Grenade sniping: Difference between revisions

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki

(Adding categories)
(Rewrite.)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Era|H1|H2|H3|}}
{{Era|H1|H2|H3|}}
{{Ratings}}
{{Ratings}}
==Description==


'''Grenade sniping''' is a tactic whereby players shoot grenades with a [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel | sniper rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]], causing them to explode prematurely.
'''Grenade sniping''' is the act of shooting live [[grenade]]s with a [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]], causing them to explode prematurely. Given the difficulty of the act, the term can also be used to refer to the premature detonation of thrown grenades via the use of other projectiles, such as those fired by a [[Battle Rifle]].


==Uses==
In the event that a player cannot avoid a grenade, they can shoot the grenade before it reaches them, lessening the damage they take or avoiding damage entirely. A player can also damage an enemy [[vehicle]] by throwing a [[Frag Grenade]] near it and shooting it. It can also be used to wound an attacker, by shooting the grenade as they throw it. The trick is extremely difficult, however, due to a grenade's small size and the limited time frame that the would-be grenade sniper has to aim.


*If avoiding a grenade is not feasible, shooting the grenade will prevent it from damaging you.
The trick can be done with any grenade, though Frag Grenades tend to be more "solid", and [[Spike Grenade]]s are larger.
*It is possible, although extremely difficult, to damage an enemy vehicle with a [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade | fragmentation grenade]] by throwing it near the enemy vehicle and shooting it.
*This strategy can help you in multiplayer to explode approaching grenades from a distance.


==Trivia==
<!-- This can be done in H2 and H3, right? If so, the category "Halo 1 Tricks and Cheats" should be removed. -->
*This can be extremely hard to execute, due to the difficulty in shooting the grenade.
*This is normally done with a Frag Grenade, since others are generally not solid enough for this trick.  But any grenade can be sniped.
*[[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike grenades]] are the easiest grenades to snipe due to their size.
[[Category:Tricks and Cheats]]
[[Category:Tricks and Cheats]]
[[Category:Halo 1 Tricks and Cheats]]
[[Category:Halo 1 Tricks and Cheats]]
[[Category:Multiplayer Lexicon]]
[[Category:Multiplayer Lexicon]]

Revision as of 22:34, September 5, 2009

Template:Ratings

Grenade sniping is the act of shooting live grenades with a Sniper Rifle or Beam Rifle, causing them to explode prematurely. Given the difficulty of the act, the term can also be used to refer to the premature detonation of thrown grenades via the use of other projectiles, such as those fired by a Battle Rifle.

In the event that a player cannot avoid a grenade, they can shoot the grenade before it reaches them, lessening the damage they take or avoiding damage entirely. A player can also damage an enemy vehicle by throwing a Frag Grenade near it and shooting it. It can also be used to wound an attacker, by shooting the grenade as they throw it. The trick is extremely difficult, however, due to a grenade's small size and the limited time frame that the would-be grenade sniper has to aim.

The trick can be done with any grenade, though Frag Grenades tend to be more "solid", and Spike Grenades are larger.