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Fortnite Grab-Itron gun: How to get, gameplay, stats, trailer and more

Everything you need to know about Fortnite's own gravity gun, called the Grab-Itron, from the first gameplay to stats, and how to get the new weapon.
By Wessel Minnie | 
First Published August 5, 2021, 13:08
Fortnite Grab-Itron gun: How to get, gameplay, stats, trailer and more

The Fortnite v17.30 update was released in the early hours of the morning on 3rd August 2021, as Epic Games gets ready for the massive Rift Tour event. Some bugs were also fixed, and the developers finally unleashed the Grab-Itron gun.  Here's everything we know so far about the Fortnite Grab-Itron gun, from its stats to how it works, the first gameplay, and how you can get one.

Fortnite Grab-Itron gun stats and gameplay

Teased earlier in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7, the gravity gun was first called the "Cowinator" by fans and leakers. However, the official name is Grab-Itron. Anyone who's played a Half-Life game will likely jump with joy.

Fortnite Grab-Itron weapon gun how to get effects stats use
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Let's just get straight to it, shall we? The Grab-Itron allows players to pick up objects and throw them at enemies, or structures. The bigger the object, the more damage it will deal, and it depends a bit on object material as well.

Basically, throwing a vehicle will deal a lot of damage, but you cannot throw it as far and with as much speed as, for example, a kitchen sink...

Fortnite Grab-Itron gun weapon how to get use location loot stats
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As you can see, the stats for Fortnite's Grab-Itron is quite barebones, since it depends on what type of object you pick up. You can press the Reload button to rotate the object.

Check out a video below featuring the Grab-Itron gun in action. 

This article has been updated to reflect the official trailer for the Fortnite Grab-Itron gun.

How to get Grab-Itron in Fortnite

The Grab-Itron was added with the Fortnite v17.30 update. Thankfully, players will be able to get their hands on the Grab-Itron with relative ease and enjoy the new toy on the island.

Grab-Itrons can be found in Chests, on top of Abductors, and inside the Mothership in Fortnite. We've got a handy guide to getting abducted and entering the mothership already, so go get that Grab-Itron gun now!

Fortnite Grab-Itron weapon gun how to get stats loot effects
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So there you have it, everything we know about the Grab-Itron gun in Fortnite, from first gameplay to its effects, stats, and how to get one of these new weapons.

Don't forget to check out our dedicated Fortnite section filled with guides, news, leaks and more

Wessel Minnie

Written by Wessel Minnie

Wessel is a former member of Bravado Gaming, a top South African esports organization, and a former editor at GLITCHED.online. He can also be found on HLTV discussing everything CS esports.  When he's not writing or editing, Wessel is clicking heads in Counter-Strike 2, pondering over the best Diablo 4 builds for each class, or venturing into the Lands Between of Elden Ring for the umpteenth time. He loves ARPGs and any SoulsBorne title he can get his mitts on, but feel free to email or drop him a message on social media with any interesting gaming-related topics you think he might enjoy.