Unit Progression – The Art of Training and Upgrading Units
In Last War: Survival, units are the backbone of your army. But when it comes to Arms Race, how you progress them is everything. Unit Progression isn’t just about training your troops—it’s about doing it efficiently and strategically to get the most points possible during the Arms Race phases.
The Power of Upgrades vs. Training from Scratch
This is where the magic happens.
You might think that training units from scratch is the best way to rack up points. But here’s the insider trick:
- Points are given based on the level of the unit when it arrives.
- Whether you train a Level 5 unit from scratch or upgrade a Level 4 unit to Level 5, you’ll earn the same amount of points.
Why Does This Matter?
It means that you don’t need to waste resources training high-level units from the get-go. Instead, you can prepare mid-tier units in advance and upgrade them when the Arms Race phase hits. This saves you time and allows you to work through your units efficiently.
Build an Upgrade Factory: The Assembly Line Strategy
To maximize your points, consider turning your unit training into an assembly line. Here’s the workflow:
- Train units at lower levels (1–4) ahead of time.
- Focus on upgrading these units incrementally as the Unit Progression phase begins.
- Each time you upgrade, you get points as if you trained them from scratch, so it’s like stacking rewards.
For example:
- Start with Level 3 units, and then upgrade them to Level 4, then to Level 5, and so on.
- When the phase kicks in, all those intermediate upgrades will yield you full points.
Tip:
Keep a handful of Level 3 or Level 4 units on standby. You can upgrade them all in one go and rack up points fast. It’s much more efficient than starting from scratch every time.
Efficiency Tips: Maximize Your Unit Training
- Don’t just focus on one unit type. Mix up your training queues across different unit types to keep things balanced. That way, if one unit needs a long upgrade time, you’ve got others in the pipeline.
- Focus on mid-tier units (Level 3–6) for the best balance between speed and points. These are your workhorses.
- Queue units in advance. Plan ahead and prepare batches of units that are just about to hit their next level, and upgrade them as soon as the Arms Race phase begins.
Upgrading vs. Training: Which is Better?
While training new units will always be essential, upgrading them for Arms Race points is more efficient. It’s a matter of timing and resource management. Here’s the breakdown:
- Training new units takes more resources upfront, but you get them instantly.
- Upgrading uses less resources for more points because you already have the units in place.
So, your strategy should be training mid-tier units in bulk and upgrading them for maximum points.
Using Speedups and Stamina Efficiently
- Use speedups to finish unit upgrades in time for the Arms Race phase.
- If you’re nearing the end of an upgrade but it won’t finish in time, speed it up! The points won’t wait.
TL;DR – Unit Progression Cheat Sheet
Pre-train mid-tier units (Levels 1–4) for upgrades
Upgrade them during the Unit Progression phase to rack up points
Mix up unit types for efficiency
Use speedups to hit your timing windows
Queue units in batches to streamline training
Pro Tip: Don’t Overlook Your Hero Units
Upgrading hero units also counts toward your total, and some of them can be turned into powerful frontline units. If you’re looking for extra punch, focus on hero progression during the Arms Race as well.
With these tips, you’ll be able to make the most of your unit progression during Arms Race and ensure that you’re never left behind. Focus on strategic upgrades, efficient training, and timely speedups, and you’ll see your points stack up quickly.
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