Lancehead Pistol in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3: John Wick’s Sidearm Guide

The Lancehead Pistol is John Wick’s signature sidearm with a 21-round magazine and a unique empty magazine throw mechanic that deals bonus damage on reload. Available in Epic and Legendary floor rarities, with a Mythic version in the Cluster Coast vault.

Weapon Overview

The Lancehead Pistol is a semi-automatic pistol with a 21-round magazine. It uses Light Bullets and is available in Epic and Legendary rarities. Its signature feature is the empty magazine throw — when you reload from empty, you throw the spent magazine at nearby enemies for bonus damage.

Stats

• Magazine: 21 rounds (18 for Epic)
• Ammo Type: Light Bullets
• Fire Rate: Semi-automatic
• Effective Range: Close to mid-range (ideal under 30 meters)
• Rarities: Epic, Legendary (floor loot), Mythic (vault)

How the Empty Magazine Throw Works

When your magazine is empty and you press reload, you throw the magazine at the nearest enemy. This deals bonus damage and can finish off low-health opponents. The throw has a short range but requires no extra ammo.

Where to Find It

• Floor loot (~1% drop rate)
• Chests (~3% drop rate)
• Holochests (higher drop rate)
• Mythic Lancehead Pistol: Cluster Coast vault (33% chance)

Mythic Version

The Mythic Lancehead Pistol is found in the Cluster Coast vault. Open the vault for a 33% chance the Mythic pistol spawns inside. If it doesn’t, the vault contains other high-tier loot.

Combat Tips

• The magazine throw is best used as a finishing move at close range
• Aim for headshots — the pistol has a solid headshot multiplier
• Switch to this weapon for quick peeks between builds
• The 21-round mag gives you extended firing before reloading
• In Zero Build, accuracy while jumping makes it a strong option