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Last Z Survival Troop Guide: Choose the Right Strategy for Every Battle
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In Last Z: Survival Shooter, your heroes may set the tone, but it’s your troops that do the heavy lifting. Whether you’re raiding enemies, climbing the Arena, or surviving kill events, the type of troops you train plays a major role in your success.
But here’s the twist: troop strength isn’t just about tiers. It’s about choosing the right unit types to match your hero faction, and making sure you’re getting the full benefit from their passive and deployed skills.
This guide breaks down troop basics, which types to prioritize for each faction, and how to build smarter formations that win battles. Let’s get into it.
What Troops Are and Why They Matter in Last Z Survival
In Last Z: Survival Shooter, troops are a core part of your combat strength. Heroes lead the way, but it’s your troops that deliver the results, whether in PvP, Alliance Duel, Arena, or kill events.
Each formation combines heroes with the troops they command. The type, tier, and synergy of those troops directly affect your performance in battle.
There are three troop types (assaulters, shooters, and riders) and multiple tiers you’ll unlock as your camps level up. These units make up a large share of your total power, which you can track by tapping your combat score in the top-left corner.
But it’s not just about stacking numbers. What matters more is how well your units align with your hero faction. Most hero skills offer bonuses, some only when deployed, others that apply passively across multiple squads.
You’ll also see the phrase “troop led,” which simply means the troops directly under a hero’s command. For example, if Selena boosts assaulter HP in the “troop led,” that bonus only applies to the assaulters in her formation.
Training the right troops for your faction, and understanding how those bonuses work, helps you grow smarter, not just bigger.
Best Troop Type for Each Faction
Blood Rose > Train Assaulters
If you're using Blood Rose heroes like Selena, Oliveria, or Bela, their skills heavily favor assaulter troops. You’ll find repeated bonuses across multiple heroes for assaulter HP, damage, and defense, plus passives that affect all formations, not just the one they’re in.
This makes Blood Rose one of the most consistent factions for PvP and event content. The strategy is simple: keep your assaulter camp upgraded, focus on T9+ assaulters, and retrain quickly after events like Enemy Buster.
Wings of Dawn > Train Shooters
Wings of Dawn heroes, like Scarlet and other Season 1 picks, almost always boost shooter troops. Whether it’s defense, training speed, or health buffs, shooter units are clearly favored in this faction.
If you’re running Wings of Dawn, then your shooter camp should be the first one you level up, and you should consistently train shooter units, especially once you unlock T9.
Players often build this faction specifically to counter Blood Rose, and having a full shooter lineup makes their hero skills shine.
Guard of Order > Train Riders
While not as popular, Guard of Order heroes focus heavily on rider units. Their skills boost rider HP, rider damage, and even offer rider camp training speed.
That said, most players don’t run Guard of Order as their main faction. But if you are going down that path, just know that investing in rider troops and rider camp upgrades is key.
Why Matching Your Troops to Faction Matters
Mixing troop types across formations might seem fine at first but it weakens your synergy.
Hero skills are designed to buff specific troop types, and when your lineup doesn’t match, you’re leaving easy stat bonuses on the table.
If your Blood Rose lineup gives +10% assaulter HP, but your team is half shooters, you’re getting half the value.
By focusing on a single troop type that matches your faction, you:
- Get full value from passive and active skills
- Unlock higher-tier unit synergy
- Perform better in Arena, Kill Events, and Alliance Duel
Best Ways to Train, Promote & Manage Troops in Last Z
Training troops in Last Z: Survival Shooter might seem simple at first.
But if you want to push higher ranks in PvP, dominate kill events, or keep up during Enemy Buster and State Ruler battles, it’s not just about quantity…
It’s about how efficiently you manage your army behind the scenes.
Use Passive Skills to Strengthen Every Formation
Some heroes, like Selena, have skills that apply even when they’re not deployed. If a hero’s ability says “regardless of deployment,” that buff (like +10% assaulter damage) will affect all squads that use that troop type.
This makes troop specialization even more valuable. One maxed-out hero can passively boost every lineup using their preferred troop type, even if they’re sitting on the bench.
Match Troop Type to Each Hero’s Bonus
Most faction heroes in Last Z provide troop-specific buffs. For example, Selena’s +45% assaulter defense only works if she’s leading assaulters.
That means you need to be deliberate with your troop selection. Pairing her with shooters or riders will cancel out the benefit completely, and waste a strong passive bonus.
Always check the third and fourth skill of a hero before assigning their troops.
Retrain Strategically After Big Events
It’s normal to lose a chunk of your army during kill events or PvP. Don’t stress about it.
As long as your camps are leveled and you’re focused on one troop type (assaulters, shooters, or riders), retraining lost units should be part of your regular weekly loop. It’s faster, cheaper, and helps keep your power stable between events.
Focus Promotions on One Unit Type
Promoting troops to higher tiers is a huge part of progression in Last Z, but spreading your focus too thin can slow you down.
Instead of upgrading all camps evenly, commit to your main troop type and keep that camp prioritized. Whether it's T9 assaulters, shooters, or riders, stick with the unit that matches your faction’s strengths.
The rest? You can let them sit until you're ready to experiment or switch strategies.
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Getting your troops to the next tier takes time, effort, and plenty of resources. While smart planning and event timing go a long way, some players look for ways to stretch their budget and make upgrades a bit easier.
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