Fortnite Pumpkin Launcher location and how to eliminate an opponent with a Pumpkin Launcher explained
The Green Goblin would be proud.
The Pumpkin Launcher is a special Halloween themed item which is only available in Fortnite during its yearly Fortnitemares event.
This year you'll need to either be very lucky or head directly to a specific area on the Fortnitemares map to get a hold of this weapon. We recommend you try to find it, as it's quite a powerful Fortnite weapon, so is worth the effort - and it's just fun to shoot Pumpkins at people.
Without further ado, here's where to find the Pumpkin Launcher in Fortnite and how to eliminate an opponent with it.
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Where to find Pumpkin Launcher in Fortnite
To find the Pumpkin Launcher in Fortnite you need to defeat Ultimate Carva in Brawler's Patch.
They're quite a strong boss because they've got the launcher and the Wood Stake Shotgun on their side. However, if you move around by rail grinding on the Pumpkin Vines around the area and use a rapid-fire or high-power weapon you can take Carva down quite quickly.
If you're lucky, you can pick up the Pumpkin Launcher from an eliminated opponent - so make sure to check any patches of loot you find. Also, you can buy the Pumpkin Launcher from some NPCs around the map such as the Pumpkin King in Restored Reels for 800 Gold.
An important note, Pumpkin Launchers take rockets as ammunition so be sure to check ammo boxes as well as chests if you want more ammo.
How to eliminate an opponent with a Pumpkin Launcher in Fortnite
Once you've located it, you'll want to know how to eliminate an opponent with a Pumpkin Launcher.
Before attempting this, however, you may want to gather some additional ammo for your Pumpkin Launcher to ensure you finish the job. As mentioned, this weapon is a type of rocket launcher, so it may take some time to find the right ammunition, but it's worth doing if you want to easily complete any quest that asks you to use a Pumpkin Launcher.
If eliminating someone for a quest, when you find an opponent you'll want to ensure you hit them first with the Pumpkin Launcher, because, depending on their health and shield level, this might easily kill them.
If they are properly prepared for a fight, consider, depending on how much Pumpkin Launcher ammunition you have, using another weapon to whittle down their shield before launching your final attack.
The Pumpkin Launcher is a powerful weapon, so, as long as your aim is true, your opponent will be quickly eliminated.
That's it for now! If you're looking for more Fortnitemares content then check out our page showing you Billy's location.