This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 3 different variants with the same name.
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This item can currently be obtained in Reload.  |
| 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. |
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This item isn't present in competitive playlists. |
| This item can still be found in core playlists and other game modes when available. |
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- — In-Game Description
The Shockwave Grenade is a Utility item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season 5.
Functionality[]
Shockwave Grenades are thrown by the player using the arc provided. Once thrown, they will knock back anyone inside of the blast radius, be it the player, an opponent, or a squad member. They will also knock back vehicles, and wildlife.
If caught in the blast radius, the player will be blasted away from it at a high velocity. If the player is blasted near a structure, they will destroy it for a few tiles, allowing the player to launch someone or themselves through a few layers of structures. It will only destroy a structure if it blasts a player through it, else it will deal no damage and does not work through structures.
If caught in the blast, whoever is affected will not take fall damage, unlike Impulse Grenades.
Shockwaving through multiple walls
Negating fall damage
Structure damage will only be maxed out if player is launched through a structure.
Stats[]
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Shockwave Grenade (Epic) |
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| Structure Damage | 10,000 |
| Time of Use | Instant |
| Stack Size | 6 |
Sounds[]
 Shockwave Grenade Sounds
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| Pickup | Grenade_Shockwave_Pickup01
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| In Air | Launch | ImpulseGrenade_Prj_InAir_Launch_01
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| Loop | Grenade_Shockwave_Beep01
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| Explode | Close | ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_XX
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| Wub | ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_XX
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| Distant | ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_XX
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| Warning Beep | Grenade_Shockwave_Beep01
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| Launch Whoosh | Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_01Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_02Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_03Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_XX
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| Former Sounds (Before v39.00) | ||||
| Stick | Grenade_Shockwave_Stick01Grenade_Shockwave_Stick02Grenade_Shockwave_Stick03Grenade_Shockwave_StickXX
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| Explode | Close | Grenade_Shockwave_Explode01Grenade_Shockwave_Explode02Grenade_Shockwave_Explode03Grenade_Shockwave_ExplodeXX
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| Distant | Grenade_Shockwave_Explode_Distant01Grenade_Shockwave_Explode_Distant02Grenade_Shockwave_Explode_Distant03Grenade_Shockwave_Explode_DistantXX
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Item Changes[]
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
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- Shockwave Grenades are very good for fast mobility, as they can launch you and teammates far into the air or forwards, with no damage taken upon impact.
- Shockwave Grenades can be used to launch enemy players into the storm as an attempt to eliminate them. As the launch is fast and far, as well as it ignoring structures, it can be very effective.
- If a player is fast, they can throw a Shockwave Grenade down near an item, quickly swap it out on the very short delay before the grenade detonates, and utilize the grenade whilst keeping the swapped item. This of course uses the grenade up, but it can be useful as to not waste the grenade.
Item ID[]
The Shockwave Grenade is referred to as Athena Shock Grenade in the files.
- Epic: Athena_ShockGrenade
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Season 5[]
Content Update v5.30[]
- Introduced.
Season 7[]
Update v7.00[]
- Vaulted.
Season 9[]
Update v9.00[]
- Unvaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
Update v11.00[]
- Vaulted.
Update v11.31[]
- December 25th 2019: Unvaulted for Winterfest 2019.
- December 26th 2019: Vaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 4[]
Update v14.00[]
- Unvaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 5[]
Update v15.21[]
- Vaulted in Competitive game modes.
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
Update v17.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.00[]
- Unvaulted.
Update v20.30[]
- May 10th 2022: Increased the spawn chance in Zero Build Playlists.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Update v21.00[]
- Unvaulted Competitive game modes.
- June 7th 2022: Vaulted in Competitive game modes.
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 4: Season 3[]
Update v25.10[]
- Unvaulted in Zero Build only.
Chapter 4: Season 4[]
Update v26.00[]
- Unvaulted in all modes.
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.00[]
- Vaulted.
- November 9th 2023: Unvaulted.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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| The Shockwave Grenade is the new item dropping into Battle Royale. It launches players great distances without inflicting fall damage. The blast is so strong, you can launch players through structures! |
August 28th 2018 | |
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The Shockwave Grenade makes its return for one day only! #FortniteWinterfest | December 25th 2019 |
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Reject gravity and get maximum air time with increased spawn rates of hop-inducing items to complete this week’s weekly Legendary Quest! The Bouncing off the Walls Wild Week is live now. More info: |
May 20th 2021 |
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Bouncing off the Walls Reject gravity and get maximum air air time with increased spawn rates of hop-inducing items to complete this week's weekly Legendary Quest! |
May 20th 2021 |
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Fortnite Reload Loot Pool The Reload Island is full of classic loot from all eras of Fortnite. Take down opponents with the Pump Shotgun, Tactical Shotgun, Assault Rifle, and more! |
June 22nd 2024 |
Trivia[]
- The Shockwave Launcher shoots Shockwave Grenades that launch the player slightly shorter distances.
- Shockwave Grenades seem to appear to have Hop Rocks inside them. This is likely the reason as to why they do not cause fall damage on impact. A purple trail is also emitted when you are hit by a Shockwave.
- Impulse Grenades are essentially the same item, but they can cause fall damage and cannot blast opponents through structures.
