Rocket Launcher
What It Does
An excavation tool used to remove terrain or hard materials.
Fires explosive rockets that can break hard terrain such as Crackstone.
| Category | Excavation |
| Documentation status | Verified research data |
| Research unlock | Rocket Launcher · Tier 4 |
| Unlock cost | 2,000 Gold |
| Damage type | Digging, Fire |
| Range | About 55 tiles before an unspent rocket despawns |
Research Data
Fires explosive rockets that can break hard terrain such as Crackstone.
The official Research page is marked work in progress. These facts reflect the version checked August 24, 2026 and may change with game updates.
Mechanics
A rocket starts slowly, accelerates, and explodes in a broad circular area when it hits a solid surface. The initial magazine holds three rockets and reloads automatically.
Rocket Launcher Upgrades
| Upgrade | Effect | Levels | Cost per level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Magazine | Increases magazine capacity | 2 | 500 Fluxite |
| Quick-Load System | Reduces reload time | 2 | 500 Fluxite |
| Incendiary Warhead | Replaces the explosive warhead with a napalm warhead | 1 | 1,000 Fluxite |
Affected & Related Materials
ScoriaCrackstoneDirtDuneFlorinol SoilFluxiteFrostbedMossPuffRedsoilShatterstoneSoliditeVine
Related Practical Guide
Rocket Launcher
Fires explosive rockets that can break hard terrain such as Crackstone.
Sources & Verification
Tool name and category were checked against the live official index on August 24, 2026.