Unleash Chaos: Ultimate Guide to Finding and Mastering Shockwave Grenades in Fortnite

At the start of Chapter 4 Season 3, numerous Fortnite players observed a lack of mobility items. While vehicles and the return of Raptors provide some means of traversing the map swiftly, they are not as convenient as having a portable mobility item that players can carry with them.

In response to player feedback, Epic Games reintroduced Shockwave Grenades in update 25.10, making them available once again in the battle royale game mode. This guide aims to assist players in locating Shockwave Grenades in Fortnite and maximize their usage to their advantage.

Where to Get Shockwave Grenades

Shockwave Grenades made their debut in Fortnite during Chapter 1, going through multiple cycles of being vaulted and unvaulted. In recent seasons, Fortnite has featured an abundance of mobility items, resulting in Shockwave Grenades being mainly used as a novelty rather than a practical means of traversing the island.

However, with the removal of all other mobility items, players have realized the increased necessity for Shockwave Grenades. Sadly, obtaining this item in-game can prove to be quite challenging due to its Epic rarity. While it is possible to find Shockwave Grenades as regular floor loot in Fortnite, they are also hidden inside chests and rare chests. Given the vast array of items and weapons in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3, there is a reduced chance of encountering high-rarity items like these.

Shockwave Grenades are obtained in pairs, and players can carry up to a total of six in their inventory.

Regrettably, Shockwave Grenades can only be found and used in Fortnite Battle Royale Zero Build Mode.

How to Use Shockwave Grenades

Shockwave Grenades possess a formidable force capable of forcefully propelling surrounding objects away upon detonation. Additionally, these grenades possess the unique ability to mitigate any fall damage experienced by the user due to their incorporation of the Hop Rock effect. Mastering the art of employing a Shockwave Grenade requires a keen understanding of the trajectory at which the player will be propelled, enabling an estimation of their ultimate destination post-explosion.

When players throw the Shockwave Grenade underneath them, they will be launched into the air. However, to maximize the forward momentum, gamers should aim to be at the outer edge of the explosive radius. To achieve this, players can throw the Shockwave Grenade while running, allowing them enough time to distance themselves from the blast zone before it detonates.

Pairing the Shockwave Grenade with the Soaring Sprints Reality Augment makes the jump boost even stronger.

Shockwave Grenades can also serve as a formidable tool to use against adversaries. When skillfully aimed and timed, gamers have the ability to propel an opposing player back into the storm. This cunning maneuver not only bewilders the rival, but also inflicts damage without delay. Such a tactic proves especially advantageous during the latter stages of the game, when the storm wreaks the most havoc.

Fortnite is currently accessible on a multitude of platforms, including Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.