Let’s be real: Arms Race can either be a goldmine of rewards or a chaotic scramble, depending on how you play it. If you’re tired of missing out on those juicy prizes, this little strategy journal is for you. No stress, no jargon—just clean tips to help you stay ahead without burning out.
City Building – Timing Is Everything
Upgrading a building? Cool. But here’s the trick—don’t unpack it right away.
Instead, let that shiny building sit wrapped up like a surprise gift. Wait until the City Building phase kicks in during Arms Race, then claim it. Boom—points in the bag with zero extra effort.
For a more in-depth guide, check it out here: Arms race - City Building
Unit Progression – The Upgrade Assembly Line
Think of your barracks like a factory. You’re not just training soldiers—you’re manufacturing points.
Train a Lv. 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 unit
- Points are awarded based on the level the unit arrives at, not the level it started from.
- So whether you train a Level 5 unit from scratch or upgrade a Level 4 to Level 5, you get the same reward.
- Best move? Stack up on mid-tier troops in advance and upgrade them during the Unit Progression phase like an assembly line. Efficient and deadly.
For a more in-depth guide, check it out here: Arms Race - Unit Progression
Tech Research – Don’t Sleep on Science
Every time you wrap up a tech project, you score. So line up a few research tasks to finish right as the Tech Research phase begins.
You don’t need a lab coat—just good timing.
For a more in-depth guide, check it out here: Arms Race - Tech Research
Drones & Radar – Use Your Juice Wisely
Drone points and radar missions? They all cost stamina—and stamina is your ticket to points during the Drone Boost phase.
Here’s what helps:
- Use drones in combat or missions strategically during this window.
- Burn stamina on radar ops or rally attacks when it actually pays off.
Don’t just auto-tap your way through it. Make it count.
For a more in-depth guide, check it out here: Arms Race - Drone Boost
Heroes – Boosts, Recruits, and Tavern Tricks
Leveling up your heroes or pulling new ones from the Tavern? All of it adds up during the Hero Advancement phase.
So whether you’ve got EXP items or you’ve been saving up your recruitment tickets—this is your moment.
For a more in-depth guide, check it out here: Arms Race - Hero Advancement
Shop Smart – Yes, Even That Counts
If you’re planning to grab a pack that includes diamonds (let’s be honest, we all do eventually), do it during the Arms Race.
Diamond purchases = bonus points. It’s like getting rewarded for spending money you were already gonna spend. Win-win.
For a more in-depth guide, check it out here: Arms Race - Purchases & Rewards
Strategy
Arms race rewards are critical to grow at any stage. To secure all the prizes you need to organize the actions you do during the day well.
Some of these associations are obvious, others less so, below is a summary table of what to do and at which stage:
| Area | Action | Arms Race Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings | Level up | City Building |
| Troops/Soldiers | Training, updating | Unit Progression |
| Technology Center | Complete searches | Tech Research |
| Drone | Use of drone combat points | Drone Boost |
| Heroes | EXP Boost, Recruit Heroes | Hero Advancement |
| Tavern | Recruit Heroes | Hero Advancement |
| Radar | Perform mission by consuming stamina | Drone Boost |
| Attacks/Rally | Stamina consumption | Drone Boost |
| Purchases | Purchase packs that include Diamonds | Any |
The bottom line? Arms Race rewards are too good to ignore, especially if you’re serious about growing fast. With just a little prep and smart timing, you’ll sweep every stage like a pro.
So go on—plan a bit, play smart, and enjoy the climb. 
Detailed Guides for Each Section
Here’s where you can dive deeper into each Arms Race area: