If you’ve spent your time playing Last Z, you already know how much weight formation power carries.
It’s the number that gets checked before rallies, it’s what alliances use to size up rivals, and it’s often the deciding factor in whether you win or lose a fight.
Even seasoned players sometimes hit a wall where their march power feels stuck, and that’s usually because formation power isn’t just about throwing more troops into battle.
Instead, it’s a mix of faction bonuses, hero synergy, equipment upgrades, and even vehicle boosts. Once you understand how each piece fits together, you can start stacking power in a way that feels almost unfair compared to players who just focus on raw troop counts.
This guide shows you the smartest ways to increase your formation power in Last Z Survival...
Formation power is the backbone of how strong your rallies, defenses, and PvP fights will feel, and these seven strategies will help you push it higher without wasting time or resources.
One of the fastest ways to boost formation power is to take advantage of faction bonuses.
When you deploy five heroes from the same faction, you unlock hidden buffs—extra attack, defense, and overall troop stats. It doesn’t matter if those heroes aren’t all legendary; even lower-tier heroes contribute to the synergy.
The raw power gain from stacking a faction often outweighs slotting in one random “strong” unit from another faction. Early on, this trick alone can add millions of power to your rallies.
While it’s tempting to spread resources across every shiny hero you pull, you’ll get better returns by sticking with a single faction for a while. Concentrate your upgrades, gear, and skill books on that faction’s core lineup.
This creates consistent synergy in your formations and avoids wasting resources on heroes that won’t see long-term play.
Even spenders benefit from this focus: every dollar invested hits harder when it compounds on one faction instead of being diluted across many.
Heroes aren’t just about levels. Their equipment and skills can dramatically swing their impact in battles. Look for gear that boosts core stats like attack, defense, HP, and troop damage.
Don’t ignore damage-boosting or HP-heavy gear as these often provide more power than small stat bumps elsewhere.
As for skills, prioritize upgrades that directly influence combat performance rather than economic perks (at least until your combat team is stable).
A well-equipped and well-skilled hero multiplies the effect of your troop lineup.
Vehicles are a game-changer in Last Z. Modified vehicles like Hercules or Destroyer provide direct stat buffs and unique skills that affect entire formations.
For example, activating a vehicle skill that launches missiles or area damage doesn’t just look flashy, it translates to measurable increases in your formation power.
The catch is that higher-tier vehicles require heavy investment, especially for non-spenders.
If you’re a casual or F2P player, aim for Hercules as soon as possible. If you’re spending, Destroyer and beyond are worth the grind.
Troop tiers are the backbone of your overall power. Unlocking T9 or T10 troops takes serious time (and usually badges), but the stat jumps (attack, defense, HP) are massive compared to earlier tiers. Focus on matching your troop types with your chosen faction’s strengths.
For example, if you’re running Blood Rose heroes, prioritize Assaulters first. Don’t just train more troops, train the right troops at the highest tier you can unlock.
Once you hit certain milestones, heroes you max out can be placed in the Hall of Honor. This feature gives permanent stat boosts that apply across your entire roster, not just the heroes in your active lineup.
Think of it as squeezing more value out of heroes you’ve already invested in. Even if you don’t use that hero in battle anymore, their presence in the Hall adds extra troop capacity, attack, and defense that carry over to every fight.
Research trees are deep, and it’s easy to waste time (and badges) on low-impact upgrades. If your goal is raw formation power, troop HP research gives the biggest return.
Boosting HP not only increases your visible power score but also helps your army survive longer in drawn-out fights. Attack and defense matter too, but HP upgrades scale harder and push your formation power higher for the same investment.
Start by maxing Alliance Recognition to get more badges, then move into Elite Troops and HP-heavy research.
Climbing the ranks in Last Z doesn’t happen overnight. Even with the right strategy, it takes time and resources…
If you want to speed things up, the smartest move is managing your spending wisely.