Snowball Launcher (Battle Royale)

Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the Winterfest variant. For the base version, see Grenade Launcher. For the Spring version, see Egg Launcher.

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

Chapter 1
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.

Explosive Weapon: Lobs rockets that damage everything in an area.
— 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets and cannot headshot players.

Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 36
DAMAGE 48
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 95
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 37.5
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 39.75
DAMAGE 53
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 105
MAGAZINE SIZE 4
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets and cannot headshot players.

Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 36
DAMAGE 48
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 95
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 37.5
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 39.75
DAMAGE 53
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 105
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets and cannot headshot players.

Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Uncommon)
DPS 53.25
DAMAGE 71
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 143
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 56.25
DAMAGE 75
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 150
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 3s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 59.25
DAMAGE 79
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 158
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 0.75
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets and cannot headshot players.

Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 100
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 3s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 105
DAMAGE 105
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 394
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Rockets and cannot headshot players.

Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Grenade Launcher
(Rare)
DPS 100
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 3s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Grenade Launcher
(Epic)
DPS 105
DAMAGE 105
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Grenade Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 110
DAMAGE 110
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 375
MAGAZINE SIZE 6
FIRE RATE 1
RELOAD TIME 2.7s

Sounds

Sounds[]

Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Snowball Launcher Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Pickup Shotgun_Pickup
Stinger loot_reward_02_mix
Equip WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Ready
Shoot Close WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_01WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_02WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_03WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Fire_XX
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
In Air Loop WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_IntheAir_LOOP_01WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_IntheAir_LOOP_02WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_IntheAir_LOOP_XX
Explosion Impact (Close) EXPLO_SnowBall_Impact_18EXPLO_SnowBall_Impact_19EXPLO_SnowBall_Impact_XX
Impact (Distant) explosion_sharp_distant_01
Giggle EXPLO_SnowBall_VO_Giggle_19
Reload Start WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Reload_01
End WPN_Chiller_Snowball_Launcher_Ready
Drop Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Launcher_01
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Launcher_Impt_01
Former Sounds (Before v15.10)
Equip grenadelauncher_reload_close
Shoot Close
WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_v1
WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_v2
Medium WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Fire_Med_Distant_v2_01WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Fire_Med_Distant_v2_02WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Fire_Med_Distant_v2_XX
Distant WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Fire_Far_Distance_01
Low Ammo weapon_low_ammo_hi_rifle_02
Reload Start weapons_launchers_reload_01
Insert WPN_SnowBall_Launcher_Reload
Giggle Reload_SnowBall_VO_Giggle_01
End grenadelauncher_reload_close
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
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
Drop fort_weapons_drop_02
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Season 2[]

Update v1.11[]

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.
    • Adjusted structure damage from 375 on all rarities to 375/394/413.

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.

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.01[]

Chapter 5: Season 1[]

Update v28.01[]

  • December 15th 2023: Decreased magazine size from 6 to 4.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite 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.

  • Uncommon: WID_Launcher_Snowball_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Launcher_Snowball_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Launcher_Snowball_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Launcher_Snowball_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

The Snowball Launcher used the same IDs as the Grenade Launcher before v7.10.

  • Rare: WID_Launcher_Grenade_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Launcher_Grenade_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Launcher_Grenade_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 2[]

Update v1.11[]

Update v1.11 Silenced Pistol[]

  • Vaulted.

Season 7[]

Update v7.10[]

Update v7.20[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.30[]

Content Update v11.31 - 3[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.01[]

Content Update v19.01[]

  • January 6th 2022: Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.10[]

  • December 13th 2022: Unvaulted Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.
  • December 27th 2022: Vaulted.

Chapter 5: Season 1[]

Update v28.00[]

Update v28.01[]

  • December 14th 2023: Unvaulted Rare and Legendary rarities.
    • It can now be found in the normal lootpool.
  • January 2nd 2024: Vaulted.

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Snowball Launcher (Winterfest 2021) - Promo - Fortnite Deal damage to opponents with the Snowball Launcher.

Complete this new challenge for additional XP!
December 17th 2021
Snowball Launcher (Winterfest 2022) - Promo - Fortnite Winterfest just wouldn't be the same without the Snowball Launcher ❄

Leave your opponents on ice!
December 14th 2022

Image Description Date
Winterfest 2021 (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
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
Snowball Launcher (News Tab - Winterfest 2022) - Promo - Fortnite 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
Winterfest 2023 Unvaults (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite 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[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]