In this Anthem Primer and Detonator Guide, we will show you all the specific combo attacks that are in the game, and specific to each of the Javelins. This guide will provide all the details of the primer and detonators in the game that are available with each of the four Javelins
Combos are a big part of combat in Anthem against bigger and badder enemies. They can dish out tons of damage and are absolutely necessary against tougher opponents. When performing a combo attack in Anthem, players can first prime the enemy and then detonate to execute a devastating combo attack.
You can equip the primer or the detonator while in combat against the enemy. You can differentiate out the icons of these two as the primer is marked with a circle, while the detonator is maker with a four point star.
In combat, you and our teammates can also use their own primers and detonators in conjunctions with yours. If you see a primed enemy that your teammate may have primed, you can detonate the enemy yourself if your teammate doesn’t.
For a detailed look in how combos work in the game, read our Anthem Combat Guide.
Anthem Primer and Detonator Guide
Below we have listed all the Primers and Detonators that are specific to each Javelin, and detailed their effect on the enemy.
Ranger Javelin
This part of the guide contains all the primers and detonators of the Ranger Javelin. Successfully executing a combo gains bonus damage to a single target on top of your ability.
Primers
- Inferno Grenade: This primer sets enemies on fire, and the damage increases over time
- Frost Grenade: This Primer freezes the enemies in place for a few seconds.
- Venom Darts: This primer poisons the enemy with acid damage
- Melee Attack: The shock mace equipped on the Ranger deals Electric damage.
Detonators
- Pulse Beat: This detonator blasts a single target enemy with an energy blast. You can also charge this ability for a more powerful attack.
- Seeking Missile: This detonator has a projectile seeking ability by targeting one enemy and the others around the target.
- Frag Grenade: This detonator deals damage to a large area.
- Sticky Grenade: This detonator is a sticky grenade that sticks itself on the target.
- Multi-Target Missile Battery: This detonator is the ultimate ability of Ranger. It targets multiple enemies before shooting a barrage of missiles. This ability works best if the targets are already primed before using the Ultimate ability.
Interceptor Javelin
This part of the guide contains all the primers and detonators of the Interceptor Javelin. Successfully executing a combo gains an aura based on the status applied to the enemy.
Primers
- Venom Bomb: this primer locks onto one or two targets and deals acid damage over time.
- Cyro Glave: This primer locks onto one or two targets and freezes them.
- Venom Spray: This primer deals acid damage to its target by spraying.
Detonators
- Spark Dash: This detonator is a dash forward attack that leaves behind a trail of dangerous electricity.
- Tempest Strike: The detonator is a melee strike that deals physical damage.
- Melee Attack: This attack is a melee attack that detonates primed targets.
- Assassin’s Blades: This is an ultimate ability is a fury of swipes that can detonate primed targets.
Colossus Javelin
This part of the guide contains all the primers and detonators of the Colossus Javelin. Successfully executing a combo gains extra bonus damages to enemies.
Primers
- Firewall Mortar: This primer create a wall of fire in a selected area with this ability.
- Shock Coil: This primer hits targets near the Colossus with an electric wave that deals damage.
- Venom Spitter: This primer throws venom down on your targets.
- Flamethrower: This primer is a flamethrower that allows you to shoot a dangerous blast of fire at your targets.
Detonators
- High Explosive Mortar: This detonator deals heavy damage in a targeted area with these projectiles.
- Siege Artillery: This detonator allows you to target your enemies with a heavy artillery to blast targets away.
- Lightning Coil: This detonator allows the ability to shock a random enemy.
- Railgun: This detonator is a charged up blast towards any target to choose.
- Melee Attack: Give an enemy a good hit to set off primers.
- Siege Cannon: This ultimate ability allows to take multiple, explosive shots at target locations.
Storm Javelin
This part of the guide contains all the primers and detonators of the Ranger Javelin. Successfully executing this combo spreads elemental debuff to all targets in proximity.
Primers
- Shock Burst: This primer is a charge of electric energy that can bounce of walls to reach targets behind cover.
- Frost Shards: This primer shoots a barrage of ice shards that slowly freeze a target in place.
- Ice Storm: This primer places a field of ice that explodes with frost damage and freezes enemies.
- Ice Blast: This primer hurls chunks of ice at the enemies, and also freezing enemies nearby.
- Living Flame: This primer is a burst of fire that seeks out and ignites enemies.
- Elemental Storm: This ultimate ability calls upon the elements to do massive damage in a large, targeted area. This acts as a primer and a detonator.
Detonators
- Glacial Spear: This detonator attack is a beam of ice energy that can be fired at the targeted area.
- Lightning Strike: This detonator deals lightning damage at a targeted area.
- Burning Orb: This detonator shoots off balls of fire in a quick fire. Or can be charge for a powerful projectile attack that deals heavy fire damage, exploding on impact.
- Melee Attack: Storm’s melee attack acts as a detonator
- Elemental Storm: This ultimate ability calls upon the elements to do massive damage in a large, targeted area. This acts as a primer and a detonator.
Read more Anthem Guides:
- Anthem Beginner’s Guide
- Anthem Combat Guide
- Anthem Level Up Guide
- Anthem Crafting Guide
- Anthem Javelin Guide
- Anthem Coins Guide
This concludes Anthem Primer and Detonator Guide. Feel free to comment below.
