While challenges inFortniteare typically fairly simple to complete, there are a couple of Fortnitemares 2021 quests that may give fans some trouble. For example, the challenge that instructs players to eliminate an opponent with a Pumpkin Launcher can be a bit difficult, as there is no indication of exactly where that weapon comes from. Fortunately, it is actually quite easy to obtain a Pumpkin Launcher inFortnite, provided that a player has a plethora of Gold Bars at their disposal.
Fortnite: Where to Find Pumpkin Launcher
The simplest way to go about finding a Pumpkin Launcher is to purchase it from eitherGravenor theMummy, two newFortniteSeason 8 NPCsthat are now appearing on the map. More specifically, Graven is situated at Dusted Depot, which is just east of the Convergence, and the Mummy can be found at Viking Vessels southwest of Holly Hedges. For full clarity, the precise positions of these NPCs have been marked on the map that is below.
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With respect to how to purchase a Pumpkin Launcher from Graven or the Mummy, it is as simple as interacting with the NPC and selecting the weapon from the wheel at the bottom of the screen. However, players will need to hand over 600 Gold Bars before they are given access to the Pumpkin Launcher, which may not be possible for everyone. Fans that are short onGold Bars inFortnitehave two options here: go earn some more and return to the quest at a later time or pursue another source for the Pumpkin Launcher.
Indeed, players can also obtain this special weapon from the chests that are scattered acrossFortnite’s map. While this means that it is technically possible to get a Pumpkin Launcher at no cost, looting chests is not a particularly consistent way to find one. If a player is insistent on using this approach, though, they may want to focus their efforts on the Sideways, as the chests within those areas seem to contain Pumpkin Launchers with some amount of frequency.
Fortnite: How to Eliminate an Opponent with a Pumpkin Launcher
Regardless of how a player ultimately gets their hands on the weapon, the next step is to eliminate an opponent with it. Notably, just one good hit from the Pumpkin Launcher will be enough to dispatch a foe, but it does have a limited amount of ammunition. As such,Fortnitefansthat are working on the “eliminate an opponent with a Pumpkin Launcher” challenge should verify to dial-in their aim before firing.
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