"The Byzantines used pots filled with Greek fire as early as the 8th century. Containers filled with explosives began to appear in Europe around 1467."
Summary
- The Grenadier hurls a small clay pot filled with gunpowder at the enemy. The short range explosion is good at taking down towers and cavalry. Grenadiers may be stationed on walls.
- The Grenadier is a siege workshop unit that throws grenades as the name suggests.
- The grenadiers are strong against cavalry and trebuchets
- They are available from Age 7.
- Deadly in close combat.
- Good at taking down towers and walls.
- Damage bonus against cavalry
- Easily killed by long ranged troops. (?)
- Infantry, especially Teutonic Knights, will kill them swiftly. Crossbowman have a bonus against Grenadier.
- Grenade explosion momentarily stuns and knocks back enemy troops.
- Will require mild defence later in the game.
Offensive Strategy
- Grenadier can swiftly destroy melee troops.
- Can be used to take down interior walls.
Defensive Strategy
- Grenadier are an excellent choice for the Guard House or the Patrol Point. They can easily take down a bunch of cavalry units and trebuchets.
- Grenadier can be stationed on walls to attack cavalry and trebuchet units.
Level | Health | Attack | DPS | Training Cost | Training Time | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time | Siege Workshop Level Required |
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1 | 520 | 210 | 62 | 200 | 170s | N/A | N/A | 5 |
2 | 625 | 250 | 74 | 200 | 170s | 1,500,000 | 7d | 7 |
3 | 688 | 82 | 190s | 2,500,000 | 10d | 8 |