Shockwave Launcher

The Shockwave Launcher is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was added in Chapter 2: Season 8. 
The version of this weapon is Kit's Shockwave Launcher.
==Functionality==
The Shockwave Launcher launches Shockwave Grenades which deal no damage to players, but can launch teammates, opponents, and vehicles away from the weapon's projectiles. The Grenades stick to surfaces and detonate shortly after impact.
==Stats==
The Shockwave Launcher uses .
The Shockwave Launcher fires a slow moving projectile, which is affected by gravity.
==Obtained==
Rarity	Chest	Rare
Chest	Cosmic
Chest	IO Chest	Floor
Loot	Supply
Drop	Fishing
(Plain)	Fishing
(Hole)	Crafting
 	✓ 	✓	✓	? 	✓	✓	✖	✖	✖
==Weapon ID==
The Shockwave Launcher is referred to as Launcher Shockwave in the files.
*: WID_Launcher_Shockwave_Athena_SR
==History==
===Chapter 2: Season 8===
*Content Update v18.00: The Shockwave Launcher is now available to be voted for in Donation Stations.
**October 1st, 2021: The Shockwave Launcher was chosen by the playerbase via Donation Stations to be unvaulted, beating the Rift-To-Go.
* Update v18.40: Added to Creative Mode.
===Chapter 3: Season 1===
*Update v19.00: Vaulted The Shockwave Launcher.
=== Chapter 4: Season 4 ===
* Update v26.00: Updated the 3D model and Icon for the Shockwave Launcher. It is still vaulted.
== Trivia ==
*Although very similar to the Grenade Launcher design wise, the Shockwave Launcher uses a different angle for its render, as well as a white paintjob with purple elements to it, and glowing grenade cylinders.
*The Shockwave Launcher was accidentally added prior to being chosen, alongside the Rift-to-Go.
*The Shockwave Launcher is the first item to have a retroactive upgrade. Kit's Shockwave Launcher was added 5 seasons prior in Chapter 2: Season 3, which is what the Shockwave Launcher is based off of.
== Gallery ==
File:Shockwave Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite.png|Icon prior to Chapter 4: Season 4.
File:Shockwave Launcher vs Rift-to-Go - Promo - Fortnite.jpg|Promotional Image for the Shockwave Launcher and Rift-to-Go Donation.
Category:Weapons - Ranged (Battle Royale)
Category:Explosive Weapons
Category:Mobility Items
Category:Items (Battle Royale)