Build Your Resistance
Master the core mechanics: Protein Farms, VRI, and strategic resource management
Protein Farm System
5 Total Farms Available:
- Farm I: Unlocks at start
- Farm II: Farm I reaches Lv 5
- Farm III: I + II both Lv 10
- Farm IV: Farm III reaches Lv 10
- Farm V: Weekly Pass instantly!
Strategy: Level all farms evenly (target lowest first for cost-efficiency)
Virus Research Institute
Up to Level 30 - Uses Immune Protein + Mutant Crystals
Critical: Higher resistance prevents debuffs and infection in combat
Genetic Recombination
6 Fragment Types (I-VI) - 47-day event
Charges System:
- Start: 10 charges
- +1 every 2 hours
- Cap: 30 charges
- Never let overflow!
Pro Tip: Exchange fragments with allies to balance missing types
Engineer Profession
Season 1 Meta Choice - Maximizes farming & efficiency
Priority Skills (Lv 1-20):
- Free Research/Construction - Time reduction
- Double Swap - 1→2 resource exchange
- Combat Experience - Extra profession XP
- Building Inspiration - Sprint XP boost
Fragment Exchange Strategy
Exchange Protocol
- I-III: From zombie/doom kills, radar missions
- IV-VI: From curing allies & city attacks
- Strategy: Trade abundant for missing types
- Timing: Stay near 30 charges, recombine ASAP
⚡ Pro Strategy:
Coordinate with alliance: share excess fragments via chat, accept trades immediately, then mass-recombine for crystal burst!
Alliance Exchange
Strategic Purchases
Weekly Pass (Priority #1)
Immediately unlocks 5th protein farm - massive early advantage!
Season Luxury Pass
Best overall value for season-long benefits and exclusive rewards.
✓ Exclusive content
✓ Bonus resources
Premium Pass (Combo)
Combine with Luxury Pass for maximum efficiency and resource generation.
Season 1 Timeline
Week 1: Foundation
Unlock Virus Research Institute and Protein Farms. Focus on building resistance infrastructure.
Unlock Buildings
Mason UR Upgrade
Week 2-3: Expansion
Scale protein production, capture strongholds, and prepare for city conflicts.
Week 4: Builder Phase
Transform alliance to Builder mode and focus on alliance structure development.
TBA
Mason UR Upgrade Guide
Important Upgrade Information
Read carefully before upgrading! Mason's UR promotion has both benefits and drawbacks.
Upgrade Benefits
- Receives Ironclad vehicle
- New UR-tier abilities
- Higher stat potential
- Enhanced combat effectiveness
Upgrade Drawbacks
-
Resets to 3⭐️ level
↳ Wall of Honor Shards Refunded -
All skills reset to Level 1
↳ Skill Medals Refunded - Abilities change completely
- Requires significant investment
Builder Alliance Guide
Builder Transformation
Transform your alliance into a Builder alliance to focus on resource gathering and structure development for maximum season rewards.
Transform to Builder
Click "Builder" tab → Click random buttons until transformation window appears → Confirm transformation.
Gather Materials
Complete daily tasks and radar tasks to earn Building Materials. Stay active for maximum collection.
Daily Tasks
Radar Tasks
Build Structures
Use materials for alliance structures: Builder tab → Go → Green truck icon. Send 3 trucks simultaneously.
TBA
Strategic Planning
Build near your hive to minimize truck travel time. Plan construction locations for maximum efficiency.
Season End Strategy
Pre-Week 4 Preparation
- Abandon all cities and strongholds (keep 3 SH)
- Ensure R4s are awake at reset
- Setup alliance as builders immediately
- Instruct members NOT to claim tasks until builder transformation
Reset Timer
4:00 CETPro Tips & Advanced Strategies
Week 1 Protein Burst Strategy
⚠️ Early Reset Advantage
Set alarm for reset → Build all farms to Lv 10 → Buy Weekly Pass first (unlocks Farm V) → Sleep while farms work overnight = massive protein lead!
