Helldivers 2: The Best Grenades to Clear Nests and Outposts

Summary

In Helldivers 2, players complete main and side objectives to liberate planets, facing challenges such as clearing nests and outposts.
Use different grenades like G-10 Incendiary, G-6 Frag, G-12 High Explosive, and G-16 Impact to quickly clear nests and outposts.
G-16 Impact is the best grenade option, exploding on impact and effectively clearing nests and outposts in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 tasks players with completing various main and side objectives during a mission to contribute toward a planet’s liberation. One common side objective in Automaton and Terminid-infested planets is to clear nests and outposts. Terminid nests house pesky bugs that swarm players in waves, while outposts house Automatons, who also attack players in waves.

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By Saqib Mansoor

Unfortunately, Terminid nests and Automaton outposts are usually guarded by bugs and heavily armored robots who don’t hesitate to charge and kill players. So, clearing them can be a daunting task for any player, whether going solo or as a team. Luckily, players can quickly clear nests and outposts by throwing heavy-duty and powerful grenades down the vents to claim victory.

4 G-10 Incendiary

Ignites Intense Fires Upon Detonation

Damage: 150
Outer Radius: 7
Fuse Time: 2.9s
Penetration: 3
Cost: 25 Medals

The G-10 Incendiary is a premium grenade that ignites intense fires upon detonation. It deals 150 burn damage and penetrates light armor. This grenade is more suited for dealing with Terminid nests but can also work to clear Automaton facility buildings. When thrown down a vent, it causes an intense fire, which quickly spreads and destroys the outpost or nest.

The only downside to the G-10 Incendiary is that it doesn’t cause significant damage compared to other grenades on this list. It is also more effective in the Terminid faction, so players should consider other explosive alternatives when dealing with Automaton outposts. The beauty of the G-10 Incendiary is that it’s a great support weapon alongside other explosive stratagems like the Eagle 500kg Bomb and Orbital Laser Cannon. Players must purchase the Premium Warbond for 1000 Super Credits to get the G-10 Incendiary. Players can find it on Page 2 of the Steeled Veterans Warbond.

3 G-6 Frag

Deals Damage to A Large Area

Damage: 250
Outer Radius: 8
Fuse Time: 2.4s
Penetration: 3
Cost: 2 Medals

The G-6 Frag is a standard grenade that trades power for blast size due to its large detonation radius. Dealing a damage of 250, this powerful grenade can be used to clear Terminid nests and outposts. However, it has a shorter fuse time, so players must be quick when deploying the grenade down the vents. Otherwise, it may explode mid-air, increasing the need to be fast and accurate when using the G-6 Frag. Players can add the G-6 Frag to their weapon loadout alongside powerful early-game stratagems like the Machine Gun and Gatling Sentry.

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By Megan Smith

Alongside destroying Automaton and Terminid outposts and nests, players can use the G-6 Frag to clear groups of pesky bugs and robots swarming them. However, it’s only effective on low-armored enemies and doesn’t deal much damage to high-tiered enemies. Players can purchase the G-6 Frag from Page 1 of Warbond for 2 Medals.

2 G-12 High Explosive

High Damage and Some Armor Penetration

Damage: 400
Outer Radius: 7
Fuse Time: 3.5s
Cost: Free

The G-12 High Explosive is the default grenade players get when they start playing Helldivers 2. It deals 400 damage and has a relatively long fuse time when compared to other grenades on this list. This gives players ample time to aim accurately, throw the grenade, and get away before it blows up in their hands.

The G-12 High Explosive is undoubtedly one of the top grenades for clearing outposts and nest vents. It may have a longer fuse time, but it can easily blow up entire buildings, causing them to cave in. It’s also an all-rounder grenade that players can use to destroy Automaton fabricators and clear waves of enemies. Like any other grenade, players must get close enough to throw the grenade directly into the vent.

1 G-16 Impact

Explode Upon Impact

Damage: 400
Outer Radius: 7
Penetration: 4
Fuse Time: 0.0s
Cost: 20 Medals

The G-16 Impact is a powerful grenade that explodes upon impact. Thanks to the zero fuse time, the bomb doesn’t linger around waiting for the timer to go off. Once it touches any surface, it immediately explodes and deals 400 damage. This damage can be extremely massive and harm Helldivers, making it crucial to stay clear after throwing the grenade.

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By Matthew Weideman

The G-16 Impact is undoubtedly the best grenade to clear nests and outposts. It quickly closes bug holes and nests while destroying Automaton outposts, facility buildings, and fabricators within seconds. However, players must be highly accurate to ensure the grenade goes down the vent. If they miss, the grenade will only deal damage to the surrounding radius without destroying the nest or outpost. Players can also use it to destroy clusters or waves of light and medium-armored bugs and robots. Players can purchase the G-16 Impact from Page 5 of Warbond for 20 Medals.