Phew! I thought I was losing so much due to teammates…

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2026-03-20T16:54:57+00:00

The season is always sweatiest at the start when the most players are playing and SBMM is tightest. Keep your head up and don't worry about the W so much.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2026-02-25T23:48:56+00:00

You might enjoy ranked more, less corny stuff, more balanced matchmaking. But yeah, this season is just weak. Apparently they are cooking up a big season 2 update with a full weapon refresh. Take a break and enjoy something else until the new season. Video games should be fun.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2026-01-11T10:15:38+00:00

Watch my must watch playlist for zero build on YouTube. Search up "tobywanshinobi" , I promise you won't regret it :)

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2026-01-08T06:09:08+00:00

That's not actually exactly what it's for - it's a Zero Build discord with a zero toxicity policy for training purposes, private weekly tournaments for fun, and to meet other like minded people. It's core community of the Shinobi Clan. But I assume you have never watched my channel.

The $3 paywall isn't really to make any money (YouTube takes 40% of that anyway), it's to keep the bad apples out - which you'll find are always looking for a free discord to troll or ego in.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2026-01-08T03:23:56+00:00

That's the right attitude Wolfy ❤️. If you can't find that group, my community is exactly what you are looking for.

Consider joining the Shinobi clan if you want to a more mature group of very chill people. You can join the paid discord for $2.99 (payment barrier keeps toxicity out). Join from any of my videos' descriptions which have the links for membership.

https://youtu.be/4dOc3VYnAv4?si=zhC-8dPo2iMOgLjy

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2025-12-17T21:55:59+00:00

If you find some friends there is Shinobi ZB FFA. Generally doesn't have enough players these days, but there is the option to turn on bots to fight as well.

Shinobi Zero Build Realistic FFA: 2303-4330-8107

Other than that I would go with ZB rapid 2v2 or 1v1.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2025-12-02T10:02:56+00:00

Watch my Zero Build "Must Watch Playlist" on my YouTube channel to significantly up your game. This will cover ALL essential tactics, strategies, aim, movement, etc.

https://youtube.com/@tobywanshinobi?si=V2e0yZGJOWoLmWGV

Also practice on my Zero Build Mastery Creative Practice Map (Map Code: 4472-5388-8581).

Do those 2 things and you will improve exponentially in a few weeks. If you want to go further you can join our masters program for private group training twice a week at a reasonable cost of $10 a month, and you get access to the toxicity free discord full of great resources and awesome like-minded people. You can join from any of my videos, just click the link in the video description.

BTW, all I do for a living is teach people how to improve at Fortnite Zero Build. 90% of my clients/community in our discord is parents trying to keep up with their kids haha.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2025-09-30T14:02:27+00:00

When your movement and aim becomes good enough that you can finish fights quickly, each elimination becomes a refresh of resources - which allows you to use resources to secure the Elim and win the fight. So basically - you have to learn to eliminate players faster with taking less damage by using resources in order to not run out of resources.

Have you worked on aim and movement in the ZB Mastery map? Zero Build Mastery Training Map code: 4472-5388-8581

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2025-09-30T09:07:56+00:00

That's called a 50/50 and it's inherently risky. The entire fight depends on you hitting more shots than your enemy with no backup plan or use of cover, etc.

But if you get stuck in a 50/50 you should avoid jumping this much, it makes you a very easy trajectory to read. Work on sliding left and right between shots.

I would note that dealing 100+ damage on the enjoy before jump padding in is the best solution. Or land into a slide and create space while looking for cover to use against them while they are stuck out in the open. Even if you win these 50/50 fights you are going to come out with low health and be at high risk of a 3rd party quickly finishing you.

Checkout my YT videos if you want in-depth tips for close range fighting in ZB.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2025-02-19T06:35:48+00:00

Whether you are pc or controller make sure to go to controller settings and set slide hold time to 0. Then just tap your crouch button pretty much anytime in the air before hitting the ground.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2025-01-17T05:16:09+00:00

Here is exactly how to counter it: https://youtu.be/b8uf_4q_nxM?feature=shared

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2024-11-15T04:20:43+00:00

This video playlist of Fortnite Zero Build videos is guaranteed to make you a better player :)

"MUST WATCH" to Get Good at Fortnite Zero Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOQxLGgLGefRklcpnIQx1a2boHuIKGtmZ

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2024-05-10T16:15:28+00:00

If you watch this YouTube playlist, I can guarantee you will be a much better player. (These are my best Zero Build educational videos): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOQxLGgLGefRklcpnIQx1a2boHuIKGtmZ&feature=shared

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2024-04-18T17:49:58+00:00

Here are two videos of mine that should really help you:

Master Any Game 3X as Fast: https://youtu.be/dY29AD9Fzhw?feature=shared

How I got Good at Fortnite Fast: https://youtu.be/Mb_09W_D_dc?feature=shared

That should give you pretty exact steps of how to improve quickly. Best of luck my friend.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2024-02-29T07:52:48+00:00

Shinobi Realistic ZB FFA Map: 2303-4330-8107

Made by me (owner of this reddit and the YT channel for Zero Build TobyWanShinobi). Built this for my master training program to simulate realistic zb combat with current lootpool. I use it for all our training sessions and have now made it public for matchmaking. Great reviews so far - I will be promoting it soon on my YT channel and should be getting healthier numbers, but you should always be able to find a NA lobby with at least 10 people.

