Flint-Knock Pistol

Overview

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

Chapter 1
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.

The Flint-Knock Pistol is a Pistol in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season 8.

Flint-Knock Pistol has an Exotic version called Flight-Knock Pistol.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Flint-Knock Pistol has a very unique function, in that shooting the weapon blasts the user in the opposite direction from where they are aiming, as well as launching whoever is struck by the weapon away from the bullet as well. The resulting launch does not negate fall damage. If the player crouches whilst shooting they will not move; the same goes for the target.

The Flint-Knock Pistol is a Projectile weapon. It does not have First Shot Accuracy enabled, and will always fire shots randomly within the crosshair. This spread is decreased whilst crouching.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v8.11[]

The Flint-Knock Pistols uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2x.

Flint-Knock Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Flint-Knock Pistol
(Common)
DPS 28.38
DAMAGE 86
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 131
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.33
RELOAD TIME 3.19s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 172 (2x)
Flint-Knock Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Flint-Knock Pistol
(Uncommon)
DPS 29.7
DAMAGE 90
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 138
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.33
RELOAD TIME 3.04s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 180 (2x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Flint-Knock Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Flint-Knock Pistol
(Rare)
DPS 31.35
DAMAGE 95
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 145
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.33
RELOAD TIME 2.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 190 (2x)
Flint-Knock Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Flint-Knock Pistol
(Epic)
DPS 33
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 152
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.33
RELOAD TIME 2.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 200 (2x)

Sounds
Weapom Changes

Weapom Changes[]

Season 8[]

Update v8.11[]

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.10[]

  • Slightly changed the equip sound.

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.00[]

  • Now grants fall damage immunity to the user when shot.

Update v30.20[]

  • Converted from Hitscan to Projectile.

Unknown Chapter[]

Unknown Update[]

  • Equip sound is now the same as the reload end sound.

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 Flint-Knock Pistol can be used for self mobility, such as reaching high ground, or it can be used for offensive mobility, such as knocking a player off a structure, or into the storm.
  • If you equip two Balloons, jump up in the air and fire the Flint-Knock pistol towards the ground. It will push you upwards. If you continue to use the Flint-Knock pistol in this way, you can theoretically stay in the air for the entire match. Although, you would need infinite ammo to do that.

Counters[]

  • The Flint-Knock Pistol only holds 1 shot, and has a very slow reload, making it very easy to catch an opponent wielding one off guard and take them out as they attempt to reload it.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Flint-Knock Pistol is referred to as Pistol Flintlock in the files.

  • Common: WID_Pistol_Flintlock_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Pistol_Flintlock_Athena_UC
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 8[]

Update v8.11[]

  • Introduced.

Season X[]

Update v10.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v10.40.1[]

  • Unvaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v11.31[]

  • December 20th 2019: Unvaulted for Winterfest 2019.
  • December 21st 2019: Vaulted.
  • January 1st 2020: Unvaulted for Winterfest 2019.
  • January 2nd 2020: Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.40[]

  • Unvaulted.

Update v15.40[]

  • February 23rd 2021: Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Content Update v18.40 - 1[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.10[]

  • Unvaulted Uncommon rarity, following Go For Broke reality augment's introduction.
    • It can only be obtained by using this augment.

Chapter 4: Season 3[]

Update v25.00[]

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.10[]

  • Unvaulted.

Chapter 5: Season 1[]

Update v28.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.20[]

Update v30.20[]

  • July 16th 2024: Unvaulted Uncommon rarity.

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.10[]

  • April 11th 2026 at 3:30 PM EST: Unvaulted Uncommon rarity for High Flyin' Fun Power Hour #1.
  • April 11th 2026 at 4:30 PM EST: Vaulted.
  • April 11th 2026 at 9:30 PM EST: Unvaulted Uncommon rarity for High Flyin' Fun Power Hour #2.
  • April 11th 2026 at 10:30 PM EST: Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.10[]

  • November 12th 2025: Introduced to Venture only.

Creative History

Creative History[]

Unknown Chapter[]

Unknown Update[]

  • Introduced.

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
*Knock, knock* The Flint-Knock Pistol is here with v8.11! Hop into the action and try out Fortnite's latest addition!

