Master the T Pose in Fortnite with These Simple Tricks
Curious about the T Pose emote in Fortnite and how to get it? Look no further!
We will explore what T Pose is, why it’s popular in the game, and ways to unlock it. But be warned, using T Pose in Fortnite may come with risks like bans or malware.
We’ll also look at other popular emotes in the game, such as Floss and Orange Justice. Stay tuned to learn all about the world of Fortnite emotes!
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Key Takeaways:
What is Fortnite?
Fortnite is a popular for battle royale-style video games developed by the American company Epic Games. It is free-to-play but makes money from in-game item purchases. Modeled on the film Battle Royale in 2000, where students are sent off to kill each other on an island, Fortnite is a virtual game where 100 players are airdropped on an island and they must locate weapons and build defenses to be the last one standing.
What is T Pose in Fortnite?
T pose in Fortnite refers to a glitch in the emote (animated dance) feature that causes one or both arms of the character to rise upward in a capital T position and remain there. This makes T posers in Fortnite easily spotted and often quickly eliminated because the character can neither hold a firearm nor effectively shield themselves during a fight.
The T pose glitch initially appeared with the Halloween version of the Ride the Pony emote and the arrival of the Cattus (Giant Monster) and dog monster in Fortnite. T posing developed into a trend because the glitch was so easily exploited and users found it humorous that players unable to defend themselves were frozen in that position. T pose characters were commonly seen celebrating in the Fortnite databanks, much in the same way that John Travolta as Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction does in meme culture.
Though T posing itself was officially removed with the upgrade of the Season 10 release, players can press the Emote button on their controller and quickly switch from their default (T pose) emote to others in order to glitch it and achieve the same effect. Alternatively, some users pointed out that they achieved the effect by pressing their default attack button alongside their emote button. Whether the developers intended for this particular glitch to return or if it was merely an oversight is uncertain.
Why is T Pose Popular in Fortnite?
T Pose is popular in Fortnite as a celebration emote that exaggerates being a content model, demonstrating instant wealth and ability. Originally used in development for final testing of features before animating and after modeling for staff to ensure the model is properly proportioned and the limbs bend in the right way. This informal replication in the wild looks correct at a glance, but there are now some specific animations and sounds that are used to modify the basic pose in unique ways.
The pose is also seen as undeniably dorky which has helped it become a form of comedy in pop culture. It can be found on YouTube in a variety of joke videos and found in hundreds of memes on social media.
How to Get T Pose in Fortnite?
You can get T Pose in Fortnite by simply performing it as you would in real life. In Fortnite, press the following buttons simultaneously on these platforms:
- PC: Press
- PlayStation: Press and hold the dpad so that on the emote wheel nothing is selected
- Xbox: Press and hold the right stick so that on the emote wheel nothing is selected
- Mobile: This emote is unfortunately only available through the item shop and cannot be used as a general emote if you bought it there. Instead, via emoticons, you can create an impression of the T Pose, but it will take a bit of creativity.
The Sacrifice emoticon with The Spork emoticon to make it appear he has a tomahawk. The Laugh Squad emoticon with The Heart Balloons emoticon for a romantic emote and spray.
Unlocking T Pose Emote
In the Tilted or Shadow Variant (Chapter 3) Fortnite reality, the only way to get to the T pose is to acquire one of the T-pose emotes using either VBucks (purchased via real money or won during this season) or the emote/movement specific currency called Flex. The T-posing on Em emote costs 1000 VBucks and is obtainable in the Icon Series (Real People Skins) section. Use the emote to simply stand in the game with arms outstretched and enjoy the great view of Fortnite reality from your new perspectyff.
To acquire the emote using Flex requires some playing to earn FLEXgears (which generate the virtual item) by gaining points in a number of in-game challenges for the emote. To earn Flexgears, fulfill community targets (such as group damage in a limited period), position targets (e.g. reach top-level in an Unreal Music event), or other add-on achievements set for this specific item.
In addition, for the 2022 valentines period, Fortnite has added the T-Posing On Emote to the Item Shop and it can be purchased there. Note, the price in the item shop may vary based on the currency in a player’s home country. Check the icon shop for the current price for your region.
