How to Build a Strong Drone – Complete Guide to Upgrades & Modules
In Last War: Survival, your drone is more than just a fancy piece of tech—it’s a game-changing companion that can tip the balance in both combat and strategy. Whether you’re pushing for Arms Race points, grinding PvE missions, or climbing the PvP ladder, having a well-upgraded drone makes a huge difference.
Here’s everything you need to know to build a stronger drone—fast.
What Is the Drone, and Why Does It Matter?
The Drone is a combat support unit that can attack enemies, boost your stats, and provide special abilities depending on how you build it. It becomes especially powerful in the Drone Boost phase of the Arms Race and during high-level battles.
Upgradeable Drone Components
To get the most out of your drone, you’ll need to focus on upgrading four main parts:
1. 
Attributes (Data Training)
- Purpose: Enhances core stats like HP, Attack, and Defense.
- How to Upgrade: Use Battle Data obtained from radar missions and zombie hunting.
- Benefits: Increases drone level, unlocking higher Combat Boost stages and improving hero buffs.
To find more about it: Drone - Attributes
2. 
Components
- Purpose: Provides passive stat bonuses to your drone and heroes.
- How to Upgrade: Equip components of varying rarities (gray to gold) and merge three identical components to level them up.
- Acquisition: Obtain components through events, shops, and the Component Factory.
- Synergy: Equip components that complement your squad’s composition for optimal performance.
To find more about it: Drone - Components
3. 
Combat Boost
- Purpose: Strengthens your drone and unlocks chip enhancements.
- How to Upgrade: Spend Combat XP Cards & Unused Skill Chips to level up the Combat Boost, unlocking new chip sets and buffs.
- Benefits: Enhances drone and hero stats, and unlocks additional chip slots for more customization.
To find more about it: Drone - Combat Boost
4. 
Skill Chips
- Purpose: Grants active and passive abilities to your drone.
- How to Equip: Unlock chips through the Chip Lab and assign them to the four available slots: Initial, Attack, Interference, and Defense.
- Upgrade Methods: Increase chip star ratings by synthesizing duplicates or level them up using identical chips.
- Crafting: Use Basic and Premium Chip Materials in the Chip Lab to craft new chips, with higher-tier chips offering more potent effects.
To find more about it: Drone - Skill Chips
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