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Grenadier

Grenadier

Hand Cannoneer

Jurchen unique Gunpowder Unit with ranged blast attack, but cannot attack at close range.

Strong vs. Infantry and tight groups of units

Weak vs. Ranged Soldiers and units at close range

Upgrades

  • Blacksmitharmor
  • Universityaccuracy, range
  • Castlecreation speed
  • Monasterymore resistant to Monks

Stats

Hit points
40
Attack
12
Melee armor
1
Pierce armor
1
Range
6
Speed
0.96
Line of sight
7
Reload time
3.45s
Train time
21s
Cost
35 food, 65 gold

Attack bonuses

  • vs Spearman+1
  • vs Standard Building+4
  • vs Ram/Siege+3
  • vs Infantry+9
  • vs Condottiero-9

Armor classes

ArcherUnique UnitAnti-LeitisGunpowder

Other units deal bonus damage to a unit through these classes — the basis of the counter system.

Other Hand Cannoneer units

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