Risen Grenadier Enemy type 3 of 15 · first met in The Battlefield
- Health
- 500
- Catalysts
- 150
- Posture
- 400
- Placements
- 24
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Risen Grenadier is an enemy type in Valor Mortis, first met in The Battlefield and placed 24 times across 10 regions. At level 1 it has 500 HP and gives 150 Catalysts; its strongest placements (level 6) have 1,500 HP and hit ×2 harder. It uses 7 attacks, 2 of them unblockable. No damage type does extra damage to it.
- Health
- 500Level 1 · #5 of 15 by HP
- Catalysts (level 1)
- 150525 Catalysts at level 6
- Weak to
- No weakness
- Placements
- 2410 regions · #12 most common
- Most likely drop
- Hand Grenade30%
- Can be backstabbed
- YesNever blocks
How to beat Risen Grenadier
Game dataCounterplay for Risen Grenadier, written from its move list, resistances, variants and drops.
Grenadiers are slow (3 m/s) but sturdy for a regular enemy: 500 HP and 400 posture at level 1, up to 1,500 HP at level 6. Both jumping attacks (Melee Jump and Fury Jump, 35 each) are red; everything else, even their 10-damage grab, can be blocked for 45 Endurance or parried.
They never block, and a backstab deals 250 at level 1, half a Grenadier's health, so a sneak attack is worth setting up. The head takes 1.5x damage while one armoured zone takes only 0.2x, and Stasis has no resistance (4 segments).
Kill them for grenades: 30% of Grenadiers drop a Hand Grenade (100 to 200 damage in a 4 m blast), by far the best drop rate of any enemy. The elite variant has only 400 HP but is 99% resistant to Fire and Ignite.
How to fight Risen Grenadier
Game dataTips built from its data: what it resists, what it is weak to, which attacks to dodge and how to open it up.
- Watch for the red attacks: Melee Jump, Melee Fury Jump cannot be blocked, so dodge them instead of holding block.
- Its head takes ×1.5 damage, so aim firearm shots at the head.
- It never blocks, so a full light-attack chain always lands.
- Sneak up on it: a backstab deals a fixed 250 damage at level 1, 50% of its health (2 backstabs to kill).
- It has a grab, and grabs cannot be blocked: step back when it lunges.
Risen Grenadier variants
Game dataThe game defines 2 versions of this enemy. Each has its own health, posture and defensive behaviour; elites are tougher one-off placements, summoned ones appear mid-fight.
| Variant | Role | Health (lowest → highest level) | Catalysts | Posture | Stasis segments | Block chance | Parry chance | Backstab | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1* | Regular | 500 → 1,500 | 150 | 400 | 4 | No | — | Yes | 23 |
| Elite* | Elite | 400 → 680 | 3,000 | 400 | 4 | No | — | No | 1 |
* Variant names are built from the game's internal tier tags (the game shows no name for them). Block and parry chances are listed in the order the game stores them. Placed = how many level spawners use that variant.
Health of every variant by level
| Variant | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 | Lv 4 | Lv 5 | Lv 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1* | 500 | 700 | 900 | 1,100 | 1,300 | 1,500 |
| Elite* | 400 | 560 | 680 | — | — | — |
Speed and posture by variant
Game dataHow fast each variant closes the distance, and how quickly its posture comes back once you stop pressuring it.
Its fastest variant moves at 3 m/s; your walk speed is 4 m/s.
| Variant | Role | Move speed | Sprint | Posture recovery | Recovery delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1* | Regular | 3 m/s | — | — | 2 s |
| Elite* | Elite | 3 m/s | — | — | 2 s |
Speeds are the AI's movement settings in metres per second. Posture recovery is the posture regained per second, and the delay is the wait before recovery begins (game fields posture_recovery_per_sec and posture_reset_delay). — = not set for that variant.
Risen Grenadier level scaling
Game dataEnemy levels in Valor Mortis are set per placement, not by a difficulty setting (the game has a single difficulty): the same enemy is level 1 in one spot and level 6 in another, usually higher later in the campaign. This is the main variant from level 1 to 6.
| Level | Health | Catalysts | Damage dealt | Critical attack damage taken | Backstab damage taken | Backstab share of HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 500 | 150 | ×1 | 250 | 250 | 50% |
| Lv 2 | 700 | 225 | ×1.2 | 350 | 350 | 50% |
| Lv 3 | 900 | 300 | ×1.4 | 450 | 450 | 50% |
| Lv 4 | 1,100 | 375 | ×1.6 | 550 | 550 | 50% |
| Lv 5 | 1,300 | 450 | ×1.8 | 650 | 650 | 50% |
| Lv 6 | 1,500 | 525 | ×2 | 750 | 750 | 50% |
Damage dealt multiplies every attack's base damage. Critical attacks (after a posture break) and backstabs deal the fixed amounts shown, whatever your weapon; the share column is our arithmetic.
