Winterstorm Event: Strategies & tips for victory

The Winter Storm Battleground is a popular recurring event in Last War. On a 5v5 battlefield, two teams fight for victory in a short match. In this guide, I'll show you step by step how the event works, which buildings are really important and which strategies you can use to significantly increase your chances of victory.

Basic rules, buildings & course of the winter storm event

To emerge victorious in the Winter Storm event, you must complete the Basic rules and the game mechanics in detail. Below you will find the most important information and rules that you should definitely internalize before you start.

Buildings on the battlefield

With the missile silo, the oil refinery and the missile center, there are a total of three different building types with different battlefield points and functions, which we present in detail.

Nuclear missile silo:

The silo is only released for the conquest a few minutes after the start of the battle.
It generates 100 battlefield points per second and is therefore the most important building.
Whoever holds the silo securely usually controls the match.

Oil refinery I & II:

The refineries can be conquered directly at the start of the game.
There is one refinery on the left and one on the right of the battlefield.
Each oil refinery generates 30 points per second.
Ideal for building up an early points lead.

Rocket Center I & II:

The missile centers can be conquered directly with the game's sart.
A refinery is located in the left and right fields of the map.
Each missile center generates 10 battlefield points per skeond.
In addition to the points, the missile center weakens the garrisons in the buildings held by the opponents.
Perfect for increasing pressure on opposing structures.

Units

In the Winter Storm event, you fight with your regular troops from the base - there are no special event units. Yours Formations are transferred to the battlefield.

When entering the battlefield, the maximum number of units of the filled exercise areas and the highest levels at your disposal. This means that you fight with the maximum possible combat power at your level.
No units die during the battle, all seriously injured soldiers are healed at the end of the game.

Times of the event

The Witersturm battle runs at fixed times:

Regular: every Saturday
Off-season: Monday & Saturday
Time window (server time): 02:00-04:00; 09:00-11:00 & 19:00-21:00

Game mode and victory conditions

Participation: possible from the 7th week after server start
Mode: 5 vs 5
Duration: maximum 10 minutes per game
Victory: A team wins as soon as 30,000 points are reached Or: After 10 minutes the team with more points. If both teams have the same number of points, both are considered defeated

Avoid these mistakes on the Winter Storm battlefield

To ensure that you leave the battlefield victorious as often as possible in this fiercely contested event, you should Avoid typical mistakes at all costs - your chances of a clear victory increase noticeably.

Play for kills instead of points:

Classic mistake: „I win all the fights, but we lose the match.
“If you don't hold buildings, kills won't do you any good

Everyone runs to the silo - no one takes refineries:

A team that „only wants silo“ often loses to a team with silo + refinery or two refineries

Ignore airdrops/supply crates or prioritize them too much:

1,000 points can be decisive in short matches
Long fights over crates can lead to high backlogs of points on buildings.

No use of teleports:

If you are stuck at one point with your base, you lose flexibility and can only help your team to a limited extent.
Use your teleporter at the start of the game as soon as the cooldown has expired to occupy more buildings or steal points.

Uncoordinated distribution of troops:

Either vacant key buildings or pointlessly overcrowded buildings (over-garrisoning)

No robbing of points:

Although an occupied base is within range and unoccupied, the points are not robbed.

Incorrect teleportation after starting the game:

Do not teleport directly to the nearby silo or missile center (without enemies), but send a squad.

The strategies for strong and weak commanders

Regardless of whether you are a strong or weak player in terms of combat strength - the Winter Storm event can only be won with good team play. However, the best strategy and your main tasks on the battlefield differ depending on your strength. Below you will find specific tips for the different game types.

Strategies for strong players

If you are one of the stronger players in the team, you bear the main burden in the battles.

Your main tasks

Secure & hold silo:

You should focus on the silo with your best two formations
First: conquer, then: keep stable with enough troops
Better to overstaff than to constantly lose it

Check at least one refinery:

If possible: silo + 1-2 refineries → massive points advantage

Tie up opposing top players:

When an opposing „whale“ is your equal:

Keep him busy so that he cannot occupy any vacant buildings

Tactical tips for strong players

Rotating attacks:

Send formation A first
If A falls or is weak, formation B directly
This keeps the pressure high, while A regenerates in the base.

Use teleport cleverly:

Teleport directly to the next key buildings within range after winning the battle
Don't get stuck on unimportant goals for too long

Strategies for weaker commanders

Are you the one with less power in the team? No problem - you can still contribute to victory in the Winstersturm event.

Your role

Capture empty or weakly occupied buildings:

Use teleports to find gaps on the map
Smaller buildings that nobody is currently defending still score points

Secure airdrop supplies:

The strong players are often busy with the silo
If you hold an airdrop for 30 seconds, you get +1,000 points for the team

Do not attack strong opponents too often:

If you're completely destroyed every time you attack, you're just wasting time
Better: look for other targets, flanks, empty buildings

Practical tips

Taking troops from the city wall (if sensible) - spare units for targets
Movement before kills - Better to keep small buildings short than to be destroyed
Watch map - Where are buildings empty or can they be easily taken?

Tips and tricks for victory on the battlefield

To generate as many battlefield points as possible and play wisely, here is a summary of all the important tips:

Occupy directly after the Start of the game a Buildings in the vicinity (rocket center or refinery) and save the teleporter.
Teleport you directly to weak opponents, if they teleport to buildings on your starting field at the start of the game.
Concentrate on Start of the game to the Refineries, because these score the most points.
Always make sure where your fellow players teleport to - especially at the beginning and end of the game.
Steal points from your opponent, by using long attack buildings held and occupied.
Conquer Supply boxes and receive +1000 battlefield points for your team.
Trials buildings for as long as possible.
Take the troops from your wall when you face strong opponents or when your strongest troop is on the move.
Waste not too much time and units for Supply boxes, if the opponent holds many buildings.
Send your weak troops to unoccupied buildings, while you cannot teleport.
Depending on the game situation consciously „zero“ (Important: Remove all troops from the wall beforehand) to Back without teleporter to your starting position to get a Occupy the refinery or the missile center.
Only a few points are still missing, Conquer a poorly protected building.
While you are fighting at the silo, you should send out more troops in parallel, to capture free or weakly occupied buildings.
Take - depending on the opponent - Troops from your wall or reinsert them.
Spy before an attack your opponent's troop strength and check whether the defense is active.
Hsoldiers by accelerator, if you have hardly any units left and the outcome of the game is close.

FAQ about the Last War Winter Storm

How long does a Winter Storm match last in Last War?

A Winter Storm match lasts a maximum of 10 minutes. If a team reaches 30,000 points before then, the match ends immediately.

When does the Winter Storm Battlefield take place?

Winterstorm runs regularly on Saturdays and additionally on Mondays during the off-season. You can play as many matches as you like within several time slots (e.g. 02-04 hrs, 09-11 hrs, 19-21 hrs server time).

What are the most important buildings in a winter storm?

The nuclear silo is the most important building with the highest point production. In addition, oil refineries provide many points per second and missile centers generate both points and damage through automatic attacks on buildings held by the enemy.

Can I lose troops in the winter storm?

No, your troops are not permanently destroyed in the event. They are only deployed within the battlefield and are available to you again afterwards.

How can I help as a weaker player in the winter storm?

Concentrate on free or weakly defended buildings, secure airdrops and use teleports to keep moving. This way, you can collect important points without constantly running against much stronger opponents.

Winter storm event: strategies & tips for victory