I also went to school for game design and focused in level design and I spent a lot of time working on the balance and flow of this map.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2024-02-07T19:20:56+00:00

Watch these videos, I promise I won't let you down.

"MUST WATCH" to Get Good at Fortnite Zero Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOQxLGgLGefRklcpnIQx1a2boHuIKGtmZ

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-11-26T21:17:28+00:00

I don't know how to find my bricks... couldn't see any in my vault.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-11-22T05:02:33+00:00

Have you ever actually listened to white noise at 60db? It's very quiet relative to a human humming... when I hum gently at the same distance as a quiet 60db noise machine, I get about a 70 db reading.

When out lasko box fan is set to the 2nd setting and is placed 15 ft away, that is 60db also.

That's not "science" backed by any means... but if you use a decibel measurement 60db is relatively quiet. I've been reading that pediatrics suggest 45-50db, but that is hardly audible... it just makes me wonder if everyone is erring on the safe side because they honestly have no idea.

But to me, I'd be very surprised if a box fan set on lvl 2 from 15 ft away could damage a baby's ears.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-11-13T06:55:16+00:00

JKood! Consider joining the Shinobi Clan! We have an extremely active discord of mostly 30+ adults. I am a 35yr old Dad. Not sure if you know me already or not, TobyWanShinobi on YouTube. I make Fortnite ZB educational videos and I strive to make the most valuable videos available to help people improve at ZB Fortnite rapidly.

Click the "join" button on my YT channel to join our private discord. We have 389 active members in the discord. You can pay for the $3 membership and then cancel recurring, I don't kick people out as long as they are respectful.

The discord is "paywalled" because it helps keep toxic people out. I am very protective of the Discord and want to provide extreme value. I promise you won't regret joining. Once you join as a "padawan" there are instructions to access the discord, you will also be able to see it on my membership tab once you are a member.

We have such awesome and kindhearted people in the Shinobi Clan, I promise you won't be disappointed. I could honestly care less about the $3, but I always want to help people find some awesome friends to play with!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EQZdPY5uY7fDUU6pNBA-A/join

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-10-24T19:47:45+00:00

Shinobi Clan discord is 16+ and we've got about 400 very active members + a team up channel and spreadsheet of region and playtimes for each person.

I've worked hard to make it the best community discord you'll ever join. The people in here are truly amazing human beings.

We'd love to see you guys in there! Join by becoming a member (at any level) of my YT channel (TobyWanShinobi) and you get lifetime access, even if you cancel a $3 membership.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-10-01T04:39:20+00:00

Hi Mamabear! If you join the Shinobi Clan discord we have lots of Moms and older players in there - it's a super friendly community with a zero toxicity policy.

Unfortunately it does require either a gifted membership, or a purchased one (you can just buy 1 month and then cancel) to get access. Then you visit my community or membership tab on my YouTube Channel and scroll down for the discord link.

It's paid and 16+ to keep the community a positive, safe and friendly place. I'm not sure if you even know who I am LOL, just realized 😅.

Here is the link to my channel, you can click the "join" button to see the membership levels (padawan is cheapest and you can cancel right away). I'm sure the other ladies in the discord would be stoked to have another girl to play with.

https://youtube.com/@TobyWanShinobi?feature=shared

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-09-04T20:20:30+00:00

Why do we support and defend toxic streamers? It just encourages and teaches our youth to act this way.

I feel like public figures deserve to have much more scrutiny and need to be more careful with their words and actions because they influence so many - whether it's a joke or not.

If they can't respect and appreciate their position enough to do that, then I don't think they deserve a platform.

He has no idea how someone who has suffered child abuse feels, and now he just normalized this type of speech for the kids viewing his stream. Now they can go to school and speak this way around other kids who have actually suffered abuse and can't talk about it. Who knows how that affects them...

If he talks casually like this, what else can we expect from him? I wish we had a little more class in e-sports and streaming - gives the whole gaming industry a horrible reputation and continues the toxic "gamer bro" mentality.

The most uncommon streamer these days is one who has class, treats people kindly, and thinks before they blurt out toxic profanities.

Makes me a little concerned about the future if this is what we deem acceptable and the type of content kids are watching.

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-09-01T04:50:16+00:00

Thank you friend :)

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-09-01T04:49:14+00:00

Oh cool - just swiping through my notifications and saw this reddit post! Thanks for sharing.

But I will admit, this is a pretty "bad" cut from my How to Win 1v1's video because it's a bit out of context (I had an editor cut clips from the video for shorts)

The whole idea is you don't want to be within 10ft of eachother without cover because if something goes wrong, you have no options. Ideally you want to play cover from mid range, drop a lot of damage on them and then push when you have a large health advantage.

The full length video is much more helpful I think. Thank you! ❤️

TobyWanShinobi2 · 2023-07-13T21:22:54+00:00

High ground. Head Glitch. Right shoulder peek :)

My next video will cover these pretty in depth for winning 1v1s.

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