Fortnite has seen tons of changes over the seasons, but one thing that's stayed constant is its lackluster stat tracking. Even though there are dozens of accomplishments the game could track as you learn how to win more consistantly and figure out the best weapons, it's built-in stat tracker is incredibly limited. Thankfully, much of that slack is picked up by third-party software which lets you get a detailed look at your in-game performance.
For the majority of casual players, the few stats that are tracked directly by Fortnite will suffice. But for folks looking to climb the ranks and improve their performance as fast as possible on PC, Android, or even Mac, it's worth checking out one of the many stat-tracking programs available online.
Interested in seeing how your Fortnite career has been panning out? Here's how to track Fortnite stats, including metrics such as total kills, average win rate, score per match, and more. If you wanted to know more obscure data like how many skins are in Fortnite, we can help you there, too.
If you don’t want to mess around with third-party software, you can always view some basic Fortnite stats while logged into the game. Here's what you need to do:
Step 2: Navigate to the Career tab at the top of the screen.
Step 3: Press the button associated with Stats Option. On PlayStation, this defaults to Triangle.
Step 4: With the Stats Option menu open, you'll be able to finetune which games you want to see stats for. Options include Battle Royale or Zero Build, Ranked or Unranked, and Party Size.
Step 5: Apply your selections, and you'll then be able to see the following stats:
If you find the stats offered in-game by Fortnite to be underwhelming, you’re not alone. In fact, so many people wanted a more-detailed profile of their abilities that several websites now offer this data for free. Some sites allow users to subscribe to a premium package for more numbers, but even as a complementary service, they are head and shoulders above Epic’s first-party offerings. They all work the same way — just select your game system and enter your Epic ID to search the database for your profile. Here are a few of the best stat-tracking websites:
We recommend browsing each of the above and determining which one you like the most. They all feature unique themes and layouts, and finding the one that works best for you is up to personal preference. The exact statistics displayed vary slightly between the services, but you’ll typically see the following information on all the sites:
Now that you have direct access to dozens of stats, here are the ones you should focus on improving:
While it’s fun to check your statistics occasionally, it’s not a great idea to obsess over them. There’s a reason Fortnite doesn’t include most of them: They don’t really matter. Unlike many other competitive shooters, battle royales make it difficult to track stats and monitor player progression. With 100 combatants running around a massive island, there are so many extra variables that typically aren’t seen in your average team-based shooter, and it becomes a bit messy trying to consistently rate players.
And — with the introduction of skill-based matchmaking — comparing your stats to other players is no longer a surefire way to determine who is better. Both players might have a kill/death ratio of 6.0, but one person might be playing against bots on their Nintendo Switch, while the other is facing off against professionals on PC. Stats are a good way to help track your personal progression, but make sure to take them with a grain of salt.
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