What Are Unstable Weapons in Chapter 6 Season 3?

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 introduced a wild twist to the game’s loot pool: Unstable Weapons. These exotic-tier items aren’t entirely new in concept—they’re built from The Foundation of past exotics—but they each come with unique, unpredictable abilities that make gameplay more chaotic and exciting.

Recently, Epic Games added two new items: the Unstable Bounce Grenade and an Unstable Base Boost Glove. While players have been hyped to try them out, it turns out only one has actually arrived in-game—at least, officially.

The bounce grenade, originally leaked at the start of the season, was expected to be live based on in-game messaging. But after hours of searching, players discovered it’s either glitched or delayed. Despite appearing in the news tab, no one has found it in the game’s current loot pool.

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Where to Find Unstable Weapons (And How to Use Them)

Unstable weapons can be acquired in a few different ways:

  • Purchasing from specific NPCs like Vengeance Jones or Nightrose
  • Defeating Overlord Spires located throughout the map
  • Opening Hero Rank S caches after ranking up

One bug, however, makes certain Unstable weapons behave even more unpredictably. By exploiting a reload trick with two copies of the same Unstable weapon, players can cause triple shockwaves to emit per bullet. Yes, you read that right.

Another glitch is tied to expertise quests—required to unlock certain Unstable weapons. While weapons like the Unstable Thunderclap DMR and Unstable Bounce Grenade show up in-game, the required expertise quests (DMR or Grenade) are mysteriously missing from the quest tab, making these weapons unacquirable at the moment.

What’s Coming Next? Future Unstable Weapons Leaked

Just like previous seasons, Fortnite is expected to release new Unstable weapons weekly, typically through backroom vaults or updated caches. Based on leaks and in-game teases, here’s what’s coming up:

  • Unstable DMR Prototype: Fires slower with each shot—seems underwhelming unless it hides a secret perk.
  • Unstable Base Boost Gloves: A more chaotic variant of the base boost gloves already beloved by players.
  • Possibly More Variants: Epic’s trend of stacking new weapons weekly strongly suggests at least 2–3 more before season end.

Even Superman is tied into this update cycle. A new Fortress of Solitude POI is expected to launch on July 11th—the same day the new Superman movie hits theaters. This will introduce Superman’s Mythic powers: laser vision, flight, and a super punch.

FAQs About Unstable Weapons in Fortnite

What are Unstable Weapons in Fortnite?

Unstable Weapons are exotic-tier items that have unpredictable or enhanced effects, making them different from traditional weapons. They often include random features like changing damage types or effects per shot.

How do I get Unstable Weapons?

You can get them by defeating Overlord Spires, purchasing them from specific NPCs like Vengeance Jones or Nightrose, or opening Hero Rank S caches after ranking up.

Is the Unstable Bounce Grenade in the game?

Despite being advertised in the news tab, the Unstable Bounce Grenade does not appear to be live in-game yet, likely due to a glitch or early listing.

What’s the trick with the Unstable Pistol?

By equipping two copies of the same unstable Pistol, shooting one empty, and switching between them, you can trigger a bug where every shot fires multiple shockwaves.

What is the next Unstable Weapon?

According to leaks, the next unstable weapon may be the Unstable DMR Prototype or the Unstable Base Boost Gloves, releasing in the following weekly updates.