Pipe Bomb
The Pipe Bomb is a homemade explosive you can craft in the field. The recipe unlocks after the mission They Will Never Stop. It is your go-to answer for groups of humans and tight Freaker packs.
- Category
- Thrown
Requires
They Will Never StopThe Rippers have hit the Lost Lake encampment. You fight your way through the camp, free the hostages they are holding and push on to the infirmary.- Keep Your Friends CloseKeep Your Friends Close is the storyline about Skizzo, the former Mongrel prospect who now lives at Iron Mike's camp. Deacon does not trust him and decides to keep an eye on him, which turns out to be the right call.
Good to know
- Recipe: 1 small pipe, 1 box of nails, 1 gunpowder, 1 scrap.
- You learn it after They Will Never Stop.
- Kills count toward Old Reliable, the 200 crafted-weapon kills trophy.
What it's good for
Throw it behind human cover or drop it into a pack of Swarmers. It also helps soften the front of a Horde when combined with fire.
Compared with other explosives
Frag Grenades do a similar job but cannot be crafted. Proximity and Remote Bombs let you set the blast in advance. The Pipe Bomb is the quickest option mid-fight.
Related weapons
- Melee
Ripper Axe
The Ripper Axe is a crafted melee weapon that looks like a broken paddle studded with nails. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It is a rough but strong option if you carry 2x4s and spare scrap.
- Melee
Ripper Blade
The Ripper Blade is a crafted baton fitted with spiral blades. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It turns a spare stool leg and saw blade into a strong cutting weapon.
- Melee
Ripper Club
The Ripper Club is a crafted club that looks like a shock absorber bolted with metal parts. The recipe unlocks after They Will Never Stop. It is a heavy blunt option built from a wooden bat.
- Sniper rifle
SSR
The SSR is a semi-automatic sniper rifle with a large magazine and no delay between shots. You get it as a reward near the end of the main story. It suits hectic fights where a bolt-action would be too slow.