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Grenade Launchers skill icon from Escape from Tarkov

Combat Skill

Grenade Launchers

Handling skill for grenade launchers.

Effects Per Level

  • +Increases reload speed by 0.4% per level, up to +20% at Elite
  • +Increases weapon switching speed by 0.8% per level, up to +40% at Elite
  • +Reduces weapon recoil by 0.3% per level, up to -15% at Elite
  • +Improves weapon ergonomics by 0.2% per level, up to +10% at Elite

Elite Perk (Level 51)

  • Steady aim for the first 3 seconds at any stamina level
  • Doubles weapon mastery gain

How to Raise Grenade Launchers

  • Land hits with underbarrel grenade launchers
  • Quest reward: Consolation Prize

Fastest Way to Level

  • 1.Launcher ammo is expensive and rare, so nobody levels this deliberately. Treat any progress as a bonus

Remember the per-raid decay: gains slow sharply after 2 points in a raid and reset after 200 seconds without progress. The full system is explained on the skills hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Grenade Launchers skill do in Tarkov?

Handling skill for grenade launchers. Key effects: increases reload speed by 0.4% per level, up to +20% at elite, and increases weapon switching speed by 0.8% per level, up to +40% at elite.

What is the fastest way to level Grenade Launchers?

Launcher ammo is expensive and rare, so nobody levels this deliberately. Treat any progress as a bonus

What is the Elite perk for Grenade Launchers?

At level 51 (Elite): Steady aim for the first 3 seconds at any stamina level; Doubles weapon mastery gain.