EpikWhale (Shane Cotton) — Fortnite Professional Player Settings and Gear
About EpikWhale
Shane 'EpikWhale' Cotton is one of the most consistent competitive Fortnite players in history, whose third-place finish at the Fortnite World Cup 2019 announced his arrival as an elite competitor and whose sustained excellence across multiple FNCS seasons has established him as the gold standard of NA West Fortnite. His playing style is defined by a methodical, low-risk approach that prioritizes smart rotations and efficient resource management over flashy mechanical plays, a strategic maturity that produces consistently high placements in stacked lobbies. On NRG, EpikWhale has been the franchise Fortnite player for years, with multiple FNCS championships confirming his strategic approach scales to the highest level of competition.
EpikWhale Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 6 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| cm/360° | Infinity cm |
EpikWhale Player Profile
| In-Game Name | EpikWhale |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shane Cotton |
| Game | Fortnite |
| Team | NRG |
| Role | Solo/Duo |
| Age | 22 |
| Country | USA |
EpikWhale Sensitivity Analysis
EpikWhale plays at eDPI (800 DPI × 6 sensitivity), which is lower than the average Fortnite professional eDPI of 18. This places EpikWhale in the 100th percentile among 266 tracked Fortnite players — meaning 100% ofFortnite pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than EpikWhale.
As a low-sensitivity player, EpikWhale likely uses large arm movements for aiming, requiring a large mousepad. This style favors precision tracking and is common among players who prioritize crosshair placement.
EpikWhale needs to move their mouse approximately Infinity centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our Fortnite Sensitivity Converter to convert EpikWhale's settings to other games.
EpikWhale's Mouse — Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Details
EpikWhale currently uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 by Logitech. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is the successor to the most iconic esports mouse ever made, and it doesn't disappoint. Featuring the HERO 2 sensor and Lightspeed wireless with 8KHz polling support, it improves on the original in every measurable dimension while maintaining the beloved shape. It h...
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Logitech |
| Weight | 60g |
| Sensor | HERO 2 |
| Max DPI | 44,000 |
| Polling Rate | 8,000 Hz |
| Shape | Symmetrical |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $159 |
| Switches | Lightforce Hybrid |
| Pro Usage | 17% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9.6/10 |
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EpikWhale Career Achievements and Awards
EpikWhale has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- Fortnite World Cup 2019 — 3rd Place Solo
- Multiple FNCS Champion
- NRG franchise Fortnite player
- NA West's greatest FN competitor
- Known for strategic consistency
- Top Fortnite earnings all-time
- Multiple Grand Finals appearances
- Methodical rotation specialist
- USA's most consistent FN competitor
- NRG's longest-tenured FN player
EpikWhale Mouse History Timeline
EpikWhale has used 2 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 2024-Present | Logitech |
| Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 2021-2024 | Logitech |
NRG Roster — EpikWhale's Teammates
Current NRG players and their mouse setups:
| Player | Role | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nitr0 | IGL | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | 840 |
| autimatic | Rifler | Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro | 800 | 900 |
| Hamlinz | Solo | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 400 | |
| s0m | Smoker | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 400 | 320 |
| Ethan | Flex | Lamzu Paro | 400 | 232 |
Other Pro Players Using the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
20 other featured pros also use the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 across CS2 (9), Valorant (3), LoL (2), Dota 2 (1), R6 Siege (1), Rocket League (1), Call of Duty (1), Fortnite (1), Overwatch 2 (1).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| s1mple | CS2 | BC.Game | 400 | 1236 |
| yay | Valorant | Cloud9 | 800 | 216 |
| cNed | Valorant | Navi | 800 | 296 |
| Chovy | LoL | Gen.G | 1600 | 11200 |
| EliGE | CS2 | Team Liquid | 1600 | 1184 |
| Yatoro | Dota 2 | Spirit | 800 | 3600 |
| Shaiiko | R6 Siege | Falcons Esports | 400 | 96 |
| Jstn | Rocket League | G2 | 800 | |
| Simp | Call of Duty | Atlanta FaZe | 800 | 4800 |
| b1t | CS2 | Natus Vincere | 400 | 660 |
| Derke | Valorant | Team Vitality | 400 | 296 |
| Showmaker | LoL | Dplus KIA | 2500 | |
| MrSavage | Fortnite | XSET | 800 | |
| Profit | Overwatch 2 | Seoul Dynasty | 800 | 4000 |
| olofmeister | CS2 | FaZe Clan | 800 | 1000 |
| gla1ve | CS2 | Free Agent | 400 | 720 |
| dupreeh | CS2 | Free Agent | 400 | 720 |
| Magisk | CS2 | Free Agent | 800 | 800 |
| Ax1Le | CS2 | Natus Vincere | 400 | 560 |
| Jimpphat | CS2 | MOUZ | 400 | 600 |
All Fortnite Pro Players
122 other Fortnite pro players with detailed profiles:
Fortnite Players with Similar Sensitivity to EpikWhale
EpikWhale plays at eDPI. These Fortnite pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MrSavage | XSET | 800 | 9.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | |
| Clix | XSET | 800 | 8.7 | Finalmouse Ultralight X Medium | |
| TaySon | Falcons Esports | 800 | 5.8 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | |
| Mongraal | Content | 1600 | 3.2 | Razer Viper V3 Pro | |
| Peterbot | Falcons Esports | 800 | 6.4 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | |
| aqua | Free Agent | 800 | 7 | Razer Viper V3 Pro | |
| nyhrox | Free Agent | 800 | 6.5 | Razer Viper V2 Pro | |
| Khanada | Dignitas | 800 | 7 | Razer Viper V3 Pro | |
| Tfue | Content | 800 | 6 | Finalmouse UltralightX | |
| Chapix | Free Agent | 800 | 6.2 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | |
| Vadeal | Wave Esports | 800 | 8 | Razer Viper V2 Pro | |
| Noahreyli | Free Agent | 800 | 7.5 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
Other Fortnite Solo/Duos
Other professional Fortnite players who also play the Solo/Duo role:
- TaySon (Falcons Esports) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, eDPI
- Peterbot (Falcons Esports) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, eDPI
- aqua (Free Agent) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, eDPI
- nyhrox (Free Agent) — uses Razer Viper V2 Pro, eDPI
- Khanada (Dignitas) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, eDPI
- Chapix (Free Agent) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, eDPI
- Vadeal (Wave Esports) — uses Razer Viper V2 Pro, eDPI
- Noahreyli (Free Agent) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, eDPI
- Queasy (Team Vitality) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, eDPI
- Bucke (Dignitas) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About EpikWhale
- What mouse does EpikWhale use?
- EpikWhale uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2. It weighs 60g, costs $159, and uses the HERO 2 sensor.
- What DPI does EpikWhale use?
- EpikWhale plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 6, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of .
- What team does EpikWhale play for?
- EpikWhale (Shane Cotton) currently plays for NRG as a Solo/Duo in Fortnite.
- What is EpikWhale's cm/360?
- EpikWhale's sensitivity requires approximately Infinity cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does EpikWhale use?
- EpikWhale uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2.
- What mice has EpikWhale used in the past?
- EpikWhale has used 2 mice throughout their career: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 (2024-Present), Logitech G Pro X Superlight (2021-2024).
- Is EpikWhale's sensitivity high or low?
- EpikWhale's eDPI of is below the average of 18 for Fortnite professionals, placing them in the 100th percentile.