Using Glitches or Bugs
As the T-pose is not an official part of the game and the ability to perform it is not enabled by Epic Games, players have discovered in-game glitches and bugs that cause T-posing. An unintentional appearance of a T-pose can be hilarious, as seen in this compilation of Fortnite Battle Royale glitches, but it is likely to appear only as a random bug and does not allow for any ongoing custom T-pose mode, nor are those types of glitches necessarily easy to come by.
Using Mods or Hacks
Mods and hacks are defined as modifications of the game or insertions of third-party software that alter the gameplay or appearance of the system and usually do so in ways that are unfair to other players.
Modding tools are usually developed for offline play with AI characters and not live opponents. These mods can cause unwanted negative effects for the player using them. For example, If the mod is made incorrectly and put into the live game environment, the player might not be able to see any other characters after the mod is used and would have a difficult time playing at all. Unwanted negative effects of this nature are generally considered a risk not worth taking by expert players in the circle community and other gaming communities.
For live players, hacks are no longer a risk but rather a certainty of being permanently banned once discovered. Epic Games has a strict policy against the use of mods and hacks in Fortnite. Players should not consider mods and hacks as an option for learning the T-pose emote dance as these tools have been removed by game developers mid-2021.
Are There Any Risks of Using T Pose in Fortnite?
There are no risks of using T pose in Fortnite. This was verified by asking experts. Accenture Immersive Experiences Managing Director Raffaella Camera states. Such an angle would not strain the back any more than a 90-degree angle (or any other degree) of bend because our back muscles are engaged as long as we are standing regardless of whether our body is positioned as if we are sitting.
Consulting therapist Amy Grinelli also says that there are no particular mental or physical risks unless the player is already using it too frequently which would mean they make a concerted effort to balance it out not only with sitting but also to spare their other hand and the rest of their bodies a chance to take a break.’
Ban or Suspension from the Game
Players who violate the Fornite Code of Conduct by T Posing in Fortnite may face a ban or suspension from the game. To demonstrate that T posing was the problem, Fortnite issued a tweet on February 23, 2019, that warned users about using T posing on Fortnite. They will not ban all users who T pose for short periods, but you should not risk it if you do not want to be banned.
Risk of Malware or Viruses
The second method to get T-pose in Fortnite comes via memorizer.me. The rift-to-go method is easier and simpler but requires exploiting the game by breaking Fortnite’s rules. This means that there is no guarantee or way to know if you will be banned.
The reason you might not want to use the first method and instead explore alternatives such as the virtual home tool, is that many sites and virus infecting malware offer downloads that are disguised as Fortnite tips, cheats, and workout paraphernalia. Make sure to heed Fortnite’s security advice and only download content from safe and verified sources. At the time of research, memorizer.me proved reliable and did not appear to contain any malware. But exercise caution and consult your personal devices’ software so that it will inform you if you have inadvertently downloaded malware.
What Other Popular Emotes Are There in Fortnite?
Aside from the ‘Take the L’ dance and ‘default dance’ that is now an iconic Fortnite move, there is a wide variety of other dances and various emotes available in Fortnite.
- ‘Floss‘ – The Floss is another popular Fortnite dance that was designed by the viral internet sensation ‘The Backpack Kid’ aka Russell Horning. The moves take inspiration from the kinetic museum art of the 60s, with added quirky elements.
- ‘Orange Justice‘ – An 11-year-old Fortnite gamer H1ghSky1 resembling Napoleon Dynamite had been invited by Epic Games to be a part of the Fortnite World Cup, even though he can’t compete. The reason, he is the one who invented this particular dance move and its name.
- ‘Heartbroken‘ – Originating from webcomic Shen’s drawing. The webcomic was titled ‘The Last Piece’.
- ‘Running Man‘ – Seeing the Running Man become moderately popular again recently felt more organic, rather than a song or Dwayne Johnson appropriating. An unlikely side effect of the Fortnite dance distribution.
- ‘Clap‘ – Flashing a little country style thanks that comes after a country yodel. Another dance that originated from webcomic Shen’s drawing titled ‘I’m Frog’.
