Tiles Survive Game Guide: 7 Tips to Progress Faster

If you’ve just landed in Tiles Survive!, you’ll quickly realize it’s more than just another “build, wait, and fight” game.

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Beneath the surface, there are clever systems that can either push you ahead or quietly hold you back if you don’t know how to use them.

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We’ve spent time digging into what actually works versus what just burns your resources. Here are 7 tips that will actually help you progress smarter, without wasting time or money.

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How to Level Up Fast in Tiles Survive (Tips, Tricks and Cheats)

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Leveling up in Tiles Survive isn’t just about rushing upgrades or spamming summons, it’s about making the right choices at the right time.

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The players who rise to the top aren’t necessarily grinding harder… they’re playing smarter.

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Whether you’re trying to secure your first SSR heroes, unlock the Behemoth, or manage your survivors efficiently, these Tiles Survive early game tips will set you up for long-term success.

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Let’s dive in…

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1. Don’t waste your early pulls on the wrong hero

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It’s tempting to throw everything at the first SSR you unlock, but not all heroes are created equal…

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Rey, for example, looks great on paper but ends up underperforming compared to others (even some purple heroes outshine him). Instead of maxing him out, get him to a couple of stars and then hold back. Save your advanced recruitment shards for stronger long-term picks.

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On the flip side, Freya is an absolute gem for free-to-play players. She’s consistent, reliable, and often ends up carrying fights right through the early Arcadian Conquest. If you’re going to commit fragments, she’s worth it.

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2. Use the recruitment system wisely

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Tiles Survive gives you three main recruitment paths: standard, advanced, and limited/targeted banners. Standard pulls are fine for fragments and small upgrades, but your real focus should be on advanced and limited banners.

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Here’s the catch: advanced recruitment has a pity system, guaranteeing you an SSR within a set number of pulls. Limited banners rotate and often feature the heroes everyone wants.

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If you’re going to spend tickets, wait for those banners and do your pulls in batches. You’ll stretch your value much further.

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3. Unlock your Behemoth as soon as you can

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Around week two, you’ll unlock the Behemoth Institute and with it, your first Behemoth. Don’t sleep on this. The Gryphon Behemoth adds flat stat boosts to your whole squad and comes with skills that can swing PvP battles—like faster skill cooldowns right at the start of a fight.

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Behemoth Cells and XP are the resources you’ll need to grow it. You can get them from events, but here’s the pro move: check Doomsday Express raids. Some targets hide Cells in their loot pool, and refreshing the list can reveal them. Always grab these first.

4. Farm Chief Gear mats from Ghoulion Pursuits

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Chief Gear unlocks a few weeks in and it’s your next big power spike. The easiest path to upgrading gear quality is farming Adhesives, and the best way to get them is through the Ghoulion Pursuit alliance event that pops up every couple of days.

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The more damage you deal, the better your rewards. Don’t slack on this—gear levels add up quickly, and even free-to-play players can climb from white to green quality just by being consistent.

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5. Explore everything outside your base

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Tiles Survive is all about the little details on the map. Zoom in and tap on anything that looks out of place: ruins, rocks, pyramids, even odd-colored trees. These often give you free gems, XP, or mats.

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And if you spot an orange-skull enemy, don’t shy away. These mini-bosses usually drop solid rewards and can be beaten even when their power looks slightly higher than yours. Idle stamina is wasted stamina, so always be sending squads out.

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6. Manage your survivors like a real chief

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Your settlement runs on survivors, and their happiness directly affects your efficiency. Upgrade houses so you can accept more survivors, and keep your kitchens leveled so satiety (basically their hunger stat) stays high.

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Even if you can’t push a building to the next tier yet, upgrade its furniture and interiors, and you’ll get small but steady improvements that make your whole settlement run smoother. A happy camp means more output with less drag.

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7. Time your upgrades around events

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Here’s where smart players pull ahead: don’t burn through speed-ups or open big resource packs at random. Wait for events that reward you for construction, research, or troop training.

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By syncing your big pushes with these event windows, you’ll get double rewards for the same effort—progress plus event currency or bonuses. It’s a simple shift in timing that makes a huge difference.

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Want to Take Your Progress Even Further?

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Now that you’ve got the essentials to grow faster in Tiles Survive, the next step is all about playing smarter—not just in battles, but in how you manage your time, your community, and yes, even your upgrades.

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And if you want to connect with other players just as dedicated as you, join our Play Smarter Community (PSC). Inside, you’ll find strategy discussions, giveaways, fresh tips, and plenty of people who get what it means to grind smarter. Join PSC on Discord ›

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Tiles Survive rewards those who plan ahead.

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With Packsify in your corner, you’ll always have the edge.