Why I Suck Less at Last War Now

From a “Punching Bag” to a Competent Player: My Last War Journey

Let me get one thing straight: I’m no expert. My early days in Last War were, frankly, embarrassing. Imagine watching your city get flattened over and over—yep, that was me. But after weeks of trial and error (and a lot of frustrating losses), I finally got better. Not great, mind you, but at least now I can hold my own. If you’re struggling like I was, maybe my experience can help. And hey, if it doesn’t, at least you’ll know what not to do.


Lesson 1: Timing Over Speed

“Be fast!” they said. For weeks, I took this advice too literally, charging into battles like some reckless hero in a bad action movie. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work. It turns out, speed without timing is just chaos. One time, I launched an attack on a resource point, only to watch my troops awkwardly loiter there while my opponent wiped them out. It felt like they were thinking, “Do we really have to?”

What finally worked for me:

  1. Time your attacks so your troops land exactly when you want them to.
  2. Practice on low-risk areas until you can get the timing right.
  3. Always have backup plans. I learned the hard way that something will inevitably go wrong.

One of my proudest moments? Ambushing a much stronger opponent by perfectly timing my reinforcements to arrive mid-battle. For once, I felt like the smart one.


Alliances: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Joining an alliance sounded like a no-brainer—until I realized half of them were completely useless. My first alliance? Let’s just say their idea of teamwork was “watching me get demolished while they showed off their shiny new troops.”

Here’s how I finally found an alliance worth staying in:

  • Participation matters: If no one shows up for rallies, it’s not an alliance—it’s a social club.
  • Organized leadership: A good alliance has someone who actually plans attacks. It shouldn’t always be you.
  • Mutual benefits: Are they helping you grow, or are you just babysitting weaker players?

Leaving my first few alliances felt awkward, but once I joined one that actually functioned, my gameplay improved overnight. Don’t settle for mediocrity—you deserve better.


Preparation: The Secret to Not Dying (Too Much)

For the longest time, I treated preparation like an optional chore. Big mistake. I’ll never forget the time I went into a major battle with half-healed troops and no defensive heroes assigned. Spoiler: it was a massacre.

Now, I live by a simple checklist:

  1. Hospitals at 100%: If your troops aren’t fully healed, you’re asking for trouble.
  2. Double-check hero assignments: Don’t assume. Always confirm.
  3. Keep reserves: If your main squad goes down, you’ll need a backup plan.

Taking five extra minutes to prep has saved me countless headaches. Trust me, it’s worth it.


The “Empty City” Trick: When Running Away is Winning

This might sound counterintuitive, but sometimes the best defense is... no defense at all. When I know an attack is coming and I have no chance of winning, I send all my troops away and let them hit an empty city. The first time I tried this, the attacker wasted a ton of time, and I actually laughed out loud.

Why this works:

  • Troops survive: You live to fight another day.
  • Wasted effort: Watching a stronger player waste resources on nothing is deeply satisfying.

It’s not a move for every situation, but when you’re outmatched, it’s a lifesaver.


Don’t Ignore Free Codes

If you’re not grabbing the daily free codes for Last War, what are you even doing? These things give you resources, upgrades, and other goodies for zero effort.

Here’s the link I use: Daily Free Codes for Last War. Bookmark it. You’ll thank me later.


When All Else Fails: XTopup

Alright, I wasn’t going to mention this, but whatever. If you’re low on resources and can’t be bothered grinding for hours, XTopup is the way to go. It’s cheap, it’s safe, and it’s gotten me out of more jams than I care to admit. Plus, they update codes daily, which is a nice bonus.


Final Thoughts

Am I the best player in Last War? Not even close. But I’ve come a long way from being the game’s resident punching bag. If you’re feeling stuck, I hope my story gives you a few ideas—or at least some laughs. Keep experimenting, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to fail. After all, every great strategy starts with a terrible one.

Good luck out there—you’re going to need it!