The iconic strategy franchise, *Age of Empires Mobile*, is expanding its horizons with the introduction of the new Mercenaries System. This innovative feature provides players with enhanced control and power over their armies, revolutionizing the gameplay experience. At Level 26, players gain access to the Mercenary Camp, where they can contract and recruit formidable mercenary units and unlock and upgrade technologies exclusive to these elite warriors.

Each mercenary group brings its unique set of special skills to the battlefield:

Byzantine Cataphract:

• Increase the damage of all hero skills of the army by [2%]
• After the troops inflict skill damage, all damage received by our troops is reduced by [3.5%] for [3] seconds

Swiss Pikeman:

• Increase the probability of triggering the hero's pursuit/active skills of all troops by [1%]
• Reduce all damage received by troops by [2%]

Korean Archer:

• Increase the probability of triggering the hero's pursuit/active skills of all troops by [1%]
• Reduce all damage received by troops by [2%]

Players can secure their first Mercenaries for free by participating in a new event, which is currently live alongside the system's introduction.

The Mercenaries System in *Age of Empires Mobile* not only adds depth to the strategic gameplay but also introduces thrilling "What if" scenarios. Imagine the tactical possibilities: What if Joan of Arc commanded Roman Centurions? Or what if Hannibal led Japan Samurai? These imaginative combinations allow players to explore new strategies and tactics, paving the way to building the grandest empire in the game.