Rocket Launcher

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.
It is also available in Creative and UEFN.
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.

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

The Rocket Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was added in the Pre-Season.

The Rocket Launcher has a seasonal variant called Pumpkin Launcher.

Rocket Launcher has two Exotic variants called Lawless Shockwave Rocket Launcher and Lawful Shockwave Rocket Launcher.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Rocket 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, but 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 Rocket Launcher shoots slow-moving projectile weapon, that cannot inflict headshot damage. It has First Shot Accuracy enabled, but as it is a Rocket Launcher, it is largely irrelevant.
There is no damage falloff on the Rocket Launcher's projectiles.

The Rocket Launcher can reload whilst being aimed.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v11.00[]

Rocket Launcher (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Common)
DPS 52.5
DAMAGE 70
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 270
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 4.68s
Rocket Launcher (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 63.75
DAMAGE 85
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 285
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 4.14s
Rocket Launcher (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 75
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 300
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.60s
Rocket Launcher (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 86.25
DAMAGE 115
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 315
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.06s
Rocket Launcher (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 97.5
DAMAGE 130
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 330
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.52s

Stats from v10.40 to v11.00[]

Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 82.5
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.60s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 87
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 394
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.42s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 90.75
DAMAGE 121
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 413
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.24s

Stats Only[]

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

Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Common)
DPS 74.25
DAMAGE 99
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 338
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.96s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 78.75
DAMAGE 105
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 356
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.78s

Stats from v7.40 to v10.40[]

Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 82.5
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.60s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 87
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 394
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.42s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 90.75
DAMAGE 121
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 413
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.24s

Stats from v4.50 to v7.40[]

Rocket 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
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 87
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 394
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.66s
Rocket 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 v4.40 to v4.50[]

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

Stats from v1.9.1 to v4.40[]

Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 82.5
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 87
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.185s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 90.75
DAMAGE 121
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.07s

Stats from v1.7.1 to v1.9.1[]

Rocket 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
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 87
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 1.995s
Rocket 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

Stats from v1.6 to v1.71[]

Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 82.5
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 450
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 87
DAMAGE 116
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 450
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 1.71s
Rocket Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 90.75
DAMAGE 121
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 450
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 1.62s

Sounds

Sounds[]

Rocket Launcher (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup StickyGrenadeLauncher_PickUp_02StickyGrenadeLauncher_PickUp_03StickyGrenadeLauncher_PickUp_XX
Equip Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Equip
ADS In Weapon_RPG_ADS_IN_01
Out Weapon_RPG_ADS_OUT_01
Shoot Close Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_1P_01Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_1P_02Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_1P_03Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_1P_XX
In Air RPG_InAir_NewLoop_LP2
Medium Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Medium_01Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Medium_02Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Medium_03Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Distant_01Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Distant_02Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Distant_03Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Explosion Close RPG_Expl_Close_01RPG_Expl_Close_02RPG_Expl_Close_03RPG_Expl_Close_XX
Distant RPG_Expl_Dist_01RPG_Expl_Dist_02RPG_Expl_Dist_03RPG_Expl_Dist_XX
Reload Start Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_Start
Insert Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_Cartridge
End Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_End
Drop Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Launcher_01
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Launcher_Impt_01
Former Sounds (Before v36.10)
Pickup Shotgun_Pickup
Equip RPG_Reload_End
Shoot Close RPG_Fire_Close_LongTail_01RPG_Fire_Close_LongTail_02RPG_Fire_Close_LongTail_03RPG_Fire_Close_LongTail_XX
In Air Wep_RPG_LowTier_InAirLoop_01
Medium RPG_LT_Med_01RPG_LT_Med_02RPG_LT_Med_03RPG_LT_Med_XX
Distant RPG_LT_Dist_01RPG_LT_Dist_02RPG_LT_Dist_03RPG_LT_Dist_XX
Reload Start RPG_Reload_Start_v5
Insert RPG_Reload_Insert_v3
End RPG_Reload_End
Rocket Launcher (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Rocket Launcher Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup StickyGrenadeLauncher_PickUp_02StickyGrenadeLauncher_PickUp_03StickyGrenadeLauncher_PickUp_XX
Equip Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Equip
ADS In Weapon_RPG_ADS_IN_01
Out Weapon_RPG_ADS_OUT_01
Shoot Close Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_1P_01Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_1P_02Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_1P_03Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_1P_XX
In Air RPG_InAir_NewLoop_LP2
Medium Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Medium_01Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Medium_02Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Medium_03Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Distant_01Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Distant_02Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Distant_03Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Explosion Close RPG_Expl_Close_01RPG_Expl_Close_02RPG_Expl_Close_03RPG_Expl_Close_XX
Distant RPG_Expl_Dist_01RPG_Expl_Dist_02RPG_Expl_Dist_03RPG_Expl_Dist_XX
Reload Start Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_Start
Insert Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_Cartridge
End Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_End
Drop Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Launcher_01
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Launcher_Impt_01
Former Sounds (Before v36.10)
Pickup Shotgun_Pickup
Equip weapons_launchers_reload_end_01
Shoot Close rocket_launcher_start_01rocket_launcher_start_02rocket_launcher_start_XX
In Air RPG_InAir_NewLoop_LP2
Medium Rocket_Launcher_Medium_ShotC01
Distant Rocket_Launcher_Distant_ShotE01
Reload Start weapons_launchers_reload_01
End weapons_launchers_reload_end_01
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Pre-Season[]

