How to Cause an Explosion in Burglin' Gnomes

By: Frontline Pathfinder | Lead Content Tester, GameguideHub

Tested on Version: Current public build | Status: FIELD TESTED / PATCH SENSITIVE. Explosive behavior, item spawns, fuse timing, and task wording can change after updates.

Fast answer: the clean explosion route is to use a confirmed explosive item, place or throw it from a stable escape lane, call the blast to the team, then move before the fuse or impact resolves. For current guide routing, the practical explosive set is Grenade, Landmine, Firework, and Rocket Launcher. Do not test explosions before the three-task minimum unless the task list explicitly requires it.

Explosion trigger intent

Explosion steps

If the daily task asks for an explosion, treat it as a task interaction first and a combat tool second. The safest sequence is boring: identify the explosive, clear teammates from the lane, trigger it from cover or distance, then immediately leave the blast area. Do not stand near the object to verify the result. Watch the task checkmark or call from a safe angle.

Step	Field Call	Failure To Avoid
1. Read the task	Confirm whether the objective wants a general explosion, Mine Trigger, or Mine Explode wording.	Wasting a rare explosive on a task that needed a different object.
2. Pick the item	Use Grenade or Firework for active throws, Landmine for trap-style tasks, and Rocket Launcher only when the route justifies heavy firepower.	Bringing every explosive and losing inventory discipline.
3. Clear the lane	Call "blast" before arming or firing. One player watches the exit.	Teammates walking into the object while carrying task loot.
4. Trigger and leave	Throw, place, ignite, or fire, then move to cover.	Standing still to watch damage feedback.

Landmine variant

Landmine searches usually mean one of two things: the player has a task that references a mine, or the team wants a trap for a threat route. In both cases, place the mine where the target will cross, not where the team must return. A mine in the extraction lane is friendly fire with extra steps.

Explosive	Best Use	Route Risk
Landmine	Mine Trigger / Mine Explode task lines, bait routes, door control.	Bad placement can block the team path.
Grenade	Fast active blast when the throw lane is clean.	A bad throw can bounce into teammates or task loot.
Firework	Explosive object or distraction route when storage gives one naturally.	Noise and chaos if used before the objective is ready.
Rocket Launcher	Heavy explosive route, major threat control, or task-specific blast testing.	Heavy detour before the third task can kill a clean day.

Safe blast routing

Explosive tasks become manageable when the team separates the carrier, shooter, and exit watcher. Solo players need the same structure, just compressed into one route: set the explosive from the edge of the room, do not cross the blast lane after arming it, and keep a door or ledge behind you.

1. Finish easy objectives first. If the task list has cabinet, break, or carry objectives nearby, clear those before opening the explosive route.
2. Keep one player unburdened. The explosive user should not be the person carrying the key task item.
3. Use the shortest trigger lane. Long throws across cluttered rooms create bad bounces and bad camera checks.
4. Extract after the task resolves. If the blast completed the third objective, leave. Do not turn a successful explosion into a weapon hunt.

Common explosion mistakes

• Testing in the lobby path: practice low-value throws away from stored loot and teammate spawn routes.
• Ignoring inventory cost: explosives compete with task items, control tools, and carry capacity.
• Using a mine as a doorstop: never place it where the team must panic-run later.
• Guessing exact damage: this page does not claim fixed blast radius or damage values because those need repeatable current-build tests.

FAQ

How do you cause an explosion in Burglin Gnomes?

Use a confirmed explosive item such as Grenade, Landmine, Firework, or Rocket Launcher, trigger it from a safe lane, and move away before the effect resolves. Match the item to the task wording if the objective names mines or a specific explosive route.

How do you prime a landmine in Burglin Gnomes?

Use Landmine only when the route or task needs it, place it where the target crosses, and keep teammates away from the return path. If the task wording changes after a patch, verify the prompt in a low-value run first.

Related Guides and Data Pages

• Landmine - mine route, use, and placement cautions.
• Grenade - high-risk thrown explosive notes.
• Firework - explosive object and distraction routing.
• Rocket Launcher - heavy blast route and recovery cautions.
• All Task Guide - decide whether the explosion is worth doing before extraction.