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Grenade Launcher (Milkor MGL)

Launchers

Grenade Launcher (Milkor MGL)

Damage
95
Range
60
Fire Rate
35
Accuracy
40
Overall
58
Capacity
6–10 grenades (cylinder / drum)
Cost
~$8,100
Combat Effect
Arcing explosive rounds - clears cover, clusters of enemies, and soft vehicles; limited ammo
Availability
Expected late mid-story after a major criminal enterprise unlock
Notes
A multi-shot launcher with alternative ammunition type support

Description

The Grenade Launcher is the ultimate area-denial weapon in GTA VI, capable of lobbing explosive rounds in rapid succession to clear fortified positions, vehicle convoys, and entrenched enemy groups. In Vice City's escalating turf wars, having a six-round revolving cylinder of high-explosive grenades turns the tide of any firefight. It's the weapon of choice when subtlety has failed and maximum destruction is the only remaining option.

Design

Based on the South African Milkor MGL, this launcher features a distinctive revolving cylinder that holds six 40mm grenades, a folding stock for compact storage, and a ladder sight for arcing shots over obstacles. The chunky, industrial silhouette is immediately recognizable and strikes fear into anyone on the receiving end of its distinctive 'thunk' firing sound.

Performance

Each grenade delivers devastating blast damage in a wide radius, capable of destroying unarmored vehicles and scattering infantry from cover. The arcing trajectory allows indirect fire over walls and barriers, though direct hits are difficult at range without practice. Rate of fire is moderate - the cylinder rotates between shots - but six rounds downrange in quick succession is more than enough to level a small compound.

Customization

Alternative ammunition types may include smoke rounds for concealment, incendiary rounds for area denial, and flashbang rounds for non-lethal crowd control. Optic mounts allow for a reflex sight to improve snap-targeting at closer ranges, though the arcing ballistics make precision scopes less useful.

Locations

Unlocked at Ammu-Nation after completing a major criminal enterprise milestone in the story, or occasionally found in Merryweather supply crates during late-game ambush events.

Trivia

  • The Grenade Launcher's revolving cylinder can be seen rotating in the reload animation, with each round individually loaded.
  • Firing all six rounds in under four seconds is required for the 'Leonida Bombardier' challenge.
  • The weapon's arcing trajectory makes it one of the few firearms effective against enemies behind full cover.
  • Ammo is extremely expensive and rare, limiting its use to critical encounters.
  • A gold-plated variant was briefly visible in a promotional screenshot showing a Vice City penthouse weapons wall.