Acolyte Grenade: Difference between revisions
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|manufacturer= [[ | |manufacturer= [[Hive]]s | ||
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|type= Grenade | |type= Grenade | ||
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|ammo= Infinite | |ammo= Infinite | ||
|mode= Single Fire | |mode= Single Fire | ||
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|damage= [[Solar]] | |damage= [[Solar]] | ||
|range= High | |range= High | ||
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'''Acolyte Grenades''' are a type of [[Solar]] magic explosive conjured and | '''Acolyte Grenades''' are a type of [[Solar]] magic explosive conjured and thrown by [[Hive]] [[Acolyte]]s in ''[[Destiny 2]]''. A larger, more powerful version, called '''Solar Mortar''', has been seen in use by several [[Ultra]] Hive, starting with [[Dul Arath, Retainer of Xivu Arath]]. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
As opposed to the [[Shock Grenade]]s used by [[Fallen]] [[Dreg]]s, Acolyte Grenades explode instantly upon impact with the ground, leaving behind a pool of fire which causes damage overtime. This requires players to be wary of when they are thrown, since they won't have a chance to escape from damage once the grenades have landed, along with dealing noticeable contact damage. Acolytes tend to use them as a tactic to force enemies out into the open from their cover or if they're staying too far away to be attacked with [[ | As opposed to the [[Shock Grenade]]s used by [[Fallen]] [[Dreg]]s, Acolyte Grenades explode instantly upon impact with the ground, leaving behind a pool of fire which causes damage overtime. This requires players to be wary of when they are thrown, since they won't have a chance to escape from damage once the grenades have landed, along with dealing noticeable contact damage. Acolytes tend to use them as a tactic to force enemies out into the open from their cover or if they're staying too far away to be attacked with their main weapons. | ||
The Solar Mortar variant of the grenade can be found in the arsenal of powerful [[Knight]]s and [[Ogre]]s. These mortars are much larger than those of their Acolyte brethren, and inflict heavier damage with a larger radius and a longer lingering flame. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
