Panzergrenadier Squad
575
1
1
35
3.6
1.5
1
6
360
6.25
33
28
6Advanced infantry very effective against infantry at short and medium range. Fast capture speed. Can throw Bundled Grenades.
Note: This page refers to the Wehrmacht unit. For the DAK version, refer to this: Panzergrenadier Squad
Despite sharing the same name, both units are fairly different and belong to different factions.
The Panzergrenadier Squad is an advanced Wehrmacht infantry unit. In skirmishes, it is available from the Panzergrenadier Kompanie.
As mentioned on the Grenadier Squad page, Wehrmacht work differently than other factions in that while technically Grenadiers are their first 'mainline' infantry unit, they are generally weaker than most units and instead play a supportive role beyond early game. The Wehrmacht Panzergrenadier, alongside the Jäger Squad, is one such example of more advanced infantry units that would typically take over the mainline role after the early stages of a match, and benefits heavily from being supported by Grenadiers.
Panergrenadiers have much greater durability over Grenadiers, sporting 115 health per model although having a slightly smaller squad size of 5. Offensively, the entire squad is armed with MP44 assault rifles that grant them greatly improved close and medium range damage per second (DPS) performance compared to Grenadiers, out-performing them at less than 25 meters range. Similarly, they out-perform the Jäger Squad below 20 meters range. Compared to other units like the UKF Infantry Section, and DAK Panzergrenadier Squad they generally out-perform them at close range and sometimes a little further beyond that. Compared to the USF Riflemen Squad, their DPS is perhaps strangely very similar at close and medium range although keep in mind Panzergrenadiers will easily out-perform at most ranges if the Riflemen squad loses any squad members.
By default this unit comes with the Bundled Grenade ability that works the same as any other frag grenade ability, but of course explodes with far greater area of effect and damage. Most effective against infantry clustered together in cover or in garrisons. Panzergrenadiers also have access to Breach, allowing them to initiate breaching against enemy garrisons which if successfully completed, will forcefully eject and retreat the enemy units while the Panzergrenadiers take over the garrison for themselves.
At veterancy level one they gain the active ability Automatic Fire ability, which when activated, for a lengthy duration steadily increases the squad's rate of fire and burst length, at the cost of steadily decreasing their movement speed. This can make them defensive powerhouses though the loss of speed makes it difficult to use in offensive scenarios and can be exploited as a weakness. See veterancy ability section for more info.
Overall Panzergrenadiers are suitable 'replacements' for frontline generalist duties. Wehrmacht players will often need to choose between building either the Luftwaffe Kompanie or the Panzergrenadier Kompanie (as it is rare to have the time and resources to build both), influencing which units they will have access to for the rest of the match. The Panzergrenadier fits their building's theme of mechanized combat quite well, making for good assault units and overall better frontline fighters compared to Grenadiers.
Compared to Jäger squads, they are much more skewed towards close quarters combat and anti-infantry duties, as they for example lack any anti-tank capabilities and perform worse at long range. As they are more advanced but costly units, they typically trade well against most Allied infantry available at the time, though care must be taken when engaging elite Battlegroup exclusive units like the USF Ranger Squad and SSF Commando Squad, or the UKF Commando Section.
Veterancy
1000 XP
3000 XP
6000 XP
Veterancy Abilities
Automatic Fire: Active ability gained after reaching veterancy level 1. When activated, the squad gains steadily increasing rate of fire and burst length every 3 seconds, while also reducing their movement speed by 10% down to a maximum of -50% speed. 20 second duration, 120 second cooldown after duration ends. The duration cannot be cancelled prematurely. Essentially, this is a defensive orientated combat boost ability, since it basically turns the squad into a stationary turret due to the massive loss of speed. On the other hand, their offensive damage output is increased fairly rapidly over time. As such, it can be ill-suited for offensive assaults due to the loss of speed, but in scenarios where moving is not required, it is a great free combat enhancement.
