Shockwave Grenade/OG

Overview

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

OG
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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
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— In-Game Description

The Shockwave Grenade is an Utility Item in Fortnite OG that was added in OG Chapter 1: Season 5.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Shockwave Grenades are thrown by the player using the arc provided. Once thrown, they will knock back anyone inside of the blast radius, be it the player, an opponent, or a squad member. They will also knock back vehicles, and wildlife.

If caught in the blast radius, the player will be blasted away from it at a high velocity. If the player is blasted near a structure, they will destroy it for a few tiles, allowing the player to launch someone or themselves through a few layers of structures. It will only destroy a structure if it blasts a player through it, else it will deal no damage and does not work through structures.

If caught in the blast, whoever is affected will not take fall damage.

Structure damage will only be maxed out if player is launched through a structure.

Stats

Stats[]

Shockwave Grenade - Item - Fortnite Shockwave Grenade
(Epic)
Structure Damage 10,000
Time of Use Instant
Stack Size 6
Sounds

Sounds[]

Shockwave Grenade - Item - Fortnite Shockwave Grenade Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Grenade_Shockwave_Pickup01
In Air Launch ImpulseGrenade_Prj_InAir_Launch_01
Loop Grenade_Shockwave_Beep01
Explode Close ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_XX
Wub ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Close_Wub_XX
Distant ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_01ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_02ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_03ShockwaveGrenade_Explode_Distant_XX
Warning Beep Grenade_Shockwave_Beep01
Launch Whoosh Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_01Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_02Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_03Grenade_Shockwave_Impulse_Launch_Whoosh_XX
Former Sounds (Before v39.00)
Stick Grenade_Shockwave_Stick01Grenade_Shockwave_Stick02Grenade_Shockwave_Stick03Grenade_Shockwave_StickXX
Explode Close Grenade_Shockwave_Explode01Grenade_Shockwave_Explode02Grenade_Shockwave_Explode03Grenade_Shockwave_ExplodeXX
Distant Grenade_Shockwave_Explode_Distant01Grenade_Shockwave_Explode_Distant02Grenade_Shockwave_Explode_Distant03Grenade_Shockwave_Explode_DistantXX
Item Changes

Item Changes[]

OG Chapter 1: Season 5[]

Update v37.00[]

  • Added.

Update v37.10[]

  • Added back old sounds for the Shockwave Grenade.
    • Still uses its new sounds due to an issue.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Shockwave Grenades are very good for fast mobility, as they can launch you and teammates far into the air or forwards, with no damage taken upon impact.
  • Shockwave Grenades can be used to launch enemy players into the storm as an attempt to eliminate them. As the launch is fast and far, as well as it ignoring structures, it can be very effective.
  • If a player is fast, they can throw a Shockwave Grenade down near an item, quickly swap it out on the very short delay before the grenade detonates, and utilize the grenade whilst keeping the swapped item. This of course uses the grenade up, but it can be useful as to not waste the grenade.
Item ID

Item ID[]

The Shockwave Grenade is referred to as Figment Shock Grenad in the files.

  • Epic: Figment_Athena_ShockGrenade
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Fortnite OG History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Chapter 1 Season 5 Loot Update (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite OG
Season 5 Update Notes


- Added ATK (All Terrain Karts): Power-slide past enemies with enough seats for the whole squad.
- Added Rift-to-Go: Deploy to escape from close calls or get a bird's eye POV.
- Added Shockwave Grenade: Throw and blast attackers off their game, or get closer to the action.
- Added Low AND High Rarity SMGs: Fire fast, run faster.
- Added Double Barrel Shotgun: Get up close and personal.

August 7th 2025

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • Shockwave Grenades seem to appear to have Hop Rocks inside them. This is likely the reason as to why they do not cause fall damage on impact. A purple trail is also emitted when you are hit by a Shockwave.