Plasma Grenade (XCOM 2)

Plasma Grenade
Specifications(Values for Legend difficulty — parenthesized)
Type	Grenade
Base Damage	4 (20% chance for +1)
Armor Shred	2
Environment Damage	20 (Reinforced)
Effect	Can set environment on fire
Effect Radius	3
Effective Range	10
Acquisition	Complete the Plasma Grenade project at the Proving Ground
Built in	Armory (does not require building the item: the item is available in unlimited supply after the research completion)

A Plasma Grenade is an explosive grenade and utility item in XCOM 2.

When the Plasma Grenade Proving Ground project is complete, all Frag Grenades are upgraded to Plasma Grenades.

Details

The Plasma Grenade can benefit from the following bonuses:

Damage	• +2 with Volatile Mix Grenadier class ability. • +2 Critical Damage (20% chance) if launched by Grenadiers with Biggest Booms upgrade.
Shred	• +1 with Weak Points Resistance Order.
Radius	• +1 when launched from Grenade Launcher. • +2 when launched from Advanced Grenade Launcher.
Range	• +4 when launched from Grenade Launcher. • +5 when launched from Advanced Grenade Launcher.
Actions	• Heavy Ordnance: Bonus use if in grenade-only slot. • Salvo: No longer ends turn if used as first action. • Total Combat: No longer ends turn when used.
Time	• Bomb Squad: Completed instantly in Proving Grounds.

• The Plasma Grenade deals increased damage to environmental objects: destroying trees; automobiles exploding immediately.
  • Compare with Frag Grenades: 2 frag grenades are required to destroy trees; a frag grenade ignites automobiles which then explode on the next turn, or 2 frag grenades are required to detonate an automobile on the same turn.

Quotes

“	A concussive grenade augmented by alien energy pulse tech, the Plasma Grenade does more damage than the standard Frag Grenade, and is more effective at shredding enemy armor.	”
– In-Game Description

“	Plasma grenades improve on the frag grenade's damage and armor shredding capabilities.	”
– Tactical Info