Tech Research – Power Up Your Arsenal and Get Those Points
Tech Research is one of the most impactful ways to boost your power in Last War: Survival, but it can also be a bit tricky to optimize during the Arms Race. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to make your research efforts work for you during Arms Race and help you rack up those valuable points.
Timing Your Research to Match the Tech Research Phase
The key to maximizing your Tech Research points is simple: Timing.
You don’t want to finish your tech research too early or too late. Instead, you need to complete techs right when the Tech Research phase begins to get the maximum points. Here’s the trick:
- Plan your tech research completion in advance.
- Start a new research project just before the Arms Race phase begins, so it finishes as the Tech Research phase is live.
- When the phase starts, boom—you’ll collect points for all the research you complete!
Tip:
If you’re close to finishing a tech, use speedups to get it done just in time. This way, you won’t waste precious research time when the phase hits.
Focus on Key Tech Areas for Maximum Value
Not all tech is created equal, and some types give you more points than others. Focus your research on key areas that will both enhance your power and give you the most bang for your buck during the Tech Research phase.
High-Value Areas to Focus On:
- Military Tech: Boosts your army’s effectiveness and provides good points.
- Resource Production: Increases your efficiency and resource generation, ensuring that you have the resources you need to train and upgrade.
- Defense Tech: Protects your city and gives you extra layers of security (and bonus points when you finish these upgrades).
- Drone & Hero Tech: These can sometimes give bonus points during the Drone Boost and Hero Advancement phases too, so consider those strategic investments.
Pro Tip:
Chain Techs: Start researching related techs in sequence. Some research fields unlock others, and the more you complete in a row, the quicker you can earn rewards across different tech lines.
Maximize Speedups and Resources During Research
- Use speedups wisely: Don’t waste them on techs that have short durations. Instead, focus on larger projects that will take a while to complete.
- Conserve resources: Research requires materials, so make sure you’re gathering and managing resources effectively to avoid delays. You don’t want to run out of resources right before an important tech finishes.
Stay Ahead of the Game: Pre-Queue Research Projects
Once you’ve identified which techs will bring you the most value, start pre-queuing research. If you have a few techs you can finish quickly, don’t hesitate to queue them up early. The closer you are to finishing, the more valuable your speedups will be.
Here’s a smart cycle:
- Finish one research project.
- Queue up the next one in the same category.
- As the Arms Race phase kicks in, finish all queued techs for maximum points.
This will keep your research rolling smoothly and give you an edge when the phase starts.
Quick Tips for Efficient Tech Research
Set Reminders: Some techs take hours or even days, so setting reminders can help you time your completion for maximum rewards.
VIP Bonuses: If you’re at a high VIP level, use any VIP bonuses to speed up research times.
Plan Your Research: Don’t just go for random techs. Prioritize your research based on what will help you the most in both the short and long term.
TL;DR – Tech Research Cheat Sheet
Queue your research projects in advance to finish during the Tech Research phase
Focus on military, defense, and resource production techs for maximum points
Use speedups to finish long-duration techs just in time
Chain related techs for quicker, more efficient upgrades
Don’t waste resources or speedups on quick, low-value techs
Pro Tip: Cross-Phase Strategy
If you know that upgrading your drones or heroes will benefit you during the Drone Boost or Hero Advancement phases, plan your tech research accordingly. For example, tech that boosts drone performance can set you up for even more points during Drone Boost.
Conclusion: Timing Is Key
Tech Research can seem slow and methodical, but with the right timing and strategy, it becomes a massive source of Arms Race points. By focusing on the right tech areas, planning ahead, and using your resources wisely, you’ll accelerate your progress and dominate the competition.
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