Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024: All ESL Specialists explained
The Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024 will be played in Riyadh from August 8, 2024. This four-day event will feature some of the most unique 4v4 Gun Game maps designed by ESL. All of them will feature the "Specialists" system. Players will get six Specialists to pick from, limited to one per team. All of these units will have a different set of loot and abilities.
On that note, here's everything you need to know about the six ESL Specialists.
All ESL Specialists in Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024 explained
1) Assault
Assault was one of the most used Specialists in the Fortnite Esports World Cup Qualifiers. What makes it a popular choice are the two amazing weapons it offers: Striker AR and Ranger Pistol paired with a Flopper. Both have some great modification options.
Assault is the only Specialist that grants Siphon when you're eliminating an opponent.
2) Engineer
Engineer is another favorite among the Fortnite pros. It offers Warforged Assault Rifle, Thunder Burst SMG, Shield Bubble, and Shield Breaker EMP. This is one of the few Specialists with more than three items in its inventory.
3) Juggernaut
Juggernaut is a heavy-hitting Specialist that has a Nemesis Assault Rifle as its primary weapon and a Ranger Pistol as the secondary, similar to the Assault Specialist. This entry also provides a Cluster Clinger bomb. Unfortunately, Juggernaut has a 25% slower movement speed and 25% less body damage than the other Specialists.
4) Medic
This is an important Specialist that carries the fan-favorite Harbinger SMG and Ranger Pistol. It also has a Slap Splash, which can be used to heal all the teammates together.
5) Marksman
The Marksman is the only Specialist with a Sniper Rifle. The Reaper Sniper Rifle, paired with the Ranger Pistol, is a lethal combination that requires a very high skill set to use efficiently. Players using this Specialist also get a Cluster Clinger bomb.
6) Infiltrator
The Infiltrator was probably the least popular Specialist during the World Cup Qualifiers. It features a Hyper SMG, Ranger Pistol, and Smoke Grenade with a 25% faster movement speed than other Specialists. Its effectiveness during closed combat situations is often overlooked.
Fortnite Esports World Cup date and list of teams
The Fortnite Esports World Cup will be played in Riyadh from August 8, 2024, to August 11, 2024. It will feature a prize pool of $1,050,000, which includes a $50,000 bonus for the MVP of the tournament.
The top 16 squads that have qualified for the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024 are as follows:
- Team Falcons
- Agent Gaming
- Fnatic
- Karmine Corp
- HEROIC
- BIG
- PWR
- ZETA DIVISION
- BEST TEAM
- Team Kalgamer
- VBBX
- Gaiman Gladiators
- XSET
- Dignitas
- Team Randuzzr
- Team Frostykz7
The promotional images of the Fortnite Esports World Cup often feature the Scoundrel and Outcast outfits. If you are interested in them, check the Fortnite Item Shop to see if they're currently available for purchase.
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