Critical: Don't dump crystals into Farm V early without pass - level I-IV evenly first for big returns!
Recombination Mastery
Never let charges overflow! Stay at 30 charges and recombine immediately.
Advanced Protocol:
- Exchange with allies to fill fragment gaps
- Pool abundant fragments for burst recombination
- Coordinate alliance trades via chat
- Time recombinations with crystal needs
Engineer Skill Priority
Focus XP-building skills first, then layer efficiency upgrades for maximum impact.
Optimal Skill Queue:
- Free Research - Time reduction
- Double Swap - Resource conversion
- Combat XP - Passive progression
- Building Inspiration - Sprint XP
- Virus Control - Mid-season unlock
Even Upgrade Formula
Testing Proven: Even upgrades (11-11-11-11-11) beat single-focus by +15%!
Strategy: Target lowest-level farms first for cost-efficiency
Builder Prep for City Clash
Use Engineer skills to hit VRI Lv 25 by Day 4 - avoid infection debuffs in first city siege!
Timeline Goals:
- Day 1-2: Farms I-IV to Lv 10
- Day 2-3: VRI to Lv 20+
- Day 4: VRI Lv 25, ready for cities
- Week 4: Builder transformation prep
🤝 Alliance Rhythm Protocol
- Coordinate Cures vs City Attacks: Each cure gives IV-VI fragments
- Fragment Exchange Network: Share via alliance chat, accept trades immediately
- Crystal Powershare: Trade fragments back for crystals → boost early resistance
- R4 Consultation: Ask for skill upgrade guidance and strategic decisions
⚡ Advanced Coordination:
Time alliance city attacks to maximize IV-VI fragment generation, then mass-exchange for balanced recombination burst!
Alliance Coordination
Fragment Source Mastery
Fragments I-III
Early Game Sources
- 🧟 Zombie kills (individual)
- 💀 Doom Walker/Elite kills
- 📡 Radar mission completion
- 🎯 First-kill bonuses
Fragments IV-VI
Advanced Sources
- 🏥 Curing infected allies
- 🏛️ City attack participation
- ⚔️ Alliance warfare activities
- 🎖️ High-level combat rewards
🔄 Exchange Strategy Matrix
Always accept trades immediately - coordinate via alliance chat for maximum efficiency!
Resistance Threshold Guide
Critical resistance levels for accessing content without debuffs
Low-Level Content (0-1000 Resistance)
- Basic zombie elimination (Lv 1-10)
- Initial Doom Walker encounters
- Early radar missions
- Safe resource gathering
Mid-Level Content (1000-5000 Resistance)
- Advanced zombie types (Lv 11-30)
- Doom Elite participation
- Military base capture
- Stronghold assault support
High-Level Content (5000+ Resistance)
- Doom Elite up to Lv 60
- City siege participation
- Advanced DWO access
- Alliance warfare leadership
Critical: Insufficient resistance causes severe damage debuffs and potential troop losses!
Daily Optimization Protocol
🌅 Morning Power Session
- Collect all protein farm production
- Check recombination charges (target: 30)
- Review current resistance vs. targets
- Plan zombie/doom elimination route
- Exchange fragments with alliance
🎯 Midday Execution
- Execute planned zombie eliminations
- Participate in Doom Elite rallies
- Complete radar missions for fragments
- Coordinate alliance city attacks
- Cure infected alliance members
🌙 Evening Optimization
- Spend mutant crystals on farm upgrades
- Upgrade VRI with accumulated protein
- Mass recombination session
- Coordinate with alliance leadership
- Plan next day strategy
Master-Level Summary
🏆 Season 1 Mastery Checklist
- Week 1: Protein burst strategy + Weekly Pass + Farm V unlock
- Recombination: Never overflow charges, exchange fragments actively
- Engineer: Prioritize Free Research → Double Swap → Combat XP
- Resistance: Hit VRI Lv 25 by Day 4 for safe city sieges
- Alliance: Coordinate cures/attacks for IV-VI fragment flow
Season Champion
Master all systems for dominance