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| GLITCH GRENADE | |
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| // Profile // | |
| Build | Light |
| Type | Grenade |
| // Stats // | |
| Damage | None |
| Cooldown | 20s |
| Stack Size | 2 |
| Effect Duration | 5s |
Overview
The Glitch Grenade is an exclusive gadget for the Light Build. It is thrown and explodes after a short time, or when it impacts a Mesh Shield or Dome Shield. It then disrupts an opponent's screen and prevents them from using gadgets or specializations for a short time. Additionally, it can disable any utility that has already been placed by opponents, such as the Guardian Turret. Refer to: How to Deal with Turrets & How to Disrupt Abilities.
The grenade explodes 1.8 seconds after being thrown. The glitch effect requires line-of-sight between the exploded grenade and the player/utility object.
Uses & Interactions
The Glitch Grenade is a great counter to abilities such as the Healing Beam, as it provides an opening to attack while the enemy team is unable to be healed. Other breaches of defense include the disabling of the Guardian Turret, Mines, and any Reconnaissance. It is particularly effective at immobilizing Light Builds, neutralizing their mobility specializations such as the Evasive Dash, Grappling Hook, or Cloaking Device. Additionally, the Glitch Grenade proves to be a significant asset when countering the Mesh Shield, as it can create a vulnerable moment, allowing for precise targeting and potential elimination of the shielded opponent.
The APS Turret can also be disabled using Glitch Grenades, provided they explode just outside of its effective radius (approximately 1 to 2 meters outside the circle) and within line-of-sight.
The Glitch Grenade can affect the player throwing it, so care should be taken when using it. Teammates cannot be glitched by friendly fire.
Change History
Patch 2.8.0
- Fixed an issue with the Dome Shield where it was not able to be glitched when the center was occluded
Patch 2.6.0
- Update glitch effect so that it will now pass through Mesh Shields and Dome Shields
Patch 2.2.0
- Reduced the duration of glitch effect from 10s to 5s
- No longer triggers on impact on friendly shields
Patch 2.1.0
- Now trigger on impact when it hit mesh shields and dome shields