Overview
This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.
Chapter 1 |
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle 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 rockets that damage everything in an area.
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” |
- — In-Game Description
The Snowball Launcher is a seasonal Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Season 2 and is only available during Winter events.
Snowball Launcher has an Exotic version called The Big Chill.
Functionality
Functionality[]
The Snowball Launcher shoots out a snowball projectile which is affected by gravity and explodes immediately on impact, dealing explosive damage to players and structures in a small radius.
The Snowball Launcher shoots a Slow Moving Projectile. It has First Shot Accuracy enabled, but as it is an Explosive Weapon, it is largely irrelevant. There is no damage falloff on the Snowball Launcher's projectiles.
Stats
Stats[]
Current Stats since v28.01 (December 15th 2023)[]
The Snowball Launcher uses
Rockets and cannot headshot players.
|
Snowball Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 36 |
| DAMAGE | 48 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 95 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 4 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.15s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 37.5 |
| DAMAGE | 50 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 100 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 4 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 39.75 |
| DAMAGE | 53 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 105 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 4 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.85s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 41.25 |
| DAMAGE | 55 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 110 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 4 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.7s |
Stats from v19.01 to v28.01 (December 15th 2023)[]
The Snowball Launcher uses
Rockets and cannot headshot players.
|
Snowball Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 36 |
| DAMAGE | 48 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 95 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.15s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 37.5 |
| DAMAGE | 50 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 100 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 39.75 |
| DAMAGE | 53 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 105 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.85s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 41.25 |
| DAMAGE | 55 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 110 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.7s |
Stats from v11.30 to v19.01[]
The Snowball Launcher uses
Rockets and cannot headshot players.
|
Snowball Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 53.25 |
| DAMAGE | 71 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 143 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.15s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 56.25 |
| DAMAGE | 75 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 150 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 59.25 |
| DAMAGE | 79 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 158 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.85s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 62.25 |
| DAMAGE | 83 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 165 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.7s |
Stats from v7.10 to v11.30[]
The Snowball Launcher uses
Rockets and cannot headshot players.
|
Snowball Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 100 |
| DAMAGE | 100 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 105 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 394 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.85s |
|
Snowball Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 110 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 413 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.7s |
Stats from v1.11 to v7.10[]
The Snowball Launcher uses
Rockets and cannot headshot players.
|
Grenade Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 100 |
| DAMAGE | 100 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3s |
|
Grenade Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 105 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.85s |
|
Grenade Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 110 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.7s |
Sounds
Sounds[]
| Sounds | ID | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Pickup | Shotgun_Pickup
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| Stinger | loot_reward_02_mix
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| Equip | WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Ready
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| Shoot | Close | WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_01WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_02WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_03WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_XX
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| Medium | WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_Mid_01WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_Mid_02WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_Mid_03WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_Mid_XX
| |||
| Distant | WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_Far_01WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_Far_02WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_Far_03WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_Far_XX
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| In Air Loop | WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_IntheAir_LOOP_01WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_IntheAir_LOOP_02WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_IntheAir_LOOP_XX
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| Explosion | Impact (Close) | EXPLO_SnowBall_Impact_18EXPLO_SnowBall_Impact_19EXPLO_SnowBall_Impact_XX
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| Impact (Distant) | explosion_sharp_distant_01
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| Giggle | EXPLO_SnowBall_VO_Giggle_19
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| Reload | Start | WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Reload_01
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| End | WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Ready
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| Drop | Drop | Weapon_Generic_Drop_Launcher_01
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| Land | Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Launcher_Impt_01
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| Former Sounds (Before v15.10) | ||||
| Equip | grenadelauncher_reload_close
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| Shoot | Close | WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_v1WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_v2
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| Medium | WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Fire_Med_Distant_v2_01WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Fire_Med_Distant_v2_02WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Fire_Med_Distant_v2_XX
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| Distant | WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Fire_Far_Distance_01
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| Low Ammo | weapon_low_ammo_hi_rifle_02
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| Reload | Start | weapons_launchers_reload_01
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| Insert | WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Reload
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| Giggle | Reload_SnowBall_VO_Giggle_01
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| End | grenadelauncher_reload_close
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| Former Sounds (Before v11.00) | ||||
| Weee | WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_VO_Weee_01WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_VO_Weee_12WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_VO_Weee_13WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_VO_Weee_XX
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| Bounce Ouch | SnowBall_VO_Bounce_Ouch_01SnowBall_VO_Bounce_Ouch_02SnowBall_VO_Bounce_Ouch_03SnowBall_VO_Bounce_Ouch_04SnowBall_VO_Bounce_Ouch_05SnowBall_VO_Bounce_Ouch_06SnowBall_VO_Bounce_Ouch_XX
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| Drop | fort_weapons_drop_02
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Weapon Changes
Weapon Changes[]
Season 2[]
Update v1.11[]
- Added Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.
- Shares it ID with the Grenade Launcher.
Update v1.11 Silenced Pistol[]
- Removed.
Season 7[]
Update v7.10[]
- Re-added Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities under their own IDs.
- Renamed from Grenade Launcher to Snowball Launcher.
- Structures damage now correctly scales with rarity.
Update v7.20[]
- Removed.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
Update v11.30[]
- Re-added Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.
- Added Uncommon rarity.
- Snowballs now explode on impact rather than bouncing.
- Decreased damage from 100/105/110 to 75/79/83.
- Decreased structure damage from 375/394/413 to 150/158/165.
- Decreased fire rate from 1 to 0.75.
- Added a 1 second swap delay when switching to another Grenade Launcher after shooting.
Chapter 2: Season 5[]
Update v15.10[]
- Updated sound effects.
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
|
This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- Avoid shooting a Launcher near yourself as it will deal the same damage to you as it does to enemy players.
- You can shoot projectiles under a player and allow them to ride them. This is much more difficult than it is with a Rocket Launcher and is almost useless.
Counters[]
- The Snowball Launcher is essentially a much worse, more inconsistent version of the regular Grenade Launcher, so carrying said weapon is basically a hard counter against the Snowball Launcher.
Weapon ID
Weapon ID[]
The Snowball Launcher is referred to as Launcher Snowball in the files.
The Snowball Launcher used the same IDs as the Grenade Launcher before v7.10.
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Season 2[]
Update v1.11[]
- Introduced Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities, replaces the Grenade Launcher.
Update v1.11 Silenced Pistol[]
- Vaulted.
Season 7[]
Update v7.10[]
- Unvaulted, replaces the Grenade Launcher.
Update v7.20[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
Update v28.00[]
- Unvaulted Epic rarity.
- It is only sold by Holiday Boxy.
Update v28.01[]
Creative History
Creative History[]
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Winterfest Quests Unvaulted icy items are bringing a chill to the air. Use items like the Snowball Launcher to complete Winterfest Quests and earn rewards! |
December 16th 2021 |
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Snowball Launcher And Presents Icy items are coming back out of the armory! Launch exploding snowballs with the Snowball Launcher and throw down Holiday Presents for others to pick up. |
December 13th 2022 |
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Winterfest Weapons And Items Icy items are coming back out of the armory! Launch exploding snowballs with the Snowball Launcher, throw down Holiday Presents for others, give 'em Frozen Feet with the Icy Grappler and more! |
December 14th 2023 |
Trivia
Trivia[]
- The Snowball Launcher was the first weapon to be unvaulted in Chapter 5.
- The Snowball Launcher and the Egg Launcher used to be reskins of the Grenade Launcher but they were updated to function differently from another.
- The Snowball Launcher used to share its ID with the Grenade Launcher, this was later changed in Update v7.10.
Gallery
Gallery[]













