Sticky Bomb
Thrown · Unknown · Explosive device
The Sticky Bomb is a versatile explosive device used for strategic demolitions and ambushes. It adheres to most surfaces, allowing for creative placement and timed detonations.
Overview
The Sticky Bomb is a throwable explosive device in Grand Theft Auto V, known for its adhesive properties. It can be attached to vehicles, walls, and other surfaces, allowing players to set traps or destroy targets from a distance.
This weapon is particularly useful in scenarios requiring stealth and precision, as it can be detonated remotely at the player's discretion. The Sticky Bomb is versatile, serving both offensive and defensive purposes in various missions and free roam situations.
Performance
The Sticky Bomb offers high damage and a wide blast radius, making it ideal for strategic demolitions.
How to Obtain
The Sticky Bomb becomes available for purchase at Ammu-Nation after completing the mission "Friends Reunited". It is priced at $600 per unit.
Players can also find Sticky Bombs in certain locations throughout Los Santos and Blaine County, or receive them as rewards during specific missions.
Real-World Counterpart
The Sticky Bomb in GTA V draws on several real-world designs for explosive devices, such as C4 and other plastic explosives used by military and demolition experts.
Notable Uses
- Used in the mission "Blitz Play" to disable an armored truck.
- Employed by Trevor Philips in "Friends Reunited" to destroy Ortega's trailer.
- Utilized in "The Merryweather Heist (Freighter)" to sabotage the freighter.
- Featured in "The Big Score" for strategic demolitions.
- Used by Franklin Clinton in "Paleto Score Setup" to destroy a van.
Trivia
- The Sticky Bomb can be detonated remotely, offering strategic advantages over other explosives.
- It is one of the few weapons in the game that can be used to destroy armored vehicles effectively.
- Sticky Bombs can be thrown while driving, allowing for dynamic combat scenarios.
- The weapon is popular in multiplayer modes for its versatility and power.
- Sticky Bombs can be used creatively to set traps for unsuspecting opponents.
Variants & Related Thrown
The Sticky Bomb is part of the thrown weapon category, offering unique explosive capabilities compared to other similar devices.
- Grenade — A standard explosive device with a timed detonation.
- Proximity Mine — Detonates when an enemy approaches, offering a different strategic use.
- Molotov Cocktail — Creates a fiery explosion upon impact, differing in damage type.
