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Grinder

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"The sound of overloading shields, cracking bones, and shattering armor is music to Jiralhanae ears. Improved Gravity Hammer that unleashes a powerful shockwave from the point of impact."
— In-game description[1]

The Grinder is a special Type-2 gravity hammer.[2]

Overview

Design details

The Grinder is a named variant of the T-2 EW/H, upgraded to conjure a powerful, EMP-capable gravimetric vortex from the point of impact. It uses the T-2 EW/H's model albeit with various changes to the coloring, including the head carrying a white color broken up by yellow and red stripes, and the rest of the weapon also having a red color scheme.[1]

Service history

In late 2558, Spartan-IVs serving aboard the UNSC Infinity trained with the Grinder in War Games simulations.[2]

Gameplay

Halo 5: Guardians

The Grinder appears as a Level 5 Ultra Rare REQ variant of the Gravity Hammer. Contrary to its in-game description, the Grinder is actually an advanced Gravity Hammer that spawns a powerful gravimetric vortex when swung. This vortex has an EMP effect that lasts 3.45 seconds and a large kill radius of 9.9 meters.[3] This enables the Grinder to be an effective weapon against groups of enemies and bosses, as well as an anti-vehicle weapon, although it cannot prevent splatters from vehicles, requiring the Grinder's user to boost to the side to avoid dying.[2]

Changes from the Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer

  • Unleashes a powerful gravimetric vortex from the point of impact.
  • Has an EMP effect.

Gallery

Normal gallery

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

List of appearances


Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Requisition system
  2. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians - Multiplayer
  3. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named H5GA