Manor Lords: How to Hire Mercenaries

In Manor Lords, players need to build a strong army to protect their settlements from bandits. While the militia and retinue units are valuable, mercenaries offer additional firepower when needed. This guide explains how to hire mercenaries, the units available, and the mercenary companies in the game.

How to Hire Mercenaries in Manor Lords

To hire mercenaries, players must:

• Build a Manor to access the Treasury
• Set taxes to generate Personal Wealth
• Go to the Army tab
• Click the plus icon to create a new unit
• Click the hand-dropping coins button
• Choose from the available Mercenary Companies
• Pay the required Treasury cost

Players can hire mercenaries each month from three different companies. The cost and units provided vary between companies.

Mercenary Units in Manor Lords

Manor Lords features several mercenary units, divided into melee and ranged categories:

Melee Units:

• Brigand: Good attack and armor, no shield
• Light Mercenary Infantry: Solid attack and armor, no shield
• Light Mercenary Spearmen: Lower attack, decent armor, impaling ability

Ranged Units:

• Light Mercenary Archer: Moderate attack, no armor or shield
• Heavy Mercenary Archer: Higher attack, some armor, decent charge

These units allow players to customize their armies based on their strategic needs.

Mercenary Companies in Manor Lords

Important Considerations

When hiring mercenaries, players should keep several factors in mind. Mercenaries require payment each month they are employed, so it is crucial to have a steady income from taxes to maintain their services. Additionally, players should plan the mercenaries' transportation carefully to avoid wasting resources.