A single armor point will not be enough for the Grenadier to block a significant amount of damage. Blast Padding becomes less useful the later in the game since enemies will be dealing a lot more damage and potentially shredding more armour.If planning to use the Grenadier as a tank, consider using a more 'Phantom' like approach with the Ranger. However, the Ranger fills in the role of tank as well.Suit) effectively making them a good candidate for drawing fire. The soldier's survivability could be further improved with armor and items that gives the soldier more armor (such as the E.X.O. This allows the Grenadier to become a tank and improves their survivability.Blast Padding is the defensive counterpart to Shredder, giving the Grenadier armor instead of letting the Grenadier shred it.2.6 Advanced Warfare Synergies: Specialist Skills.2.5 Advanced Warfare Synergies: Ranger Skills.2.4 Advanced Warfare Synergies: Sharpshooter Skills.2.2 Internal Synergies: Heavy Gunner Side.2.1 Internal Synergies: Demolition Side.

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