Overview
This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.
OG |
|
This item can currently be obtained in OG. |
| It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means. |
| “ | Explosive Weapon: Fires long-range rockets that damage enemies in an area.
|
” |
- — In-Game Description
The Rocket Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite OG that was added in the OG Chapter 1: Season 1.
The Rocket Launcher has a seasonal version called Pumpkin 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 v39.10 (December 11th 2025 Hotfix)[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.60s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 394 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.42s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 413 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.24s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 74.25 |
| DAMAGE | 99 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 338 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.96s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 78.75 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 356 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.78s |
Stats from v37.00 to v39.10 (December 11th 2025 Hotfix)[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.8s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 394 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.66s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 413 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.52s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 74.25 |
| DAMAGE | 99 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 338 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.08s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 78.75 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 356 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.94s |
Stats from v36.20 to v37.00[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.8s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.66s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.52s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 74.25 |
| DAMAGE | 99 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 270 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.08s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 78.75 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 285 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.94s |
Stats from v36.00 (June 10th 2025) to v36.20[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.8s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 394 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.66s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 413 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.52s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 74.25 |
| DAMAGE | 99 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 338 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.08s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 78.75 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 356 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.94s |
Stats from v36.00 to v36.00 (June 10th)[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.8s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.66s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.52s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 74.25 |
| DAMAGE | 99 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 270 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.08s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 78.75 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 285 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.94s |
Stats from v34.40 (April 23rd 2025) to v36.00[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.19s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.07s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 74.25 |
| DAMAGE | 99 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 270 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.53s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 78.75 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 285 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.41s |
Stats from v33.30 (February 3rd 2025) to v34.40 (April 23rd 2025)[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.60s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.42s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.24s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 74.25 |
| DAMAGE | 99 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 270 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.96s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 78.75 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 285 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.78s |
Stats from v33.30 to v33.30 (February 3rd 2025)[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 300 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.60s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 95.25 |
| DAMAGE | 127 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.06s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 107.25 |
| DAMAGE | 143 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.52s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 57.75 |
| DAMAGE | 77 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 270 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.68s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 70.5 |
| DAMAGE | 94 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 285 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.14s |
Stats from v33.00 to v33.00[]
|
Rocket Launcher (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.18s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 375 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.07s |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Rocket Launcher (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 52.5 |
| DAMAGE | 70 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 315 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.68s |
|
Rocket Launcher (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 63.75 |
| DAMAGE | 85 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 330 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.14s |
Sounds
Sounds[]
| Sounds | ID | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Pickup | Shotgun_Pickup
| ||
| Stinger | new_weapon_loot_reward_02
| |||
| Equip | weapons_launchers_reload_end_01
| |||
| ADS | In | Weapon_RPG_ADS_IN_01
| ||
| Out | Weapon_RPG_ADS_OUT_01
| |||
| Shoot | Close | rocket_launcher_start_01rocket_launcher_start_02rocket_launcher_start_XX
| ||
| Medium | Rocket_Launcher_Medium_ShotC01
| |||
| Distant | Rocket_Launcher_Distant_ShotE01
| |||
| Whizz By | Athena_New_Rocket_Projectile_01
| |||
| 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 | weapons_launchers_reload_01
| ||
| End | weapons_launchers_reload_end_01
| |||
| Drop | fort_weapons_drop_02
| |||
| Former Sounds (Before v39.10) | ||||
| In Air Loop | RPG_InAir_NewLoop_LP2
| |||
| Former Sounds (Before v36.10) | ||||
| Equip | Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_End
| |||
| Reload | Start | Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_Start
| ||
| Insert | Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_Cartridge
| |||
| End | Launcher_Rocket_RPG_Reload_End
| |||
Weapon Changes
Weapon Changes[]
OG Chapter 1: Season 2[]
Update v33.30[]
- Epic and Legendary rarities now use the original low tier icon.
- Some aspects of these rarities are now inaccurate or broken due to an incorrect asset reference.
- Increased damage from 70/85/116/121 to 77/94/127/143.
- Decreased structure damage from 315/330/375/375/375 to 270/285/300/315/330.
- February 3rd 2025:
OG Chapter 1: Season 4[]
Update v36.00[]
- Increased reload time from 2.53s/2.41s/2.3s/2.19s/2.07s to 3.08s/2.94s/2.8s/2.66s/2.52s.
- June 10th 2025: Increased structure damage from 270/285/300/315/330 to 338/356/375/394/413.
Update v36.10[]
- Removed equip and reload sounds.
Update v36.20[]
- Decreased structure damage from 338/356/375/394/413 to 270/285/300/315/330.
- Removed interpolation time to gain First Shot Accuracy.
Update v36.30[]
- Re-added equip and reload sounds.
OG Chapter 1: Season 8[]
Update v40.10[]
- Now uses the firing sounds of the Bazooka.
- Rocket Riding is no longer possible as the model of the rocket doesn't have any collision.
Update v40.20[]
- Now uses the correct firing sounds from Season 8.
Update v40.30[]
- Rocket Riding is now possible again since the model of the rocket has collision.
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
|
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.
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Fortnite OG History
Fortnite OG History[]
OG Chapter 1: Season 6[]
Update v37.40[]
- October 3rd 2025: Vaulted.
Update v37.51[]
- October 24th 2025: Unvaulted Rare rarity.
- Only obtainable by eliminating Cube Monsters.
Update v38.10[]
OG Chapter 1: Season 7[]
Update v39.10[]
- Vaulted Rare rarity due to Cube Monsters also being vaulted.
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
![]() |
Fortnite OG Weapons The lootpool on day one of Fortnite OG gets back to the basics. Take down opponents with the Burst Assault Rifle, Pump Shotgun, Rocket Launcher and more classic weapons! |
December 6th 2024 |
Trivia
Trivia[]
- The 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.
- 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.