Risen Grenadier attacks
Game dataEvery damaging attack across its variants, grouped into moves, with base damage per hit, wind-up and whether you can block it.
| Move | Type | Hits | Damage per hit | Wind-up | Block / parry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melee Regular* | Melee | 1 | 40 | 1.2 s | Blockableparry window 0.2 s |
| Melee Jump* | Leap | 1 | 35 | 0.7 s | Unblockableparry window 0.2 s |
| Melee Fury Jump* | Leap | 1 | 35 | 0.7 s | Unblockableparry window 0.2 s |
| Melee Fury Regular* | Melee | 1 | 30 | — | Blockableparry window 0.2 s |
| Melee Fury Sequence* | Melee | 1 | 25 | — | Blockableparry window 0.2 s |
| Melee Sequence* | Melee | 1 | 18 | — | Blockableparry window 0.2 s |
| Melee Grab* | Grab | 1 | 10 | — | Blockableparry window 0.2 s |
* Attack names are built from the game's internal tags. Damage is the level-1 base; multiply by the placement's damage multiplier (up to ×2 at level 6), so Melee Regular goes from 40 to about 80.
Risen Grenadier resistances and weak points
Game dataIt has no special resistances or weaknesses: every damage type works the same.
Red = takes extra damage of that type; filled to the right = resists it (100% = immune).
Weak points
| Body part | Damage taken | Posture damage taken |
|---|---|---|
| Head | ×1.5 | ×1 |
| Chest | ×1 | ×1 |
| Groin | ×1 | ×1 |
| Armoured part | ×1 | ×1 |
| Legs | ×0.8 | ×1 |
| Right hand | ×0.8 | ×1 |
| Armoured part | ×0.8 | ×1 |
| Armoured part | ×0.2 | ×1 |
Variants with different resistances
| Variant | Melee | Firearms | Explosives | Fire damage | Stasis (Crystallization) | Infection | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1* · main | — | — | — | — | — | — | ×1.5 |
| Elite* | — | — | — | −99% | — | — | ×1.5 |
Red = takes extra damage of that type; negative = resists it. Head = damage multiplier on head hits.
Risen Grenadier drops
Game dataRandom drops on every kill, with the chance the game rolls for each.
| Item | Type | Chance | Amount | On average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hand Grenade | Consumable | 30% | 1 | 1 in 3 kills |
"On average" is 1 ÷ chance (calculated): the expected number of kills per drop, not a guarantee.
Where to find Risen Grenadier
Game dataPlaced spawners per region in campaign order: 24 in total, the most in Valley of Ashes (6).
| Location | Region | Placed | Enemy level | Health | Share of placements | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Battlefield | I | 1 | 1 | 500 | 4% | Show on map |
| Valley of Ashes | II | 6 | 1 | 500 | 25% | Show on map |
| Fallen Village | III | 3 | 1 | 500 | 13% | Show on map |
| Caverns | IV | 4 | 2 | 700 | 17% | Show on map |
| Vale of Wrath | V | 2 | 2–4 | 700–1,100 | 8% | Show on map |
| The Outskirts | VII | 1 | 3 | 900 | 4% | Show on map |
| City of Orphans | VIII | 3 | 4 | 1,100 | 13% | Show on map |
| University | IX | 1 | 4 | 1,100 | 4% | Show on map |
| Fortress | X | 2 | 5 | 1,300 | 8% | Show on map |
| Napoleon's Prison | — | 1 | 5 | 1,300 | 4% | Show on map |
Counts are the game's placed spawners; scripted waves and summons during fights are not included.
