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Explosive Weapons are a type of weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. The purpose of these weapons is for a variety of different ranged combat. Most Explosive Weapons use Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets with a few exceptions.

Functionality[]

Explosive Weapons fill the role of a variety of different weapon ranges, depending on which explosive weapon is being used and for what purpose. All explosive weapons deal Splash Damage, meaning that from where the projectile lands, there will be a small spherical radius surrounding which will also deal damage. Explosive Weapons excel in Structure Damage, and many of them have different statistics for player versus structure damages. Players are also able to hurt themselves with Explosive Weapons, which limits their close range capabilities.

Some Explosive Weapons also have the unique mechanic of 'Rocket Riding' which allows a player to stand atop an explosive projectile and follow along with it until it detonates in the air or on a surface.

Other Explosive Weapons such as Kit's Shockwave Launcher and the Paint Launchers deal no damage to structures or players, as their uses are either for mobility, or for fun.

List of Weaponry[]

Name Image Rarities Ammo Type Description
Standard Playlists
Rocket Launcher
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Common Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Fires a slow moving explosive rocket.
Uncommon
Rare
Rocket Launcher (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite
Epic
Legendary
Pumpkin Launcher
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Uncommon Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Seasonal version of the Rocket Launcher.
Rare
Epic
Legendary
Quad Launcher
Quad Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Epic Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Fires up to four explosive projectiles before reloading.
Legendary
Burst Quad Launcher
Burst Quad Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Exotic Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Exotic version of the Quad Launcher. Fires two rockets per shot.
Guided Missile
Guided Missile - Weapon - Fortnite
Epic Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Removed Launcher. Missiles controlled by the player.
Legendary
Grenade Launcher
Grenade Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Rare Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Shoots grenades which explode on a timer.
Epic
Legendary
Snowball Launcher
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Uncommon Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Seasonal Version of the Grenade Launcher. Grenades explode on impact.
Rare
Epic
Legendary
The Big Chill
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Exotic Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Exotic version of the Snowball Launcher. Freezes player's feet.
Egg Launcher
Egg Launcher (New) - Weapon - Fortnite
Uncommon Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Seasonal Version of the Grenade Launcher. Grenades stick to surfaces.
Rare
Epic
Legendary
Proximity Grenade Launcher
Proximity Grenade Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Epic Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Projectiles explode in proximity to players.
Legendary
Recycler
Recycler - Weapon - Fortnite
Rare Junk Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Junk Ammo Harvests resources as ammo.
Epic
Legendary
Spire Assassin's Recycler
Recycler - Weapon - Fortnite
Mythic Junk Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Junk Ammo Recycler carried by the Spire Assassin AI.
Alien Knockgun Launcher
Pulsar 9000 Schematic - Weapon - Fortnite
Legendary None Projectiles knock back opponents in a radius.
Plasma Cannon
Plasma Cannon - Weapon - Fortnite
Legendary Plasma - Ammo - Fortnite Plasma Ammo Shoots a large energy ball which pierces structures and damages enemies.
Shockwave Launcher
Shockwave Launcher (C4S4) - Weapon - Fortnite
Legendary Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets A weapon that launches Shockwave Grenades.
Kit's Shockwave Launcher
Shockwave Launcher (C4S4) - Weapon - Fortnite
Mythic Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Shockwave Launcher carried by the Kit AI.
Anvil Rocket Launcher
Anvil Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Rare Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Locks onto and does extra damage to vehicles.
Epic
Legendary
Explosive Goo Gun
Explosive Goo Gun - Weapon - Fortnite
Rare None Fires a trail of explosive goo, which will cover players and structures upon landing and will detonate in sequence after a short time.
Thunder Spears
Thunder Spears - Weapon - Fortnite
Mythic Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets A Explosive Spear that can damage through walls
Cybertron Cannon
Cybertron Cannon - Weapon - Fortnite
Mythic 2 Charges Fires quick projectiles which deal splash damage in a wide radius.
Sticky Grenade Launcher
Sticky Grenade Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Epic Rocket Ammo - Icon - Fortnite Rockets Tactical launcher that fires sticky grenades.
Legendary
Grenade
Grenade - Item - Fortnite
Common Individual Item Explosive on a short timer.
Remote Explosive
Remote Explosive (C4S4) - Item - Fortnite
Epic Individual Item Explosive which sticks to surfaces and can be detonated at any time.
Clingers
Clinger - Item - Fortnite
Uncommon Individual Item Explosive which sticks to surfaces and players.
Cluster Clinger
Cluster Clinger - Item - Fortnite
Uncommon Individual Item Throwable sticky grenade that shoots out multiple small explosives after it lands.
Shield Breaker EMP
Shield Breaker EMP - Item - Fortnite
Rare Individual Item Creates a disrupted EMP burst on impact, damaging shields and temporarily disabling electronic devices in the area.
EMP Stealth Camo
EMP Stealth Camo - Item - Fortnite
Mythic None Electronic device that cloaks the user. Triggers an EMP pulse when deactivating.
Dynamite
Dynamite - Item - Fortnite
Uncommon Individual Item Explosive which deals high structure damage.
Bottle Rockets
Bottle Rockets - Item - Fortnite
Uncommon Individual Item Thrown on the floor to launch rockets in arc.
Proximity Mine
Proximity Mine - Item - Fortnite
Rare Individual Item Explodes when a player is nearby.
Firefly Jar
Firefly Jar - Item - Fortnite
Rare Individual Item Ignites any wooden structures it hits.
Cuddle Fish
Pink Cuddle Fish - Cuddle Fish - Fortnite
Orange Cuddle Fish - Cuddle Fish - Fortnite
Blue Cuddle Fish - Cuddle Fish - Fortnite
Green Cuddle Fish - Cuddle Fish - Fortnite
Red Cuddle Fish - Cuddle Fish - Fortnite
Rare Individual Item Explosive Fish that when thrown jumps onto nearby Players and deals a Explosive Ink Attack.
Paper Bomb Kunai
Paper Bomb Kunai - Item - Fortnite
Mythic Individual Item Explosive Throwing Knife
Limited Time Modes
Chitauri Energy Launcher
Chitauri Energy Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Mythic Energy cells icon Energy Cells Projectiles explode which deals a lot of damage.
Exculsive to the Endgame LTM.
Proximity Mine
Proximity Mine - Item - Fortnite
Uncommon Individual Item Explodes when an opponent is within range. Exclusive to the Spy Games LTM.
Epic
Clinger
Clinger - Item - Fortnite
Rare Individual Item An explosive that sticks to players and surfaces. Exclusive to the Spy Games LTM.
Epic
Dynamite
Dynamite - Item - Fortnite
Rare Individual Item Explosive which deals high structure damage. Exclusive to the Spy Games LTM.
Epic
Orange Paint Launcher
Orange Paint Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Rare Energy cells icon Energy Cells Party Royale and Fortnite: Creative exclusive. Covers players in orange paint.
Purple Paint Launcher
Purple Paint Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite
Rare Energy cells icon Energy Cells Party Royale and Fortnite: Creative exclusive. Covers players in purple paint.
Cinematic Paint Launcher
Egg Launcher (New) - Weapon - Fortnite
Rare Energy cells icon Energy Cells Fortnite: Creative exclusive. Covers surrounding area in cinematic paint.

