From the outside looking inward, Fortnite tournaments can sometimes seem boring or even unskilled. “Everyone is camping inside a box,” people argue. But that’s not it …
Fans of competitive Fortnite know it’s like a three-dimensional game of chess. And the leaders of the game, commonly known as IGL, are the ones who make all the moves.
Cross-map rotations, Storm Surge strategies, taking high ground; IGLs not only have to be smart, but they also have to be excellent at communicating plays to their teammates. A bad call can mean checkmate.
I’m the best IGL in the game and no one comes close
– FaZe Cented (@ Cented7) June 7, 2021
When I decided to make a list of the top 10 Fortnite IGLs of all time, I didn’t expect it to be that difficult. Among other factors, I tried to take into account the locations, the legacy, and the level of competition they faced.
The names and order of this list changed countless times, but here’s what I finally decided:
The 10 best Fortnite IGLs of all time
10. Reverse2k
Famously underrated, Reverse directed driver stars Deyy and Mero to two FNCS titles and a fourth-place finish. He even placed 8thin Squads with Ninja!
9. Arkhram
Undoubtedly one of the most winning players in the history of Fortnite. Arkhram has dominated NA West for years, always finding a way to get ahead.
8. Setty
Consistency is key and Setty does not hesitate. If you’re watching a stacked finish, you can bet at home that your team is in there somewhere, accumulating placement points.
7. Dialogues
Some would say that right now, Queasy is the best IGL in the world. As if all the glory of FNCS wasn’t enough, he just won 4/4 Zero Build Cash Cups in the EU and NAE. It will be a season of madness.
6. Chapix
Why is his name in the game “Oogway”? Because like the Kung Fu Panda turtle, Chapix is a true master of his craft.
5. Zayt
Zayt is the first person you think of when you hear the phrase IGL. A true Fortnite genius, he is responsible for some of the fundamental strategies that teams still use today.
4. Centered
The undisputed king of the lowland. Cented FNCS positions include 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th. Many have tried to replicate their style of play, very few have come close.
3. Bugha
In conversations about who Fortnite GOAT is, Bugha’s IGLing skills are often overshadowed by his solo dexterity. But the statistics don’t lie; has been ranked 3rd, 1st, 1st and 1st in the last four team finals, and his calls played a key role in that success.
2. Tayson
Want to know how good TaySon is? He won FNCS in the toughest region four times in Chapter 2, and while he has obviously crushed less in recent seasons due to the goal, he has still managed to finish 2nd and 3rd.
1. Aqua
Aqua pioneered perfection on the field when he and Nyhrox became Duo World Cup champions in 2019. Three years later and just won another trophy. We pray that his hand injury does not force him to retire.
I would be surprised if you didn’t disagree at least a little with this list. There is a lot of talent, but these ten players have shown time and time again that they have what it takes to lead a team to victory at the highest level.