Ever dreamed of witnessing Joan of Arc leading Roman Centurions into battle? Or perhaps Hannibal Barca commanding Japanese Samurai to sack Rome? With the latest update to Age of Empires Mobile, these scenarios become a reality through the introduction of the exciting new Mercenary Troops system.
Once you reach level 26, you'll unlock the Mercenary Camp, a new structure that enables you to contract and recruit an array of powerful units not normally available to your faction. To enhance your mercenary forces, you can unlock and upgrade tech that will amplify their combat prowess. Plus, you can secure your first mercenaries for free through a new event that's currently live.
The Mercenary Troops system introduces a diverse roster of units including Byzantine Cataphracts, Swiss Pikemen, Persian Immortals, Indian Battle Elephants, Roman Centurions, Egyptian Chariot Archers, Japanese Samurai, and Korean Archers. Each of these units comes with its own tech tree to boost their already impressive battlefield capabilities.
The addition of Mercenary troops to Age of Empires Mobile evokes memories of Total War games like Rome: Total War and Medieval II, where players could overwhelm enemies with hired swords. While some might worry about potential balance issues, this new feature could be a game-changer. Only time will tell how players will utilize this system and whether future updates might introduce even more unique units like the historical Landsknechts.
As players begin to explore the Mercenary Troops system, it's helpful to know which heroes to prioritize. Our comprehensive tier list of all Age of Empires Mobile heroes, ranked by their power, will guide you on who to unlock to maximize your strategic advantage.
