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| “ | Explosive Weapon: Fires long-range rockets that damage enemies in an area.
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- — In-Game Description.
The Rocket Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was added in the Pre-Season.
The seasonal version of this weapon is the Pumpkin Launcher, which usually replaces the regular Rocket Launcher during Fortnitemares.
Functionality[]
The Rocket 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, but it is impossible to land headshots with this weapon. Rockets are not affected by gravity, and won't drop if they go too far.
Rocket Launcher in action
The Rocket Launcher uses 
Rockets and shoots slow-moving projectile weapon, that cannot inflict headshot damage. It has First Shot Accuracy enabled, but as it is a Rocket Launcher, it is largely irrelevant.
There is no damage falloff on the Rocket Launcher's projectiles.
The Rocket Launcher can reload whilst being aimed.
Stats[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 75 |
| DAMAGE | 100 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.60s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 86.25 |
| DAMAGE | 115 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.06s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 97.5 |
| DAMAGE | 130 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.52s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 52.5 |
| DAMAGE | 70 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.68s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 270 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 63.75 |
| DAMAGE | 85 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.14s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 285 |
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 52.5 |
| DAMAGE | 70 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.68s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 270 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 63.75 |
| DAMAGE | 85 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.14s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 285 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 75 |
| DAMAGE | 100 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.60s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 86.25 |
| DAMAGE | 115 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.06s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 97.5 |
| DAMAGE | 130 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.52s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.60s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.42s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.24s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.60s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.06s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.52s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.30s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
|
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.07s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
Sounds[]
| Sound Type | Rarity | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Pullout | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Shooting | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Drop | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Pickup | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Reload | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Shoot (Fortnitemares) | Epic and Legendary | |
| Reload (Fortnitemares) | Epic and Legendary |
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).
Weapon ID[]
The Rocket Launcher is referred to as Rocket Launcher in the files.
- Common: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_C_Ore_T03
- Uncommon: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
- Rare: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_R_Ore_T03
- Epic: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
- Legendary: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
The Figment Launcher Rocket is referred to as Launcher Rocket in the files.
- Common: WID_Figment_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_C
- Uncommon: WID_Figment_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_UC
- Rare: WID_Figment_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_R
- Epic: WID_Figment_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_VR
- Legendary: WID_Figment_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_SR
History[]
Pre-Season[]
Update v1.6[]
- Introduced in Rare, Epic and Legendary.
Update v1.7.1[]
- Increased reload time by 20%.
- Decreased Structure Damage from 375 to 450.
Season 1[]
Update v1.8[]
- Vaulted.
- Replaced by Pumpkin Launcher.
Update v1.9.1[]
- Unvaulted.
- Now supports Rocket Riding.
Season 4[]
Content Update v4.40[]
- Increased reload time from 2.3/2.185/2.07s to 2.8/2.66/2.52s.
- The maximum number of Rocket Ammo that can be held has been changed to 12.
Season 5[]
Update v5.40[]
- Rare Unvaulted.
- Slightly increased availability of Epic and Legendary to compensate.
Season 6[]
Update v6.20[]
- Vaulted.
- Replaced by Pumpkin Launcher.
Update v6.22[]
Season 7[]
Update v7.40[]
- Removed from Chests.
- Supply Drops spawn chance increased from 25% to 50%.
- Increased reload time from 2.66/2.52s to 3.42/3.24s.
- Epic only available from Vending Machines.
Season X[]
Update v10.40[]
- Introduced Rare in Fortnite: Creative.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
Update v11.00[]
- Updated the Model and Icon.
- Common and Uncommon rarities introduced, which are also added to Fortnite: Creative.
- Rare unvaulted.
- Decreased reload time from 3.96/3.78/3.6/3.24 to 4.14/3.6/3.06/2.52
- Damage adjusted to 70/85/100/115/130.
- Increased recoil on all rarities.
- Decreased recoil recovery speed on all rarities.
Update v11.00 Hotfix[]
- Vaulted Common.
Update v11.10[]
- Vaulted.
- Replaced by Pumpkin Launcher.
Update v11.11[]
- Unvaulted Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary.
Chapter 2: Season 2[]
Update v12.00[]
- Vaulted Uncommon and Rare.
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
Update v13.20[]
- Epic and Legendary now has a small chance of dropping from Supply Drops in Team Rumble only.
Chapter 2: Season 4[]
Update v14.00[]
- Vaulted Epic and Legendary.
Update v14.10[]
Update v14.20[]
- Vaulted Legendary.
Update v14.30[]
Update v14.40[]
- Vaulted.
- Replaced by Pumpkin Launcher.
Update v14.50[]
- Unvaulted Legendary.
Chapter 2: Season 5[]
Update v15.00[]
- Epic available from defeating Ruckus at Hydro 16 or Trading Bars with Characters.
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
Update v16.00[]
- Legendary available from Supply Drops and Bunker Chests.
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
Update v18.21[]
- Vaulted.
- Replaced by Pumpkin Launcher.
- Content Update v18.30 ===
- Unvaulted Epic and Legendary.
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.00[]
Update v19.10[]
- Unvaulted Epic and Legendary, only in Team Rumble.
- Hotfix: Removed the Rocket Launcher from Team Rumble.
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.00[]
- Unvaulted Epic and Legendary.
Update v23.10[]
Content Update v23.10[]
- Unvaulted Epic and Legendary.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
Update v24.00[]
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.00[]
- Unvaulted Rare, Epic and Legendary.
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
Update v28.00[]
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.00[]
- Unvaulted Rare, Epic and Legendary.
Trivia[]
- The Low Tier Rocket Launcher is modeled after the Russian RPG-7.
- The High Tier Rocket Launcher is modeled after the American Mk 153 Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon or SMAW.
- The ability to ride a rocket is a glitch that Epic Games decided to not remove.
- The decals on the Rockets themselves resemble nose art applied to fighter planes during WWII, such as this.
- The Common Rocket Launcher is one of the shortest lived weapons in Battle Royale, only lasting a few hours upon Chapter 2: Season 1's release.
- The Uncommon Rocket Launcher also only lasted a single full season, in Chapter 2: Season 1. It was unvaulted during Fortnitemares, however.
- 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.