Data: Steam build 25907482 (1.0 launch). How we source this
Everything placed in Valley of Ashes
Ability altars: 1
Chests: 14 (Ferrofluid Flask Power Upgrade, Potent Concoction, Perfect Copy, Marksman's Bane, Empty Ferrofluid Flask, Superior Firearm Parts, Pure Blade Material, Indestructible Shell, Surplus, Perfectionism, Dominatus)
Lanterns: 6 (Military Camp, The Other Side, Demolished Path, The Climb, Quarry, Guidepost)
Letters: 3 (Letter to all Commanding Officers of the Line Infantry, James' Letter to a Friend Back Home, Denunciatory Letter)
Hits to kill Risen Grenadier
CalculatedBasic hits needed to kill a level-1 Risen Grenadier (500 HP) with every blade and firearm at weapon levels 1, 5 and 10.
| Weapon | Weapon level 1 | Weapon level 5 | Weapon level 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pistol | 1730 per hit12 to the head | 1242 per hit8 to the head | 960 per hit6 to the head |
 Musket | 4150 per hit3 to the head | 3210 per hit2 to the head | 2300 per hit |
 Blunderbuss | 4150 per hit3 to the head | 3230 per hit2 to the head | 2350 per hit1 to the head |
 Saber | 2520 per hit | 1340 per hit | 960 per hit |
 Rapier | 2025 per hit | 1535 per hit | 1245 per hit |
 Claymore | 1050 per hit | 780 per hit | 5100 per hit |
Calculated from weapon damage × the first light attack's multiplier × (1 − resistance); firearms also show head hits. Upgrades, Ambers, coatings and the stat board are not included, and higher-level placements need proportionally more hits.
Journal entry
Game dataWilliam's journal page on Risen Grenadier, as written in the game.
SpoilerShow the journal entry
An abomination created from bodies horribly mangled and fused into a single mass of flesh and bone. Its limbs protrude at unnatural angles, twisting through torsos that are not their own. Despite being so disfigured, the creature moves with disturbing coordination. Grenades are thrown great distances from a rusted bucket held at its centre, while fused arms deliver crushing blows with unnatural force.
Enemies found alongside Risen Grenadier
Enemy types that share the most regions with it.
Risen Grenadier is the #12 most common of the 15 enemy types, with 24 placements across 10 regions; you meet it first in The Battlefield and see it most in Valley of Ashes. Of its 7 attacks, 2 are unblockable (Melee Jump, Melee Fury Jump), and the hardest hitter is Melee Regular at 40 base damage. No damage type does extra damage to it, so pick a weapon you like. None of its placements carry a scripted Amber or key. Its health runs from 500 at level 1 to 1,500 at level 6, paying 150 Catalysts to 525 Catalysts.
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Risen Grenadier FAQ
How do you beat Risen Grenadier in Valor Mortis?
Grenadiers are slow (3 m/s) but sturdy for a regular enemy: 500 HP and 400 posture at level 1, up to 1,500 HP at level 6. Both jumping attacks (Melee Jump and Fury Jump, 35 each) are red; everything else, even their 10-damage grab, can be blocked for 45 Endurance or parried. They never block, and a backstab deals 250 at level 1, half a Grenadier's health, so a sneak attack is worth setting up. The head takes 1.5x damage while one armoured zone takes only 0.2x, and Stasis has no resistance (4 segments).
How much HP does Risen Grenadier have in Valor Mortis?
Risen Grenadier has 500 HP at level 1 and 1,500 HP at level 6, its highest placement level. Levels are set per placement, not by difficulty.
What is Risen Grenadier weak to?
Risen Grenadier has no elemental weakness or resistance: every damage type does normal damage. Head hits deal ×1.5 damage.
What does Risen Grenadier drop?
Random drops: Hand Grenade (30%). Every kill also pays 150 Catalysts at level 1.
Where do you find Risen Grenadier?
Risen Grenadier first appears in The Battlefield and is placed 24 times in total: The Battlefield (1), Valley of Ashes (6), Fallen Village (3), Caverns (4), Vale of Wrath (2), The Outskirts (1), City of Orphans (3), University (1), Fortress (2), Napoleon's Prison (1).
Where is the best place to farm Risen Grenadier?
Valley of Ashes has the most Risen Grenadier placements (6 of 24), so that is where you meet it most often. Each level-1 kill pays 150 Catalysts and rolls its drop table.
Can you backstab Risen Grenadier, and does it block?
Yes: Risen Grenadier can be backstabbed, taking a fixed 250 damage at level 1 (50% of its health). It never blocks or parries.
Why does Risen Grenadier have different health in different places?
Each placement has its own enemy level from 1 to 6. Level 6 has 1,500 HP and deals ×2 damage compared with level 1. It is not a difficulty mode; Valor Mortis has a single difficulty.