload
Once the required rank is reached, the skin, along with its companion cosmetics, will be automatically added to the player’s locker before it appears in the Item Shop.
Additional Free Rewards
Players who accumulate extra eliminations are eligible for two bonus items. The Teal Knight’s Emblem Back Bling requires 20 points, while the Teal Knight’s Kick Spray needs 85 points.
Item Shop Availability and Pricing
The Teal Knight outfit, expected to drop into the shop later this month, will cost approximately 1 500 V‑Bucks. A bundled package containing all related cosmetics, including the pickaxe, back bling, and wrap, will retail for about 3 500 V‑Bucks. The skin and its accessories will remain in the shop for at least two weeks after listing.
Image Credit: Epic Games
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