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NMRiH2 Grenade Launcher

The NMRiH2 grenade launcher is one of the rarest, loudest, and most destructive weapons in No More Room in Hell 2. It is not the kind of weapon you carry every run. The grenade launcher is a boomstick, a panic button, and a problem-solver for situations that would otherwise turn your entire run into a grisly extraction. If you are looking for a complete guide to this explosive beast, you have found it.

In this article, we will cover the weapon’s stats, spawn locations, tactical use, ammo management, attachment synergy, and how it compares to other explosive options. We will also answer some common questions about the launcher and tell you exactly where it fits into a surviving loadout. Whether you are a new survivor or a hardened veteran, the grenade launcher deserves your attention — just not your trigger finger.

What Is the NMRiH2 Grenade Launcher?

The NMRiH2 grenade launcher is a heavy, break-action, single-shot weapon that fires 40mm high-explosive shells. In the current Early Access build, it is modeled after the classic M79 “Thumper” style launcher. If you have ever used an M79 in a survival horror game, you already know the basic routine: open the breech, slide in a fat 40mm grenade, snap the barrel shut, take a breath, and send a cloud of zombies flying.

What makes the grenade launcher so special in No More Room in Hell 2 is not just the raw damage number. The launcher is a force multiplier. A single shell can clear a narrow street, unblock a doorway, or soften up a massive horde before your team moves in. Unlike a throwing weapon such as a pipe bomb, the grenade launcher lets you put that explosive exactly where you want it, even at a distance.

The weapon is deliberately rare. You will not start a run with it. You will not find it in a normal kitchen drawer or a random bathroom. The grenade launcher only appears in high-tier military or police locations, and it usually comes with very little ammunition. That scarcity is part of the weapon’s identity. Carrying the NMRiH2 grenade launcher means you are carrying precious resources that are difficult to replace.

That is also why you need to understand the weapon completely before you pick it up. A grenade launcher in the hands of a careless survivor can wipe out your entire squad. It is a weapon of extreme consequences.

Stats and Damage Profile

Let’s talk numbers. The NMRiH2 grenade launcher is not the kind of weapon where “good enough” is a thing. You need to know exactly how much damage it deals, how far the blast travels, and how much it weighs in your inventory. Here is a quick breakdown based on the current Early Access build.

The most important number here is direct hit damage. A direct 40mm impact will kill every standard walker and runner in one shot. You do not need to aim for the head. The explosive force shreds the body and often dismembers the upper torso, which is usually enough to keep a zed down for good. However, the blast radius is smaller than you might expect. This is not a rocket launcher that levels a house. The NMRiH2 grenade launcher is precise, surgical destruction.

The projectile itself also travels surprisingly slowly. It has a high arc and a long flight time. If you are firing at a moving target, you need to lead your shot dramatically. The 40mm round drops over long distances. At close range, you can fire straight through a window or doorway, but at long range, you need to use the leaf sights and practice your trajectory.

Another critical factor is friendly fire. In No More Room in Hell 2, explosions affect everyone. Your squadmates, your extraction buddy, and even the quiet survivor who picked up the same quest item as you. One misplaced shot can end a run in less than a second. Respect the blast radius. Make sure your teammates are not hugging a zombie when you pull the trigger.

Where to Find the Grenade Launcher and 40mm Ammo

If you want the NMRiH2 grenade launcher, you have to earn it. In the current build, the launcher cannot be selected as a starting weapon. It is not in the standard loadout menu. Instead, you must find the weapon in the world. That means you need to know exactly which containers and locations are worth checking.

The launcher spawns in high-tier loot zones. The most reliable places to look are:

• Military supply crates
• Locked armories
• SWAT van trunks
• Police station evidence lockers
• Rare survivor caches
• Abandoned military vehicles

These spawns are not guaranteed. A military cache might contain a scoped rifle, a box of ammunition, or nothing but a single box of crackers. The grenade launcher is a gamble. But if you are already looting high-tier areas, you are likely to encounter one sooner or later.

Ammunition is even more important than the weapon itself. A grenade launcher without 40mm grenades is nothing more than an extremely heavy club. 40mm high-explosive rounds are usually found in small bundles, often two or three grenades per container. Check military ammo boxes, police armories, and random shelves near weapons. If a friend is carrying the launcher, share the 40mm ammo when you find it. It is useless to you if you are not the one pressing the trigger.

Because the weapon is so rare, many players refuse to use it at all. They stash it in a safehouse chest or leave it behind. That is a legitimate choice. But if you want to make an entire horde disappear, the grenade launcher is the best tool in the game.

