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ARC Raiders Grenades: The Complete List and Their Effects
In brief
ARC Raiders offers a complete arsenal of grenades essential for survival against machines and other players. This guide details all available grenades, their specific effects, and the recyclable throwable items, allowing Raiders to master area control, direct damage, and defensive strategies.
Grenades, a highly prized staple in the arsenal of ARC Raiders players, are an essential condition for survival against ARC machines and other Raiders. Let's review the different types of grenades and their use on the battlefield.

Grenade Classification in ARC Raiders
Grenades are divided between classic grenades useful during combat, and throwable items that can serve as improvised explosives. Each type has its own specifics and different methods of use: dealing direct damage, creating diversions, or establishing area control...

Pack Grenade
Explosive Arsenal: All Kinds of Grenades and Their Effects
Grenades are a key element in the arsenal of any self-respecting Raider. Used to deal damage at range, they help you control enemy movements. Here is the list of grenades available in the game:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Light Impact Grenade | Explodes on contact, dealing explosive damage in a small radius. |
| Heavy Timed Grenade | Explodes after a delay, causing significant explosive damage in its area of effect. |
| Incendiary Grenade | Explodes on contact, creating a burning zone that deals continuous damage. |
| Gas Grenade | Generates a persistent toxic cloud that drains the stamina of Raiders present in the affected area. |
| Stun Grenade | Explodes after a delay, stunning enemies within its radius. |
| Sticky Grenade | Sticks to surfaces and explodes after a short delay, dealing explosive damage. |
| Seeker Grenade | A homing grenade that targets a nearby ARC and causes explosive damage on impact. |
| Frag Grenade | A homemade grenade that scatters sharp fragments upon detonation. |
| Detonator Grenade | A remote-detonation sticky device that attaches to surfaces and ARCs. |
| Trailblazer | Leaves a trail of flammable gas in its wake, triggering an explosive chain reaction upon ignition. |
| Pack Grenade | Splits into multiple homing missiles, each targeting an ARC and dealing explosive damage on impact. |
| Decoy Grenade | A noisy device that attaches to surfaces, distracting ARC machines and drawing their fire. |
| Small Smoke Grenade | Creates a small, dense cloud of smoke on impact, blocking visibility for ARCs and other Raiders. |
| Smoke Grenade | Generates a thick, persistent cloud of smoke on impact, masking player movements. |
| Tagging Grenade | Explodes after a delay, tagging Raiders and ARCs in an area, allowing their position to be tracked briefly. |
| Glow Stick | A disposable chemical light that illuminates the surrounding area. |

Stun Grenade
Throwable Items and Improvised Explosives
In the grenade category, besides classic grenades, ARC Raiders also offers throwable items that can potentially serve as improvised explosives, or be recycled to obtain more valuable parts. Here is the list:
| Name | Needs to be shot to explode | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wasp Pilot | Yes | Can be recycled into ARC Alloy. |
| Hornet Pilot | No | Can be recycled into ARC Alloy. |
| Bloodhound Scanner | No | Can be recycled into ARC Alloy. |
| Leaper Pulse Unit | No | Can be recycled into crafting materials. |
| Rocketeer Burner | No | Can be recycled into ARC Alloy. |
| Raw Explosives | No | Used to craft explosives. Can be recycled into crafting materials. |
| Rubber Duck | No | Always ready to listen to you, if needed. |
| Synthesized Fuel | Yes | Used to craft utility items and explosives. Can be recycled into chemicals. |
Using these grenades will greatly maximize your chances of survival when facing mechanical threats (and other Raiders) in the world of ARC Raiders.
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Key takeaways
- Grenades are divided into two categories: classic grenades for combat and throwable items that can serve as improvised explosives or resources to recycle.
- Each type of grenade has a unique effect, from light impact grenades to homing tracker grenades, as well as smoke or toxic gas clouds.
- Throwable items like Synthesized Fuel or Creature Lures can be recycled into valuable crafting materials and ARC Alloy.
- Specialized grenades such as the Trailblazer or the Pack Grenade offer advanced tactical advantages for controlling the battlefield environment.
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