Cutscene in Arcadian Atlas
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How to Recruit Mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas

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Arcadian Atlas is an immersive tactical role-playing game developed by Twin Otter Studios. Set in the fantastical world of Arcadia, the game offers players a captivating journey filled with rich storytelling, strategic turn-based battles, and a visually stunning pixel art aesthetic. Whether you’re a seasoned tactician or a fan of engaging narratives, Arcadian Atlas promises a thrilling and immersive journey that will leave you captivated until the very end!

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Arcadian Atlas offers players the opportunity to recruit skilled mercenaries to bolster their ranks and enhance their tactical prowess; it’s a good thing too, because it’s nearly impossible to get through the game without them. Assembling a formidable party is crucial for success in battles throughout the fantastical world of Arcadia. Read on to find out how to go about recruiting mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas and expanding your squad to conquer the challenges that lie ahead!

How to Recruit Mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas


One of the most crucial actions that a player can take to achieve success in Arcadian Atlas is recruiting mercenaries. In the fantastical, combat-fueled world of Arcadia, battles can be challenging and demand diverse sets of skills in order to be won. By assembling a formidable party of mercenaries with unique abilities and backgrounds, you gain a tactical advantage in combat.

You’ll be able to hire mercenaries fairly early on in the game, shortly after you’re given free rein of Arcadia’s treacherous world. If you’re playing the game on Standard or Harder mode, then it’s highly recommended that you hire some good mercenaries as soon as you’re able.

In order to do well in Arcadian Atlas, you’ll need to hire a truly diverse set of mercenaries. You’ll need Warmancers, Rangers, Apothecaries, and more if you want to have any hope of beating the game. Thankfully, the recruitment process of these battle-ready NPCs is an incredibly simple process.

Here’s how to hire mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas:

  • Load up Arcadian Atlas and go into your last Save file.
  • On your map, locate Dantalion and select it. This should bring up a list of options.
  • From the available options, select “Recruiter”.
Recruiter in Arcadian Atlas
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  • Select the “Recruit” option once you’ve arrived at the Recruiting center. This will take you to the recruitment screen.
    • Click on the “New Option” button to cycle through all of the mercenaries available for recruitment.
    • Make sure you possess sufficient funds before trying to hire each mercenary, as they have varying price requirements for recruitment.
Recruiting Station in Arcadian Atlas
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  • Once you’ve found a mercenary that you’d like to hire, select the “Hire” button.
  • The required funds will be taken from your account and your newly-hired mercenary will automatically be available for battle.
Hiring Mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas
Screenshot via Twin Otter Studios
  • Enjoy your new killing machine!

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How to Rename Mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas

All mercenaries come with pre-existing names that are thematically resonant with Arcadian Atlas’s fantastical world. There’s nothing wrong with the names that these characters come pre-equipped with, but changing them up a bit can be a great way to add a personal touch to your gaming experience.

If you feel unsatisfied with the names of your bloodthirsty mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas, just follow these simple steps to change them:

  • Load up Arcadian Atlas and open up your last Save file.
  • Go through the same process that you went through to recruit your mercenaries from the Recruiting center.
  • Once you’re at the center, click on the “Rename” button instead of the “Recruit” button.
  • You will be given a list of all your hired mercenaries that are able to be renamed. Select the mercenary that you’d like to rename.
Mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas
Screenshot via Twin Otter Studios
  • Type your desired name into the textbox.
    • Keep in mind that renaming your mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas isn’t free. Make sure you have the required funds available prior to giving them a new name.
  • Click on the “Confirm” button.
Renaming Mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas
Screenshot via Twin Otter Studios
  • The necessary funds will be subtracted from your account and your mercenary will go by their new name for the remainder of the game.

Renaming your mercenaries in Arcadian Atlas allows you to create a personalized and immersive gaming experience. By following these simple steps, you can give your characters unique names or even add role-playing elements to your adventure!


Mercenaries are some of the most valuable assets to players in Arcadian Atlas. Without mercenaries, getting through this tactical RPG would be impossible. If you’re ever stuck and need help in Arcadian Atlas or just want more information on the game, be sure to check out Gamer Journalist’s Arcadian Atlas guides!

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Allysen Pierce is a freelance writer with a passion for gaming who has been a part of the Gamer Journalist team since May 2022. Her main passions are horror games and dating sims (especially combinations of the two), but she has been known to play literally anything that is put in front of her. Her current favorite games include Skyrim, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, Cult of the Lamb, Slaughter Horse, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. When she's not playing games (or writing about them), she can be found reading, baking, watching horror movies, or playing with her cat.