"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. It was been added in early March 2015.
- 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.
Offensive Strategy
- Greandier can swiftly destroy melee troops.
- Can be used to take down interior walls.
Defensive Strategy
- Greandier are an excellent choice for the Guard House or the Patrol Point. They can easily take down a bunch of cavalry units and trebuchets.
- Greandier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 520 Template:Health | 210 Template:Attack | 62 Template:Attack | 200 Template:Food | 170s | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2 | 625 Template:Health | 250 Template:Attack | 74 Template:Attack | Template:Food | 170s | 1,500,000Template:Food | 7d | 7 |