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So you’re a fearless Helldiver, eh?
Stomping around hostile planets inHelldivers 2, bringing a little managed democracy to the locals.
But sometimes, just bullets and bravado aren’t enough.
That’s where grenades come in.
Need to share some samples with a teammate or ditch a backpack?
Here’s how to drop items in Helldivers 2.
Let’s show these bugs what real democracy looks like!
What Are All The Grenades?
Let’s get familiar with the different grenades at your disposal.
We’ll cover theireffectsand what they’rebest suited for.
G-123 Thermite Grenade
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Sticks to surfacesandburnsfor extended periods, creating deadly zones.
G-23 Stun
Doesn’t cause any damage, butfreezes enemiesin place for easy takedowns.
G-3 Smoke
Creates a thick cloud that providescover for escapes,sneaky maneuvers, or flanking enemies.
G-16 Impact
Detonates on contact, making it perfect forclearing out tightly packed groups of enemies.
For even more explosive options, consider theGrenade Launcheravailable through the Engineering Bay.
This stratagem launches area-of-effect explosive attacks, perfect for clearing large groups of enemies.
Here are the controls for both Playstation and PC players.
You cancook a grenadeby holding onto it before throwing.
Beware, cooking damage grenades for too long will cause it to explode in your hands.
Tips For Grenade Use
Knowing which grenade to use is only half the battle.
Mind The Friendly Fire
Be mindful of your teammates!
Grenades can damage them too, soavoid cooking them near allies, and be careful with your throws.
Think About The Terrain
Grenades canbounce or rolldepending on the ground.
Adjust your throws to account forslopes and uneven surfaces.
Master Stims and keep your squad in the fight for Democracy!
