Pumpkin Launcher

This article is about The Fortnitemares variant. For the regular variant, see Rocket Launcher.

	This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Reload.
	This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

“

Explosive Weapon: Fires long-range rockets that damage enemies in an area.

”

— In-Game Description

Pumpkin Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite that was added in the Pre-Season.

Pumpkin Launcher is the seasonal variant of the Rocket Launcher.

Functionality[]

Pumpkin Launcher shoots out a single large, slow-moving projectile. When this projectile comes in contact with a surface, or stays in the air long enough, it detonates, dealing high amounts of explosive damage. It damages the player who shot it if they're too close, alongside enemies. Rockets deal more damage to structures than they do to players. It is impossible to land headshots with this weapon. Rockets are not affected by gravity and won't drop if they go too far.

The Pumpkin Launcher fires slow-moving projectiles that have no damage falloff. It has First Shot Accuracy enabled, though this feature is mostly irrelevant due to it being a Rocket Launcher.

The Pumpkin Launcher can reload whilst being aimed.

Stats[]

Current Stats since v11.00[]

	Pumpkin Launcher (Uncommon)
DPS	63.75
DAMAGE	85
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	4.14s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	285

	Pumpkin Launcher (Rare)
DPS	75
DAMAGE	100
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	3.60s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	300

	Pumpkin Launcher (Epic)
DPS	86.25
DAMAGE	115
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	3.06s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	315

	Pumpkin Launcher (Legendary)
DPS	97.5
DAMAGE	130
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.52s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	330

Stats from v7.40 to v11.00[]

	Pumpkin Launcher (Rare)
DPS	82.5
DAMAGE	110
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	3.60s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	375

	Pumpkin Launcher (Epic)
DPS	87
DAMAGE	116
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	3.42s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	394

	Pumpkin Launcher (Legendary)
DPS	90.75
DAMAGE	121
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	3.24s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	413

Stats from v4.50 to v7.40[]

	Pumpkin Launcher (Rare)
DPS	82.5
DAMAGE	110
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.8s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	375

	Pumpkin Launcher (Epic)
DPS	87
DAMAGE	116
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.66s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	394

	Pumpkin Launcher (Legendary)
DPS	90.75
DAMAGE	121
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.52s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	413

Stats from v4.40 to v4.50[]

	Pumpkin Launcher (Rare)
DPS	82.5
DAMAGE	110
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.8s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	375

	Pumpkin Launcher (Epic)
DPS	87
DAMAGE	116
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.66s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	375

	Pumpkin Launcher (Legendary)
DPS	90.75
DAMAGE	121
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.52s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	375

Stats from v1.7.1 to v4.40[]

	Pumpkin Launcher (Rare)
DPS	82.5
DAMAGE	110
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.30s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	375

	Pumpkin Launcher (Epic)
DPS	87
DAMAGE	116
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.185s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	375

	Pumpkin Launcher (Legendary)
DPS	90.75
DAMAGE	121
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	2.07s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	375

Stats from v1.8 to v1.71[]

	Pumpkin Launcher (Rare)
DPS	82.5
DAMAGE	110
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	1.84s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	450

	Pumpkin Launcher (Epic)
DPS	87
DAMAGE	116
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	1.748s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	450

	Pumpkin Launcher (Legendary)
DPS	90.75
DAMAGE	121
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	0.75
RELOAD TIME	1.656s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	450

Sounds[]

Sound Type	Rarity	Audio
Fire	Epic and Legendary
Reload	Epic and Legendary

Weapon Changes[]

Season 1[]

Update v1.8[]

Added Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.

Season 4[]

Content Update v4.40[]

Increased reload time from 2.3s/2.185s/2.07s to 2.8s/2.66s/2.52s.
- The maximum number of Rocket Ammo that can be held has been changed to 12.

Update v4.50[]

Structure damage now correctly scales with rarity.
- New structure damage is 375/394/413.
Explosions now damage all structures within range, whether or not they are visible from the explosion center.

Season 5[]

Update v5.00[]

Decreased knocknack against Vehicles.

Update v6.21[]

25% of explosive damage will now penetrate through structures and the environment.
November 2nd 2018: Explosive damage no longer penetrates through structures and the environment.

Season 7[]

Update v7.40[]

Increased reload time from 2.80s/2.66s/2.52s to 3.60s/3.42s/3.24s.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

Increased reload time from 3.60s/3.42s/3.24s to 3.60s/3.06s/2.52s.
Adjusted damage from 110/116/121 to 100/115/130.
Decreased structure damage from 375/394/413 to 300/315/330.
Increased recoil.
Decreased recoil recovery speed.

Update v11.10[]

Added Uncommon rarity.

Chapter 4: Season 4[]

Update v26.30[]

Updated sounds used for moving rockets.

