Ever dreamed of witnessing Joan of Arc commanding Roman Centurions in battle? Or perhaps Hannibal Barca deploying Japanese Samurai to conquer Rome? With the latest update to Age of Empires Mobile, this becomes a reality thanks to the introduction of the Mercenary Troops system.
Starting at level 26, players will unlock the Mercenary Camp structure, allowing them to hire and recruit powerful units that are typically exclusive to other factions. Not only can you contract these elite warriors, but you can also unlock and upgrade technologies to enhance their capabilities. To get you started, a new event is now live where you can secure your first mercenaries at no cost.
The Mercenary Troops system brings a diverse lineup of units to the game, 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 set of technologies that can further boost their already impressive battlefield prowess.
The new system evokes memories of Total War games, where players could overwhelm opponents with hired swords, as seen in Rome: Total War and Medieval II. However, this addition might be divisive among the player base, with some potentially viewing it as a disruption to the game's balance.
Only time will tell how the Mercenary Troops system will be received by the community. There's also the exciting possibility of future additions, such as custom units like the historical Landsknechts. We'll have to wait and see what unfolds.
For those looking to dive into the game, our comprehensive guides on Age of Empires Mobile can help you get started. Check out our tier list of all Age of Empires Mobile heroes, ranked by power, to discover which heroes are worth unlocking and which ones to avoid.
