Overview

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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.

Long range grappling device that also deals damage.
— In-Game Description

The Grappler Bow is an Exotic Bow in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Grappler Bow works different to other bows, in that its priority is for traversal, rather than damage. When used, the player will be pulled towards the location the arrow lands. As such, the Grappler bow has a much lower range than other bows. Players will not take fall damage after grappling.

The Grappler Bow uses a Fast Moving Projectile. It has a targeting system which shows the player the drop of the projectile, and where it will land. There is no damage falloff on the Grappler Bow's projectiles.

Stats

Stats[]

The Grappler Bow has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x and uses Crossbow Bolts - Ammo - Fortnite Arrows.

Grappler Bow - Weapon - Fortnite Grappler Bow
(Exotic)
DPS 89
DAMAGE 89
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 0
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 1.0s
Obtained

Obtained[]

From when it was last obtainable during Chapter 4: Season 1:

The Grappler bow can be obtained via Exotic Holo-Chests or by purchasing it from Princess Felicity Fish for 500 bars.

History

History[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Content Update v16.20[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.00[]

Hotfix #1[]

Hotfix #2[]

Hotfix #3[]

  • The Grappler Bow was nerfed to do no damage to opponents in Creative.
    • This change was reverted in an Unknown Update.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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  • The Grappler Bow can be very useful for closing the gap between yourself and an opponent in an engagement, as you can fire at the opponent, deal a large amount of damage, grapple towards them, and switch to a fast firing SMG or a Shotgun to finish the job.
  • The Grappler Bow is also very useful for general mobility, due to its use being able to be replenished with Arrows.

Counters[]

  • The Grappler Bow has a much shorter range than normal Bows due to its priority being mobility, so keeping at long range during an engagement against an opponent wielding one is very beneficial.
Item ID

Item ID[]

The Icy Grappler is referred to as Bow Grappler in the files.

  • Exotic: WID_Athena_Bow_Grappler
Sounds
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Grappler Bow - Promo - Fortnite
An elegant form of travel, perfect for a primal age.

Find Lara Croft on the Island to get this Exotic Weapon!
April 20th 2021

Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

See Also

See Also[]