Mercenary System
Mercenary System Overview¶
Welcome to the uaRO Mercenary System guide. This page covers everything you need to know about hiring, using, and optimizing mercenaries. Whether you're a beginner or looking to master AI automation, this guide has you covered.
Mercenary Types and Locations¶
There are three types of mercenaries, each found in different towns:
Swordsman – Located in Izlude, near the entrance to the Swordman job quest.
Spearman – Found in Prontera, to the left of the Knight Guild entrance.
Bowman – Available in Payon, on the right side of the Payon Cave entrance.
Minimum Requirement
Mercenaries become available starting from Base Level 15.
Note
1-7 level of scroll can be placed in storage. 8-10 level of scroll can not and will be locked to character
Leveling, Cost, and Loyalty¶
Contract Details¶
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Cost: 7,500z to 63,000z (depending on mercenary level)
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Unlimited contracts can be purchased
Mercenary Scaling¶
Higher contract level = stronger mercenary (skill set matters)
Mercenaries do not gain XP; stats increase with level and buffs
Loyalty Points (LP)¶
Required from contract level 7+:
| Contract Level | Loyalty Required |
|---|---|
| 7 | 50 LP |
| 8 | 100 LP |
| 9 | 200 LP |
| 10 | 300 LP |
Level 10 Notice
Level 10 mercenaries consume only loyalty points, not zeny.
Gaining Loyalty¶
+1 LP when contract ends successfully
+1 LP per 50 monsters killed, if:
Monster level ≥ your level / 2
Mercenary dealt at least 1 hit
Loyalty is Separate
Loyalty is tracked individually per mercenary type (Sword, Spear, Bow).
Losing Loyalty¶
-1 LP if your mercenary dies
-1 LP if you die
In both cases, the contract is canceled
Buffs and Potions¶
Mercenaries benefit from:
Priest buffs, chants, and Professor skills (not scrolls)
Their own:
Concentration Potions 
Awakening Potions 
Berserk Potions 
HP/SP Potions /
Potion Vendor
All potions are sold by the NPC next to the contract vendor.
Healing
Heal skills work at 50% effectiveness on mercenaries.
Controls and Commands¶
Manual Controls¶
Alt + Left Click (Monster): Queue attack
Alt + Double Left Click (Monster): Immediate attack
Alt + Left Click (Ground): Move command
Ctrl + T: Standby mode
Alt + R: Open Mercenary Info Window
Skills can be added to hotkeys and used like player skills.
AI Configuration¶
Custom AI (like homunculus AI) is supported.
AzzyAI Setup¶
Setup Guide: AzzyAI for Private Servers
Configuration Steps¶
Open ...\uaRO\AI\USER_AI\AzzyAIConfig.exe
(Optional) Add shortcut to desktop
Use /merai to toggle AI modes in-game
AI Modes¶
Basic AI: Attacks only when provoked or commanded; no skill usage
Custom AI: Aggressive by default; uses skills
Dancing Issue
If issues arise, disable "dancing" behavior in AzzyAI.
Skill and Stat Management¶
Mercenary stats depend on contract level
Temporary buffs trigger after monster kills (e.g., “HP Up!!!”)
All buffs expire with contract
View skills in the Mercenary Info Window (Ctrl + R)
Strategy Guide¶
Let the Mercenary Do Everything¶
Best for low-level grinding
Ideal Merc: Spearman (Culverts 2, Spores)
AI Mode: Aggressive (Aggro HP: 1–10)
Mercenary Tanks & You Deal Damage¶
Best for ranged classes
Risk for melee users due to mob switching
You Tank & Mercenary Deals Damage¶
Effective with +HP gear (e.g., Pupa Card)
Best Merc: Bowman (ranged safe damage)
AI Mode: Defensive (Aggro HP: 100)
The Lazy Archer¶
Bowman + Geographers (or Floras < lvl 55)
Passive farming from level 55+
Grinding
Use maps with fast respawn and non-aggressive mobs for efficient EXP gain.
If you go for Geographer, here is an instant respawn Point:
Mercenary Potions¶
| Potion Type | Effect |
|---|---|
| Concentration Potion | Attack speed increase |
| Awakening Potion | Greater speed for level 4+ |
| Red/Blue Potions | Emergency HP/SP recovery |
Note
It's cheaper to use a potion than hire a new mercenary!
Final Notes¶
Mercenaries are a budget-friendly way to grind and survive
Combine manual control and AI for best results
Watch your LP and adapt your strategy to your class
Related Links¶
Need help? Join us on uaRO Discord ( #general, #support, #merchant)