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| This item has been made unavailable in standard playlists to balance the loot pool. It may return in the future. |
The Proximity Grenade Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was added in Season 9.
Functionality[]
The Proximity Grenade Launcher shoots out a projectile which is slightly affected by gravity. This projectile functions similar to a grenade, in that it will bounce off of surfaces. When the projectile comes within a small radius of an opponent, it will detonate and cause damage. This means it can be used to hurt players behind cover.
Stats[]
The Proximity Grenade Launchers use 
Rockets and cannot headshot players.
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Proximity Grenade Launcher (Epic) |
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| DPS | 43.55 |
| DAMAGE | 67 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.65 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.0s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 131 |
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Proximity Grenade Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 45.5 |
| DAMAGE | 70 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.65 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.8 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 138 |
The Proximity Grenade Launcher is a projectile weapon. As it uses a scope, the fired bullet will always shoot from the center of the crosshair.
There is no damage falloff on the Proximity Grenade Launcher's projectiles.
The Proximity Grenade Launcher can be reloaded whilst aiming.
Sounds[]
| Sound Type | Rarity | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Pullout | Epic and Legendary | |
| Shooting | ||
| Reload | ||
| Pickup | ||
| Drop |
Obtained[]
From when the weapon was last available in Season X
| Rarity | Chest | Floor
Loot |
Supply
Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ |
| Legendary | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ |
Strategy[]
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- Avoid shooting a Proximity Grenade Launcher near your person as it will deal the same damage to you as it does to enemy players.
- The Proximity Grenade Launcher can easily be used to attack players behind cover, as the airburst function of the grenade ensures a clean hit on someone in the small area of effect.
- The Proximity Grenade Launcher is incredibly useful for low skilled players, as it has a very forgiving radius to easily deal damage to opponents.
- The Proximity Grenade Launcher fires very slowly, so only use it when you can afford to stagger your attacks.
- The Proximity Grenade Launcher's usefulness is dulled by long range, as its projectile's bullet drop is very high.
History[]
Season 9[]
- Update v9.21: Introduced the Proximity Grenade Launcher in Epic and Legendary rarities.
- Also added to Creative.
Season X[]
- Update v10.20.2: Vaulted th Proximity Grenade Launcher in all rarities.
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
- Content Update v18.40 - 1: The Proximity Grenade Launcher is now available to be voted for via Donation Stations.
- November 27th: The Proximity Grenade Launcher lost the voting against the Flint-Knock Pistol.
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
- Update v27.11 Hotfix: Unvaulted the Proximity Grenade Launcher.
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
- Update v28.00: Vaulted the Proximity Grenade Launcher
Trivia[]
- The Proximity Grenade Launcher is based off the German / American XM25 CDTE, which is known for its Air Burst functionality.
- You are able to ride on grenades as you can with Rockets, although it is much more difficult.
- The Proximity Grenade Launcher is the only scoped weapon, that can be reloaded whilst aiming.
