Explosives Explosives are high damage weapons that affect everyone and everything within the range radius. The explosives are set and detonated; the method varies. Unless it's a thrown explosive like grenades, it is not recommended that you use your explosives during combat because of the concentration and care needed to set them up. Instead, they can be used for sabotage operations, demolishing unwanted buildings and destroying parked vehicles. Your Demolitions skill determines how well you set and detonate your explosives.