Flash Bang

Flash Bang

Information

Type

Offensive, Ranged

Features

Temporarily stuns all enemies in an area around the blast

Max Quantity

4

 

Controls

Throw

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The Flash Bang is one of the Field Items found in missions.

Description

A relatively harmless grenade which flash momentarily activates all photoreceptor cells in the eye, making vision impossible for a few seconds until the eye restores itself to its normal, unstimulated state. An afterimage will also be visible for a considerable time, impairing the victim's ability to aim with precision. Like all Field Items they spawn in supply crates scattered around the map. They can also be bought at Firework Stations and Contraband Lockers for 30 snacks.

Usage

Players can use Flash Bangs to stun and turn around multitudes of enemies in a concentrated area, allowing players to sneak slowly past or to temporarily dislodge enemies from chasing them. Stalkers can also use Flash Bangs to stun and turn around the Blackout Club members during missions.

Flash Bangs can also be used as Escape Items once grabbed by a Sleeper or Lucid. The moment a teammate is grabbed by the Shape, teammates can throw a Flash Bang directly at the shape to get them to drop the grabbed teammate.

Trivia

• Even though the Flash Bang makes a considerable amount of noise upon use, the noise does not attract nearby enemies unless they are caught within it's blast radius.