Alien Knockgun Launcher

Overview

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Does knockback
— In-Game Description

The Alien Knockgun Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 7 exclusively for the Experiment.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Alien Knockgun Launcher shoots a fast-moving electric ball projectile. It explodes on impact, knocking back opponents within a certain radius. This renders them temporarily stunned. If the player knocks themselves back with the Alien Knockgun Launcher, they do not get stunned, allowing for a "blast jump" that launches the player much further than a standard jump.

The Alien Knockback Launcher is a projectile weapon with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

Stats

Stats[]

Stats during The Experiment[]

Alien Knockgun Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Alien Knockgun Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 0
DAMAGE 0
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 0
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 0.8
COOLDOWN TIME 2.75s

Unused Stats[]

Alien Knockgun Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Alien Knockgun Launcher
(Legendary)
DPS 15.2
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 0
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 0.8
COOLDOWN TIME 2.75s

Sounds

Sounds[]

Alien Knockgun Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite Alien Knockgun Launcher Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Launcher_Gravy_Goblin_Pickup_01
Equip Retro_SciFi_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_01Retro_SciFi_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_02Retro_SciFi_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_03Retro_SciFi_Shotgun_ReloadEnd_XX
ADS In Knockback_Launcher_ADS_In_01
Out Knockback_Launcher_ADS_Out_01
Shoot Close Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_01Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_02Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_03Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_04Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Mid_01Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Mid_02Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Mid_03Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Mid_04Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Mid_XX
Distant Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Distant_01Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Distant_02Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Distant_03Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Distant_04Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Distant_XX
Out Of Ammo Knockback_Launcher_OutOfAmmo_01
Projectile In Air Loop Knockback_Launcher_Prj_InAir_Loop
Player Hit Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_UI_01
Backpack Surge Knockback_Launcher_Backpack_Surge_01Knockback_Launcher_Backpack_Surge_02Knockback_Launcher_Backpack_Surge_03Knockback_Launcher_Backpack_Surge_04Knockback_Launcher_Backpack_Surge_XX
Player Push Back Close Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Close_01Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Close_02Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Close_03Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Close_XX
Medium Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Mid_01Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Mid_02Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Mid_03Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Mid_XX
Quad Whoosh Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Quad_Whsh_01Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Quad_Whsh_02Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Quad_Whsh_03Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Hit_Player_Push_Back_Quad_Whsh_XX
Explosion Close Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Close_01Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Close_02Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Close_03Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Close_04Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Close_05Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Close_06Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Close_XX
Medium Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Mid_01Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Mid_02Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Mid_03Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Mid_04Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Mid_05Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Mid_06Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Mid_XX
Distant Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_01Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_02Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_03Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_04Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_05Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_06Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_07Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_08Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_09Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Explo_Distant_XX
Whip By Close Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Close_01Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Close_02Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Close_03Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Close_04Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Close_XX
Distant Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Distant_01Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Distant_02Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Distant_03Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Distant_04Knockback_Launcher_Prj_Whip_Distant_XX
Zap Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_01Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_02Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_03Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_04Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_05Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_06Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_07Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_08Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_09Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Close_Elec_Zap_XX
Overheat Start Knockback_Launcher_Overheat_01
End Knockback_Launcher_Fire_Recharge_01
Drop Launcher_Gravy_Goblin_Drop_01
Weapon Changes
Obtaining

Obtaining[]

As of Update v18.00, Alien Knockgun Launcher cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.

Obtaining History[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.10[]

  • The Alien Knockgun Launcher is given to all players during the Experiment and is removed at the end of it.

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.00[]

  • Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Item ID

Item ID[]

The Alien Knockgun Launcher is referred to as Skyfire Knockback Weapon Launcher in the files.

  • Legendary: WID_Skyfire_KnockbackWeapon_Launcher
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.10[]

  • Introduced.

Operation: Sky Fire[]

  • A Trespasser squad was seen firing this at players. However they were locked out of their way by Doctor Slone.

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Alien Knockgun Launcher's model is repurposed from the Pulsar 9000 Shotgun from Save The World. With a unique silver and metallic purple paint scheme to better match The Last Reality's weapon design.
  • Despite having an internal damage value, the Alien Knockgun Launcher cannot deal damage to other players in the Mothership, due to damage not occurring at all in the experiment.
  • The only way to view the Alien Knockgun Launcher stats in the inventory is by opening the inventory tab before the player is teleported into the Mothership’s cell.
  • The Alien Knockgun Launcher has an in-game description, despite not normally being able to view it in the inventory. The description lacks punctuation and is incredibly simple, so it's likely that it's a placeholder.
  • When playing team modes, it is possible to keep the Alien Knockgun Launcher, as well as the Alien Jetpack, outside of the Mothership via a glitch.
    • It will not deal damage and its knock back ability will not grant a low-gravity effect.
Gallery

Gallery[]

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