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Mercenaries are hired combat allies available to all players. Unlike pets and homunculi, mercenaries are temporary companions summoned through contracts and can provide powerful combat support for a limited time.

== Overview ==

Mercenaries provide:
* '''Direct combat support''' — They actively fight alongside you
* '''Unique skills''' — Each mercenary type has specialized abilities
* '''Stat bonuses''' — Random buffs when summoned
* '''Flexible hiring''' — Available to any class

{{Note|Unlike homunculi (Alchemist-only) or pets, mercenaries can be used by any class!}}

== Getting Mercenaries ==

=== Mercenary Contracts ===

Mercenaries are summoned using '''Mercenary Contracts'''. You can obtain contracts from:

* '''Mercenary NPCs''' — Located in major cities
* '''Monster drops''' — Certain monsters drop contracts
* '''Quests''' — Some quests reward contracts

=== Summoning ===

Use a Mercenary Contract from your inventory to summon the mercenary. Each contract summons a specific mercenary for a limited duration.

== Mercenary Types ==

There are three main types of mercenaries, each with 10 grades:

=== Archer Mercenaries ===

Ranged attackers with high DEX and damage output.

{| class="wikitable"
! Grade !! Name !! Specialty
|-
| 1 || Mina || Basic ranged attacks
|-
| 2 || Dororu || —
|-
| 3 || Nami || —
|-
| 4 || Elfin || —
|-
| 5 || Clara || —
|-
| 6 || Dali || —
|-
| 7 || Karaya || —
|-
| 8 || Hiyori || —
|-
| 9 || Kanna || —
|-
| 10 || Ryunou || Elite archer, highest damage
|}

'''Skills:''' Arrow Shower, Double Strafe, Arrow Repel, Focus Arrow Strike

=== Lancer Mercenaries ===

Melee fighters with balanced offense and defense.

{| class="wikitable"
! Grade !! Name !! Specialty
|-
| 1 || Rodin || Basic melee attacks
|-
| 2 || Lancer || —
|-
| 3 || Nathan || —
|-
| 4 || Roan || —
|-
| 5 || Orizaro || —
|-
| 6 || Thyla || —
|-
| 7 || Ben || —
|-
| 8 || Pinaka || —
|-
| 9 || Kuhlmann || —
|-
| 10 || Lancer || Elite lancer, best stats
|}

'''Skills:''' Pierce, Brandish Spear, Spear Stab, Spiral Pierce

=== Sword Mercenaries ===

Tanky melee fighters with high HP and defense.

{| class="wikitable"
! Grade !! Name !! Specialty
|-
| 1 || Miho || Basic tank/melee
|-
| 2 || Reira || —
|-
| 3 || Kiria || —
|-
| 4 || Tomori || —
|-
| 5 || Shinobu || —
|-
| 6 || Succubus || —
|-
| 7 || Incubus || —
|-
| 8 || Lisa || —
|-
| 9 || Michael || —
|-
| 10 || Knight || Elite swordsman
|}

'''Skills:''' Bash, Magnum Break, Bowling Bash, Parrying

== Contract Duration ==

Mercenary contracts have limited duration:

{| class="wikitable"
! Contract Type !! Duration
|-
| Standard Contract || 30 minutes
|-
| Extended Contract || 60 minutes
|-
| Premium Contract || 90 minutes
|}

{{Note|When the contract expires, the mercenary disappears automatically.}}

== Summoning Bonuses ==

When you summon a mercenary, they receive a random buff that lasts for '''5 minutes''':

{| class="wikitable"
! Buff !! Effect
|-
| Flee Up || Increased Flee
|-
| ATK Up || Increased Attack
|-
| HP Up || Increased Max HP
|-
| SP Up || Increased Max SP
|-
| HIT Up || Increased HIT
|}

The strength of the buff varies randomly (level 1-5).

== Commands ==

You can control your mercenary with these commands:

{| class="wikitable"
! Key/Command !! Action
|-
| '''Ctrl + T''' || Open mercenary information window
|-
| '''Alt + T''' || Open mercenary command window (if available)
|-
| '''Ctrl + R''' || Open mercenary skills
|}

=== Behavior Modes ===

* '''Aggressive''' — Mercenary attacks nearby enemies automatically
* '''Passive''' — Mercenary only attacks when commanded
* '''Standby''' — Mercenary follows but doesn't attack

== Mercenary Faith ==

{{Important|Mercenary Faith is a loyalty system. Using mercenaries builds Faith, which may unlock benefits.}}

* Faith increases with mercenary use
* Higher faith may provide better summon rates or bonuses
* Faith can decrease if mercenaries die frequently

== Idle Prevention ==

Similar to homunculi, mercenary EXP/loot sharing has idle detection:

* Idle players won't receive benefits from mercenary kills
* Idle detection includes: walking, skill use, attacking, item use
* Stay active while your mercenary fights!

== Tips for Using Mercenaries ==

{{Tip|
* '''Match mercenary to content''' — Use Archers for ranged safety, Swords for tanking
* '''Watch the timer''' — Don't let contracts expire mid-fight
* '''Stock up on contracts''' — Keep multiple contracts for extended farming
* '''Use the random buff''' — Time difficult content for when you have a good buff
* '''Control positioning''' — Keep mercenaries between you and mobs if you're squishy
}}

== Mercenary vs Homunculus vs Pet ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Feature !! Mercenary !! Homunculus !! Pet
|-
| Available to || All classes || Alchemist line only || All classes
|-
| Combat ability || Active fighter || Active fighter || Passive buffs only
|-
| Duration || Time-limited || Permanent || Permanent
|-
| Leveling || No || Yes || No
|-
| Maintenance || None || Feeding || Feeding
|-
| Skills || Pre-set || Learnable || None
|}

== NPC Locations ==

Find Mercenary Contract NPCs in:

* '''Prontera''' — Near the center fountain
* '''Alberta''' — Near the docks
* '''Heaven (Main Office)''' — <code>@go main</code>

== See Also ==

* [[Pet_System]] — Companion pets
* [[Homunculus]] — Alchemist companions
* [[Game_Mechanics]] — Core game systems

[[Category:Game Systems]]
[[Category:Mercenaries]]

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