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This item can currently be obtained in Reload and OG.  |
| It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means. |
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale. |
| This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN. |
| “ | Stick and move.
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- — In-Game Description
The Grappler is a Consumable Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Season 5.
The Grappler has two Mythic variants: Skye's Grappler and Ice Spice's Grappler and an Exotic version called Icy Grappler.
Functionality[]
The Grappler is a medium ranged utility weapon, which is designed to greatly aid the player's mobility, by pulling them forwards towards a selected location. Firing the Grappler launches out a plunger, and if this plunger connects with a surface, the player will be pulled upwards and towards it. This can be used to gain vertical and horizontal distance very quickly.
Missing a shot with the Grappler will not use any ammo. Missing will result in a short delay before it can be fired again. When all 10 charges have been depleted, the item will disappear from the players iinventory.
However, in some cases, a zero charge grappler may remain inside the inventory as a bug after charges have been depleted, so it may manually need to be removed even after depletion.
Stats[]
Current Stats in Fortnite OG since v37.00[]
The Grappler uses 
Hooks which cannot be obtained outside of the weapon's reserve.
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Grappler (Epic) |
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| MAGAZINE SIZE | 15 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.26s |
Sounds[]
 Grappler Sounds
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| Sounds | ID | |||
| Pickup | DualPistols_Pickup_01
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| Equip | sfx_crossbow_reload_04
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| Shoot | Close | Grappling_Fire_01Grappling_Fire_02Grappling_Fire_03Grappling_Fire_04Grappling_Fire_XX
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| Medium | Grappling_Fire_Medium_01Grappling_Fire_Medium_02Grappling_Fire_Medium_03Grappling_Fire_Medium_04Grappling_Fire_Medium_XX
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| Impact | Surface | Grappling_Impact_01Grappling_Impact_02Grappling_Impact_03Grappling_Impact_04Grappling_Impact_XX
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| Player | Grappling_Impact_Player_01Grappling_Impact_Player_02Grappling_Impact_Player_03Grappling_Impact_Player_XX
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| Swing | Air | Grappling_BodySwing_01Grappling_BodySwing_02Grappling_BodySwing_03Grappling_BodySwing_04Grappling_BodySwing_05Grappling_BodySwing_XX
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| Player | GrapplingHook_BodyPull_Layer01GrapplingHook_BodyPull_Layer02GrapplingHook_BodyPull_Layer03GrapplingHook_BodyPull_Layer04GrapplingHook_BodyPull_LayerXX
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| Detach | Grappling_Snap_01Grappling_Snap_02Grappling_Snap_03Grappling_Snap_04Grappling_Snap_XX
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| Retract | Start | Grappling_Retract_01Grappling_Retract_02Grappling_Retract_XX
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| End | Grappling_Reattach_01Grappling_Reattach_02Grappling_Reattach_03Grappling_Reattach_XX
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| Drop | DualPistols_Drop_02
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Item Changes[]
Base Version[]
Season 5[]
Update v5.40[]
- Added.
Season 6[]
Update v6.00[]
- Decreased ammo reserve from 15 to 10.
- Added momentum functionality to Grapplers. When hitting a moving object (vehicle, player), its momentum will be added to your launch force. You cannot lose momentum Grappling to a slower object.
Update v6.21[]
- When grappling as a vehicle passenger, the velocity of your vehicle is factored into the grapple force.
- Only occurs in instances where vehicle velocity will be a net gain to grapple force.
- Grappling as a vehicle passenger will now cause the vehicle to travel in a straight line to its destination rather than traveling in an arc.
Update v6.30[]
- When a vehicle passenger uses a Grappler, the movement has been smoothed out by retaining more vehicle momentum.
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.40[]
- Description updated from "Stick and move" to "Stick and move.".
Chapter 6: Season 3[]
Update v36.20[]
- Fixed an issue that let players switch to a weapon or item after shooting the Grappler by timing the grappler shot and switching to an item at the exact same time, bypassing the switch delay.
20 Shot Version[]
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.00[]
- Added.
- Differences to base version:
- Extended the range.
- Changed the amount of Hooks from 10 to 20.
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- The Grappler can be used to counter players who are building high up, as it can be used to quickly pull yourself up to their build.
- The Grappler can be used to negate fall damage, if you are able to connect a shot with a surface, to pull you towards it and land safely.
- Fall damage still applies when using this weapon. If you pull yourself too high up and either fail to use it again, or it is discarded, you will take fall damage.
Item ID[]
The Grappler from Spy Games is referred to as Hook Gun Spytech in the files.
The Grappler from Party Royale is referred to as Hook Gun Papaya in the files.
- Rare: WID_Hook_Gun_Papaya_R_Ore_T03
The unused versions of the Grappler are referred to as Hook Gun Slide/Hook Gun Recharge in the files.
The Grappler in Fortnite OG is referred to as Figment Hook Gun in the files.
- Epic: WID_Figment_Hook_Gun_VR_Ore_T03
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
Update v28.00[]
- Vaulted.
Update v28.01.01[]
- December 20th 2023: Unvaulted 10 shot version.
- January 2th 2024: Vaulted.
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.00[]
- Unvaulted 20 shot version.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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Grappler Pulls you to anything it hits! Make a daring escape or close the gap to an enemy player! |
September 8th 2018 |
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New Season 5 Update Notes - Added Port-A-Fortress: Gain legendary cover and high ground. - Added Grappler: Swing into action (or away from it). - Added Heavy Sniper Rifle: Hit 'em hard. - Added Suppressed Assault Rifle: Make every round count. |
September 11th 2025 |
Trivia[]
- The item appeared as a choice in the Unvaulting Event. It lost to the Drum Gun.
- When appearing in LTMs, the Grappler often has infinite uses.
- The Grappler has a glitch in Team Rumble and Creative in which if a player is eliminated when the Grappler sticks on a surface, the player cannot switch to other items/weapons after being respawned. This resulted in the item being disabled in Team Rumble several times.
- You can shoot the Grappler onto an Rocket Launcher rocket you fired to boost forward. You can then use it again on the ground to not take damage.
- A version of the Grappler can be made in LEGO Fortnite.
Gallery[]
_-_Promo_-_Fortnite.jpg "Grappler (2) - Promo - Fortnite.jpg (90 KB)")
_-_Item_-_Fortnite.png "Grappler (The Vault) - Item - Fortnite.png (62 KB)")
See Also[]
- Items with similar functions:
- Skye's Grappler.
- Jules' Glider Gun.
- Batman Grapnel Gun.
- Icy Grappler.
- Grapple Glider.
- Ice Spice's Grappler
- Hawkeye's Bow and Grappler Bow (Have a grapple function).
