Clix

Early Career and Fortnite World Cup Breakthrough

Cody Conrod's professional journey began at the age of 14 after a deal with his father to purchase a $1,000 gaming computer. His rapid rise culminated in 2019 when he qualified for both the solo and duo tournaments at the prestigious Fortnite World Cup while representing Misfits Gaming. He was one of only 18 players globally to achieve this dual qualification. Competing in the duo event with Griffin Spikoski, known as Sceptic, the pair finished 35th. Conrod achieved a more notable 18th place finish in the solo competition. His performance at the World Cup earned him $175,000 in total prize money and marked his arrival as a serious competitor on the global stage. The partnership with Spikoski ended shortly after the tournament following a public argument and separation.

NRG Era and Competitive Consistency

In July 2020, Conrod joined the esports organization NRG, a move announced in a video featuring fellow NRG player Benjy Fish and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. His time with NRG was defined by consistent high-level play in the Fortnite Champion Series. In March 2021, playing with Kyle Giersdorf (Bugha) and Timothy Miller (Bizzle), he secured a 5th place finish in the Chapter 2 Season 5 FNCS, earning $18,000. This trio, however, failed to qualify for the next season's FNCS after a poor semi-final performance. During this period, Conrod also publicly ceased participating in the common practice of wagered 1v1 matches after a directive from Epic Games, which warned that non-compliance could result in a ban. His contract with NRG expired in February 2022. He left the organization but re-signed just two days later. He later found success with Lucas Cardenas (Dukez), finishing 4th in the Chapter 3 Season 3 FNCS for $28,000 each and qualifying for the 2022 FNCS Invitational LAN, where they placed 15th.

Controversial Ban and the Move to Dallas

Amidst NRG stepping back from Fortnite, Conrod left the organization for good in January 2023, becoming a free agent. Ahead of the new competitive season, Epic Games introduced a central North American server in Dallas, replacing the previous East and West regions. To gain a competitive advantage with lower ping, Conrod relocated from his home in Connecticut to Dallas. His 2023 season was then dramatically impacted by a competitive ban. During a solo tournament in April, a player suspected of stream sniping gave Conrod items. By accepting them, Conrod violated tournament rules, resulting in a 14-day competitive ban and disqualification from the Chapter 4 Season 2 and 3 FNCS tournaments. This initially blocked his path to the 2023 Global Championship. Conrod defended his actions, stating he was attempting to gather evidence against the stream sniper. The decision sparked significant controversy within the community, with the hashtag FreeClix trending online and the ban being widely criticized by other players. The ban was later partially lifted, allowing him to compete in the Chapter 4 Season 3 FNCS.

XSET Ownership and Sustained Competitive Success

On October 10, 2023, ahead of the Global Championship, Conrod was announced as a new player and part-owner of XSET. At that championship, he and teammate Shane Cotton (EpikWhale) placed 52nd, earning $2,000 each. The duo continued into 2024, earning Conrod another 4th place finish in the Chapter 5 Season 1 FNCS, worth $30,000. After a poor placement in the next season, Conrod split with Cotton. He then teamed with European star Harry Pearson (Veno), who moved to North America for the partnership. The new duo immediately found success, leading after day one of the Chapter 5 Season 3 FNCS before finishing 4th, qualifying for the Global Championship, and earning $30,000 each. They placed 11th at the 2024 Global Championship. For the 2025 competitive cycle, Conrod formed a trio with Jaxon Fretz (Eomzo) and Ben Anderson (Higgs). This squad proved highly successful, securing 3rd and 2nd place finishes in the Chapter 6 Season 1 and 2 FNCS tournaments, earning a combined $126,000 and qualifying for the 2025 Global Championship, where they finished 18th.

Streaming Stardom and Twitch Ban History

Beyond competitive play, Clix is one of the most-watched streamers on Twitch, with over 8.5 million followers. His broadcasts have occasionally intersected with real-world events. In July 2024, a missing 17-year-old from Michigan was discovered after randomly appearing on a Miami livestream hosted by Conrod and fellow streamer Nick Fosco (Lacy). Later that year, Conrod was involved in a swatting incident with police at a Florida mall during a live stream, causing an evacuation. His streaming career has been punctuated by several temporary Twitch bans. His first was a seven-day ban in November 2019 for streaming with a permanently banned controversial player. In November 2020, he received a brief DMCA-related ban. In February 2021, after a successful FNCS qualifier stream that peaked at 108,000 viewers, he was hit with an indefinite ban, widely assumed to be for briefly showing nudity or DMCA strikes. The ban was lifted after one day following fan outcry. He received another seven-day ban in September 2022 for explicit content during a Grand Theft Auto V stream, later shortened to three days.

Icon Status, Awards, and Philanthropy

Clix was added to the game as an Icon Series skin on March 22, 2025, available a day earlier through a special Clix Icon Cup tournament. At 19 years old, he became one of the youngest people ever made into a playable character in the game. His streaming skill has been recognized with awards, winning Fortnite Streamer of the Year at the 2024 Streamer Awards and Best Battle Royale Streamer in 2025. His reach extends beyond gaming. In 2024, he was named number 18 on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in North America. He has engaged in philanthropy, granting a Make-A-Wish for a 10-year-old boy with leukemia by playing Fortnite with him and bringing him on stage at the FNCS Global Championship. He has also done charity work with the Boys & Girls Club.

Business Ventures and Personal Background

Clix has actively pursued business opportunities related to his brand. In March 2025, he announced a collaboration with Gunnar Optiks to create a pair of gaming glasses called Goggles, designed to reduce eye strain. In February 2026, he and streamer Nick Fosco launched a product line called TapCaps, which includes collectible keycaps and fidget toys. On a personal note, Cody Conrod was born to Scott Conrod and Lucy DiLoreto and has an older brother and sister. He was raised in a small town in Connecticut. His family heritage includes Polish, Ukrainian, Norwegian, German, and Italian descent.