"Age of Empires Mobile Introduces Mercenary Troops"

Ever dreamed of seeing Joan of Arc commanding Roman Centurions into battle, or Hannibal Barca leading Japanese Samurai to sack Rome? With the new Age of Empires Mobile update, you can bring these thrilling scenarios to life thanks to the introduction of the Mercenary Troops system.

Once you reach level 26, you'll unlock the Mercenary Camp structure, allowing you to contract and recruit an array of powerful new units. Not only can you secure your first mercenaries for free through a newly launched event, but you'll also have the opportunity to unlock and upgrade tech to bolster these warriors' capabilities on the battlefield.

The Mercenary Troops system introduces a diverse range 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 to enhance their already formidable abilities, adding a strategic depth to your gameplay.

The addition of the Mercenary troops system evokes the thrill of games like Total War, where overwhelming your enemies with hired swords was a key strategy. However, this new feature might be a bit divisive among players, as some may worry it could disrupt the game's balance. Only time will tell how well this system integrates into the gameplay, and we might even see unique units like the historical Landsknechts becoming available in future updates.

If you're eager to dive into the game and need advice on which heroes to unlock, our comprehensive guides for Age of Empires Mobile are here to help. Check out our tier list of all Age of Empires Mobile heroes, ranked by their power, to get insights on which heroes are top-tier and which ones might not be worth your time.