Grenadier unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Grenadier

Infantry
Food50
Gold60
Hit Points50
Attack18
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time24s
Speed0.9

Evolution

Grenadier

Imperial

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Grouped Units
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Buildings
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Siege Weapons
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Infantry Blobs

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Cavalry
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Spread Units
Skirmishers
Skirmishers

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Area damage ranged infantry

Tactical Playbook

Splash Damage

Grenades hit multiple units. Against archer masses or infantry blobs, Grenadiers deal devastating AoE damage.

Anti-Building

+35 vs buildings makes Grenadiers excellent at destroying structures while also fighting.

Siege Killer

Area damage wrecks grouped siege weapons. A few grenades can destroy an entire siege line.

Critical Point

Only 50 HP with 0/0 armor. Extremely fragile. Cavalry catches and kills them instantly.

Understanding The Stats

Grenadiers are glass cannons with area damage. High risk, high reward against grouped enemies.

High Attack

18

Explosive damage plus splash

Decent Range

5

Safe-ish range for a thrower

Low HP

50

Very fragile

Slow Speed

0.9

Can't escape cavalry

Coach's Tip

50 HP is fragile. Never let enemies get close. Use your range and splash to kill before they reach you.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+35
Siege+20

Armor Classes

Infantry

Takes bonus damage from Hand Cannoneers, Slingers, and anti-infantry unique units.

Gunpowder Unit

Vulnerable to Condottieros.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Key Upgrades