3 Simple Steps to Equip and Throw Grenades in Fallout 4

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An easy tutorial on using explosives in Fallout 4 on all platforms
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In Fallout 4, you can find and throw a variety of grenades and Molotovs to fight back against danger. This can be done with a keyboard or a controller; you'll just need to equip the grenade in your Pip-Boy first. Then, you can use your melee button to aim and launch the explosive. This wikiHow will show you how to throw a grenade in Fallout 4 using your PC, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X/S.

Things You Should Know

  • Open your Pip-Boy and go to "Inventory" and then "Weapons". Select the grenade and select "Equip".
  • Press and hold the melee button until you hear a click. This will be R1 (PS4), RB (Xbox), or Alt (PC).
  • Release the melee button to throw the grenade.

Steps

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    In order to use a grenade, you'll need to open your Pip-Boy and navigate to the Inventory tab, and then select Weapons . Find the desired grenade and select Equip .
    • Keep in mind you can only equip one grenade type at a time. If you want to use different grenade types in a row, you'll need to equip the next one quickly.
    • You can loot grenades from fallen enemies or craft them at Chemistry Stations.
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    This indicates that your grenade is ready to be thrown or placed.
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    Make sure you're aiming your crosshairs at the proper destination or enemy. You can now throw grenades in Fallout 4 .
    • Grenades can help you stay alive as you trek through unique places, such as the Glowing Sea . Be sure to brings lots of armor and ammunition!
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