Grenadier: stats, counters and how to use it
Advanced ranged infantry with thrown explosive canisters that deal damage in a small area.
Ranged Gunpowder InfantryTrained at: archery-range
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Grenadier | Castle Age | 100F 60W 60G · 30s · pop 1 | 110 | M0/R0 | 1.25 | Grenade: 10 siege /1.625s (dps 6.2) rng 3.5 [+15 vs building] |
| Grenadier | Imperial Age | 100F 60W 60G · 30s · pop 1 | 150 | M0/R0 | 1.25 | Grenade: 12 siege /1.625s (dps 7.4) rng 3.5 [+20 vs building] |
With all upgrades: HP 150 · M3/R3 · dmg 12 /1.62s (dps 7.4) · spd 1.25
What counters the Grenadier
- Sipahi+18 vs ranged
- Camel Archer+14 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Horseman+13 vs ranged
- Javelin Thrower+13 vs ranged
- Longbowman+9 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Archer+8 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Raider Elephant+28 vs ranged
- Gilded Horseman+20 vs ranged
- Ghazi Raider+18 vs ranged
- Condottiero+16 vs gunpowder
- Genitour+14 vs ranged
- Hippodrome Horseman+13 vs ranged
What the Grenadier beats
No bonus damage: it wins with stats (HP, armor, damage) rather than a hard counter.
Strengths (game data)
- Deals area damage
Weaknesses (game data)
- Low single target damage
- Slow movement speed
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Grenadier in AoE4?
- Sipahi (+18 vs ranged), Camel Archer (+14 vs light gunpowder infantry), Horseman (+13 vs ranged), Javelin Thrower (+13 vs ranged), Longbowman (+9 vs light gunpowder infantry), Archer (+8 vs light gunpowder infantry)
- Which civilizations can train the Grenadier?
- Byzantines, Chinese, Zhu Xi's Legacy
Data from the open game data (aoe4world/data), patch 16.2.10884, public ranked statistics, and Layla Coach's battle simulator. Layla Coach is an independent tool, not affiliated with Microsoft, Relic Entertainment or World's Edge.