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'''Frag grenades''' are short ranged, thrown [[weapons]] that have a forced miss radius but deal explosive damage in a small radius around their target. They are not consumed and do not use any ammo. | '''Frag grenades''' are short ranged, thrown [[weapons]] that have a forced miss radius but deal explosive damage in a small radius around their target. They are not consumed and do not use any ammo. | ||
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
[[File:Frag grenade range.png|350px|thumb|left|Frag grenade range and AOE.<br>Red = Radius which grenades can land, if aiming at the center.<br>[[Sterile tile]] = Tiles at risk of explosion.]] | [[File:Frag grenade range.png|350px|thumb|left|Frag grenade range and AOE.<br>Red = Radius which grenades can land, if aiming at the center.<br>[[Sterile tile]] = Tiles at risk of explosion.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Grenades corridor.png|250px|thumb|left|Grenades can be thrown straight for up to 4 tiles. If aiming at the red tile, [[sterile tile]] is the blast zone. Don't put walls there.]] | ||
Frag grenades are weapons. They take up the weapon slot and will not run out of ammo. Grenades are blocked by walls, but the blast ignores cover. When choosing a target, a circular zone will generate to indicate range, then another 3x3 indicator with a circular center will become the aiming spot. | Frag grenades are weapons. They take up the weapon slot and will not run out of ammo. Grenades are blocked by walls, but the blast ignores cover. When choosing a target, a circular zone will generate to indicate range, then another 3x3 indicator with a circular center will become the aiming spot. | ||
| − | Frag grenades deal {{P|Damage Base}} [[Damage types#{{P|Damage Type}}|{{P|Damage Type}}]] damage in a {{P|Blast Radius}} tile radius. Bomb damage deals | + | Frag grenades deal {{P|Damage Base}} [[Damage types#{{P|Damage Type}}|{{P|Damage Type}}]] damage in a {{P|Blast Radius}} tile radius. Bomb damage deals 4x damage to structures and terrain, and 8x damage to walls. They are thrown from a very short range of {{P|Range}} tiles and have moderate aiming time. Once landed, grenades have a {{ticks|100}} delay before exploding. With a forced miss radius of 1.9 tiles, an unobstructed grenade always lands within 1 grid tile (including diagonals) of the target. Therefore, the blast will always hit the intended tile. This means [[Skills#Shooting|Shooting]] skill, [[shooting accuracy]], and health of the grenadier is irrelevant. [[Aiming time]] effects still apply, however. |
When throwing a grenade down an 1-tile wide alley, a pawn can consistently throw a grenade 4 tiles, not including the tile the pawn is standing on, without intersecting the two side walls. Beyond 4 tiles, there is a risk of hitting the wall and dropping short. This can be relevant to prevent friendly fire or damaging defenses during combat. | When throwing a grenade down an 1-tile wide alley, a pawn can consistently throw a grenade 4 tiles, not including the tile the pawn is standing on, without intersecting the two side walls. Beyond 4 tiles, there is a risk of hitting the wall and dropping short. This can be relevant to prevent friendly fire or damaging defenses during combat. | ||
=== Item === | === Item === | ||
| − | When damaged with [[Damage Types#Flame|Flame]] damage | + | When damaged with [[Damage Types#Flame|Flame]] damage{{Check Tag|How much?|Any damage? Below a certain threshold? What threshold?}}, the grenade item may explode. The grenades will spark and emit a hissing sound shortly before exploding some time later. The explosion deals 50 Bomb damage in a 2.66 tile radius around itself. |
Frag grenades have no [[quality]] - every set of grenades will have the same stats, regardless of the skill of the crafter. | Frag grenades have no [[quality]] - every set of grenades will have the same stats, regardless of the skill of the crafter. | ||
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[[File:Grenades melee block.png|250px|thumb|right|Grenades are highly effective in a [[melee block]] scenario. Grenadier (black square) aims at the red square. Circled grenade can hit multiple enemies for high damage.]] | [[File:Grenades melee block.png|250px|thumb|right|Grenades are highly effective in a [[melee block]] scenario. Grenadier (black square) aims at the red square. Circled grenade can hit multiple enemies for high damage.]] | ||
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=== As a weapon === | === As a weapon === | ||
