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.

These explosive tools are your key to crowd control, stopping enemy spawns in their tracks, and turning the tide of battle in an instant. But with a variety of grenades at your disposal, choosing the right one for the situation can be the difference between glorious victory and a messy demise. Let’s show these bugs what real democracy looks like!

UI screen in Helldivers 2 showing the grenades tab.

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-10 Incendiary

150

Rains fire on a medium-sized area,perfect for inflicting continuous damageon enemies who dare to linger.

Character throwing a grenade in Helldivers 2.

G-12 High Explosive

400

This classic packs a punch, ideal fortaking out lightly armored enemieswith a small but powerful blast.

Player throwing a frag grenade in Helldivers 2.

100

G-6 Frag

250

The all-rounder, thisgrenade deals damage over a large area, making it a great choice for general crowd control.

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.

How To Throw A Grenade

Now that you know your grenades, it’s time to learn how to throw them effectively. 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. Here are some key tips on how to use your grenades strategically tomaximize their impactand keep your fellow Helldivers safe.

Match The Grenade To The Threat

Use this guide tofind the right tool for the job.Need continuous damage? Incendiary or Thermite. Tightly packed enemies? Impact. Large crowds? Frag.

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.