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite
This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.


  • Most Explosive Weapons are able to damage the player, so caution is advised when firing them near yourself.
  • Firing an explosive weapon, especially one with a slow projectile, can be used to destroy a wall and instantly attack those behind it. This is done by shooting a slow moving rocket or grenade, readying your other weapon, and firing as soon as the projectile destroys the wall.
  • Shooting most explosive weapons under a player will allow them to 'ride' the projectile. This can be used to move players from one area to another with great speed, such as out of the storm.
  • Explosive weapons are very useful in small storm circles because there will be a small area so there will be no place to opponents to hide so the rocket or grenade will not fail the shot and will easily damage opponents.

Trivia[]

  • High Explosives an LTM which uses many of the aforementioned explosive weapons. It is also a preset for the Loot Pool in Battle Lab.
  • The explosive class is the only weapon subtype that has no suppressed weapons.
  • Apart from the aforementioned weapons, the following will count towards explosives-related quests:
  • The Boom Bow and TNTina's Ka-Boom Bow were Classified as a Explosive Weapon until Chapter 2: Season 6 Where it was changed to Bow.
  • The Common Rocket Launcher is the shortest lived Explosive Weapon, being removed in a hotfix for the Chapter 2: Season 1 release update.
  • Although the Grenade Launchers do not fire rockets, but grenades, they still use Rocket Ammo for balancing reasons.
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