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== Tactics ==
* For tactics against the [[Patriarch]], see [[Help:Patriarch extermination tactics#Pipe bombs]].
* A [[Siren]]'s scream neutralises explosives in its range, so it is advised to defend nearby pipe bombs from the scream.
* If a Siren didn't exterminate a pipebomb but rendered them useless (pipebomb didn't vanish from sight but won't trigger from near specimen) you can set them up by shooting them using a standard 9mm pistol.
* Enrage a [[Fleshpound]] when it stands directly over a pipe bomb to maximise damage.  A Fleshpound that rages prior to detonating the pipe bomb will generally run past the bomb before it explodes.
* A non-raging [[Scrake]] or Fleshpound can easily be lured into a pipe bomb.  A Scrake will generally be stunned by the explosion if the Scrake is not killed, giving the players a few seconds to finish it off.
* A pipe bomb behind a welded door can greatly prolong its lifetime.
* A pipe bomb in front of a welded door can eliminate a large number of the specimens after they break the door unless a [[Siren]] or the Patriarch is behind it, as the Siren's scream neutralises explosives and the Patriarch's rocket will detonate the pipe bomb prematurely.
* Several spread-out pipe bombs can be used to keep an area clear of specimens, or at least to slow down their approach.
* If the player keeps one pipe bomb in their inventory, then they can collect more pipe bombs from ammo crates.
* Do not place too many pipe bombs close together because multiple pipe bombs can detonate on the same enemy, resulting in overkill.  In particular, the Patriarch gains damage resistance to pipe bombs that are too close together; see [[Help:Patriarch extermination tactics]].
* Possible ways to set up an effective trap:
** Kite a large group of specimens that does not contain a Siren, run behind a door, weld it, and then plant a pipe bomb at the door.  
** Plant a pipe bomb on either side of a doorway that many specimens tend to traverse, and weld the door.
* If you need a lot of pipe bombs; especially for the patriarch, give your remaining money to a demolitions expert if there is one in your team. His discount is substantial and will allow him to place more pipe bombs than if you had bought them yourself, this also protects you from the possibility of taking damage from your own placed bombs.