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| “ | Built for felling trees, but good at taking down just about anything.
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- — In-Game Description
The Ripsaw Launcher is a Consumable in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was added in Chapter 3: Season 3.
Functionality[]
The Ripsaw Launcher shoots out sawblades that tear through builds. Charging up the weapon will increase the initial sawblade speed. Pickaxing a sawblade will deflect it away, switch the sawblades owner to the player who pickaxed it, and sometimes extend its duration. Individual sawblades can damage the same player multiple times if they stay in its hitbox. Players cannot get damaged by their own sawblade unless it's been redirected by an opponent.
If the player holds down the attack button but doesn't release it, the Ripsaw Launcher can be used as a Melee Weapon. The Ripsaw Launcher will also harvest Materials for the player as well if used as a Melee Weapon.
The Ripsaw Launcher is a projectile weapon, with the First Shot Accuracy enabled. There is no damage falloff on the Ripsaw Launcher's projectiles, but they are affected by gravity.
Stats[]
The Ripsaw Launcher uses 
Saws, which cannot be obtained outside of the weapon's reserve.
History[]
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Update v21.10[]
- Introduced.
- It can only be found at the Chop Shop.
Content Update v21.10[]
- June 28th 2021: Can now be found as Floor Loot, in Supply Drops and in Chests.
- Also introduced in Creative.
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
Update v22.00[]
- Vaulted.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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| Rip through clutter with new Ripsaw tech and make a scene with the dazzling Firework Flare Gun and new Ripsaw Launcher! Show us your best Ripsaw clips or Firework displays with #SawItInFortnite and we'll RT our favorites! |
June 28th 2021 |
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Ripsaw Launcher Week Rev it up and let 'er rip! Shred through anything that stands in your way. Find the Ripsaw Launcher in high supply drops across the island until July 5th. |
June 28th 2021 |
Trivia[]
- The Elimination Feed for a Ripsaw Launcher elimination is "<PLAYER> gave <PLAYER> a Buzzcut."
- The Ripsaw Launcher can be used as a Melee Weapon when charged before firing, doing 8 damage per tick. This damage can also be used effectively against structures.
- 2 or more players firing the Ripsaw Launcher at each other will cause the sawblades to break apart.
- 2 players can effectively play Pong by pickaxing the Sawblades at each other.
