Mercenary

A fighter who specializes in fast attacks and weapon styles. The Mercenary gets evade and dual-wielding skills, but is limited to chain armor. He can also use short bows. Fighters become Mercenaries by joining the Guild of Shadows.

Per patch 1.109 (April 27, 2011):
All classes will now receive their final armor and shield proficiencies at level 1. Additionally, all classes will be able to use all weapons that their class can use at level 1, and will be granted access to all specialization lines at level 1. This change has affected the following classes, which have had all skill points refunded: Armsman, Cleric, Friar, Infiltrator, Mercenary, Minstrel, Paladin, Reaver, Scout.
5th: Shield Spec(*), Med. Shields, Dual Wield(*)
10th: Chain armor, Evade I, Short Bows
15th: Protect I
17th: Parry(*)
19th: Intercept
20th: Dirty Tricks
23rd: Protect II
32nd: Protect III

Auto-Trains in: Slashing and Thrusting

Trainers and Locations: Caer Diogel -- Rethen Caer Gothwaite -- Master Rhinear Caer Witrin -- Master Dohajan Camelot -- Master Almund Camelot -- Master Arenis Campacorentin Station -- Master Astyp Fort Gwyntell -- Mistress Jumaana Swanton Keep -- Master Kel

Levels and Titles: Level 05 -- Strong-Arm Level 10 -- Pugilist Level 15 -- Escalader Level 20 -- Swashbuckler Level 25 -- Soldier of Fortune Level 30 -- Blackgaurd Level 35 -- Veteran Level 40 -- Warrior Level 45 -- Master Warrior Level 50 -- Mercenary Master

Additional Info

Startings Stats:
Primary = STR; Secondary = DEX; Tertiary = CON

Race	STR	CON	DEX	QUI	INT	PIE	EMP	CHA
Avalonian	45	45	60	70	80	60	60	60
Briton	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Highlander	70	70	50	50	60	60	60	60
Half Ogre	90	70	40	40	60	60	60	60
Inconnu	50	60	70	50	70	60	60	60
Saracen	50	50	80	60	60	60	60	60

Skill points acquired every level: 2 X current level.

Epic Quest List:

For Cabalist, Infiltrator, and Mercenary

Level	Name
5	Lost Passages (Epic 1)
10	Haunted Hills (Epic 2)
15	Which Difwych? (Epic 3)
20	Coat for a Turncoat (Epic 4)
25	Bait for a Bandit (Epic 5)
30	Into the Serpent's Lair (Epic 6)
35	A New Threat (Epic 7)
40	Confronting Vortimer (Epic 8)
45	Rest for the Dead (Epic 9)

Skills

Links

English

Malone's Mercenary Starter Kit

Light Tanks of DAoC (Message Board)

Albion Fighter Professions (Message Board)

German

S'ldner (Beginner) Guide (Mercenary)

S'ldner (Mercenary) Guide von TH