Attachments, Scopes, and Loadout Synergy

This is one of the most important sections in any NMRiH2 attachments guide conversation. Does the grenade launcher accept attachments? In the current build, no. The M79-style launcher has fixed iron sights. You cannot attach a foregrip, a suppressor, a laser, or a holographic sight. That means the weapon must be paired with a strong primary rifle that can handle attachments.

Many players run the grenade launcher as their secondary weapon, while keeping a tricked-out rifle as their primary. This is where the weapon customization system comes into play. For close-quarters work, you want an NMRiH2 red dot sight on your rifle. A red dot gives you speed and clarity in dimly lit buildings, which is important because shooting a grenade launcher at point-blank range is almost never a good idea. You use the red dot on your rifle for everything inside a building, and you save the grenade launcher for larger threats.

If you are playing a more defensive style, consider putting an NMRiH2 scopes option on your rifle. A low-power scope or magnified optic lets you survey the streets and identify large hordes before they see you. The grenade launcher benefits from that long-range awareness. You can call out a group of zombies, then use the launcher to hit the center of the group before they ever reach your position.

For anyone unfamiliar with the broader system, I recommend reading our complete NMRiH2 attachments guide. It covers every optic, muzzle attachment, grip, and laser sight in the game. Even though the grenade launcher itself takes no attachments, understanding the attachment system is crucial because your secondary weapon will always need to cover the launcher’s weaknesses.

The perfect pairing looks like this:

• Primary rifle with an NMRiH2 red dot sight for close/mid range
• Primary rifle with a low-power NMRiH2 scopes option for overwatch
• The NMRiH2 grenade launcher as your special slot for clearing clusters
• A fire axe or blade as your silent fallback

That combination covers anything the game throws at you.

Tactical Use: When to Pull the Trigger

Now that you understand the weapon, let us talk about actual gameplay. There are a few situations in which the NMRiH2 grenade launcher is worth the inventory space and risk.

The most obvious use is crowd control. When a huge horde comes shambling down a main road, one grenade can turn the front line into a pile of broken limbs. The explosion triggers a knockback knock, so even zombies on the edge of the blast radius are thrown to the ground. That gives you enough time to reload, back up, and create a new line of fire.

The grenade launcher is also excellent for breaking open sightlines. If a doorway, stairwell, or hallway is completely clogged with zombies, a single 40mm round can clear the way. Just be careful with enclosed spaces. The blast bounces off walls and ceilings. If you fire too close to a barrier, you will catch the explosion yourself.

For maximum effectiveness, aim at the ground near the group’s center rather than directly at a zombie’s chest. A floor hit is more reliable because it detonates on contact with the ground and catches multiple zombies in the blast radius. Direct hits are important, but a floor shot gives you the best chance of killing several zombies with one grenade.

Do not fire from the hip unless the target is very close. The launcher’s hip spread is surprisingly loose. Use the sights. The leaf sight has range notches, but they are not precise. Spend a few minutes in a safe area learning the arc. The round drops quickly, so for long-range shots you need to raise the front sight significantly.

You should also be careful about noise. The grenade launcher is one of the loudest weapons in the game. Every zombie in the near area will be drawn to the explosion. If you are trying to complete an objective stealthily, one blast can ruin your plan. Sometimes that is fine — you want to pull zombies away from a location. Other times, it is suicide.

Grenade Launcher vs Other Explosive Weapons

No More Room in Hell 2 gives survivors a few ways to create explosions. The grenade launcher is just one of them. You have pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, and the scavenged propane tanks and oxygen canisters found in the environment. Each has a distinct role, and you should always ask yourself whether the grenade launcher is actually better than what you already have.

The pipe bomb is the classic throwable. It has a fuse timer and can be cooked in your hand. It is lighter than the grenade launcher, and you can craft more of them if you find the right materials. However, you have to throw it. That means range is limited, and if you hold it too long, you are the one who dies. The NMRiH2 grenade launcher completely removes the throwing problem. You can deliver a 40mm shell to a group twenty or thirty meters away, or even farther if you arc your shot perfectly.

The Molotov cocktail is an area denial weapon. It burns zombies, but it takes time to work. A grenade launcher is instant. Sometimes “instant” matters more than “sustained damage.” If a runner is sprinting toward a teammate, you need them dead immediately. The grenade launcher, even with its slow reload, is the better choice for that kind of emergency.

However, the launcher is heavy. It takes up a valuable two-handed weapon slot. It is also easier to reload a throwable than it is to find more 40mm grenades. For most players, pipe bombs should be the primary explosive. The grenade launcher is a luxury in most runs. That is why you should always pair it with a reliable primary.

