Age of Empires Mobile Adds Mercenary Troops

A Revolutionary Mercenary System Comes to Age of Empires Mobile

The latest Age of Empires Mobile update introduces a game-changing Mercenary Troops system that breaks faction boundaries. Players can now deploy elite units typically restricted to opposing civilizations, opening unprecedented strategic possibilities.

Command Legendary Units Across Civilizations

Imagine Joan of Arc leading Roman Centurions or Hannibal Barca commanding Japanese Samurai against Rome. This dream becomes reality with the new Mercenary system, available upon reaching Level 26.

The update adds a specialized Mercenary Camp building that lets players recruit these premium warriors. A new seasonal event offers free initial recruits, while unlockable technology trees allow for further unit enhancements.

Mercenary Unit Roster Revealed

The initial lineup includes some of history's most formidable warriors:

• Byzantine Cataphracts
• Swiss Pikemen
• Persian Immortals
• Indian Battle Elephants
• Roman Centurions
• Egyptian Chariot Archers
• Japanese Samurai
• Korean Archers

Each mercenary unit features upgradable technology paths to enhance their already impressive battlefield capabilities.

Strategic Implications and Historical Parallels

The Mercenary system evokes memories of Total War's successful mercenary mechanics, where hiring foreign specialists could turn the tide of battle. However, introducing faction-exclusive units across civilizations could significantly impact game balance.

As players experiment with these new forces, the meta-game may shift dramatically. The developers hint at potential future additions, possibly including historically significant mercenary companies.

Getting Started With Mercenaries

For players looking to optimize their strategy, we recommend consulting our comprehensive Age of Empires Mobile hero tier list. Our guide ranks all available commanders to help you build the most effective mercenary-supported armies.