Find all the details in this week's Patch Notes: https://epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v8-11
March 20th 2019
Flint-Knock Pistol (Winterfest 2019) - Promo - Fortnite The Flint Knock Pistol makes a return today! #FortniteWinterfest December 20th 2020
Flint-Knock Pistol (Winterfest 2019) - Promo - Fortnite The Flint Knock Pistol returns today! #FortniteWinterfest January 1st 2020
Flintknock Unvaulted - Promo Image - Fortnite Show us your Flint-Knock trick shots from this week. February 21st 2021
Donation Station (Proximity Grenade Launcher vs Flint-Knock Pistol) - Promo - Fortnite The fight against the Cubes continues.

Fund the Proximity Launcher to blast your opponents back to the past, or fund the Flint-Knock to knock 'em into the next reality.

Jump in-game to vote now. The first to reach 100% unlocks immediately!
November 23th 2021
Donation Station (Flint-Knock Pistol) - Promo - Fortnite Knock, Knock. Who’s there? The Proximity Launcher v Flint-Knock War Effort has been completed and the Flint-Knock is now certified as the Loopers choice. November 27th 2021
Flint-Knock Pistol and Hunting Rifle - Promo - Fortnite Did you see that!?!?

Show off your nuttiest plays with the Trickshot Unvaults in this week's 20.30 hotfix 🤪

Find out more: http://fn.gg/v20-30HF
May 10th 2022
Cursed Sails (Teaser 1) - Promo - Fortnite
Fire away!
A map of treasures. What lies ahead?
June 27th 2024
Cursed Sails (Teaser 2) - Promo - Fortnite
To be ballistic or go ballistic. Ready the cannons! July 1st 2024
Cursed Sails (Teaser 3) - Promo - Fortnite
A map within a map. The hunt deepens! July 7th 2024
Cursed Sails (Teaser 4) - Promo - Fortnite
The darkest of sails for these seas. On the horizon! July 12th 2024

Image Description Date
Flint-Knock Pistol (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Flint-Knock Pistol
Damage or utility? Why not both? Try out the newest weapon, the Flint-Knock Pistol!
March 20th 2019
Flint-Knock Pistol (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite New Weapon
Damage or utility? Why not both? Try out the newest weapon, the Flint-Knock Pistol!
March 24th 2019
Flint-Knock Pistol (Winterfest 2019 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Unvaulted Weapon
The Flint Knock returns for one day only!
January 1st 2020
Donation Station (Proximity Grenade Launcher vs Flint-Knock Pistol - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Support the War Effort

Fund the Proximity Launcher to blast your opponents back to the past, or fund the Flint-Knock to knock ‘em into the next reality, the first to reach 100% unlocks immediately!
November 23th 2021
Flint-Knock Pistol and Hunting Rifle (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Trickshot Unvaults
Never let them know your next move. The Hunting Rifle and Flint-Knock Pistol have been unvaulted and utility item drop rates like Shockwave Grenades have increased for one week only!
May 10th 2022
Season OG Weapons and Items (Week 3 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Fortnite OG Week 3 Weapons And Items
It'S time go go BOOM with the Boom Bow, Drum Gun, Flint-Knock Pistol, Minigun and more. Cause some mayhem before they rotate out on November 23!
November 16th 2023
Cursed Sails Items (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite A Pirate's Life
man the Pirate Cannon or engage in close-quarter battle with the Flint-Knock Pistol, as you explore the island for buried treasure. Looking to send a shiver down their spine? Open a Ship in a Bottle, traverse the ghostly-cursed ship, and come crashing down the competition.
July 19th 2024

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Flint-Knock Pistol's appearance is the same as the Jack’s Revenge from Fortnite: Save The World.
    • The Weapon's name is a play on words of 'Flint-lock Pistol' combined with 'Knock-back', due to the weapons firing method and functionality.
  • The Dub is an Exotic Double Barrel Shotgun which shares the knockback function of this weapon, combined with the power of a shotgun.
  • There exists a Rare and Epic variant of the Flint-Knock Pistol that is unused in the game's stat rows.
  • When the player equips the Flint-Knock pistol, it shares the same spin up animation as the Six Shooter.
Gallery

Gallery[]

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