Base Building Priorities
What to upgrade first, when to rush HQ, and why spreading upgrades evenly is the #1 beginner mistake.
The Golden Rule
Only upgrade the buildings required to start the next HQ upgrade.
If HQ 15 needs Tech Center 12 and Wall 14, upgrade only those two buildings. Every other upgrade can wait.
Why HQ Level Is Everything
Unlocks Higher Troop Tiers
Troop tier is the single most important PvP stat. A smaller army of T6 troops will destroy a larger T5 army. HQ 10→T4, HQ 13→T5, HQ 17→T6, HQ 20→T7, HQ 24→T8, HQ 27→T9–T10.
Increases March Capacity
Higher HQ = more troops per march. More troops per march = stronger attacks and defenses.
Unlocks Critical Buildings
Gear Factory (HQ 20+), Chip Lab, Component Factory, Talent Hall, and more are gated behind HQ level.
HQ Level Progression
| HQ Level | Key Unlocks | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| 1–9 | Basic buildings, T1–T3 troops | Rush through ASAP |
| 10 | T4 Troops — first major power spike | Critical |
| 11–12 | Alliance Center upgrades | Fast track |
| 13 | T5 Troops | Critical |
| 14–16 | Radar & Tech upgrades | Steady push |
| 17 | T6 Troops — mid-game dominance | Critical |
| 18–19 | Drone & component upgrades | Moderate |
| 20 | Gear Factory + T7 troops | Major milestone |
| 21–23 | Advanced buildings | Consistent push |
| 24 | T8 Troops | Critical |
| 25–26 | End-game prep | Long-term |
| 27 | T9–T10 Troops — end-game tier | End-game goal |
Building Priority List
Highest Priority
- • HQ (Headquarters)
- • Tech Center (HQ prerequisite)
- • Wall (HQ prerequisite)
High Priority
- • Alliance Center (more help clicks = faster builds)
- • Barracks (troop training capacity)
- • Radar (mission rewards & intel)
Medium Priority
- • Drone Bay (combat support)
- • Component Factory (drone upgrades)
- • Hospital (troop recovery)
Low Priority
- • Resource buildings (farm, lumber mill, etc.)
- • Decorations
- • Warehouse
Advanced Buildings (HQ 20+)
Gear Factory
Unlocks at HQ 20. Craft legendary gear for your commanders. Only craft legendary (gold) gear — epic (purple) gear wastes resources. Prioritize weapons for DPS and armor/radar for tanks.
Chip Lab
Unlocks chip crafting and synthesis. Chips provide stat bonuses. Check the unlock level and plan your synthesis path early.
Talent Hall
Unlocks talent upgrades that provide permanent bonuses. Prioritize combat and economy talents based on your playstyle.
Overlord Gorilla
Special unit that provides unique combat abilities. Train and deploy alongside your main squads for additional firepower.
Timing Your Upgrades
Align with Alliance Duel (VS) Schedule
- Tuesday (Base Building Day): Time your biggest construction upgrades here for VS points.
- Wednesday (Tech Research Day): Complete research projects on this day.
- Friday (Total Mobilization): All actions count — good for catch-up upgrades.
Use construction speedups only during these events. Outside of events, let builds complete naturally.