Documentation

Everything you need to install, configure, and master Fortiq

Quick Start

Get up and running in under 5 minutes. Follow these three simple steps to start receiving AI-powered tactical recommendations.

1

Download and Extract

Download the latest release from the homepage and extract the ZIP file to a permanent location (e.g., C:\FortniteCoach\). Do not run from Downloads folder.

2

Configure Fortnite

Set Fortnite to Fullscreen Windowed mode at 1920×1080 resolution. This is required for overlay and detection to work properly.

3

Launch and Play

Run FortniteCoach.exe and start a match. The overlay will appear automatically with tactical recommendations. Your first match is a calibration phase.

✅ Pro Tip
During your first match, the AI is learning your playstyle. Recommendations become more accurate after 2-3 games.

Detailed Installation

Prerequisites

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • GPU: NVIDIA GPU with CUDA support (GTX 1060 6GB or better)
  • VRAM: 6GB minimum, 8GB recommended
  • RAM: 8GB minimum, 16GB recommended
  • Disk Space: 500MB for installation

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Download the Release

Download the latest FortniteCoach-vX.X.X.zip from the homepage.

2. Extract to Permanent Location

Right-click the ZIP file → Extract All → Choose a permanent directory like:

C:\Program Files\FortniteCoach\

Important: Do not extract to Downloads or Temp folders.

3. Install GPU Drivers

Ensure you have the latest NVIDIA drivers installed:

  • Download from: nvidia.com/drivers
  • Verify installation by opening Command Prompt and running: nvidia-smi
4. Configure Fortnite Settings

In Fortnite settings:

  • Window Mode: Fullscreen Windowed
  • Resolution: 1920×1080
  • Frame Rate Limit: Unlimited or 144+ FPS
5. Launch FortniteCoach.exe

Double-click FortniteCoach.exe. If Windows Defender shows a warning, click "More info" → "Run anyway".

⚠ī¸ Windows Defender Warning
Since the app is not code-signed, Windows Defender may show a warning. This is expected. The application is safe to run.

System Requirements

Fortiq uses GPU-accelerated machine learning for real-time detection. Below are the detailed requirements for optimal performance.

Component Minimum Recommended Optimal
OS Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11 Windows 11
GPU GTX 1060 6GB RTX 3060 RTX 4070+
VRAM 6 GB 8 GB 12+ GB
RAM 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
CPU 4 cores 6+ cores 8+ cores
Storage 500 MB 1 GB 1 GB (SSD)
💡 Note
Windows 11 provides better GPU scheduling which can improve latency by 5-10ms.

NVIDIA GPUs (Recommended)

Generation Supported Performance
RTX 40 series Yes Excellent
RTX 30 series Yes Excellent
RTX 20 series Yes Very Good
GTX 16 series Yes Good
GTX 10 series (6GB+) Limited Acceptable
GTX 10 series (<6GB) No Poor

AMD GPUs

⚠ī¸ Limited Support
AMD GPUs are not officially supported for GPU acceleration. The application will fall back to CPU inference, which has higher latency (~50-100ms vs ~20ms) and may affect Fortnite performance. Future versions may include DirectML support for AMD GPUs.

VRAM Usage

Configuration VRAM Required
Core detection only ~1.5 GB
+ Ego segmentation ~2.5 GB
+ Depth estimation ~4.0 GB
+ All features ~5.0 GB
💡 Tip
If you have limited VRAM, disable "Depth Estimation" and "3D Memory" in settings to reduce usage by ~2GB.

With GPU Acceleration (CUDA)

Metric Expected
Detection FPS 8-15 FPS
Latency 15-30 ms
CPU Usage 2-5%
VRAM Usage 1.5-3 GB

Without GPU Acceleration (CPU)

Metric Expected
Detection FPS 2-5 FPS
Latency 50-150 ms
CPU Usage 15-30%
RAM Usage +500 MB
🚨 Performance Warning
CPU-only mode significantly degrades performance. GPU acceleration is strongly recommended for real-time coaching.

Understanding the Overlay

The Fortiq overlay displays real-time tactical recommendations powered by AI. Here's what each element means.

Current Action
The main recommendation displayed prominently at the top. Actions include HOLD, PUSH, DISENGAGE, BOX_UP, ROTATE_NOW, and REPOSITION.
Risk Score (CVaR)
Shows your current risk level (0-100%). Lower is safer. The AI recommends actions to optimize your survival probability.
Threat Detection
Bounding boxes around detected enemies with distance estimates. Red boxes indicate close threats (<20m).
Resource Status
Displays your HP, Shield, Materials, and Ammo. The AI considers these when making recommendations.

