Pumpkin Launcher

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 3 different variants with the same name.

Chapter 1
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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.

“
Explosive Weapon: Fires long-range rockets that damage enemies in an area.
”
— In-Game Description

Pumpkin Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite that was added in the Pre-Season.

Pumpkin Launcher is the seasonal variant of the Rocket Launcher.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Pumpkin Launcher shoots out a single large, slow-moving projectile. When this projectile comes in contact with a surface, or stays in the air long enough, it detonates, dealing high amounts of explosive damage. It damages the player who shot it if they're too close, alongside enemies. Rockets deal more damage to structures than they do to players. It is impossible to land headshots with this weapon. Rockets are not affected by gravity and won't drop if they go too far.

The Pumpkin Launcher fires slow-moving projectiles that have no damage falloff. It has First Shot Accuracy enabled, though this feature is mostly irrelevant due to it being a Rocket Launcher.

The Pumpkin Launcher can reload whilst being aimed.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v38.10[]

Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 63.75
DAMAGE 85
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 285
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 4.14s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 75
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 300
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.60s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 86.25
DAMAGE 115
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 315
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.06s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 97.5
DAMAGE 130
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 330
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.52s

Stats from v37.50 to v38.10[]

Pumpkin Launcher (v37.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 63.75
DAMAGE 85
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 285
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 4.14s
Pumpkin Launcher (v37.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 75
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 300
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.60s
Pumpkin Launcher (v37.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 86.25
DAMAGE 115
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 315
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.06s
Pumpkin Launcher (v37.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 97.5
DAMAGE 130
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 330
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.52s

Stats from v11.10 to v37.50[]

Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 63.75
DAMAGE 85
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 285
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 4.14s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 75
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 300
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.60s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 86.25
DAMAGE 115
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 315
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.06s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 97.5
DAMAGE 130
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 330
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.52s

Stats from v6.20 to v11.10[]

Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 82.5
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.8s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 87
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 394
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.66s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 90.75
DAMAGE 121
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 413
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.52s

Stats from v1.8 to v1.71[]

Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 82.5
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 87
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 1.995s
Pumpkin Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 90.75
DAMAGE 121
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 1.89s

Sounds

Sounds[]

Sound Type Rarity Audio
Fire Epic and Legendary
Reload Epic and Legendary
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Season 1[]

Update v1.8[]

Update v1.9.1[]

  • Removed.

Season 6[]

Update v6.20[]

  • Re-added Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.
  • Structure damage now correctly scales with rarity.
    • Adjusted structure damage from 375 on all rarities to 375/394/413.
  • Increased reload time from 2.1s/1.995s/1.89s to 2.8s/2.66s/2.52s.
  • Explosions now damage all structures within range, whether or not they are visible from the explosion center.
  • Decreased knocknack against Vehicles.
  • 25% of explosive damage will now penetrate through structures and the environment.
  • November 2nd 2018: Explosive damage no longer penetrates through structures and the environment.

Update v6.22[]

  • Removed.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.10[]

Chapter 4: Season 4[]

Update v26.30[]

  • Updated sounds used for moving rockets.

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.40[]

  • Updated sound effects.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

  • Removed equip sound.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.20[]

  • Changed the green smoke visual effects to be red.

Update v37.30[]

  • Changed the red smoke visual effects back to be green.

Update v37.50[]

  • Updated icon.
  • re-added equip sound.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.10[]

  • Reverted to its old icon.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • You can shoot a Rocket under a player and allow them to ride it. This can be used to quickly transport a player to an area, such as out of the Storm.
  • Keep your distance from an enemy when shooting a rocket, if you go too close, the rocket may also eliminate you along with the enemy player.
  • Players can grapple onto a rocket (Creative doesn't seem to let you do it, but attempting to do so in the BR map in Creative was possible).
  • Make sure to lead your shots in front of an enemy when using the Pumpkin Launcher, as the Rocket travels very slowly, so not leading your shots can lead to an opponent just walking away from it, and is very punishing.

Counters[]

  • In modes with Builds enabled, the Armored Wall can be very effective at countering , due to the sheer amount of health it has.
  • In Zero Build, the Port-A-Bunker can also be effective, due to how much cover it creates.
  • Keeping within close range can be beneficial when engaging with an opponent wielding a Pumpkin Launcher can be effective, as the opponent cannot fire back without risking taking damage from their own Rocket.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Pumpkin Launcher is referred to as Launcher Pumpkin the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Launcher_Pumpkin_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Launcher_Pumpkin_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Launcher_Pumpkin_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Launcher_Pumpkin_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

The Pumpkin Launcher used the same IDs as the Rocket Launcher before v11.10.

  • Rare: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 1[]

Update v1.8[]

Update v1.9.1[]

  • Vaulted.

Season 6[]

Update v6.20[]

  • Unvaulted

Update v6.22[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.10[]

Update v11.11[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.40[]

Update v14.50[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.21[]

  • Unvaulted.
    • It drops as Chest loot in Epic rarity only.

Content Update v18.30[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.20[]

Update v22.30[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season 4[]

Update v26.30[]

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.40[]

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.30[]

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.50[]

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

  • February 13th 2026 at 7:00 AM EST: Unvaulted Rare to Legendary rarities.
  • February 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM EST: Vaulted.
  • February 17th 2026: Unvaulted Rare to Legendary rarities.

Update v39.50[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History

Creative History[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.10[]

  • Introduced.

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Pumpkin Launcher (Twitter) - Promo - Fortnite Is it really Fortnitemares without the Pumpkin Launcher? 🎃
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Image Description Date
Reload Loot Update (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
 Reload Loot Update
The Wood Stake Shotgun, the Sideways Rifle, the Sideways Minigun, the Sideways Scythe and the Pumpkin Launcher were added to the loot pool. 		October 12th 2024
Fortnitemares 2024 Unvaults (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Fortnitemares Unvaults
Engage in high-stakes combat with the Stake Launcher, launch explosive jack-o'-lanterns from your Pumpkin Launcher, and glide the sky on a Witch Broom. 		October 18th 2024
Reload Loot Update (News Tab - Fortnitemares 2025) - Promo - Fortnite Reload Loot Update
Drop into Reload and battle it out with a refreshed loot pool! 		October 12th 2025

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The ability to ride a rocket is a glitch that Epic Games decided to not remove.
  • When two rockets are shot at each other, one rocket will be destroyed and the other rocket will continue its path. There appears to be no pattern that controls which rocket is destroyed.
  • Firing a Grappler at a rocket will grapple the player onto it and allow them to ride it for a short amount of time.
  • The Pumpkin Launcher used to share its ID with the Rocket Launcher, this was later changed in Update v11.10.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]

Former Icons[]