Helldivers 2 Thermite Grenade: How To Get and Use It

The Thermite Grenade is a new high-powered throwable that has the Helldivers 2 community buzzing. Unlike traditional grenades that use explosive force, this unique weapon sticks to enemies and smolders them with intense heat before exploding. As one of the game’s “hottest” brand new items, gamers want to discover how to acquire and make use of Thermite Grenade.

How to get the Thermite Grenade

The Thermite Grenade is in the Democratic Detonation Warbond content pack, which is also available as a free download. The Thermite Grenade is on the first page of this warbond, priced at 15 Medals. However, players must first unlock the Democratic Detonation Premium Warbond (which costs 1000 Super Credits) before attempting to access the Thermite Grenade. Once unlocked, players can equip the Thermite Grenade in their Armory or during the Loadout phase before a mission.

Stats: Thermite Grenade

The Thermite Grenade has the following stats:

• Damage: 100
• Penetration: 7 – Outer Radius: 2.0
• Fuse Time: 0.9 seconds
• Weapon Traits: None

These stats indicate the Thermite Grenade is a potent area-of-effect fire which can do plenty of harm to lightly and moderately armored targets.

Using the Thermite Grenade

Use of the Thermite grenade is the same as with other Grenade types in Helldivers 2. Holding the fire button will draw the grenade back until it can be tipped back for throwing; the player then releases the grenade to fire it. But the Thermite Grenade is unique in that it sticks to its first contact point – either an enemy or a surface.

Once trapped, the Thermite Grenade heats up and deals constant damage to the attacker. A number of seconds later, the grenade will explode, doing more damage to the target and anything within its vicinity. The description for the grenade states it can “burn through some armor,” and the community says it’s especially useful against “lightly armored enemies.”

Potential Drawbacks

While the Thermite Grenade’s incendiary powers are impressive, early reports indicate it is less effective against more heavily armored targets. When used against Devastator opponents with medium armor, the Thermite Grenade was unable to destroy them despite the burning damage and subsequent explosion.

This has caused many gamers to consider the Thermite Grenade less as a “damage bonus” compared to a one-shot kill weapon. Its usage may be best if you lob a few Thermite Grenades at a target and supplement with other weapons, instead of relying on the grenade to take out heavily armored opponents.

Choosing the Right Situations

Despite these potential disadvantages, the Thermite Grenade does have some advantages. Its main attribute is its persistence on target and continuous damage dealt before exploding. This allows players to step back from the blast radius without causing too much harm to the enemy.

Also, the fire-based damage of the Thermite Grenade may be particularly effective against certain enemy types or in certain mission types. As players dig deeper into the grenade, they might discover brand new ways to make the most of its distinct mechanics.

Conclusion

Thermite Grenade – Thermite Grenade is a community favorite and has been introduced in Helldivers 2. It’s not the one-shot wonder some players were hoping for, but the Thermite Grenade’s incendiary capabilities are a new and interesting tool for the Helldiver’s toolbox.

As players continue to explore the Thermite Grenade’s capabilities, they might find new and more efficient ways to use it – either against light foes or in specific mission settings. Regardless, the Thermite Grenade looks like a worthy addition to the game’s slew of mighty weapons and gadgets.