Last War: Grow fast & build maximum strength

To grow quickly in Last War, you need a mixture of efficiency, alliance support and clever use of resources. Because only by using resources is it possible to increase your combat strength. Here is a compact strategy for the rapid progress of your heroes and base.

How to improve your fighting power

The Combat power is the central valueto compete with other commanders and alliances. It is important to increase them in a targeted manner, understand their composition precisely. Because the fighting power results from several factorswhich together determine the total value. Combat power consists of the following five individual values:

Technological fighting power
Unit combat power
Heroic fighting power (hero level, decorations, building statistics, equipment, hero ability, hero rank, exclusive weapon and wall of honor)
Drone combat power (Drone level drone component skill chip)
Building combat power (Building, Survivors)

In order to specifically Combat power you have to optimize several systems in parallel. This is not just about training troops, but above all about strategic Upgrade your heroes, chips, research, equipment, buildings and research infrastructure.

This is an effective way to increase your fighting power:

1. optimize heroes

Level heroes active high - through combat, missions and XP items.
Stars & Skills expand, not just the level.
Focus on the 5 strong heroes of your 1st squad
Recruit heroes in the tavern.

2. level up chips & equipment

Equip & improve: Good chips bring massive combat bonuses (e.g. attack, defense, speed).
Collect Chip chests regularly (Alliance Shop, Campaign Shop, Events).
Pay attention to the troop bonuses: Equal chip sets give additional effects.

3. improve equipment

The Equip your heroes can greatly boost attack/defense.
Collect parts through events, PvE or crafting.
Higher quality levels bring strong bonuses (blue < purple < gold).
Improve the equipment of your most important heroes permaent and swap them with other heroes if necessary.

4. expand research

Military research is the core of your combat power: → Troop damage, defense, marching speed, healing speed etc.
Use research accelerators specifically for the military branches

5. unit level and troop diversity

Regularly train troops of all types (tanks, airplanes, rocket launchers)
Each higher unit levels (T3, T4, T5 etc.) is significantly stronger in combat - work towards HQ levels to unlock them.
Pay attention to Mix & counter - build up a 2nd and 3rd troop with airplanes and rocket launchers

6. deployment of troops

Pay attention to the composition of your troops (attack and defense bonuses for the same type).
Position the heroes correctly: Defender with shield symbol forward, Attacker with combat symbol to the rear.

7. alliance technology & buffs

Research military technologies in your alliance.
Use alliance buffs such as attack boosts
Strong players should lead a rally, this increases the effect in group fights.

8. hero abilities & specializations

In seasons: Use your Specialization (e.g. warfare for direct combat bonuses or buffs from heroes
Use the UR upgrade of Mason S1, Violet S2 and Scarlett S3.
Activate permanent buffs from skills, chip sets and research simultaneously for maximum efficiency.
Swap the level or stars of one hero with another from season 1.

Resource extraction for combat power and building expansion

To effectively increase your combat strength, you need large amounts of resources. That's why it's crucial to develop your military skills in parallel with your Driving the economy forward in a targeted manner. To expand your base as quickly as possible, you should proceed as follows:

1. push VIP level:

Activate your VIP as soon as possible - even low levels bring massive bonuses (e.g. building, training and gathering speed).
VIP level can be acquired through diamonds or monthly passes.
Make targeted use of VIP items from events, stores and chests.
VIP level can be acquired through diamonds or monthly passes.

2. set building priority:

Always raise the headquarters as quickly as possible.
Gebäude für die Ressourcengewinnung gleichmäßig ausbauen.

3. take advantage of alliance benefits:

Joining a strong alliance - Construction and research assistance as well as Alliance technologies accelerate everything.
Take part in Alliance events (e.g. gatherings, Alliance duel, Desert Storm, Winter Storm, Storm Arena 3v3 Battle) - you will receive important rewards there.
Take part in your alliance's daily train (top 20) and receive rewards.

4. do not waste resources and stamina:

Never keep Stamina at maximum - use it constantly for PvE objectives (Zombies, Damned Elite, Wanted Boss).
Pick up your produced and looted resources (armed truck) regularly.
Save stamina for events with rewards (e.g. zombie invasion).
Increase the free additional stamina by 50% with the "Additional Meal" profession skill (from season 1).

5. push research:

Concentrate first on economic research (collection speed, construction, training), then on military.
Use accelerators specifically for research, not just for buildings.

6. recruit survivors:

Recruit as many survivors as possible in the tavern
Deploy survivors in the buildings and receive bonuses (production, research, training)
Carry out targeted upgrades to survivors and increase their efficiency.
Deployed survivors increase the building's combat power

7. additional construction queue and research laboratory:

To enjoy the game in the long term, you should have at least one 2nd construction snake and the 2nd research laboratory for sale.
Use one research or construction queue for a shorter construction/research period and the other for a longer construction and research period.

General tips for fast growth in Last War

Focus on the headquarters upgrade to quickly unlock stronger T-units.
When upgrading heroes and equipment, focus on your 1st troop (usually tanks as they are the fastest available)
Always take full advantage of the 2-day "Alarm Tower" event to level up heroes and obtain resources for free.
Take part in as many events as possible.
Loot missions and trucks on other servers.
Protect your resources by spending them regularly (building, researching, training).
Acquire important resources & items in the Alliance, VIP, Campaign and Honor Shop.
You can receive valuable rewards when fighting/defending the Capitol.
Always spy on targets before attacking them - losses slow down your growth massively.
Recruit heroes and survivors in the tavern.