AN-M8 HC Smoke Grenade

AN-M8 HC Smoke Grenade
Production Information
Manufacturer	United States of America North Korea
Type	Smoke Grenade
Technical Specifications
Magazine Size	1
Maximum Ammunition	10
Operation	33 seconds of smoke
Accuracy	Low
Range	Low to Medium
Usage
Era(s)	2020
Counterweapon(s)	Flashbang
Affiliation	United States Marine Corps Korean People's Army

The AN-M8 HC Smoke Grenade is a weapon in the Crysis series. In game, the KPA or the US Marines are seen using them to signal helicopter drop-offs, but never use them for combat advantage.

Tactics

The Smoke Grenade is primarily used to mask the player's movements, as well as blocking enemies' sight, as they will typically stop firing if a Smoke Grenade explodes right in front of them. This allows the player to approach the enemy or reposition themselves without being attacked.

The Smoke Grenade is also a useful close quarter combat equipment. By throwing it into a building, the smoke will block occupier's sight. This allows the player to charge through unprovoked.

It can also be used as a distraction. Throwing a Smoke Grenade in front of a barricade of enemies or a heavily defended area will alert the enemies and trick them into focusing on where the smoke is coming from. This allows the player to easily eliminate them or evade them with less opposition noticing their presence.

Trivia

• The in-game Smoke grenade uses a recoloured version of the M84 Flashbang.