AOE IV / Units
Grenadier
Advanced ranged infantry with thrown explosive canisters that deal damage in a small area.
What it does
Advanced ranged infantry with thrown explosive canisters that deal damage in a small area.
- Deals area damage
- Low single target damage
- Slow movement speed
- Mercenary that can be purchased per 2 units for a total of 480 Olive Oil.
- Requires the Silk Road Contract.
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/golden-horn-tower.html">Golden Horn Tower</a>, <a href="../buildings/mercenary-house.html">Mercenary House</a>, <a href="../buildings/archery-range.html">Archery Range</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Light Ranged Gunpowder Infantry, Ranged Gunpowder Infantry.
- Role
- Light Ranged Gunpowder Infantry, Ranged Gunpowder Infantry
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- 3 civilizations
- Produced or researched at
- Golden Horn Tower, Mercenary House, Archery Range
Availability and cost
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time | Health | Speed | Armor | Primary attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byzantines | Imperial Age | No resource cost | 80 s | 150 | 1.13 | None listed | Grenade · 12 damage |
| Chinese | Imperial Age | 100 food, 60 wood, 60 gold | 30 s | 150 | 1.25 | None listed | Grenade · 12 damage |
| Zhu Xi's Legacy | Castle Age | 100 food, 60 wood, 60 gold | 30 s | 110 | 1.25 | None listed | Grenade · 10 damage |
