Age of Empires Mobile adds new Mercenary troops system

Age of Empires Mobile is introducing a brand-new Mercenary Troops system, letting you command units typically unavailable to your faction! Unlockable from level 26, this system also offers upgradeable tech to further enhance your mercenary forces.

Ever dreamed of Joan of Arc commanding Roman Centurions, or Hannibal Barca unleashing Japanese Samurai on Rome? The new Age of Empires Mobile update makes it a reality. Reaching level 26 unlocks the Mercenary Camp, allowing you to recruit powerful new units. Unlock and upgrade tech to boost their power, and grab your first mercenaries for free in the current in-game event.

Prepare for battle with these mercenary units: Byzantine Cataphracts, Swiss Pikemen, Persian Immortals, Indian Battle Elephants, Roman Centurions, Egyptian Chariot Archers, Japanese Samurai, and Korean Archers. Each unit boasts upgradeable tech to amplify their battlefield prowess.

A Fresh Take on Warfare

The Mercenary system evokes the strategic depth of Total War, reminiscent of overwhelming foes with hired swords in games like Rome: Total War and Medieval II. While potentially impacting game balance, its ultimate effect remains to be seen. Player feedback will be crucial in determining its success.

Future updates might even introduce unique historical units like Landsknechts!

Need help choosing the best heroes to unlock? Check out our Age of Empires Mobile hero tier list, ranking heroes by power level. It's the perfect guide to identify top-tier and less effective heroes.