Frag grenades are not conventional weapons. With only 12 tiles of range, they are difficult to use in a firefight. They are poor in a [[killbox]], due to the grenade's tendency to break walls. In general, it is somewhat difficult to hit a moving target with a grenade. Usage without oversight is prone to vulnerable positioning and unwanted collateral damage. | Frag grenades are not conventional weapons. With only 12 tiles of range, they are difficult to use in a firefight. They are poor in a [[killbox]], due to the grenade's tendency to break walls. In general, it is somewhat difficult to hit a moving target with a grenade. Usage without oversight is prone to vulnerable positioning and unwanted collateral damage. | ||
But in the right circumstances, frag grenades can range from useful to incredibly powerful: | But in the right circumstances, frag grenades can range from useful to incredibly powerful: | ||
| − | *'''[[Melee block]]ing.''' Have 3 melee pawns line behind a doorway / hallway, as shown in the picture. Line a grenadier within 4 tiles of the hallway, and let them fire. Frag grenades are obscenely effective weapons | + | *'''[[Melee block]]ing.''' Have 3 melee pawns line behind a doorway / hallway, as shown in the picture. Line a grenadier within 4 tiles of the hallway, and let them fire. Frag grenades are obscenely effective weapons as they can hit a clump of enemies with the full explosion. Melee blocks are extremely effective against melee enemies, such as [[manhunter pack]]s, [[infestation]]s, and melee-only [[raid]]s. Grenades can damage walls within a 2-tile radius, so try and avoid getting your own walls blown up. |
| − | *'''Structure destruction.''' Grenades are very effective at destroying [[wall]]s and [[turret]]s due to Bomb damage's multiplier. Good against [[mech cluster]]s.{{RoyaltyIcon}} Combos well with [[blind smoke]]: smoke prevents turrets from targeting on at all, but has minimal impact on the grenade's accuracy. | + | *'''Structure destruction.''' Grenades are very effective at destroying [[wall]]s and [[turret]]s due to Bomb damage's multiplier. Good against [[mech cluster]]s.{{RoyaltyIcon}} Combos well with [[blind smoke]]: smoke prevents turrets from targeting on at all, but has minimal impact on the grenade's accuracy. Alternatively, you can destroy your own walls as a trap, though [[molotov cocktail]]s may be better for this purpose. |
*'''Attacking enemies in cover.''' Grenades ignore the [[cover]] mechanic, and enemies in cover are stationary targets. While you usually shouldn't let your enemies have cover in the first place, this fact can be useful in certain points in the game. | *'''Attacking enemies in cover.''' Grenades ignore the [[cover]] mechanic, and enemies in cover are stationary targets. While you usually shouldn't let your enemies have cover in the first place, this fact can be useful in certain points in the game. | ||
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Hostiles with grenades are very dangerous, mostly for the same reasons they are good as a player weapon. They function well against stationary targets like [[mini-turret]]s and colonists in [[cover]]. Players should pay attention to the "throwing" sound (a whooshing sound) and clear the area fast enough to avoid getting caught in its blast radius. | Hostiles with grenades are very dangerous, mostly for the same reasons they are good as a player weapon. They function well against stationary targets like [[mini-turret]]s and colonists in [[cover]]. Players should pay attention to the "throwing" sound (a whooshing sound) and clear the area fast enough to avoid getting caught in its blast radius. | ||
| − | Like any ranged weapon, grenades can't be thrown in melee combat, so rushing them in melee will practically neutralize the threat. As raiders prioritize the nearest target, they'll target | + | Like any ranged weapon, grenades can't be thrown in melee combat, so rushing them in melee will practically neutralize the threat. As raiders prioritize the nearest target, they'll target melee colonists, only to invariably miss as the target is moving. |
Frag grenades are used by outlanders and pirates for their [[breacher]] raids. They deal damage to walls very quickly. But as grenades have a short range, and as breachers tend to rush ahead of the group, you can pick off the grenadiers. | Frag grenades are used by outlanders and pirates for their [[breacher]] raids. They deal damage to walls very quickly. But as grenades have a short range, and as breachers tend to rush ahead of the group, you can pick off the grenadiers. | ||
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== Version history == | == Version history == | ||
* Beta 19/1.0 - Frag grenades are no longer a valid hunting weapon | * Beta 19/1.0 - Frag grenades are no longer a valid hunting weapon | ||
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