Mercenaries

Mercenaries are hired combat companions available to all classes. Unlike homunculi (Alchemist-exclusive) or pets, mercenaries are temporary allies that fight alongside you for a set duration.

Overview

Mercenaries provide:

Active combat support — They attack enemies and use skills
Temporary contracts — Limited duration, must be re-summoned
Class variety — Archer, Lancer, and Sword types available
No level requirements — Available to any character with the scrolls

ℹ️ Note: Mercenaries are available to ALL classes, making them useful for characters without other companion options.

Getting a Mercenary

Mercenary Scrolls

To summon a mercenary, you need the appropriate Mercenary Scroll:

Scroll Type	Mercenary Type	Where to Get
Archer Mercenary Scroll	Archer (Ranged DPS)	NPC purchase, drops
Lancer Mercenary Scroll	Lancer (Balanced melee)	NPC purchase, drops
Sword Mercenary Scroll	Sword (Tank)	NPC purchase, drops

Summoning

Obtain a Mercenary Scroll
Double-click the scroll in your inventory
The mercenary appears and begins following you
The contract timer starts immediately

Mercenary Types

Archer Mercenaries

Ranged DPS specialists with bow skills:

Grade	Name	Key Skills
1-3	Archer Mercenary	Double Strafe, Arrow Shower
4-6	Bowman Mercenary	Double Strafe, Arrow Shower, Improve Concentration
7-10	Crossbow Mercenary	Double Strafe, Arrow Shower, Ankle Snare

Best for: Ranged damage, kiting, staying safe from melee enemies

Lancer Mercenaries

Balanced melee fighters with spear skills:

Grade	Name	Key Skills
1-3	Lancer Mercenary	Pierce, Brandish Spear
4-6	Spearman Mercenary	Pierce, Spiral Pierce, Spear Boomerang
7-10	Pikeman Mercenary	Pierce, Spiral Pierce, Head Crush

Best for: Balanced damage and survivability, versatile combat

Sword Mercenaries

Tank-oriented fighters with defensive capabilities:

Grade	Name	Key Skills
1-3	Swordsman Mercenary	Bash, Provoke
4-6	Fencer Mercenary	Bash, Bowling Bash, Endure
7-10	Knight Mercenary	Bash, Bowling Bash, Cavalry Mastery

Best for: Tanking, drawing aggro, protecting you from damage

Contract Duration

Mercenary contracts have limited time:

Contract Type	Duration
Standard	30 minutes
Extended	60 minutes
Premium	90 minutes

ℹ️ Note: Contract time counts down in real-time, even while standing still. Use your mercenary efficiently!

Mercenary Faith

The Mercenary Faith system tracks your relationship with the Mercenary Guild:

Faith Level	Benefits
Low	Access to Grade 1-3 mercenaries only
Medium	Access to Grade 4-6 mercenaries
High	Access to Grade 7-10 mercenaries

Gaining Faith

Successfully complete mercenary contracts
Don't let your mercenary die
Use mercenaries frequently

Losing Faith

Mercenary dies during contract
Abandoning contracts early
Mercenary idling without combat

Random Summon Buff

When summoning a mercenary, you may receive a random 5-minute buff:

Buff	Effect
Flee Up	+Flee
ATK Up	+ATK
HP Up	+Max HP
SP Up	+Max SP
HIT Up	+HIT

The buff level (1-5) is random and depends on your Faith level.

Mercenary Behavior

Control Modes

Mode	Behavior
Aggressive	Attacks any enemy in range
Passive	Only attacks what you attack
Standby	Follows you but doesn't attack

Combat AI

Mercenaries use skills automatically based on situation
They will attempt to stay near you
If you move too far, they teleport to your location
They cannot enter certain instances or maps

Idle Detection

To prevent AFK abuse:

Mercenaries won't give you EXP/loot if you're idle
Idle detection includes: walking, attacking, skill use, item use
Simply commanding your mercenary doesn't count as activity

⚠️ Warning: Stay active while using mercenaries! AFK farming with mercenaries doesn't work.

Mercenary NPCs

NPC	Location	Services
Mercenary Manager	Prontera (various)	Purchase scrolls, check Faith
Mercenary Manager	Alberta	Purchase scrolls, check Faith
Heaven NPC	`@go main`	Check for convenience NPCs

Tips for Mercenary Users

💡 Tip:

Match mercenary to content — Use Archers for ranged safety, Swords for tanking tough mobs
Watch the timer — Don't waste contract time in town
Stay active — Keep fighting to benefit from mercenary kills
Use higher grades — Grade 7-10 mercenaries are significantly stronger
Stack with pets — You can have both a mercenary AND a pet active

Mercenaries vs. Other Companions

Aspect	Mercenaries	Pets	Homunculus
Available to	All classes	All classes	Alchemist line only
Duration	Temporary (30-90 min)	Permanent	Permanent
Combat	Active fighter	Usually passive	Active fighter
Cost	Scroll per summon	One-time tame	Embryo creation
Leveling	No	No	Yes
Skills	Pre-set by grade	Usually none	Learnable

Common Mercenary Scrolls

Item	Mercenary Type	Grade
Bowman Scroll 1 (#12153)	Archer	1
Bowman Scroll 2 (#12154)	Archer	2
Bowman Scroll 3 (#12155)	Archer	3
Fencer Scroll 1 (#12163)	Sword	1
Fencer Scroll 2 (#12164)	Sword	2
Fencer Scroll 3 (#12165)	Sword	3
Spearman Scroll 1 (#12173)	Lancer	1
Spearman Scroll 2 (#12174)	Lancer	2
Spearman Scroll 3 (#12175)	Lancer	3