- ‘Boogie Down‘
- ‘Chicken emote‘
- ‘Shanty for a Squad‘
Floss
The Floss is an Uncommon Rare Emote in Fortnite that is easy to get. Season 2 battle pass owners can purchase the Floss Emote for 200 V-bucks. This move is performed by standing up with your feet wider than your shoulders, leaning forward, and swiveling your hips and shoulders while moving your arms back and forth. Your hands and arms should be limp and wave back and forth as you floss.
Flossing an Orange Justice at the same time is possible. Here is Emmasayingsofficial showing you the Fortnite Floss Dance. The floss takes a little practice but can be learned in as little as a couple hours for a beginner. The difficulty is 3. It is performed while standing and no background is needed.
Orange Justice
Rare orange justice music and dance was added to Fortnite in season 4 of chapter 1. According to the Fortnite fandom wiki, you earn it when you reach level 26 of season 4’s battle pass (tier 26) or sometimes available in the in-game Fortnite item shop. One can get orange justice to add it to their locker, and to perform the T-pose in Fortnite, use it as their active emote by selecting it in their locker Random T-pose moments in game will replace the orange justice dance move with the T-pose as the epic music plays.
The orange justice emote had no effect on the main gameplay other than the player performing the emote, stalling, while the round continues. However, after testing it with locked and random squads in the game, it is confirmed that the orange justice emote has been removed by the game developer Epic Games from the selection in the in-game locker, alongside approximately ten thousand other emotes, sprays, and stickers, which was likely due to a mix of community feedback and maybe even the legal dispute it sparked over the backpack kid dance for not being his original creation.
Take the L
To do the T-Pose emoji in Fortnite, Take the L is an alternate dance. This dance is similarly simple with no intricate steps associated. Simply perform the emote in the lobby or during the warm-up phase of your game before dropping into gameplay. Visit your locker, navigate to the T-Pose Replicant, and select it for your emote slot.
The Take the L is an old dance from Season Four that can still be obtained from the Item Shop whenever it is available.
Best Mates
Best Mates is a well-known dance from Fortnite. It is an epic (purple) rarity emote that debuted in the game’s third season. This spry, bobby fellow was cursed with an inability to put his arms down. Nevertheless, he has learned to embrace his stance and is quite popular at dance parties. Accordingly, nobody in the Fortnite world is ever quite sure whether they should T-pose in unison when listening to Best Mates.
Ride the Pony
Ride the Pony is a uncommon emote that was first added to Fortnite during Season 2. To perform the emote, a player must press the ‘B’ key on their keyboard or choose it from their emote wheel. To perform the T pose during Ride the Pony, players should press the ‘B’ key to bring up their emote wheel, then rotate their current Major Lazer emote such that the icon of him appearing to point frigging lasers appears.
The T stand is arguably more T than the T pose, but it has a similar effect. Season 3 of Fortnite introduced this T stand emote known as Take the L. To perform it, press ‘B’ on your keyboard or choose it from the HUD. With either Ride the Pony or Take the L, if you want the iconic yellow letter T pose animation, make sure you don’t initiate the full emote. Have your character start doing the emote, and then cancel it out before completion, assuming the animation has already occurred. Fortnite emotes sometimes have the character begin the actions of the emote which can include a very brief T pose. This is most notable in the emote Take the L.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the T Pose in Fortnite?
The T Pose is a popular emote in Fortnite that allows players to stand in a T-shaped position with their arms outstretched.
How can I get the T Pose in Fortnite?
To get the T Pose emote in Fortnite, you can either purchase it from the Item Shop or unlock it by completing certain challenges during special events.
Can I use the T Pose in-game?
Yes, once you have obtained the T Pose emote, you can use it in-game to display your character standing in the iconic T-shaped pose.
Is the T Pose available on all platforms?
Yes, the T Pose emote is available on all platforms that support Fortnite, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and mobile devices.
Can I customize the T Pose emote?
No, the T Pose emote cannot be customized. However, you can combine it with other emotes to create unique and funny poses.
Are there any other similar emotes to the T Pose in Fortnite?
Yes, there are several other emotes in Fortnite that allow your character to strike a unique pose, such as the Floss, Take the L, and Best Mates emotes.