Overlay Customization

You can customize the overlay appearance in config/config.yaml:

overlay:
  opacity: 0.9            # Overlay transparency (0.0 - 1.0)
  font_size: 24           # Action text size
  show_risk: true         # Display CVaR risk score
  show_threats: true      # Display threat bounding boxes
  position: top-center    # Overlay position (top-center, top-left, top-right)

Action Reference

Detailed explanation of each action the AI can recommend and when it's used.

đŸŸĸ HOLD - Maintain Current Position
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When Used: You're in a favorable position with low immediate risk.

What to Do: Stay in your current position. Monitor surroundings and prepare for incoming threats. Avoid unnecessary movement that could expose you.

Risk Level: Low (CVaR < 30%)

đŸ”ĩ ROTATE_NOW - Move to Safe Zone
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When Used: Storm is closing in, or you're outside the safe zone.

What to Do: Immediately move toward the safe zone. Use natural cover while rotating. Avoid engaging enemies unless necessary.

Risk Level: Medium (Storm pressure + potential exposure)

🟡 BOX_UP - Build Defensive Cover
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When Used: Taking damage with no natural cover nearby.

What to Do: Quickly build walls and ramps around yourself. Create a 1×1 box for protection. Heal if HP/Shield is low.

Risk Level: High (Under immediate fire)

🔴 DISENGAGE - Retreat to Heal
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When Used: Low HP/Shield during combat.

What to Do: Break line of sight and retreat. Build cover while moving away. Heal to full before re-engaging.

Risk Level: Critical (HP < 75 or Shield < 50)

⚔ī¸ PUSH - Engage Aggressively
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When Used: You have advantage (high HP/Shield, good positioning, enemy is weak).

What to Do: Advance toward the enemy. Build aggressive ramps for high ground. Apply constant pressure.

Risk Level: Variable (Depends on resource advantage)

🔄 REPOSITION - Change Position
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When Used: Current position is compromised or strategically poor.

What to Do: Move to a better position with more cover or high ground. Avoid staying in predictable locations.

Risk Level: Medium (Exposed during movement)

ℹī¸ About CVaR (Conditional Value at Risk)
CVaR is a risk metric that represents the expected loss in worst-case scenarios. In Fortiq, it estimates your likelihood of taking damage or being eliminated in the next 10 seconds. Lower CVaR = Safer position.

Configuration

Customize Fortiq to match your hardware and preferences. All settings are in config/config.yaml.

Basic Settings

# Display Configuration
overlay:
  enabled: true
  opacity: 0.9
  font_size: 24
  position: top-center

# Detection Settings
detection:
  confidence_threshold: 0.4
  nms_threshold: 0.5
  max_detections: 20

# Performance
performance:
  target_fps: 10
  use_gpu: true
  batch_size: 1

Advanced Settings

# AI Policy
policy:
  risk_aversion: 0.7        # Higher = more conservative (0.0 - 1.0)
  horizon: 10.0             # Planning horizon in seconds
  enable_memory: true       # Use spatial memory system

# Logging
logging:
  level: INFO               # DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR
  save_sessions: true       # Save session data for analysis

Hardware-Specific Profiles

Optimized configuration profiles for different hardware setups.

RTX 4070+ | 32GB RAM

performance:
  target_fps: 15
  use_gpu: true
  batch_size: 2

detection:
  enable_depth: true
  enable_segmentation: true
  enable_3d_memory: true

policy:
  enable_memory: true
  horizon: 15.0

Expected Performance: 12-15 FPS detection, <20ms latency, all features enabled

RTX 3060 / RTX 2070 | 16GB RAM

performance:
  target_fps: 10
  use_gpu: true
  batch_size: 1

detection:
  enable_depth: false
  enable_segmentation: true
  enable_3d_memory: false

policy:
  enable_memory: true
  horizon: 10.0

Expected Performance: 8-10 FPS detection, ~25ms latency, depth disabled

GTX 1060 6GB | 8GB RAM

performance:
  target_fps: 8
  use_gpu: true
  batch_size: 1

detection:
  enable_depth: false
  enable_segmentation: false
  enable_3d_memory: false
  max_detections: 10

policy:
  enable_memory: false
  horizon: 8.0

Expected Performance: 6-8 FPS detection, ~35ms latency, minimal features

💡 Low-End Optimization
Close background apps (browsers, Discord streaming) to free up VRAM. Lower Fortnite graphics settings to reduce GPU competition.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions. If you hit a problem that is not listed here, report it from the app: Sidebar → System → Bug Report.

