Halo Reach Tips: The Secret Role of Grenade Launchers

The grenade launcher is a powerful weapon in the hands of the informed halo player. You probably know that it has two shooting modes. The first works similar to a frag grenade. Simply press the trigger and the grenade will detonate shortly after making contact with any surface.

The second shot option allows the player to decide when the explosion occurs. This is accomplished by squeezing the right trigger and holding it and then releasing it when you want the grenade to explode. This can be used quite well to trap enemies. The grenade launcher also has an emp effect on nearby enemies. It has a tracking system when targeting vehicles and enemies alike. If the cursor is on the enemy and stays red, it will track them within range and give you a perfect shot. However, this is not what I am here to teach you. The next halo reach tip is very unfamiliar to most gamers. If you look at the grenade launcher itself, you will see a number displayed when you fire a round and hold the trigger. This number is the number of enemies within the blast radius of your grenade.

This means that you can shoot a grenade into a room where you know enemies are or are about to be and wait to see that they are within your grenade range and kill them. This feature is very useful for kicking out campers who decide to enter a room and defend it. Get into a custom game mode and get some people to play a game and try it out for yourself. Just practice a little and you’ll learn another valuable skill in your Halo Reach arsenal.