Shane "EpikWhale" Cotton is a professional Fortnite player from the United States and widely considered the greatest player to come out of NA West. With 6 FNCS titles on the region, including three back-to-back-to-back wins in Chapter 2 Seasons 5, 6, and 7 alongside Arkhram and Rehx, his dominance in the trios era is nearly unmatched.

Beyond West, EpikWhale has proved himself on global stages. He placed 3rd in the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Solo Finals at just 16 years old and later won the international Gamers8 2022 event with Malibuca, cementing his reputation as a versatile cross-region talent.

EpikWhale has placed well even as the competitive scene merged into a single North American region. He’s placed top 5 multiple times with players like Clix, Reet, and Muz, showing he’s still relevant against the continent’s best. A hybrid player and endgame anchor, EpikWhale’s mix of smart rotations and mechanical skill keeps him in contention year after year, making him a model of longevity in competitive Fortnite.