The Grenade Pistol is the first special sidearm in Helldivers 2, and it’s already carved out its own niche within the game’s extensive arsenal.
The GP-31 Grenade Pistol in Helldivers 2 is exactly what you think it is: a compact, handheld launcher packing all the damage and destructive capabilities of a normal grenade, except it occupies the secondary weapon slot. While it won't replace the P-19 Redeemer for many players, this weapon has already made a name for itself simply due to all the loadout combinations it opens up.
Picking the right tool for the job is one of the core principles of making the best loadouts in Helldivers 2, and for those who are looking for a pocket-sized grenade launcher for wrecking objectives and groups of enemies alike, this weapon from the Democratic Detonation Warbond is the perfect choice.
Helldivers 2: Grenade Pistol Stats
- Damage: 600
- Fire Rate: 900
- Capacity: 1
- Recoil: 43
The Grenade Pistol is a single shot weapon that deals immense anti-infantry damage to anything it hits. Much like the Exploding Crossbow in Helldivers 2, this weapon fires projectiles in an arc, limiting its range. However, unlike the crossbow, this sidearm can destroy structures like bot fabricators and bug holes, and it can reliably destroy even medium-armored enemies like Automaton Devastators.
One of the major limiting factors of this weapon is its ammo count. Apart from having to reload after every shot, players can only carry up to 8 spare shells at a time. Supplies will be tight if you use this weapon constantly, so consider bringing explosive stratagems like Eagle Airstrike or Orbital Precision Strike so you don't always have to rely on the Grenade Pistol for demolitions.
Is The Grenade Pistol Good?
Yes. Apart from dealing good damage and being able to destroy objectives, the most important benefit this weapon provides is flexibility with your grenade slot. Since you already have explosives from the sidearm itself, you'll be able to use utilities like Smoke and Stun Grenades without losing much power. Bringing the latter is especially good for stopping Chargers and Hulks in their tracks, letting the team exploit their weaknesses more easily.
Ironically, this same benefit will also somewhat limit your choices when it comes to primary weapons. Pairing the Grenade Pistol with the R-36 Eruptor in Helldivers 2 will leave players with no reliable backup weapon for close-range encounters. This is especially troublesome when fighting Terminids, as the pistol's sizable blast radius makes it lethal to its user in close quarters.
Platform(s) PC , PS5 Released February 8, 2024 Developer(s) Arrowhead Game Studios Metascore 83
