HE Grenades & Molotovs
Damage dealing and area denial with explosives.
Video Tutorial
Mechanic Overview
What is HE Grenades & Molotovs?
Explosive utility usage involves strategic deployment of HE grenades and molotov cocktails/incendiary grenades to deal damage, deny areas, and force enemy movements.
Why It's Important
Explosive utility can significantly weaken enemies before duels, deny strong defensive positions, and force opponents into disadvantageous situations.
When to Use
Use HE grenades and molotovs for area denial, forcing enemies out of cover, dealing pre-damage, and controlling map areas during executes and retakes.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-Step Guide
Learn common HE grenade lineup positions for maximum damage
Master molotov throws for area denial and enemy displacement
Practice timing explosive utility with team coordination
Understand damage ranges and enemy armor considerations
Coordinate explosive utility with other grenades for maximum effect
Pro Tips
Stack HE grenades with teammates for maximum damage output
Use molotovs to force enemies into crossfire situations
Time explosive utility to coincide with team utility usage
Learn lineup positions that enemies cannot avoid easily
Coordinate with team to capitalize on utility damage immediately
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Throwing HE grenades where enemies can easily avoid damage
Poor molotov placement that doesn't effectively deny areas
Not coordinating explosive utility timing with team pushes
Using explosive utility too early or too late in round execution
Not considering enemy economy when using expensive utility
Practice Methods
Warmup Drills
Practice HE grenade lineups on common stack positions
Work on molotov throws for area denial
Practice timing explosive utility with team movements
Training Maps
yprac maps - Grenade lineup practice
Team practice - Utility coordination drills
Competitive matches - Real utility pressure and timing
Real Game Practice
HE grenade stacking on dust2 B site for rushes
Molotov denial of inferno banana for B control
Coordinated explosive utility during site retakes
Advanced Techniques
Advanced Techniques
Utility stacking: Combining multiple explosive utilities for maximum impact
Psychological utility: Using explosives to create pressure and hesitation
Economy utility: Using explosive utility to maximize economic damage
Situational Usage
Post-plant explosive utility: Denying defuse attempts
Retake explosive utility: Clearing sites with coordinated damage
Force movement utility: Using explosives to control enemy positioning
Performance Statistics
Master HE Grenades & Molotovs
Consistent practice of this mechanic will significantly improve your overall gameplay. Focus on building muscle memory through regular training sessions.