Egg Launcher

Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the Easter version. For the Winterfest version, see Snowball Launcher. For The default version, see Grenade Launcher.

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.

Chapter 1
Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.
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It 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 can still be found in core playlists and other game modes when available.

Explosive Weapon: Lobs eggs that explode damaging everything in an area.
— In-Game Description

The Egg Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season 3.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Egg Launcher shoots out an egg projectile which is affected by gravity and sticks to surfaces, but not players. After a short time the egg explodes dealing explosive damage to players and structures. This egg can deal damage to the player who shot it. These eggs deal more damage to structures than they do players and cannot headshot.

The Egg Launcher shoots a Slow Moving Projectile. It has First Shot Accuracy enabled, but as it is an Explosive Weapon, it is largely irrelevant.

There is no damage falloff on the Egg Launcher's projectiles, but they will bounce, and stick to surfaces for a short time before exploding.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v16.10[]

The Egg Launcher uses Rockets - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets and cannot headshot players.

Egg Launcher (v16.10) - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 67
DAMAGE 67
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 190
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
Egg Launcher (v16.10) - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 70
DAMAGE 70
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 200
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 3s
Egg Launcher (v16.10) - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 74
DAMAGE 74
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 210
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Egg Launcher (v16.10) - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 77
DAMAGE 77
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 220
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.7s

Stats from v16.00 to v16.10[]

The Snowball Launcher uses Rockets - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets and cannot headshot players.

Egg Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 95
DAMAGE 95
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 365
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
Egg Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 100
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 3s
Egg Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 105
DAMAGE 105
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 394
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Egg Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 110
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 413
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.7s

Stats from v3.40 to v16.00[]

The Snowball Launcher uses Rockets - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets and cannot headshot players.

Egg Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 100
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 3s
Egg Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 105
DAMAGE 105
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 394
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Egg Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Egg Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 110
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 413
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.7s

Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Season 3[]

Update v3.40[]

Update v3.50[]

  • Removed.

Season 8[]

Update v8.40[]

Update v8.50[]

  • Removed.

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

  • Re-added Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.
  • Added Uncommon rarity.
  • Updated icon.
  • Decreased knocknack against Vehicles.
  • Added a 1 second swap delay when switching to another Grenade Launcher type weapon after shooting.
  • Explosions now damage all structures within range, whether or not they are visible from the explosion center.
  • Structures damage now correctly scales with rarity.
    • Adjusted structure damage from 375 on all rarities to 375/394/413.

Update v16.10[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Egg Launcher is especially useful for taking down structures and can deal significant player damage.
  • Be very careful when using the Egg Launcher at close ranges as it's easy to damage yourself with it.
  • The Egg Launcher can be especially useful in Zero Build for taking out an opponent's Port-A-Bunker or bush.
  • If you have an opponent boxed up without a cone on top, place a cone on it, edit the cone, fire the Egg Launcher into the cone, and then reset the cone. When the egg explodes, pull out a shotgun to deal high damage through the opponent's turbo-building.
  • The Egg Launcher is especially useful in a competitive setting for draining the materials of your opponents.
  • The Egg Launcher is very useful for dealing with opponents in confined spaces, especially vaults.
  • Don't fire the Egg Launcher at an opponent in open space since they can fairly easily walk or sprint out of the blast zone.
  • If an opponent is hiding in a building, fire the Egg Launcher into the windows to open it up and destroy their cover.
  • If an opponent is actively chasing you, you can fire the Egg Launcher directly downward. As you both move, the explosive egg will detonate on your opponent while you escape the blast radius.

Counters[]

  • The Egg Launcher can be very risky in close quarters engagements, as an opponent wielding it cannot fire it without risking taking damage from their own Egg. Take advantage of this by keeping a fight at close range when against an opponent wielding an Egg Launcher.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Egg Launcher is referred to as Launcher Egg in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Launcher_Egg_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Launcher_Egg_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Launcher_Egg_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Launcher_Egg_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

The Egg Launcher used the same IDs as the Grenade Launcher before v8.40.

  • Rare: WID_Launcher_Grenade_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Launcher_Grenade_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Launcher_Grenade_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 3[]

Update v3.40[]

Update v3.50[]

Season 8[]

Update v8.40[]

Update v8.50[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.10[]

Content Update v16.10[]

  • April 8th 2021: Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Content Update v20.10[]

  • Unvaulted Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.
    • This changed is not included in competitive playlists.

Update v20.20[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Egg Launcher - Promo - Fortnite Find the new Egg Launcher in #BattleRoyale and tear down opposing structures with explosive eggs! April 23rd 2019
Egg Launcher (C3S2) - Promo - Fortnite An explosive return! How egg-citing🥚

Hop in and hunt for the unvaulted Egg Launcher.
April 19th 2022

Image Description Date
Spring Breakout 2023 Items (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Chicken or the Egg
Let your eggcitement bloom with chickens, eggs, and the Egg Launcher! Heal Eggs will restore Health and Shields, Hop eggs will provide a low gravity effect and provide Health, and Golden Eggs will grant Bars.
April 6th 2023

Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]

Former Icons[]