Grenades are powerful tools in Call of Duty 2026, capable of flushing out entrenched enemies, denying areas, or providing devastating offensive capabilities. Familiarize yourself with the different types of grenades available, such as fragmentation grenades (frag), smoke grenades, and incendiary grenades. Fragmentation grenades are your primary offensive explosive, ideal for clearing rooms or forcing enemies out of cover. Smoke grenades can be used to create temporary cover, obscure enemy vision, or facilitate a tactical advance or retreat. Incendiary grenades can deny areas or inflict damage over time.
Effective grenade usage requires practice and an understanding of trajectory and detonation timers. Learn to "cook" your grenades by holding down the throw button to shorten the fuse time, allowing for more precise timing and preventing enemies from throwing them back. Use grenades to clear rooms before entering, lob them over cover to dislodge enemies, or use them to suppress enemy positions. Be mindful of your allies; avoid throwing grenades where they could inadvertently harm your squad. Smoke grenades are particularly useful for covering your team's advance or retreat, creating a temporary safe passage through open areas.