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GTA 5 C4 Tutorial: How To Detonate Sticky Bombs

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Learning how to Detonate a Sticky Bomb aka a C4 in GTA 5 can seem a little complicated. One of the main features of this game is the ammunition. The use of most of the weapons in this game is pretty straightforward and can be easily used to shoot or blow things up. However, players have been confused about the use of this particular weapon. In this guide, we will explain how you can equip and use Sticky Bombs or C4 in Grand Theft Auto V.

How to Detonate Sticky Bombs in GTA 5

Detonate Sticky Bombs GTA 5
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For PC Users

  1. Once you have the Sticky Bomb from the Inventory, you will need to equip it.
  2. Once you have chosen the location you want, in order to equip it hold the Right-click and then Left-click to throw.
  3. Now, to detonate it, you will have to press ‘G’ on the keyboard. This will cause the explosion to take place. Make sure you don’t go too far before you detonate, you will have to stay in close proximity.

For PlayStation Users

  1. To get the weapon, first press and hold L1 and choose the Sticky Bomb as your weapon.
  2. Now to equip, will have to hold L2 once you have taken your aim, you can press R2.
  3. Now, press Left on the D-pad to detonate this weapon.

For Xbox Users

  1. Same as above, once you have the Sticky Bomb from the inventory, Click on the Left trigger to aim and then throw the weapon by clicking on the Right trigger.
  2. To detonate, simply press Left on the D-Pad.

How to Detonate Sticky Bombs in GTA 5 from the Car

  1. Once you have this weapon with you, get in the car.
  2. First, click on L1 to get your arm out of the vehicle.
  3. Once you have decided on the location press on R1 to throw it.
  4. Keep some distance between you and the place or thing you have equipped the Sticky Bomb on, then click the Left D-Pad option.

These are all the steps you need to take in order to use Sticky Bombs or C4 in GTA V. You can also check out how to shoot while driving and how to increase strength in GTA 5, right here on Gamer Tweak.

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