Age of Empires Mobile adds new Mercenary troops system

Have you ever dreamed of witnessing Joan of Arc commanding Roman Centurions or Hannibal Barca deploying Japanese Samurai to conquer Rome? With the latest update to Age of Empires Mobile, this fantasy becomes reality thanks to the new Mercenary Troops system.

Starting at level 26, players will unlock the Mercenary Camp, a new structure that enables you to contract and recruit a diverse array of units typically unavailable to your faction. Not only can you hire these powerful warriors, but you can also unlock and upgrade technology to enhance their combat effectiveness. To sweeten the deal, you can secure your first mercenaries for free during a special event that's currently live.

The Mercenary Troops system introduces a variety 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 unlockable technology that further boosts their formidable battlefield prowess.

Blood MoneyThe introduction of the Mercenary Troops system evokes memories of Total War games, where overwhelming foes with hired swords was a thrilling strategy. While this feature might stir mixed feelings among players—potentially disrupting the game's balance—it's an exciting addition that we'll need to monitor as it rolls out to the community. Who knows? We might see unique units like the historical Landsknechts added in future updates.

As you dive into this new system, you might want to get familiar with the top heroes to unlock. Check out our comprehensive tier list of all Age of Empires Mobile heroes, ranked by their power level, to ensure you're not stuck with underwhelming choices.