Heavy weapons and explosives are your tools for when subtlety is no longer an option, or when facing overwhelming odds. These powerful tools can obliterate obstacles, incapacitate large groups of enemies, or deal massive damage to heavily armored targets and boss characters. Their use is often loud and conspicuous, so strategic deployment is key to avoiding unnecessary attention.
Across Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, you'll find several destructive devices, from rocket launchers to grenades. Understanding the blast radius, trajectory, and impact of each explosive is crucial for effective use. These weapons are typically reserved for critical moments, such as breaching fortified positions, destroying enemy vehicles, or creating diversions to facilitate escape or infiltration.
Rocket Launchers
Rocket launchers are designed to deliver high-explosive ordnance over significant distances. They are incredibly effective against armored vehicles, fortified structures, and large groups of enemies. Their use is often a last resort due to their loud nature.
Explosive Ordnance
This category includes several grenades and mines that can be deployed strategically. They are useful for area denial, flushing out enemies from cover, or creating explosive traps.
Heavy Firepower Deployment
These weapons are best reserved for situations where stealth has failed or when facing objectives that cannot be achieved through conventional means. Their destructive power can clear paths and neutralize formidable threats.