Last War: Survival rewards smart early decisions. This guide walks you through your first two weeks so you build a strong foundation without wasting resources or speedups.
Your First Priorities
- Push HQ steadily — almost everything unlocks from HQ level. Don't let your build queue sit idle.
- Complete the campaign — early stages hand out heroes, resources, and diamonds quickly.
- Join an active alliance — alliance help cuts build times and unlocks rallies and events.
Resources & Speedups
Food, Iron, and Oil fuel every upgrade. Don't hoard speedups early — but save your big ones (8h+) for HQ jumps and key research. Use the Speedups Calculator to plan.
Heroes
Focus XP on a small main squad rather than spreading it thin. Your strongest rally and defense heroes should get priority.
What to Spend On
If you spend, the early growth packs and the first VIP levels give the best value — VIP build-speed pays back across every upgrade. Check the VIP Points Calculator before buying.
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Spending speedups on short timers instead of saving for events
- Upgrading every building evenly instead of pushing HQ
- Ignoring research — build-speed and training-speed research pay off fast
FAQ
What should I upgrade first in Last War?
Your HQ. It gates building levels, troop tiers, and research. Keep it moving and slot other upgrades around it.
Should I spend money early?
You don't have to. If you do, the first few VIP levels and starter packs offer the strongest value for build-speed and growth.
How do I get more speedups?
Events, alliance help, campaign rewards, and daily tasks. Save the large ones for HQ jumps and SvS.