Mechanized Assault: Active ability gained after reaching veterancy level 1. The unit gains +50% movement speed and -15% received accuracy. Quite similar to other 'sprint' abilities, although it grants less speed but adds a major combat bonus for the duration of the ability. Great when they need to get into position faster, such as a hard hitting flank. However, since it makes them harder to hit it can also simply be used as a free combat boost at a moment's notice, helping to trade favourably even when not moving.This old ability has since been replaced by the above.
Abilities
120
25
10
35
60
Bundled Grenade: Active ability. Throws a frag grenade at the target location for a Munitions cost. The grenade will explode after a short delay. Works the same as any other frag grenade ability, although with larger area of effect and overall greater damage. Most effective against infantry clustered together especially in cover or garrisons.
Breach: Active ability. The unit will advance toward the targeted enemy garrison. Upon reaching one of the entrances, the squad will begin 'channeling' the ability, with a progress bar being visible above them alongside a breaching indicator. During this time a wary opponent can react by evacuating their garrisoned squad(s) before it is too late, avoiding consequences. If the breach successfully goes through however, the garrisoned squad(s) take significant damage and are forcefully ejected and forced to retreat, while the breaching squad takes over the garrison. While Breach will typically fail to deal damage against aware opponents, it still does its job of forcefully evacuating a building.
This unit can benefit from the following upgrades/perks listed below:
Panzergrenadier Kompanie Upgrades
Panzergrenadier Officer Quarters: Promotes all units from the Panzergrenadier Kompanie to Veterancy 1 and increases their veterancy earn rate by 25%. Includes current and future units.
Breakthrough Battlegroup
Breakthrough: Active ability. Infantry gain +50% faster capture/decapture rate for the duration of the ability.
Luftwaffe Battlegroup
Infantry Reserves: Reduces reinforcement cost of all infantry units by 25%.
Mechanized Battlgroup
Fuel Seizure: Infantry that capture fuel points immediately grants +5 fuel.
Mechanized Assault: Active ability. Vehicles auto-repair, and infantry move faster, take less damage, and are harder to hit when near friendly vehicles for duration of ability.
Italian Coastal Battlegroup
Designate Defensive Line: Active ability. Permanently mark a friendly territory point or Bunker as a Defensive Line. Infantry in the radius take less damage. Heals vehicles and infantry out of combat. Lasts until destroyed, decaptured, or a new point is designated.
Call the Reserves!: Active ability. All infantry units near bunkers will gain combat bonuses and periodically reinforce for free when active.
Weapons
 Mp44 Panzergrenadier Ger | Near | Mid | Far |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 0.72 | 0.475 | 0.26 |
| Range | 10 | 22.5 | 35 |
More Info
Change Log
1.7.0 Onyx Shark July 16 2024
Panzergrenadier Squad
Panzergrenadiers are receiving a boost to their mid and long-range damage-per-second to further differentiate them from submachinegun assault infantry. We want this unit to fight from cover with their assault rifles and only close when there is an opportunity.
We have also replaced their Veterancy 1 ability to push forth their role as medium range infantry that needs to be positioned correctly for the ability to be most effective.
Assault rifle accuracy adjusted from 0.72/0.375/0.18 to 0.72/0.45/0.245
Long-range cooldown decreased from 200% to 150%
New ability: Automatic Fire
When activated, the squad gains increased weapon burst length and cooldown every 3 seconds to a maximum of 100%. Speed is reduced by 10% every 3 seconds to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 20 seconds. Replaces Sprint ability.
1.6.5 May 1 2024
Panzergrenadier Squad
The kill radius of the Bundle Grenade was a little too high. The following change reduces the kill radius of the Bundle Grenade.
Bundle grenade area mid damage reduced from 0.625 to 0.5
1.6 'Coral Viper' April 2 2024
Panzergrenadiers are getting a gentle increase of lethality at medium range and are getting a significant boost to their Bundle Grenades, making their potential lethality higher. These new grenades are incredibly dangerous to unsuspecting enemy squads.
We are also increasing their capture speed as Wehrmacht Panzergrenadiers are specialist units that cannot be built in large numbers.
StG 44 mid-range increased from 20 to 22.5
Bundle grenade mid-damage increased from 0.4 to 0.625
Capture Rate increased from 1.25 to 1.5