HaemimontGames and THQ Nordic's Jagged Alliance 3 is a turn-based combat game in which players take charge of a group of mercenaries as they seek to liberate Gran Chien from a rebel militia known as the Legion. Players will get a choice of mercenaries who they may wish to hire, with each providing a different skill set, specialization, and hiring cost. While the full roster will not be available from the start of the game, players can recruit more members to their team and create several squads out of their employed mercenaries.
There are six main classes of mercenary: All Rounder, Mechanic, Doctor, Marksman, Explosive Expert and Leader. Each is ranked within a different tier from Recruit to Legendary, though each character can be leveled up and improved as they progress throughout the game.
10 Steroid
An experienced mercenary from Warsaw, Poland, Bobby "Steroid" Gontarsky was a former firefighter before turning to his new profession. Steroid's specialty is that of the Mechanic, giving him extra aptitude when it comes to repairing equipment.
Available for a relatively cheap fee of $5,100, Steroid's main strengths are his 100 Health (one of only two Mercs with a maxed out stat), 97 Strength and 89 Marksmanship. Aside from this, however, he is relatively weak in other areas and will need the support of further teammates.
9 Fox
The ever-alluring Cynthia "Fox" Guzzman is a mercenary of the Doctor class with a very strong personality. Her seductive attitude and innuendos reflect her history as a model and a showgirl. It is even said that she made herself available for "private tutoring" with the President's son.
Costing $5,040 to recruit, Fox is the only other Mercenary (along with Steroid) to have a maxed out stat of 100 Dexterity. In addition to this, she also possesses 85 Agility, 78 Health and 76 Wisdom. A great pick for the starting group, Fox's medical abilities are sure to come in handy along with her "Striking Looks" Perk.
8 Wolf
Pete "Wolf" Sanderson was formerly a paintball site manager for extremely wealthy clients, before deciding to dabble in mercenary work. While his background might not be the most impressive, he has a very versatile skill set and is sure to be of use in a variety of scenarios.
Available for a fee of $10,350, Wolf is a highly skilled All-Rounder who can bring balance and stability to a team in just about any situation. Wolf's strongest attributes are his 90 Health, 87 Strength, 86 Dexterity and 83 Agility. His only real weakness is his Leadership skill at 19.
7 Fidel
A beret-clad Cuban revolutionary with an obsession for explosives, Fidel Dahan is an expert at blowing things up. With a short fuse of his own, Fidel takes immense joy in causing death and destruction when it comes to anyone who inconveniences him, even slightly.
Available for $12,740, Fidel is not the cheapest recruit by any means. However, he is well worth the price due to his range of his skills including 98 Explosives, 88 Health and 86 Marksmanship. In addition to this, Fidel has a variety of deadly perks such as Psycho, Double Toss and Shock Assault.
6 Raider
A former SWAT team leader and experienced combat veteran, Ron "Raider" Higgens made a name for himself when he virtually single-handedly saved a ship from being overrun by Somali Pirates. A powerful mercenary in the Leader class, Raider is among the best of the best in his field.
Available for $13,270, Raider will provide a high skill level in almost all areas across the board. It is worth highlighting his 91 Leadership ability, 84 Marksmanship, 80 Strength and 80 Health. He also possesses the Negotiator perk, which will reduce the cost of Boat Travel.
5 Vicki
Victoria "Vicki" Waters is Jamaican helicopter mechanic who also dabbles in mercenary work. One of the highest rated Mechanics in the game, Vicki is sure to be an asset to any team and provides a good overall balance of skills across all areas.
Recruitable for $16,740, Vicki is equally adept in combat as in other areas and boasts a very strong skill set across many attributes. Her 95 Mechanical, 85 Wisdom and 85 Marksmanship are particular highlights, with her only real weakness being 18 Medical.
4 Ivan
A former Major in the Red Army, Ivan Dolvich is one of the most combat effective units players can employ in Jagged Alliance 3. It is said that his legendary feats drew the attention of Hollywood film producers who wished to make a film about him, but Ivan's insistence on playing the starring role and using live ammunition quickly scuppered the project.
Costing $19,530, Ivan possesses a variety of extremely strong skills and perks. His 95 Dexterity, 94 Health, 92 Marksmanship and 91 Agility make him an extremely deadly combatant, while his "You See, Igor" Perk will allow him to regain 3 AP after every kill.
3 Magic
A thoroughly professional mercenary, Earl "Magic" Walker has won multiple Worldwide Mercenary Awards including "Best Dressed" and "Fastest Fingers." A top tier infiltrator, Magic's specialty is as a Mechanic, but his broad range of skills mean he is more than capable of fulfilling any task set for him.
Magic can only be bought with solid Gold, but in exchange, this legendary mercenary will provide 99 Agility, 98 Dexterity, 95 Health, 94 Marksmanship, 92 Strength and 91 Mechanical. In addition to this, he also has the "Second Story Man" Perk which provides 50% Critical Hit Chance when attacking from higher ground.
2 Reaper
Carl "Reaper" Sheppards is a cold-blooded killing machine with a reputation for efficiency and ruthlessness. Primarily a hitman who travels the globe eliminating terrorists for high-paying clients, Reaper is also not adverse to well-paid mercenary work.
Like Magic, Reaper can only be bought with Gold, but with it, the elite Marksman will bring a range of strong skills including 97 Marksmanship, 92 Agility and 92 Dexterity. Reaper's "Grim Fate" Perk will allow him to score a guaranteed Critical Hit with a ranged attack, causing Panic to any nearby enemies.
1 Gus
Former US Military veteran Gus Tarballs is a legendary mercenary with a starting level of 8 - the highest available in the game. Having lost a leg in combat, Gus's best days are perhaps behind him, and efforts to keep him engaged with A.I.M have resulted in a loss of contact.
Players will have to coax Gus out of retirement as the story progresses in order to hire him, but when they do, he possesses the most complete and high-ranking skill set in the game. With skills such as 95 Marksmanship, 94 Wisdom, 85 Leadership and 84 Dexterity, there is not a single attribute Gus has which ranks below 70.
Jagged Alliance 3 is available now on PC.