We already have a full breakdown of all explosives in the NMRiH2 explosive weapons guide. If you want to know exact damage numbers and throw distances, that guide will help. But for this article, the core takeaway is simple: the grenade launcher trades raw availability for precision and power.

Team Coordination and Ammo Economy

The NMRiH2 grenade launcher is not a solo weapon. It is a team weapon. The moment you pick it up, you become a walking artillery piece. That means you need to coordinate with your squadmates.

First, decide who carries the launcher. Ideally, it is the player with the best situational awareness. That player needs to know where every teammate is, where the zombies are, and where the escape path lies. A grenade launcher user cannot be the first person through a door. They need to be in the middle or back of the formation, ready to fire over a teammate’s shoulder.

Second, call out your shots. If you simply shoot a grenade while a teammate is running through an open field, you might kill them. In No More Room in Hell 2, friendly fire is real, brutal, and often permanent. Always shout something like “Launcher out!” or “Clear the room!” before you fire.

Third, be conservative with ammo. A 40mm grenade is an event. Do not spend it on a single zombie. Wait until you can catch at least three or four zombies in the blast radius. If a zombie is already far away and walking slowly, let your rifle team handle it. Save the launcher for moments when a group is closing in and the team is about to get overwhelmed.

Fourth, know when to drop the launcher. Because the weapon is so heavy, it can slow your entire team. If you have a long extraction ahead and no one is carrying 40mm ammo, it is often better to abandon the launcher on the ground. You are not losing a needed tool; you are losing a liability. The same rule applies to any heavy weapon in survival horror.

Advanced Tips and Common Mistakes

Let’s finish the tactical portion with some advanced tips and common mistakes. The grenade launcher is not forgiving. These mistakes will cost you runs.

Mistake 1: Firing too close to a wall. Make sure the barrel is not brushing against a doorway frame or a piece of furniture. The launcher’s projectile needs room to leave the barrel. If it hits a wall immediately after leaving the muzzle, you will eat the blast.

Mistake 2: Reloading in the open. Reloading takes almost three seconds. That is an eternity when zombies are closing in. Always reload behind cover. If you cannot get behind cover, switch to your rifle and reload the launcher later.

Mistake 3: Aiming for the head. Unlike normal guns, the grenade launcher does not need precise headshots. The explosion is enough. Trying to drop a 40mm grenade directly on someone’s head just ends with a miss. Aim for the ground around the group.

Mistake 4: Ignoring team loadout. If your teammate is already carrying a pump shotgun and a fire axe, maybe they should be the one with the grenade launcher. If you are the only one who can safely shoot a rifle, keep the launcher on your back and let someone else deal the chaos.

Mistake 5: Using the launcher on loot rooms. Explosions can destroy medical supplies, ammo boxes, and quest items. If you are inside a room with loot, do not use the launcher. You might horde-clearing the area, but you will also ruin your extraction rewards.

Mistake 6: Forgetting that it attracts zombies. The grenade launcher is not just a weapon. It is a dinner bell. If you are in a mission that requires stealth, do not use it. The noise will summon every zombie in the immediate region.

FAQ

Can you put a scope or red dot sight on the NMRiH2 grenade launcher?

No. In the current Early Access build, the grenade launcher has fixed iron sights and cannot accept any optics. If you want to use an red dot sight or a magnified scope, you need to attach those optics to a primary weapon like an M4 or AK. The launcher is best paired with a scoped rifle, which is why attachments matter so much in this game.

How many zombies can one 40mm grenade kill?

In ideal conditions, a single grenade can kill five to ten standard zombies if they are tightly packed. The blast radius is smaller than some other games, but the direct hit damage is massive. If you hit the center of a group, you will kill at least the majority of the cluster. The knockback effect also separates the remaining zombies, making them easier to pick off with your rifle.

Is the grenade launcher worth carrying in NMRiH2?

Yes, but only in specific situations. If you have enough 40mm ammo, a good primary rifle, and a coordinated team, the grenade launcher is one of the most satisfying and powerful weapons in the game. If you are playing solo, or if you are low on inventory space, it might be better to leave it behind. The launcher is a force multiplier, not a solo survival tool.

Final Verdict

The NMRiH2 grenade launcher is exactly what survival horror needs: a rare, loud, terrifying weapon that saves your life but also endangers your squad. It is not a crutch. It is a commitment. You need to know where it spawns, how to aim it, and when not to use it.

If you want to master the launcher, build your loadout around it. Pick up a red dot sight for clearing buildings, learn the arc of the 40mm shell, and always make sure your teammates are behind you when you pull the trigger. The grenade launcher will not guarantee your extraction, but it will give you the firepower to carve a path through the hopelessness of No More Room in Hell 2.

Keep surviving, keep looting, and always check the military cache before you leave town.