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The '''HE Grenade''' costs $300 and deals area-of-effect explosive damage. A direct hit can deal up to 98 damage to unarmored opponents.
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The '''HE Grenade''' (High Explosive Grenade) is a damage-dealing [[Utility Usage|utility]] grenade available to both teams in [[Counter-Strike 2]]. It explodes on impact after a short fuse, dealing area-of-effect damage to all players in range.


== Usage ==
== Overview ==
* Clear corners and tight spaces
At $300, the HE Grenade deals damage in an area around its detonation point. Damage ranges from 1 to 98 depending on the distance from the explosion and whether the target is wearing [[Armor and Damage System|armor]]. While it cannot kill a full-health opponent on its own, stacking HE grenades with teammates can be devastating, and it is excellent for finishing off weakened opponents behind cover.
* Stack with teammates for combined damage
* Finish off low-health enemies behind cover
* Maximum carry: 1


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== Statistics ==
[[Category:Weapons]]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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! Statistic !! Value
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| '''Price''' || $300
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| '''Max Carry''' || 1
|-
| '''Max Damage''' || ~98 (unarmored, point blank)
|-
| '''Max Damage (armored)''' || ~57
|-
| '''Damage Radius''' || ~3.5 meters
|-
| '''Team''' || Both
|}
 
== Key Uses ==
* '''Chip damage''' on grouped enemies before a push to weaken them for gunfights
* '''Finishing off''' weakened opponents hiding behind cover
* '''Stacking with teammates''' to deal massive combined damage (2-3 HEs at one spot can kill)
* '''Anti-eco damage''' to weaken unarmored opponents significantly
* '''Denying positions''' by throwing at common hiding spots at the start of a round
 
== Tips ==
* '''Coordinate HE grenades''' with teammates. Multiple HEs at one spot can deal 150+ combined damage.
* HE grenades deal '''significantly less damage''' to armored targets (about 40% less).
* '''Throw early''' in a round to chip damage before engagements begin.
* '''Common stack spots''' include chokepoints where enemies group up (like Banana on [[Inferno]]).
* HE grenades can damage '''through thin walls and objects'''.
* At close range against '''unarmored opponents''', a single HE can deal nearly 100 damage.
 
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[[Category:Utility]]

Revision as of 16:41, 21 February 2026

The HE Grenade (High Explosive Grenade) is a damage-dealing utility grenade available to both teams in Counter-Strike 2. It explodes on impact after a short fuse, dealing area-of-effect damage to all players in range.

Overview

At $300, the HE Grenade deals damage in an area around its detonation point. Damage ranges from 1 to 98 depending on the distance from the explosion and whether the target is wearing armor. While it cannot kill a full-health opponent on its own, stacking HE grenades with teammates can be devastating, and it is excellent for finishing off weakened opponents behind cover.

Statistics

Statistic Value
Price $300
Max Carry 1
Max Damage ~98 (unarmored, point blank)
Max Damage (armored) ~57
Damage Radius ~3.5 meters
Team Both

Key Uses

  • Chip damage on grouped enemies before a push to weaken them for gunfights
  • Finishing off weakened opponents hiding behind cover
  • Stacking with teammates to deal massive combined damage (2-3 HEs at one spot can kill)
  • Anti-eco damage to weaken unarmored opponents significantly
  • Denying positions by throwing at common hiding spots at the start of a round

Tips

  • Coordinate HE grenades with teammates. Multiple HEs at one spot can deal 150+ combined damage.
  • HE grenades deal significantly less damage to armored targets (about 40% less).
  • Throw early in a round to chip damage before engagements begin.
  • Common stack spots include chokepoints where enemies group up (like Banana on Inferno).
  • HE grenades can damage through thin walls and objects.
  • At close range against unarmored opponents, a single HE can deal nearly 100 damage.