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How to Get Flash Grenade

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Flash Grenade is one of the Throwable Items obtainable in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Read on to learn how to get Flash Grenade, its effects, and how to use this item!

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Flash Grenade Overview

Basic Information

Flash Grenade
RE4R - Flash Grenade
Description A grenade that emits a blinding flash and a deafening wave of percussive sound upon detonation.
Type Throwable Item Size 2 (2x1)

How to Get Flash Grenade

Obtained While Exploring

RE4R - breakable crates with items

Flash Grenade can be found and obtained as you explore areas or by breaking containers like barrels and boxes with yellow tapes.

How to Use Flash Grenade

Equip and Use as a Weapon

RE4 Remake - Flash Grenade Weapon Slot
Flash Grenade is a Throwable item that can be equipped from the Inventory or through the quick slots and used as a weapon. Once equipped, adjust your aim and press the 'Shoot' button to throw it to stun all enemies in an area.

Instantly Kill Enemies with Exposed Plaga

Flash Grenade can kill enemies with exposed Plagas instantly. Plagas are the parasites that are inside most of the enemies you'll encounter in the game. Some of them will only appear when the host body dies, and there are some that are already sticking out on the body.
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