Overview
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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. |
| It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN. |
| “ | Launcher that lobs Shockwave Grenades that a slowdown effect mid-air to both enemies and allies.
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- — In-Game Description
The Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 6: Season 4.
Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher is an Exotic variant of the Shockwave Launcher.
Functionality
Functionality[]
The Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher fires Shockwave Grenades which deal no damage to players, but can launch allies, opponents, and Vehicles away from the weapon's projectiles. The Grenades stick to surfaces and detonate shortly after impact.
Additionally, players lauched by the explosion will have their falling speed drastically decreased for 2 seconds, almost stopping them mid-air once they stop ascending.
Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher fires a slow moving projectile, which is affected by gravity.
Stats
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- Due to the slow-motion effect that the Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher gives when used, it is best used more as an offensive tool than a mobility item.
- The best way to use the Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher offensive wise is to shoot it at an enemy, and launch them into the air, then switch to an Assault Rifle or SMG and finish them off, as they cannot fight back as easily, since weapons cannot be aimed when in air.
- Be wary of firing the Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher near yourself: you can be put in a vulnerable position from the slow-motion effect.
Counters:[]
- The Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher can be countered harshly by another Exotic weapon, the Eradicator Hop Rock Fury Assault Rifle, as this weapon not only has a high DPS and high accuracy, but also can ADS in air: one of two weapons that can do this, the other being the Killswitch Revolvers.
- Another good counter to the Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher is, simply put: running away. Carrying Shockwave Grenades or a Shockwave Hammer can easily allow you to escape an opponent who is attempting to launch you into the air with the Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher.
Sounds
Sounds[]
| Sounds | ID | |||
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| Pickup | Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_01Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_02Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_03Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_XX
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| Equip | Equip 1 | Shockwave_Launcher_Equip_01Shockwave_Launcher_Equip_03Shockwave_Launcher_Equip_XX
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| Equip 2 | Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_02
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| Shoot | Close | Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Close_01Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Close_03Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Close_05Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Close_XX
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| Medium | Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Medium_01Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Medium_02Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Medium_03Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Medium_XX
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| Distant | Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Distant_XX
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| Explode | Close | Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Explode_01Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Explode_02Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Explode_03Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Explode_XX
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| Distant | Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Distant_01Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Distant_02Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Distant_03Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Distant_XX
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| Projectile | Stick | Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Land_01Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Land_02Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Land_03Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Land_XX
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| Beep | Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Beep_01Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Beep_02Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Beep_XX
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| Launch Whoosh | Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_PlayerLaunch_01Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_PlayerLaunch_02Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_PlayerLaunch_03Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_PlayerLaunch_XX
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| Reload | Start | Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadStart_01Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadStart_02Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadStart_03Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadStart_XX
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| Insert | Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_01Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_02Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_03Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_XX
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| Barrel Rotate | Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_01Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_02Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_03Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_04Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_XX
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| End | Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadEnd_01Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadEnd_02Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadEnd_03Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadEnd_XX
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| Barrel Close | Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_02
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| Drop | Drop | Shockwave_Launcher_Drop_01Shockwave_Launcher_Drop_02Shockwave_Launcher_Drop_03Shockwave_Launcher_Drop_XX
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| Land | Shockwave_Launcher_Land_02Shockwave_Launcher_Land_XX
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Obtaining
Obtaining[]
- As of Update v39.10, Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher can currently be obtained in Reload through the following methods:
| Rarity | Chest |
Chest
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| Exotic | ✓ | ✓ |
Obtaining History[]
Battle Royale History
Battle Royale History[]
Chapter 6: Season 4[]
Update v37.10[]
- Can sometimes be obtained by searching a Display Case in an O.X.R. Bunker.
Update v37.10 (September 2nd 2025)[]
- Can not be obtained as it has been vaulted.
Weapon ID
Weapon ID[]
The Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher is referred to as Launcher Shockwave in the files.
- Exotic: WID_Launcher_Shockwave_Athena_X
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 6: Season 4[]
Update v37.00[]
- Added to Display Cases at O.X.R. Bunkers.
- It does not spawn when searched.
Update v37.10[]
- Introduced.
- Now correctrly appears when a Display Case at an O.X.R. Bunker is searched.
- September 2nd 2025: Vaulted.
Creative History
Creative History[]
Trivia
Trivia[]
- Prior to Update v37.10, the Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher didn't have a unique Icon and re-used the one from its base counterpart.
- The Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher shoots a different projectile with a different explosion compared to the normal Shockwave Launcher.
- The Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher's icon is seemingly based on the old render of the Shockwave Launcher from Chapter 2: Season 3 rather than its newer one from Chapter 4: Season 4.
Gallery
Gallery[]