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.40[]

Updated sound effects.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

Removed equip sound.

Obtained[]

Pumpkin Launchers could have been obtained from floor loot and chests. It could also be obtained by defeating the Ultima Carver Boss at Brawler's Patch.

Strategy Guide[]

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

You can shoot a Rocket under a player and allow them to ride it. This can be used to quickly transport a player to an area, such as out of the Storm.
Keep your distance from an enemy when shooting a rocket, if you go too close, the rocket may also eliminate you along with the enemy player.
Players can grapple onto a rocket (Creative doesn't seem to let you do it, but attempting to do so in the BR map in Creative was possible).
Make sure to lead your shots in front of an enemy when using the Pumpkin Launcher, as the Rocket travels very slowly, so not leading your shots can lead to an opponent just walking away from it, and is very punishing.

Counters[]

In modes with Builds enabled, the Armored Wall can be very effective at countering , due to the sheer amount of health it has.
In Zero Build, the Port-A-Bunker can also be effective, due to how much cover it creates.
Keeping within close range can be beneficial when engaging with an opponent wielding a Pumpkin Launcher can be effective, as the opponent cannot fire back without risking taking damage from their own Rocket.

Weapon ID[]

Pumpkin Launcher is referred to as Launcher Pumpkin the files.

Uncommon: WID_Launcher_Pumpkin_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
Rare: WID_Launcher_Pumpkin_Athena_R_Ore_T03
Epic: WID_Launcher_Pumpkin_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
Legendary: WID_Launcher_Pumpkin_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 1[]

Update v1.8[]

Introduced Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.

Update v1.9.1[]

Vaulted.

Season 6[]

Update v6.20[]

Unvaulted.

Update v6.22[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.10[]

Introduced Uncommon rarity.
Unvaulted Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.

Update v11.11[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.40[]

Unvaulted.
- Uncommon dropped by Ghostly GHOST Henchmen

Update v14.50[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.21[]

Unvaulted.
- It drops as Chest loot in Epic rarity only.

Content Update v18.30[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.20[]

Unvaulted Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.

Update v22.30[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season 4[]

Update v26.30[]

Unvaulted Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.00[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.40[]

Unvaulted Legendary rarity.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Vaulted.

Reload History[]

Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.40[]

October 11th 2024: Unvaulted Rare to Legendary rarities.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Vaulted.

Creative History[]

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.10[]

Introduced.

News Tab[]

Image	Description	Date
	Is it really Fortnitemares without the Pumpkin Launcher? 🎃 aaAhehEHEhehe	October 12th 2024

Image	Description	Date
	Reload Loot Update The Wood Stake Shotgun, the Sideways Rifle, the Sideways Minigun, the Sideways Scythe and the Pumpkin Launcher were added to the loot pool.	October 12th 2024
	Fortnitemares Unvaults Engage in high-stakes combat with the Stake Launcher, launch explosive jack-o'-lanterns from your Pumpkin Launcher, and glide the sky on a Witch Broom.	October 18th 2024

Trivia[]

The ability to ride a rocket is a glitch that Epic Games decided to not remove.
When two rockets are shot at each other, one rocket will be destroyed and the other rocket will continue its path. There appears to be no pattern that controls which rocket is destroyed.
Firing a Grappler at a rocket will grapple the player onto it and allow them to ride it for a short amount of time.
- The same applies with Spider-Man's Web Shooters, except they can be permanently held onto.

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]

