Grenades

Master Grenades in Intravenous 2: Mercenarism. Learn about frag, flashbang, smoke, and EMP grenades for tactical combat and control.

Grenades are essential tactical tools in Intravenous 2: Mercenarism, offering a versatile way to control the battlefield, flush out enemies, or create openings for attack. Mastering their use can turn the tide of any engagement, from stealthy infiltration to full-blown firefights.

Types of Grenades

Intravenous 2 features several grenades, each with a unique effect:

• Frag Grenades: The standard explosive grenade, dealing area-of-effect damage to enemies caught in the blast radius. Excellent for clearing rooms or damaging groups of enemies.
• Flashbang Grenades: These emit a bright flash and loud bang, temporarily disorienting and blinding enemies. Ideal for breaching rooms or disengaging from combat.
• Smoke Grenades: Create a cloud of smoke, obscuring vision. Useful for creating cover to advance, escape, or reposition without being seen.
• EMP Grenades: Specifically designed to disable electronic devices, such as turrets, cameras, and enemy cybernetics. Crucial for stealth and bypassing technological defenses.
• Incendiary Grenades (Molotovs): These create a lingering area of fire, dealing damage over time and forcing enemies out of cover. Effective against entrenched positions.
• Concussion Grenades: Similar to flashbangs but may also cause enemies to stumble or be temporarily stunned, rather than fully blinded.

How to Use Grenades Effectively

Effective grenade usage requires timing and tactical thinking:

• Timing is Key: Cook grenades (hold the throw button) to reduce the fuse time, preventing enemies from throwing them back or escaping the blast.
• Bounce Shots: Learn to bounce grenades off walls or around corners to hit enemies behind cover.
• Area Denial: Use incendiary or frag grenades to prevent enemies from advancing through a specific area.
• Breaching: A flashbang followed by a frag grenade is a classic tactic for clearing a room.
• Escape and Evasion: Smoke grenades are invaluable for breaking line of sight and repositioning.
• Targeting Electronics: EMP grenades are essential for dealing with robotic enemies or security systems.

Grenade Capacity and Acquisition

Your capacity for carrying grenades is usually limited and can often be increased through skill upgrades or specific gear. Grenades can be found as loot, purchased from vendors, or sometimes crafted.

Tips for Grenade Usage

• Always check your available grenade types before a mission.
• Prioritize carrying a mix of offensive and utility grenades.
• Don't hoard grenades; use them strategically to gain an advantage.
• Be mindful of friendly fire; ensure your allies are not in the blast radius.
• Practice throwing trajectories to improve your accuracy.

Grenades are powerful force multipliers in Intravenous 2: Mercenarism. Integrate them into your combat strategy to overcome even the most challenging encounters.