Proximity Grenade

The Proximity Grenade is another belt item available for the Soldier, as of the most recent game patch. This grenade provides the benefit of exploding early if it will deal full damage to an opponent, but at the cost of reduced damage. The advantage to this is that many players will begin to move out of the way of a grenade thrown in their direction, thus taking reduced damage, while the proximity mine will help to prevent this possibility. Since it only self detonates when the opponent is in full blast range, it is more reliable than other grenades. Keep in mind that if an opponent is close to you the Grenade will detonate and damage you as well.