Update v1.6[]

Update v1.7.1[]

Season 1[]

Update v1.9.1[]

Season 3[]

Update v3.50[]

  • Increased equip time by 40%.

Season 4[]

Update v4.00[]

  • Now has it's own equip animation to match the equip time, rather than simply slowing down the generic equip animation.

Content Update v4.40[]

Update v4.50[]

  • Structures damage now correctly scales with rarity.
  • Explosions now damage all structures within range, whether or not they are visible from the explosion center.

Season 5[]

Update v5.00[]

  • Decreased knockback against Vehicles.
  • Fixed reliability issues when using a rocket launcher to boost shopping carts or the ATK.

Season 6[]

Update v6.21[]

  • 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.

Season 7[]

Update v7.40[]

Season X[]

Update v10.40[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

  • Updated equip, reload and firing sounds.

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 Rocket in front of your opponent, as it travels very slowly, so not leading your shots can be very punishing.

Counters[]

  • In modes with Builds enabled, the Armored Wall can be very effective at countering an opponent wielding a Rocket Launcher.
  • The rocket fired by the Rocket Launcher moves quite slowly, so it can be easy to avoid an opponent's rockets, so long as you have stamina to sprint.
  • Keeping within close range can be effective, as an opponent wielding the Rocket Launcher cannot fire back without risking damaging themselves.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Rocket Launcher is referred to as Rocket Launcher in the files.

  • Common: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_C_Ore_T03
  • Uncommon: WID_Launcher_Rocket_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • 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[]

Pre-Season[]

Update v1.6[]

Season 1[]

Update v1.8[]

Update v1.9.1[]

  • Unvaulted.

Season 5[]

Update v5.40[]

  • Vaulted Rare rarity.
  • Slightly increased availability of Epic and Legendary to compensate:
    • Increased Epic rarity drop chance from 0.11% to 0.73%.
    • Increased Legendary rarity drop chance from 0.03% to 0.10%.

Season 6[]

Update v6.20[]

Update v6.22[]

  • Unvaulted.

Season 7[]

Update v7.40[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

Update v11.00 Hotfix[]

Update v11.10[]

Update v11.11[]

Chapter 2: Season 2[]

Update v12.00[]

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

Update v14.10[]

Update v14.20[]

Update v14.30[]

Update v14.40[]

Update v14.50[]

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.21[]

Content Update v18.30[]

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Update v23.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Content Update v23.10[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.00[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.20[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.40[]

  • October 11th 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

  • September 5th 2025: Vaulted.
  • September 6th 2025: Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.

Update v37.50[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.10[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v39.51[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v40.40[]

  • Unvaulted Epic rarity.

Chapter 7: Season 3[]

Update v41.00[]

Creative History

Creative History[]

Season 7[]

Update v7.00[]

Season X[]

Update v10.40[]

  • Introduced Rare rarity.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Low Tier Rocket Launcher is modeled after the Russian RPG-7.
  • The ability to ride a rocket is a glitch that Epic Games decided to not remove.
  • The decals on the Rockets themselves resemble nose art applied to fighter planes during WWII, such as this.
  • The Common Rocket Launcher is one of the shortest lived weapons in Battle Royale, only lasting a few hours upon Chapter 2: Season 1's release.
  • The Uncommon Rocket Launcher also only lasted a single full season, in Chapter 2: Season 1. It was unvaulted during Fortnitemares, however.
  • 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.
  • When Epic Rocket Luancher was added in Overwatch Caches, it comes with the Rare Jetpack as a reference to Pharah's Hover Jets and Jump Jet ability.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Former Icons[]