Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher

Overview

Taxi! - Emote - Fortnite This item can currently be obtained in Reload.
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It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means.
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.

Launcher that lobs Shockwave Grenades that a slowdown effect mid-air to both enemies and allies.
— 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

Stats[]

Current Stats since v37.10[]

The Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher uses Rockets - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets.

Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher
(Exotic)
MAGAZINE SIZE 5
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.7s

Stats from v37.00 to v37.10[]

The Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher uses Rockets - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets.

Shockwave Launcher (v26.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher
(Exotic)
MAGAZINE SIZE 5
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.7s

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite 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[]

Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Eradicator Shock n' Slow Shockwave Launcher Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_01Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_02Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_03Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_XX
Equip Equip 1 Shockwave_Launcher_Equip_01Shockwave_Launcher_Equip_03Shockwave_Launcher_Equip_XX
Equip 2 Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_02
Shoot Close Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Close_01Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Close_03Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Close_05Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Medium_01Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Medium_02Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Medium_03Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Medium_XX
Distant Shockwave_Launcher_Fire_Distant_XX
Explode Close Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Explode_01Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Explode_02Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Explode_03Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Explode_XX
Distant Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Distant_01Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Distant_02Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Distant_03Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Distant_XX
Projectile Stick Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Land_01Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Land_02Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Land_03Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Land_XX
Beep Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Beep_01Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Beep_02Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_Beep_XX
Launch Whoosh Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_PlayerLaunch_01Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_PlayerLaunch_02Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_PlayerLaunch_03Exotic_Showckwave_ShocknSlow_PlayerLaunch_XX
Reload Start Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadStart_01Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadStart_02Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadStart_03Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadStart_XX
Insert Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_01Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_02Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_03Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_XX
Barrel Rotate Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_01Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_02Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_03Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_04Shockwave_Launcher_BarrelRotate_XX
End Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadEnd_01Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadEnd_02Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadEnd_03Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadEnd_XX
Barrel Close Shockwave_Launcher_ReloadInsert_02
Drop Drop Shockwave_Launcher_Drop_01Shockwave_Launcher_Drop_02Shockwave_Launcher_Drop_03Shockwave_Launcher_Drop_XX
Land Shockwave_Launcher_Land_02Shockwave_Launcher_Land_XX
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

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 (v23.00) - Container - Fortnite
Chest
Rare Chest (v23.00) - Container - Fortnite
Chest

Exotic

Obtaining History[]

Reload

Reload[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.10[]

Rarity Chest (v23.00) - Container - Fortnite
Chest
Rare Chest (v23.00) - Container - Fortnite
Chest

Exotic

Battle Royale History

Battle Royale History[]

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

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[]

Reload 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[]

Promotional Images[]

Former Icons[]