Display Issues

❌ Overlay Not Appearing

Causes:

  • Fortnite is not in Fullscreen Windowed mode
  • Resolution is not 1920×1080
  • Overlay disabled in config

Solutions:

  • Verify Fortnite display settings match requirements
  • Check config.yaml has overlay.enabled: true
  • Restart both Fortnite and FortniteCoach
❌ Overlay Flickering

Causes: Windows Game DVR or other overlay software conflicts

Solutions:

  • Disable Windows Game Bar (Settings → Gaming → Game Bar → Off)
  • Disable NVIDIA GeForce Experience overlay
  • Disable Discord overlay while playing

Performance Issues

🐌 Low Detection FPS (<5 FPS)

Check GPU Usage:

nvidia-smi

If GPU is not being used, check:

  • CUDA drivers are installed
  • config.yaml has performance.use_gpu: true
  • VRAM is not full (close other GPU applications)
đŸ”Ĩ High CPU Usage

Likely Cause: Running in CPU-only mode

Solutions:

  • Verify GPU acceleration is working (nvidia-smi)
  • Update GPU drivers to latest version
  • Reduce target_fps in config to 8 or lower
⚠ī¸ Out of Memory Error

Solutions:

  • Disable enable_depth and enable_3d_memory
  • Reduce max_detections to 10
  • Set batch_size: 1
  • Close other applications using VRAM

Detection Issues

👁ī¸ Not Detecting Enemies

Check:

  • Fortnite resolution is exactly 1920×1080
  • Fortnite is in Fullscreen Windowed (not Fullscreen)
  • Lower confidence_threshold to 0.3 in config
  • Ensure enemies are visible on screen (not hidden behind objects)
❌ False Detections

Solutions:

  • Increase confidence_threshold to 0.5 or 0.6
  • Increase nms_threshold to 0.6 for stricter filtering

Performance Optimization

Tips to maximize performance and minimize latency.

🎮 Optimize Fortnite Settings
  • Set View Distance to Medium or Near
  • Disable Motion Blur and V-Sync
  • Lower Shadows quality
  • Enable Performance Mode
đŸ’ģ System Optimization
  • Enable Windows Game Mode
  • Use High Performance power plan
  • Close browser tabs and background apps
  • Disable Windows Game DVR
🔧 Driver Updates
  • Keep NVIDIA drivers up to date
  • Install latest Visual C++ Redistributables
  • Update Windows to latest version
⚡ FortniteCoach Settings
  • Lower target_fps if experiencing lag
  • Disable unnecessary features (depth, segmentation)
  • Reduce max_detections to 15 or 10
  • Use hardware-specific profile configs
⚡ Maximum Performance Mode
For lowest latency, use this config: 
performance:
  target_fps: 12
  batch_size: 1
  use_gpu: true

detection:
  enable_depth: false
  enable_segmentation: false
  max_detections: 10

policy:
  horizon: 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a cheat?
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No. Fortiq is an AI-powered coaching tool that provides tactical recommendations based on screen analysis. It does not:

  • Modify game files or memory
  • Provide aimbot or wallhacks
  • Inject into the game process
  • Automate player actions

It works like a human coach watching your gameplay and giving advice.

Will I get banned for using this?
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Fortiq does not violate Epic Games' Terms of Service as it:

  • Only reads screen pixels (like screen recording software)
  • Displays an external overlay (like Discord overlay)
  • Does not automate inputs or modify game behavior

However: Use at your own risk. Epic Games has not officially endorsed this tool. While unlikely, there is always a theoretical risk with third-party software.

Does it work on console (PlayStation/Xbox)?
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No. Fortiq currently only supports Windows PC. Console support is not planned at this time.

Does it work with ultrawide monitors or 4K?
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Currently, Fortiq is optimized for 1920×1080 (16:9) resolution. Other resolutions may work but detection accuracy may be reduced. We recommend running Fortnite at 1080p even on higher resolution displays.

Can I use this while streaming?
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Yes. The overlay will be visible in your stream. You can adjust opacity in settings if you want it less prominent. Note that streaming may impact performance if you have limited GPU resources.

How does the AI make recommendations?
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The AI uses a combination of:

  • Computer Vision: Detects enemies, resources, and game state from screen
  • Graph Neural Network: Models spatial relationships and threat levels
  • Reinforcement Learning Policy: Predicts optimal actions based on current state
  • Risk Assessment (CVaR): Calculates survival probability for each action

The AI has been trained on thousands of high-level gameplay scenarios to learn optimal strategies.

Why are recommendations sometimes wrong?
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The AI bases decisions on limited information visible on screen. It may not always know:

  • Enemy skill level or loadout
  • Audio cues (footsteps, gunshots from off-screen)
  • Your personal comfort level with risky plays
  • Team communication in squad modes

Use recommendations as suggestions, not absolute rules. Over time, the AI calibrates to your playstyle.

Does it collect my data?
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No personal data is collected. All processing happens locally on your machine. If you enable session logging, anonymized gameplay data (positions, actions, outcomes) is saved locally for analysis. No data is sent to external servers.

Fortiq - AI-Powered Tactical Coaching

Need more help? Report it from the app: Sidebar → System → Bug Report.

Fortiq is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Epic Games, Inc. Fortnite is a trademark of Epic Games, Inc.