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“ | Fires an adhesive fluid-like substance which explodes after a short amount of time.
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- — In-Game Description
The Explosive Goo Gun is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 3: Season 4.
Functionality[]
The Explosive Goo Gun fires a trail of explosive goo, which will cover players and structures upon landing. After a short time, the goo will detonate in sequence, with the earliest fired goo detonating first. The goo can also be detonated by gunfire or explosions.
Stats[]
Uniquely, the Explosive Goo Gun doesn't use any type of Ammunition and cannot headshot either.
The Explosive Goo Gun fires in 5 round bursts, but in very quick succession, almost seamlessly. The weapon comes with 200 rounds, which is 10 magazines or 40 shots.
Explosive Goo Gun (Rare) | |
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DPS | 320 |
DAMAGE | 16 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 20 |
FIRE RATE | 20 |
RELOAD TIME | 3s |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 297 |
The Explosive Goo Gun fires a Projectile which is strongly affected by Gravity.
The Explosive Goo Gun cannot be reloaded whilst aiming.
Obtained[]
From when the item was last available in Chapter 3: Season 4:
Rarity | Chest | Rare
Chest |
Floor
Loot |
Supply
Drop |
Fishing
(Plain) |
Fishing
(Hole) |
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Rare | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ |
Strategy Guide[]
This section outlines a strategy. | |
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Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- Stick close to targets when using the Explosive Goo Gun, as its range is very limited.
- The Explosive Goo Gun is a 'fire and forget' type weapon, meaning it can be shot and the player can focus attention on something else whilst it detonates.
- In Builds mode, use this (use the high ground) while the enemy is healing inside their builds to cause some serious damage without time for the enemy player to run.
Weapon ID[]
The Explosive Goo Gun is referred to as Nitroglycerine Gun in the files.
- Rare: WID_NitroglycerineGun
History[]
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
- Content Update v22.10: Introduced the Explosive Goo Gun in Rare rarity.
- Also added to Creative.
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
- Update v23.00: Vaulted the Explosive Goo Gun.
Trivia[]
- The Explosive Goo Gun is the only non melee weapon in the game which fires something without using an ammo type.
- The Explosive Goo Gun's model is so large that the glow for the weapon's rarity is barely visible on it.
- The Explosive Goo Gun is the fastest firing weapon in the game with its fire rate of 20. The second being the Charge SMG.