TRADESMAN Deal to Dealer New Mercenaries in Version 1.0
Fortsville, Rebelton, Memory Battle, and the Paletrooperville legendary quest — all in one place.
Version 1.0 and its post-launch patches added new mercenaries across several settlements, plus a new Memory Battle mechanic and a legendary mercenary locked behind a quest chain. This guide collects what is confirmed and where to find each new unit.
New mercenaries: Fortsville and Rebelton
The studio confirmed in a Steam news post that new mercenaries appear in Fortsville and Rebelton. These are separate from the launch-roster hires and expand the early-to-mid game options. Check the settlement boards directly — the Mercenary hiring UI refreshes when you enter a new town, and both locations have been verified by players since the August 2026 patches.
For the full mercenary tier breakdown including the new additions, see the mercenary tier list.
Paletrooperville and Bigtopia — quest chain and legendary unlock
The studio added a new quest, a miniboss, a Memory Battle, and a new legendary mercenary that players can access by visiting Paletrooperville and continuing the chain into Bigtopia. These are mid-to-late game destinations, not starter towns.
The Memory Battle is a new combat mechanic. Details on how it works are still being confirmed by the community, but it follows the pattern of special battle simulations — similar to the dummy for battle simulation and squad damage testing that appeared in Banditshire in the same patch cycle.
Key confirmed facts:
- New quest starts in Paletrooperville.
- Continues into Bigtopia.
- Includes a miniboss fight.
- Unlocks a new legendary mercenary upon completion.
- A Memory Battle is part of the chain.
Banditshire battle dummy
A battle simulation dummy appeared in Banditshire in the same post-1.0 patch cycle. This lets you test squad damage output without risking actual combat. Use it to verify scroll effectiveness and compare mercenary DPS before committing to a build. The dummy does not give rewards — it is purely for testing.
Collections menu — item management
A Collections menu was added that lets you move useful items from your quest inventory into a separate menu, where you can enable and disable these items. This makes managing key scroll types and quest items easier, particularly relevant when preparing for Memory Battle encounters and boss fights.
Cooking speed buff
Cooking food is now 3 times faster — the studio noted this was too slow before. This matters for long journeys and boss prep where Shawarma buffs are essential.
Quick checklist
- Check Fortsville and Rebelton boards for new mercenary hires.
- Travel to Paletrooperville to start the new quest chain.
- Progress through Bigtopia to unlock the legendary mercenary.
- Use the Banditshire battle dummy to test your squad before hard content.
- Use the Collections menu to organise scrolls and quest items.
- Cook Shawarma 3x faster before big fights.
For combat basics see combat. For scroll tiers and what to spend on new mercs, see the mercenary tier list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common merchant questions.
Where are the new mercenaries?
New mercenaries appear in Fortsville and Rebelton. Both settlements have updated boards since the August 2026 patches.
What is Memory Battle?
Memory Battle is a new mechanic introduced in the post-1.0 patch cycle, part of the Paletrooperville to Bigtopia quest chain. It is a special battle simulation with its own rules.
How do I unlock the new legendary mercenary?
Complete the quest chain that starts in Paletrooperville and continues into Bigtopia. The chain includes a miniboss, Memory Battle, and the legendary unlock.
What does the Banditshire dummy do?
It lets you test squad damage output and scroll effectiveness in a risk-free combat simulation. No rewards — purely for testing builds.
Did cooking change?
Yes. Cooking food is now 3 times faster, making Shawarma prep much more practical before boss fights.