Overview
This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 weapons with the same name.
Chapter 2 |
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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 and Blitz 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. |
| “ | Explosive Weapon: Lobs Shockwave Grenades
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- — In-Game Description
Kit's Shockwave Launcher is a Mythic Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 3.
Kit's Shockwave Launcher is the Mythic version of the Shockwave Launcher.
Functionality
Functionality[]
Kit's Shockwave Launcher functions identically to the regular Grenade Launcher, in terms of fire rate and magazine size, but the projectiles it launches are fundamentally different, as well as the weapons use. Kit's Shockwave Launcher launches Shockwave Grenades, which deal no damage to players, but can launch teammates and enemies away from the projectile. By this metric, the weapons use is not to attack players, but more to support, although the grenades can be used to displace enemy players or launch them into the Storm.
Kit's Shockwave Launcher fires a slow moving projectile, which is affected by gravity.
Stats
Sounds
Sounds[]
 Kit's Shockwave Launcher Sounds
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| Sounds | ID | |||
| Pickup | Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_01Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_02Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_03Shockwave_Launcher_Pickup_XX
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| Equip | 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 | ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_XX
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| Wub | ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_XX
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| Distant | ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_XX
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| Shockwave Grenade | Stick | Grenade_Shockwave_Stick01Grenade_Shockwave_Stick02Grenade_Shockwave_Stick03Grenade_Shockwave_StickXX
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| Warning Beep | Grenade_Shockwave_Beep01
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| Launch Whoosh | Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_01Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_02Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_03Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_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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| 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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| Former Sounds (Before v39.00) | ||||
| Explode | Close | Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Close_01Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Close_02Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Close_03Shockwave_Launcher_Explode_Close_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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Weapon Changes
Weapon Changes[]
Chapter 7: Season 1[]
Update v39.00[]
- Updated explosion sounds as the Shockwave Grenade's explosion sounds were updated.
Obtaining
Obtaining[]
As of Update v33.00, Kit's Shockwave Launcher cannot be obtained as it has been vaulted.
Obtaining History[]
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
Update v13.00[]
- Can be obtained by eliminating Kit at Catty Corner.
Chapter 2: Season 4[]
Update v14.00[]
- Can not be obtained as it has been vaulted.
Chapter 4: Season 4[]
Update v26.00[]
- Can be obtained by stealing it at either the Relentless Retreat, Sanguine Suites or Eclipsed Estate Vault. It has a 30-40% chance of spawning in one of the three glass cases, and can only spawn at one vault per match.
Update v26.30 (October 24th 2023)[]
- Can be obtained by stealing it at either the Relentless Retreat, Sanguine Suites or Eclipsed Estate Vault. It has a 30-40% chance of spawning in one of the three glass cases, and can only spawn at one vault per match.
- Can be obtained through the
Mythic Grab Bag Augment, at an unknown chance.
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.00[]
- Can not be obtained as it has been vaulted.
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.11[]
| Rarity |  Chest
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| Mythic | 0.10%
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- Can be obtained by defeating Kit at Catty Corner.
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. |
- Kit's Shockwave Launcher can be used to launch enemy players into the storm in small storm circles. This will deal high damage to them and possibly kill them.
- Kit's Shockwave Launcher can be used to easily escape an engagement, get out of the storm quickly, or help teammates do either of these. It can also be utilized to displace knocked teammates into a safer location to prevent their elimination.
Weapon ID
Weapon ID[]
Kit's Shockwave Launcher is referred to as Launcher Shockwave in the files.
- Mythic: WID_Launcher_Shockwave_Athena_UR_Ore_T03
The identical version from Chapter 2 Remix is referred to as Launcher Shockwave Clyde in the files.
- Mythic: WID_Launcher_Shockwave_Athena_UR_Ore_T03_Clyde
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Blitz Royale History
Blitz Royale History[]
Update v36.10[]
Week 3: Bad Bosses[]
- July 1st 2025: Introduced.
Update v36.30[]
Week 7: MEGA City Reborn[]
- Vaulted.
Creative History
Creative History[]
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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More Mythic weapons have been released! Here is what you can add to your games today: 🔷 Kit’s Shockwave Launcher 🔷 Raz’s Explosive Bow 🔷 Zyg and Choppy’s Ray Gun 🔷 Slone’s Pulse Rifle 🔷 Sideways Rifle |
December 16th 2021 |
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Juicy Loot Shock the competition, heal the Squad with Juice's Chug Cannon, soar to new heights with the Jet Pack, and more! |
November 24th 2024 |
Trivia
Trivia[]
- Kit's Shockwave Launcher is the first Mythic item in the game to be introduced before its regular counterpart.
- Although very similar to the Grenade Launcher design wise, Kit's Shockwave Launcher uses a different model, as well as a white paintjob with purple elements to it, and glowing grenade cylinders.
- Strangely, Kit's Shockwave Launcher is available in the Unvaulted Limited Time Mode. This is odd because every weapon in that mode is of the standard five rarities normally seen in game, and Kit's Shockwave Launcher is the only Mythic present. On top of this, the Launcher does not need to be acquired by eliminating Kit, as he is no longer present in the game, instead it drops from Chests and Floor Loot during Chapter 2: Season 5.
- This is likely due to the regular Shockwave Launcher not being created yet.
- With Kit's Shockwave Launcher being unvaulted during Chapter 2 Remix, the newly added Boss-exclusive variant was also accidentally made obtainable. The difference being it had unlimited ammo.
- Both versions were available from Chests.
