How to Detonate Sticky Bombs in GTA 5 on PC
As an avid PC gamer with over 200 hours played in GTA 5 Online, mastering sticky bomb detonation tactics provided a critical edge for completing high-stakes heists and daring stunts. Here‘s the explosive expertise you need to maximize destruction across Los Santos…
The Basic Detonation Method:
Equip sticky bombs from your weapon wheel (TAB), then press G to drop them at a target location. When ready to ignite, hit G again to remotely detonate with a satisfying blast radius clearing out enemies and obstacles.
But tactical placement and timing is key…
Advanced Detonation Strategies
While sticky bomb detonation starts simply, perfecting the explosive art form requires next-level situational awareness, positioning, and quick reflexes:
Go Big for Structure Demolition:
When tackling reinforced targets like bank vaults or locked doors, applying 4+ sticky bombs then retreating to a safe distance gives the best demolition results. I‘ve found the explosive stacking tactic shaves precious seconds off elite challenge times during heists.
Get Vertical for Increased Range:
During a daring skyjacking escape, I launched sticky bombs from an adjacent rooftop onto the hijacked cargo plane‘s wings just before takeoff. Detonating them mid-air scored an awesome Michael Bay-worthy stunt!
| Explosive | Damage Radius | Detonation Method |
| Sticky Bomb | 5 meter radius | Press "G" after placing |
| Grenade | 3 meter radius | Auto after throwing |
| C4 | 7 meter radius | Double tap reload button |
As shown above, sticky bombs deliver moderately destructive blast waves superior to standard grenades. But for maximum devastation at a bigger cost, the highly unstable C4 explosive unlocks from the Merryweather Heist prep proves most potent.
Quick Detonation With Weapon Wheel Shortcuts
GTA 5‘s weapon wheel allows smoothly swapping between 4 customizable explosive slots. I configure mine with proximity mines for territory control, homing launchers to counter enemy vehicles, RPG for anti-tank/chopper duty, and sticky bombs as reliable high-intensity demolitions…
- Open wheel → Highlight throwables → Scroll to desired explosive → Throw → Detonate!
Sleekly transitioning from rockets to sticky bombs mid-fight without opening menus gives serious combat advantage.
Why Sticky Bomb Mastery Matters
Beyond achieving chaos, mastering explosives expands strategic options for completing missions:
- Destroy Vehicle Cargo: Redirect high-value vehicle deliveries with roadblock detonations.
- Sabotage Supply Runs: Cratering drop zones stops shipments reaching their destination.
- Halt Heist Targets: Hitting armored convoys makes grabbing loot easier.
But even more crucially, perfectly-timed explosions causally eliminate groups of enemies with minimal effort compared to risky firefights.
And pulling off next-level sticky bomb stunts earns respect across Los Santos‘ underground crime networks. Tradecraft reputations aren‘t built on restraint after all!
With GTA 6‘s modern Vice City setting potentially raising the destructive stakes, mastering sticky situations now will enable seamlessly transferring demolition skills to secure future legend status.
So get creative with your explosive entertainment! I want to see those highlight reel multi-kills and epic structure implosions. Happy bombing!
