The Pumpkin Launcher makes its return to Fortnite with the release of Fortnitemares 2023. This weapon has garnered both praise and criticism over the years due to its explosive capabilities. Whether players are in Zero Build or Build Mode, they can expect to fall victim to an explosive enthusiast who has embraced the Halloween spirit with the Pumpkin Launcher.
With explosive weapons being relatively rare in Fortnite, Fortnitemares offers a perfect opportunity for those who revel in destruction, especially when it obstructs their path to Victory Royale. However, is the Pumpkin Launcher still effective years after its debut, and where can players find this coveted weapon?
Where To Get The Pumpkin Launcher
The Pumpkin Launcher is obtainable in various ways in Fortnite’s Chapter 4, Season 4. Players have the chance to discover the Pumpkin Launcher as floor loot, or inside chests, rare chests, flying drones, and holo-chests. Moreover, if players venture east of Breakwater Bay, they can locate Victoria Saint, an NPC who offers an Epic variation of the Pumpkin Launcher for the cost of 600 Gold Bars.
Pumpkin Launcher Stats
Explosive Weapon: Fires long-range rockets that damage enemies in an area.
The Pumpkin Launcher is a classic for veterans, and can be found in Rare, Epic, and Legendary variants, each with its own stats as listed below:
Rare Pumpkin Launcher
Damage | 100 |
Fire Rate | 0.75 |
Magazine Size | 1 |
Reload Time | 3.60 |
Epic Pumpkin Launcher
Damage | 115 |
Fire Rate | 0.75 |
Magazine Size | 1 |
Reload Time | 3.06 |
Legendary Pumpkin Launcher
Damage | 130 |
Fire Rate | 0.75 |
Magazine Size | 1 |
Reload Time | 2.52 |
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Platform(s) PC, iOS, Mobile, Xbox One, Android, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, SwitchReleased July 25, 2017Developer(s) Epic Games