Use Grenadiers when a Warships base has clustered buildings they can attack together. Their spread makes them a poor choice for reliably finishing one isolated defense, so scout the layout before choosing them.
Decide based on the base layout
- Buildings are tightly grouped: Grenadiers may damage multiple nearby targets with splash damage. Consider using them to pressure that cluster.
- Buildings are widely spaced: Their area damage has fewer nearby targets to catch, and their shots may miss. Consider another troop composition rather than relying on Grenadiers for the attack.
The draft describes Grenadiers as long-range troops that can attack buildings behind other structures. It also notes that their shots are inaccurate, so treat them as support for creating openings—not as precise attackers.
If you use them, pair them with troops that can handle targets Grenadiers struggle to hit. The draft suggests Heavies as a buffer and Critters to distract defenses, but it does not establish when those pairings outperform alternatives. Avoid assuming a specific formation, upgrade priority, or support troop will work best without more information about the base and your available tech.
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