Ever dreamed of seeing Joan of Arc leading Roman Centurions into battle, or Hannibal Barca sending Japanese Samurai to sack Rome? Now, with the new Age of Empires Mobile update, that dream can become a reality thanks to the innovative Mercenary Troops system.
Upon reaching level 26, players unlock the Mercenary Camp structure, enabling them to contract and recruit powerful units from factions outside their own. This exciting feature not only allows you to diversify your army but also offers unlockable technology to further enhance these mercenaries. Plus, you can secure your first mercenaries for free through a new event that's currently live.
The Mercenary units you can add to your ranks include 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 technology upgrades that boost their already formidable battlefield abilities.
Blood Money: The new Mercenary Troops system brings to mind the thrilling experience of commanding swords-for-hire in games like Rome: Total War and Medieval II. While this addition may be divisive among players—some might worry about balance issues—it's clear that it adds a new layer of strategic depth and excitement to the game.
As players get their hands on this new system, it will be interesting to see how it impacts the gameplay. Who knows? Perhaps we'll see unique units like the historical Landsknechts available in future updates. We'll just have to wait and see how it evolves.
For those looking to get started, check out our guides for Age of Empires Mobile. Our tier list ranks all heroes by power, helping you determine who's worth your time and who isn't.
