Grinder
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| Grinder | |
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| Production overview | |
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Model series: |
Type-2 |
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Type: |
Energy Weapon/Hammer |
| Specifications | |
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Length: |
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Width: |
33 centimetres (13 in)[2] |
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Height: |
61.7 centimetres (24.3 in)[2] |
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Weight: |
38.7 kilograms (85 lb)[2] |
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Ammunition type: |
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Feed system: |
100 battery units |
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Effective range: |
Close |
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- "The sound of overloading shields, cracking bones, and shattering armor is music to Jiralhanae ears. Improved Gravity Hammer that unleashes a powerful shockwave from the point of impact."
- — In-game description[4]
The Grinder is a special gravity hammer.[6]
Overview
Design details
The Grinder is a named variant of the T-2 EW/H, upgraded to conjure a powerful, EMP-capable gravimetric vortex from the point of impact. It uses the T-2 EW/H's model albeit with various changes to the coloring, including the head carrying a white color broken up by yellow and red stripes, and the rest of the weapon also having a red color scheme.[4]
Service history
In late 2558, Spartan-IVs serving aboard the UNSC Infinity trained with the Grinder in War Games simulations.[6]
Gameplay
Halo 5: Guardians
The Grinder appears as a Level 5 Ultra Rare REQ variant of the Gravity Hammer. Contrary to its in-game description, the Grinder is actually an advanced Gravity Hammer that spawns a powerful gravimetric vortex when swung. This vortex has an EMP effect that lasts 3.45 seconds and a large kill radius of 9.9 meters.[5] This enables the Grinder to be an effective weapon against groups of enemies and bosses, as well as an anti-vehicle weapon, although it cannot prevent splatters from vehicles, requiring the Grinder's user to boost to the side to avoid dying.[6]
Changes from the Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer
- Unleashes a powerful gravimetric vortex from the point of impact.
- Has an EMP effect.
Gallery
Screenshots
First-person view of the Grinder in Halo 5: Guardians.
A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the Grinder.
The effect created by the Grinder.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards
Grinder.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
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