New Mercenary Troops System Added to Age of Empires Mobile

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 are now possible thanks to the exciting new Mercenary Troops system.

Once you reach level 26, you'll unlock the Mercenary Camp structure, allowing you to contract and recruit powerful units that are typically locked to other factions. This system isn't just about hiring new troops; it also provides unlockable technology to further enhance these warriors. Plus, you can get your first mercenaries for free through a new event that's currently live.

The Mercenary units available 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 tech upgrades that significantly boost their battlefield prowess.

This new system evokes memories of Total War games for me, particularly the thrill of overwhelming opponents with mercenary forces in titles like Rome: Total War and Medieval II. However, opinions may vary, as some players might feel this addition disrupts the game's balance.

Only time will tell how the Mercenary Troops system will be received by the community. There's even potential for future additions like historical Landsknechts. As we await further developments, if you're looking to get started, check out our comprehensive guides on Age of Empires Mobile. Our tier list ranks all heroes by power, helping you identify the best and the rest.