Destiny 2features three classes of characters with four additional subclasses. The Hunter was designed by Bungie as themain damage per second characterinDestiny 2. Hunters can deal the most damage of any class anduse their dexterity to avoid enemy gunfire. After the stasis subclass was added, hunters have become even more dominant in Destiny 2. Because the hunter is a fast and deceptive character, grenade usage is a huge aspect of gameplay with the class.
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In total, players can choose from twelve unique hunter grenades. Each grenade type serves a particular purpose, and some are better than others. Whetherguardians are entering Trialsorthe new raid, they should be using the grenades that the bottom of this list. Below are all of the hunter grenades inDestiny 2, ranked from worst to best.
Updated on August 10, 2025 by Payton Lott:This article has been updated to include statistics onevery hunter grenade. Under each section, there are two PVE examples, as well as the PVP values. What stands out after reviewing the data is how overpowered Lockdown is in bottom tree Nightstalker. The Void grenades are by farthe best hunter grenadesin the original classes. In PVE, Lockdown vortex grenades decimate the health of yellow bars and bosses. Despite some nerfs, the Stasis grenades remain top options as well. Guardians will have more success if they use thehunter grenade typesat the bottom of this guide. Every Hunter grenade in the base classes is unlocked for new players in 2021. Those that wish to use the stasis grenades will have to get the Beyond Light expansion.
12Flux Grenade
Hunters should never be using the flux grenade. Guardians will have to stick enemies with the grenade to do considerable damage, which is difficult even when facing adds. Even with a successful stick, the grenade will not do enough damage to be viable. To make matters worse, the falloff damage is abysmal. Fans of sticky grenades will have to wait for Bungie’s next title. Flux grenades are disappointing in PVE and terrible in PVP. These types of grenades should impact kill enemies, and they way they were designed makes little sense.
11Voidwall Grenade
In PVE, some enemies are immune to the initial effects of the voidwall grenade. despite the fact that the grenade does a ton of damage, it should not be used inDestiny 2. Once the grenade contacts the ground, it will spread a horizontal wall of void area of effect damage.The wall is easy to avoid, and gamers will rarely be able to inflict damage on multiple enemies. It could be an option against bosses in raids, but the other void grenades are more reliable. The proper way to use the grenade is blocking lanes and passageways. It will give the guardian time to shield up and reload before rejoining a fight.
10Tripmine Grenade
The tripmine grenade can be likened to a claymore or bouncing betty in other fps games. The grenade deals a lot of damage to enemies that pass trough its sensors. Although,if the tripmine is not set off, it will automatically detonate in 15 seconds. Because the grenade automatically detonates, gamers will have to place it in locations they know and enemy will travel through in the following few seconds. Even then, there are times that the tripmine just refuses to explode. Because of this limitation, the grenade is not very practical in PVP or PVE.
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9Spike Grenade
Skilled guardians can dominate with the spike grenade, but it is more difficult to use than many of the other options. Once thrown, the grenade will stick to surfaces and deal damage over time to enemies that pass through the “spike.” It can be used totrap enemies in one locationand trick enemies in small corridors. However, guardians will have to practice throwing the grenade precisely for it to be effective.
8Swarm Grenade
Gunslinger’s swarm grenade looks cool, but it is not very useful inmost scenarios. Even if gamers hit enemies with the grenade, it will still do less damage than the incendiary grenade. It is also common for the small swarm grenades to not lock onto the intended target. Against low-level adds, the swarm grenade cantake out multiple enemies at once. It is the only Gunslinger grenade that tracks multiple targets. Opting for one of the exploding grenades will give guardians a better chance of success.
7Skip Grenade
The skip grenade is basically a swarm grenade, but blue. It will break into multiple smaller grenades that seek enemies. While the skip grenade has a lower theoretical max damage,its mini grenades are better at seeking enemiesthan the swarm grenade. For that reason, and its color, the skip grenade is a tinge better. Gamers should try to have the grenade impact the ground instead of throwing it directly at an enemy. Skip grenades will not stick or cause impact damage, so hitting an enemy will just delay its effects. Based on the stats, it is evident that the skip grenade is not even close to being one of the top options.
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6Incendiary Grenade
The incendiary grenade is thebest solar grenade for huntersto use in the gunslinger subclass. The initial blast will deal high damage on impact, followed by five ticks of area of effect damage. It must rest at the base of an enemy before exploding to cause the highest possible damage. If the grenade misses the sweet spot, it will deal ~30% less damage. Guardians that can throw it accurately will inflict moderate damage in PVE. In PVP, thesolar hunter grenadeis not quite as useful. Damage falloff is the main issue in PVP, and guardians will be able to dodge out of the grenade’s range relatively quickly.
5Arcbolt Grenade
Hunters that usethe Arc subclass should always be using the arcbolt grenade. Each grenade will chain arc energy between foes, dealing the same amount of damage to each. Unlike the other area of effect grenades, the arcbolt will do high damage to any enemy that is close enough to chain its energy. The only downside to the grenade is that it can only chain in one direction. Still, the arcbolt can chain three or even four opponents at a time, which is incredible in PVP. In PVE, the grenade is useful against adds, but too weak to deplete yellow bars.
4Duskfield Grenade
Players that have alreadyunlocked the stasis aspectswill have three amazing grenades to choose from. *As mentioned, to unlock the Stasis grenades, guardians will need the Beyond Light expansion. Stasis abilities are unlocked by finishing the Beyond Light story missions.
The Duskfield grenade creates a ball that willslow and freeze targets that are stuck in the area of effect. It is useful in all modes, and very effective when fighting multiple enemies at once. The Whisper of Durance fragment will make the effects of the grenade last even longer. Anyone trapped in the grenades effects will almost certainly be killed. While it deals a minuscule amount of damage, well-timed grenades are overpowered in PVP.
3Coldsnap Grenade
Coldsnap grenades freeze the area near impact and can freeze opponents that are near the initial effect. In PVP, the coldsnap grenade will completely immobilize enemies close enough to be frozen by its effects.
Guardians will have a lot of success combining the grenade with shatterdive. Frozen opponents will be instantly killed by the overpowered ability. The coldsnap tracking can be inconsistent, and the range of the grenade is limited to just a few meters. Because the grenade takes time to seek out enemies, it can be easily avoided. For hunters in particular, the glacier grenade isthe best hunter grenadechoice for the reasons outlined below.
