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Ancient Kingdoms v0.9.15.0 - Mercenaries

⚔️ Mercenaries Update Mercenaries can now be equipped with potions and food (They will only consume them during combat to save resources) Added new keybind "V" to command mercenaries to Hold Position Added mercenary sta

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9 fixes6 additions9 changes2 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
  • Server
added⚔️ Mercenaries UpdateMercenaries can now be equipped with potions and food (They will only consume them during combat to save resources)
added⚔️ Mercenaries UpdateAdded new keybind "V" to command mercenaries to Hold Position
added⚔️ Mercenaries UpdateAdded mercenary stats to the equipment window
changed⚔️ Mercenaries UpdateImproved mercenary and pet movement
removed⚔️ Mercenaries UpdateChanging mercs to Defensive Stance will no longer force them into melee range
fixed⚔️ Mercenaries UpdateHopefully fixed issues with summoned mercenaries on login
"Heart of Frost" drop chance15%20%"Heart of Frost" drop chance increased, buff

Ancient Kingdoms changes

addedMercenaries can now be equipped with potions and food (They will only consume them during combat to save resources)
addedAdded new keybind "V" to command mercenaries to Hold Position
addedAdded mercenary stats to the equipment window
changedImproved mercenary and pet movement
removedChanging mercs to Defensive Stance will no longer force them into melee range

⚔️ Mercenaries Update

  • Mercenaries can now be equipped with potions and food (They will only consume them during combat to save resources)

  • Added new keybind"V"to command mercenaries to Hold Position

  • Added mercenary stats to the equipment window

  • Improved mercenary and pet movement

  • Changing mercs to Defensive Stance will no longer force them into melee range

  • Hopefully fixed issues with summoned mercenaries on login

🐾 Pets Improvements & Fixes

  • Increased pet movement speed

  • Fixed pets not attacking in certain situations

  • Fixed pets not attacking training dummies

  • Fixed repositioning issues with pets and mercs

  • Reduced sound volume of Bear pet attacks

🧠 Gameplay Changes

  • Leadership is now affected by WIS and CON

  • Removed level requirement for all Uncommon Augments

  • Slightly increased Ancient Cyclops resistances

⚖️ Balance Changes

  • "Call of the Heroes"Veteran Skill → moved to Tier 3

  • Warrior:"Enrage" Veteran Skill → moved to Tier 4

  • Rogue:"Poison Rend" Veteran Skill → moved to Tier 4

  • Increased "Heart of Frost" drop chance from 15% → 20%

🗺️ Content & World

  • Added new boss: Fabled Troll King

  • Fixed Felarii Village music loop

  • Fixed incorrect location for"The Dragon's Veil"quest in Crescent Coast

  • Continued development of new dungeon"Old Valorath"(Progress: 20%)

🛠️ Fixes & Technical

  • Fixed bug preventing quest completion in multiplayer

  • Fixed incorrect mining success chance display for equipped pickaxes

  • Dedicated ServerAdded timestamps to console logs

⚡ More updates coming soon. Thanks for playing!

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Steam News / 5 May 2026

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