HE Grenades & Molotovs

Intermediate
Utility Usage

Damage dealing and area denial with explosives.

Stack Damage
Area Denial
Force Movement

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

1

Learn common HE grenade lineup positions for maximum damage

2

Master molotov throws for area denial and enemy displacement

3

Practice timing explosive utility with team coordination

4

Understand damage ranges and enemy armor considerations

5

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

200+ HP per round
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90% effectiveness
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Medium
difficulty
3-4 weeks
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Master HE Grenades & Molotovs

Consistent practice of this mechanic will significantly improve your overall gameplay. Focus on building muscle memory through regular training sessions.