Mark II Frag Grenade

Learn how to effectively use the Mark II fragmentation grenade in Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. Discover its range, damage, and special traits to dominate the battlefield.

Hey there! So, you're looking to get a handle on the Mark II frag grenade in Medal of Honor: Allied Assault? Good call. This is your bread-and-butter explosive, and knowing how to use it can really turn the tide of a firefight. Let's break down what makes this classic grenade tick.

The Mark II was the main hand grenade for American soldiers back in WWII. It's got that distinctive egg shape and is made of cast iron, with serrations on the outside to help it break into more nasty fragments when it goes off. Originally, they were supposed to be packed with TNT, but with supply shortages early in the war, many got filled with a nitrostarch compound instead. Don't worry too much about the filler; the effect is pretty much the same for you in the game.

Now, for the important stuff: its fuse is set to detonate about 4 to 4.8 seconds after you pull the pin. Its lethal radius is pretty tight, around 5 to 10 yards, but those fragments can reach out and cause trouble up to 50 yards away. Since you'll typically be throwing it about 35 to 40 yards, the game wisely tells you to keep your head down until it blows. You'll also encounter other grenades like smoke and phosphorus, but those are more for marking or obscuring than direct damage.

Special Traits of the Mark II

• It's a Throw, Not a Shot: This is key. You control the distance by how long you hold down the 'Fire' button before letting go. A quick tap means a short toss; holding it down longer means a longer, more powerful throw. Practice this to get a feel for it!
• Impact Detonation: If you manage to hit an enemy directly with the grenade, it'll explode right then and there. Handy for those direct hits!
• Bouncy and Roll-y: These grenades don't just sit there after landing. They'll bounce and roll, which can be good for getting them around corners or into cover, but also means you need to be aware of where they might end up.
• Don't Forget What Goes Around Comes Around: Enemies can and will pick up your thrown grenades and toss them right back at you. Keep an eye out for this, especially if you're playing on harder difficulties.
• Underhand Toss: If you're using the grenade as a secondary weapon, you'll notice it's thrown underhand. This is useful for lobbing them under obstacles or into tight spaces where a standard overhand throw might not reach.

When a grenade explodes, it sends out a burst of shrapnel. While it might not be a direct kill on its own unless you're very close, this shrapnel can chip away at enemy health (around 1-5 HP) and, importantly, trigger hit reactions. This means even if it doesn't kill them, it can stagger them, interrupt their actions, or make them easier targets for your rifle fire. Mastering the grenade toss is a huge part of controlling the battlefield in Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, so get out there and practice!