Frag Grenade: What Does It Mean in Battle?
The Frag Grenade is a widely used throwable item in Apex Legends, known for its ability to deal significant explosive damage over a moderate area. This makes it an essential tool for players looking to control space or flush enemies out of cover during intense battles.
Characteristics
- Explosion Radius: The Frag Grenade has a large explosion radius, making it effective for damaging multiple enemies clustered together.
- Damage Potential: It can inflict massive damage, sufficient to knock down enemies with lower health or finish off weakened opponents.
- Fuse Timer: The grenade has a short fuse of about 4 seconds after the pin is pulled, requiring strategic timing to maximize effectiveness.
Usage Strategies
- Area Denial: Use Frag Grenades to control key areas of the map, forcing enemies to reposition and giving your team a tactical advantage.
- Flushing Enemies: Throw a Frag Grenade into buildings or behind cover to flush enemies out into the open where they can be easily targeted by your squad.
- Combining with Abilities: Coordinate with Legends such as Bangalore or Caustic to enhance the grenade's impact, using smoke or gas to obscure visibility and increase the likelihood of a successful hit.
Tips for Effective Use
- Practice Throwing: Familiarize yourself with the throwing arc and distance to improve accuracy and timing.
- Use in Tandem: Combine Frag Grenades with other throwable items like Thermite Grenades to cover multiple escape routes and maximize damage output.
- Conserve for Late Game: Save Frag Grenades for the final circles where the playing area is smaller and opponents have fewer places to hide.
For more details on throwable mechanics and strategies, visit the Throwable Items section of our Apex Legends wiki.