At A Glance
- Mistakes around hero & resource over-spread, lack of focus, and ignoring essential systems
- Errors in building upgrade paths and neglecting protection / storage
- Tips to avoid wasting resources, time, and losing competitive edge
Mistake 1: Spreading Upgrades Across Too Many Heroes
Players often want to level up every new hero they get, unlocking stars, skills, etc., which leads to spreading hero EXP, shards, and medals too thin. This reduces overall power compared to focusing on a few strong heroes you’ll use most.
How to fix it:
- Identify 2-3 core heroes early (including possible UR candidates) and concentrate star and skill upgrades on them.
- Leaving lesser heroes for events or side content until you have resources after core progression.
Mistake 2: Ignoring Warehouses / Vault Storage / Resource Protection
Under-upgrading storage leads to resource losses from raids. Many players report having large sums of resources but when attacked, much of it is lost because storage capacity or protection threshold is too low.
How to fix it:
- Upgrade storage buildings (warehouses, vaults) regularly, matching resource production growth.
- Be aware of protection caps and use shields or avoid being offline in high-risk zones if possible.
Mistake 3: Neglecting Research & Tech Bonuses
Skipping or delaying research (in Tech Center / Research Facilities) means missing out on multiplicative benefits — research reduces costs, improves building speed, troop strength, etc. Players who focus only on buildings/units/troops without tech fall behind.
How to fix it:
- Always keep technology research running. Prioritize early technologies like research speed, cost reduction, builder speed.
- Plan research paths so you unlock key nodes that benefit your style (troops vs base vs heroes).
Mistake 4: Letting Builders Sit Idle
Many players forget to reassign builders or queue next upgrades. Idle builder time wastes valuable progression potential.
How to fix it:
- Always have at least one builder working.
- Use short tasks overnight, longer ones during active play.
- If builder slots are purchasable or unlockable through alliance / VIP features, prioritize those when you need speed.
Mistake 5: Upgrading Military or Tier Buildings Too Early Without Backing Infrastructure
Upgrading troop/capacity/combat buildings is tempting, but without sufficient resources, hero strength, or tech, those upgrades yield poor returns. You can be stuck with high resource drain and weak performance.
How to fix it:
- Make sure resource buildings, storage, tech, and hero upgrades are keeping up.
- Match your troop & combat building upgrades with your army’s strength (level, gear, star), not just building level.
Mistake 6: Ignoring Seasonal Events & Promotion Windows
UR promotions, season missions, hero daily/event tasks often have time-limited windows. Missing them means delaying UR ability, missing rewards, and lagging in competition. Reddit threads report players who waited too long or didn’t notice the event and missed promotion.
How to fix it:
- Monitor the Season menu for tabs that unlock (e.g. Hero Promotion).
- Plan ahead for what you need (badges, star-level, shards) so you’re ready when promotion opens.
Mistake 7: Poor Resource Management (Overuse, Waste, & Exposure)
Letting resources sit uncollected, over-upgrading production without storage, or not timing collection to avoid overflow or raid losses are common bad habits.
How to fix it:
- Regularly collect from production buildings so capacity isn’t wasted.
- Upgrade storage ahead of production.
- Use shields or limit activity in PvP/war zones if your base is vulnerable.
Final Thoughts
Errors are part of learning, but many of the most painful missteps in Last War: Survival come from lack of focus: trying to do everything at once, neglecting storage and protection, missing out on promotional timing, or ignoring the backbone: tech, research, and resource production. Avoid those common pitfalls, choose a clear progression path, and invest carefully. With those corrections, your power curve will be much smoother and you’ll stay competitive.