Editing Jovokada Workshop spike grenade

{{disambig header|the Jiralhanae grenade|the similarly named Jiralhanae gun|Type-25 Spiker}}

*[[Sacred Promissory]] {{C|Covenant-era}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVGp185|EVG|Page=185}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p306|Enc22|Page=306}}

*[[Jovokada Foundry]] {{C|Post-war}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p483|Enc22|Page=483}}

|weight=Varies from 1.93 kg (4.25 lb)<ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGBruteGrenade ''Bungie.net'': Spike Grenade]</ref> to 6.7 kg (14.8 lb){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p483}}

|length={{Convert|93.3|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVGp185}}

|ammotype=Shrapnel and a pyrophoric sulfur-nitrate/potassium compound (shaped charge){{Ref/Reuse|EVGp185}}

*Killing radius: {{Convert|3|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVGp185}}

*Casualty radius: {{Convert|11|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVGp185}}

The '''Jovokada Workshop Spike Bomb'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p306}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p483}} {{Type|2|Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|AFG}},{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} more commonly known as the '''Spike Grenade''', '''table leg''' and '''nail bomb''', is a [[Jiralhanae]]-employed grenade developed by the Jovokada workshop. It was manufactured by the [[Sacred Promissory]] in the [[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p306}} and [[Jovokada Foundry]] in the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p483}}

==Design details==

{{Quote|When you decide to throw one of these things make sure to tell everyone around you, ‘cause they are dangerous all the way there.|UNSC serviceman}}

The spike grenade is one of two grenade types designed and used by Jiralhanae forces in the Covenant military. Unlike the more common plasma grenade, which adheres only to living targets using a layer of plasma, the Spike Grenade uses numerous razor-like quills to seemingly be able to embed into any surface including rock, glass and [[energy shielding]].{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} Notably, the [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]] employed by [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]s is capable of repelling a spike grenade's adherent mechanisms.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}}

Shortly after adherence, the grenade detonates, sending a cluster of super-heated metal spikes flying at a perpendicular trajectory to the surface the grenade has stuck to. The mechanism operates similarly to the UNSC [[M383C Linear Shaped Charge Demolition Kit]]. Upon detonation, the shrapnel emitted by the spike grenade reaches a temperature of approximately 270 to 315&nbsp;°C and retains that heat for upwards of [[seven]] seconds.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} These spikes will ricochet off of hard surfaces, making the grenade a deadly weapon against enemies in confined spaces. The focused direction of the spikes renders the grenade slightly less effective in open areas. The mechanism by which the explosion of the Type-2 is directed is similar to that of the [[M383C Linear Shaped Charge Demolition Kit]]. {{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}

The spike grenade is similar in appearance to the [[Wikipedia:Model 24 grenade|Model 24 ''Stielhandgranate'' grenade]] used in the 20th century.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} However, it derives its namesake from the spikes on the grenade (four curved spikes on top and twelve smaller ones around the shaft) as well as the shrapnel it expels. The outer casing is constructed of an unusual porous metallic compound, though some UNSC personnel have commented that the weapon's look is deceptive and - while still heavy - the grenade is lighter than it appears to be.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} The spike grenade bears a heavy visual resemblance to the [[Brute landmine]].

Spike grenades were first encountered by UNSC forces during the [[First Battle of Harvest]] in [[2525]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=CH|CH|Chapter=???}} Like most Jiralhanae weaponry, they became much more prominent during the onset of the [[Great Schism]] in [[2552]], and were widely employed by loyalist forces of the [[Prophet of Truth]] during the [[Battle for Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}{{Ref/Film|Id=HLOS|HLOS}}{{Ref/Game|Id=ODST|ODST}} The [[UNSC]] would eventually capture some samples of Spike Grenade weaponry and test them at [[Outpost C9]] and the Covenant "[[Snowbound]]" facility, leading it to become one of many weapons and vehicles featured in the report [[Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present]].{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} Spike grenades continue to be used after the Human-Covenant War, most noticeably the [[Banished]].

== Gameplay tactics ==

This grenade is very effective in suppressing enemy movement in closed environments. Unwary combatants can be mowed down easily by a hail of spikes. The grenade can also be used against vehicles, surprisingly doing more damage than plasma grenades and frag grenades.

*Although this grenade cannot stick Brute Chieftains and War Chieftains, the player can kill them with it by sticking their weapon, sticking the wall right next to them, or throwing it so it lands between their legs on the ground like a frag grenade.

*The grenade is extremely useful when thrown at corners where the damage inflicted would be toward the facing walls. The spikes ejected will reflect off of walls on a shallow angle and will be focused if thrown into a corner.

*Because it is the largest grenade, it is the easiest to [[Grenade sniping|detonate by shooting]].

*Although the radius of the spike grenade is limited, the area in the radius is deadly. A spike grenade is more damaging to vehicles than a plasma grenade. It is able to destroy a Scorpion in four sticks, and it can stick to almost anything, unlike the plasma grenade, which can only stick to vehicles or living things. Spike grenades are also lethal if thrown inside a bubble shield since the shield will deflect the spikes so that they shower all over anyone inside it. If one sticks the shield generator itself, it will destroy the shield and damage anyone inside it, leaving them vulnerable to another grenade or gunfire.

*The grenade can be used against jumping targets, just throw it directly under the jumping target and the power of the grenade`s spikes should kill the target.

===Changes from ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' to ''Halo Infinite''===

The spike grenade (then-known simply as the "Brute Grenade") was one of many [[Cut Halo 2 weapons|weapons]] prototyped for inclusion in ''[[Halo 2]]'', before ultimately being cut from the game. The grenade's design mostly resembles that seen in ''[[Halo 3]]'', with minor aesthetic differences. The weapon is one of many restored by the [[Digsite]] initiative for inclusion in the [[Halo 2 Editing Kit]] for [[Modding|modders]] to use.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Deliveries|D=17|M=07|Y=2023}}

 

The ''Halo 3 Official Guide'' incorrectly claims that Spike Grenades will stick to [[Bubble Shield]]s and Jackal Shields. It does not do this. Instead, it rebounds much faster than thrown.

File:Landfall Spike Grenade.png|A spike grenade in ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.

File:H3-SpikeGrenade.png|An in-game view of the Spike Grenade in ''[[Halo 3]]''.

File:HTMCC-H3ODST JumperMajor.jpg|A [[Jiralhanae Jumper|Jiralhanae Jumper Major]] prepares to throw a Spike Grenade in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.

File:HO SpikeGrenade Concept.jpg|''[[Halo Online]]'' concept art of the Spike Grenade.

File:HI Screenshot DropWall-Stuck.png|A spike grenade sticking to a [[drop wall]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.

File:HINF XGS2020 Jiralhanae Spike Grenade.png|John-117 throwing a spike grenade at a Banished Jiralhanae Captain.