Weapons
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Shotguns	Pump Shotgun • Tactical Shotgun • Heavy Shotgun ( Legacy • Heisted Breacher) • Double Barrel Shotgun ( The Dub) • Combat Shotgun ( Modular • Megalo Don's Modular) • Drum Shotgun ( Enhanced) • Charge Shotgun ( Kit's) • Dragon's Breath Shotgun ( Legacy) • Lever Action Shotgun • Makeshift Shotgun • Primal Shotgun ( Spire Assassin's) • Auto Shotgun • Striker Pump Shotgun • Ranger Shotgun • Two-Shot Shotgun • Prime Shotgun • EvoChrome Shotgun• Thunder Shotgun • Maven Auto Shotgun ( Heisted Accelerant) • Havoc Pump Shotgun ( Enhanced) • Sharp Tooth Shotgun • Infiltrator Pump Shotgun ( Enhanced) • Wood Stake Shotgun ( High Stakes') • Modular Hammer Pump Shotgun ( Peter Griffin's) • Modular Frenzy Auto Shotgun ( Oscar's) • Modular Gatekeeper Shotgun ( Cerberus') • Modular Sovereign Shotgun ( Mysterio's) • Sentinel Pump Shotgun ( Enhanced • Unstable Frostfire) • Twinfire Auto Shotgun ( Enhanced • Lawless Twinfire Slap) • Oni Shotgun ( Enhanced) • Outlaw Shotgun ( Enhanced • Unstable Yoink) • Pump & Dump ( Lawless Blink) • Shiva Shotgun • ACP Scatter Blaster • BARM-ST12 Scatter Blaster • CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster
Submachine Guns	Submachine Gun • Submachine Gun ( Heisted Run 'N' Gun) • Suppressed Submachine Gun ( Inkquisitor's) • Compact SMG • Tactical Submachine Gun • Rapid Fire SMG • Burst SMG • Machine SMG • Makeshift Submachine Gun • Primal SMG • Kymera Ray Gun ( Zyg and Choppy's) • Stinger SMG ( Gunnar's) • Combat SMG • Charge SMG • Twin Mag SMG ( Heisted Blink Mag) • Sunburst Gauntlet • Bender's Shiny Metal Raygun • Scoped Burst SMG ( Thorne's) • Modular Hyper SMG ( Valeria's) • Thunder Burst SMG • Modular Harbinger SMG ( Hades') • Modular Drum Gun ( Midas' • Midas' Gilded Eye) • Dual Micro SMGs ( Gwenpool's) • Snoop Dogg's Drum Gun • Veiled Precision SMG ( Night Rose) • Surgefire SMG ( Enhanced) • Pump & Dump ( Lawless Blink) • F-11D Blaster ( Captain Phasma's) • E-11 Blaster • CR-2 Blaster • Red-Eye Submachine Gun
Pistols	Pistol ( Semi-Auto) • Suppressed Pistol ( Semi-Auto • Dual Suppressed Pistols • Shadow Tracker) • Dual Pistols ( Hop Rock Dualies) • Hand Cannon ( Deadpool's • Modular • Modular Conductor) • Revolver • Scoped Revolver ( Night Hawk) • Six Shooter ( Marksman) • Flashlight Pistol • Flint-Knock Pistol ( Flight-Knock) • Makeshift Revolver • Primal Pistol • Combat Pistol • Sidearm Pistol • Tactical Pistol • Lock On Pistol • Mammoth Pistol ( Baron's Double Down • Lawless Explosive) • Modular Ranger Pistol • Modular Monarch Pistol ( Doctor Doom's) • DL-44 Blaster Pistol ( Enhanced) • WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols • Hyperburst Pistol ( Enhanced • Unstable Voltage Burst) • Killswitch Revolvers ( Killswitch's)
Sniper Rifles	Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle ( Dragon's Breath Sniper) • Zapotron • Suppressed Sniper Rifle • Heavy Sniper Rifle ( Boom Sniper Rifle) • Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle • Automatic Sniper Rifle • Hunting Rifle ( Lawless Stink) • Storm Scout Sniper Rifle ( Storm Scout) • Amban Sniper Rifle• Lever Action Rifle • Rail Gun • Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper • Explosive Repeater Rifle • Reaper Modular Sniper Rifle • Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle ( Lawless Tracking) • Falcon Eye Sniper ( Enhanced • Lawless Final Mark Rifle)
Marksman Rifles	DMR • Cobra DMR • Ex-Caliber Rifle ( The Ageless Champion's) • Thermal DMR ( Diamond's) • Tactical DMR • Modular Huntress DMR ( Zeus') • IQA-11 Marksman Blaster Rifle ( Enhanced) • Deadeye DMR ( Kor's • Unstable Thunderclap)
Bows	Boom Bow ( TNTina's Ka-Boom Bow)• Hawkeye's Bow • Makeshift Bow • Primal Bow • Primal Flame Bow • Primal Stink Bow • Mechanical Bow • Mechanical Explosive Bow ( Raz's) • Mechanical Shockwave Bow • Grappler Bow • Unstable Bow
Crossbows	Crossbow ( Cupid's) • Fiend Hunter Crossbow • Dual Fiend Hunters • Plunger Bow • Boom Bolt ( Ringmaster's • Moonflak)
Explosive Weapons	Rocket Launcher ( Pumpkin • Lawless Shockwave) • Quad Launcher ( Burst) • Guided Missile • Grenade Launcher ( Snowball • Egg • Orange Paint • Purple Paint • Cinematic Paint • The Big Chill) • Shockwave Launcher ( Kit's) • Proximity Grenade Launcher • Grenade ( Unstable Bounce) • Clingers • Dynamite ( Nitro Queen TNT) • Bottle Rockets • Proximity Mine • Remote Explosive • Firefly Jar • Cuddle Fish • Recycler ( Spire Assassin's) • Alien Knockgun Launcher • Plasma Cannon • Paper Bomb Kunai • Anvil Rocket Launcher • Thunder Spears • Cybertron Cannon • Sticky Grenade Launcher ( Lawless Rift) • Shield Breaker EMP
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