"Age of Empires Mobile Unveils Innovative Mercenaries Troop System"

The legendary strategy franchise, *Age of Empires Mobile*, is expanding its horizons with the introduction of the new Mercenaries System. This exciting feature allows players to exert more control and power over their armies, adding a fresh layer of strategy to the game.

Unlocking the Mercenary Camp at Level 26 is your gateway to hiring formidable mercenary units. These units come with exclusive technologies that players can unlock and upgrade, enhancing their combat effectiveness and strategic options.

Each mercenary group boasts unique special skills, which are detailed below:

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 have the opportunity to recruit their first Mercenaries for free by participating in a new event that is currently live alongside the system's introduction.

The Mercenaries System also introduces epic "What if" scenarios, enabling players to pair their favorite legendary heroes with various mercenary classes. Imagine the strategic possibilities: What if Joan of Arc led Roman Centurions into battle? Or if Hannibal commanded Japanese Samurai? These unique combinations offer new tactical gameplay, allowing players to outsmart their opponents and build the most formidable empire imaginable.