Ghost Ops in Last War is a weekly alliance-focused event that turns the Secret Command Post into a source of valuable hero shards and other progression materials. The event rewards players who coordinate specific heroes with alliance members rather than simply sending their strongest combat squad.
Ghost Ops runs on Thursdays during four limited server-time windows. Each player receives three personal missions, can earn full rewards from three alliance assists, and has five plunder attempts. The best strategy is to prioritize UR★ missions, reserve rewarded assists for high-value alliance missions, meet the listed hero requirements before launching, and claim completed rewards immediately so they are not exposed to plundering.
Save your three rewarded alliance assists for UR★ missions whenever possible. These missions offer the strongest shard rewards but require several alliance members to supply specific developed heroes. Once a mission finishes, claim the reward immediately instead of leaving it exposed at the Secret Command Post.
When Does Ghost Ops Unlock?
Ghost Ops becomes available after your server reaches Day 60 of Season 1, during the Season 1 Celebration period. Participating Commanders also need a Base Level of at least 18 and must belong to an alliance.
The event uses the existing Secret Command Post rather than adding a separate permanent building.
| Requirement | Ghost Ops Rule |
|---|---|
| Server Progression | Day 60 of Season 1 or later |
| Base Requirement | Level 18+ |
| Alliance | Required for cooperative participation |
| Event Day | Thursday |
If your server has not yet reached the required seasonal stage, Ghost Ops will not appear even if your Base already meets the level requirement.
Ghost Ops Thursday Schedule
Ghost Ops missions are available during four three-hour periods each Thursday. All times use server time.
| Window | Server Time |
|---|---|
| Window 1 | 00:00–03:00 |
| Window 2 | 06:00–09:00 |
| Window 3 | 12:00–15:00 |
| Window 4 | 18:00–21:00 |
The windows provide flexibility rather than four separate sets of rewards. Your event limits apply across the Thursday as a whole, so you can complete everything in one active period or spread your missions across several windows.
Choose the window when the most alliance members are available. UR★ missions depend heavily on having the correct heroes supplied by several players, so alliance activity matters more than choosing a particular time of day.
Ghost Ops Daily Limits
| Activity | Thursday Limit |
|---|---|
| Personal Ghost Ops Missions | 3 |
| Rewarded Alliance Assists | 3 |
| Plunder Attempts | 5 |
| Volunteer Assistance | Can continue after rewarded assists are used |
This means your most important limited resource is not stamina or speedups. It is your three rewarded assist opportunities. Using one on a low-value mission can mean missing a much better UR★ mission later.
Ghost Ops Mission Types
Ghost Ops missions come in three main quality levels: SSR, UR, and UR★.
| Mission | Typical Duration | Main Reward Value | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSR | 25 minutes | Basic resources | Low |
| UR | 35 minutes | Hero shards plus additional rewards | High |
| UR★ | 45 minutes | Larger hero shard reward plus special rewards | Highest |
SSR Missions
SSR missions are the basic option. They do not offer the hero-shard value that makes Ghost Ops important, so they should not consume one of your limited rewarded alliance assists when UR or UR★ opportunities are available.
If an SSR mission appears among your personal missions, it can still be completed for its normal rewards. The main mistake is using scarce alliance participation opportunities on it while better missions are circulating.
UR Missions
UR missions add hero shards and special conditions. Current versions generally award two hero shards as part of the main UR reward.
The special condition normally requires three qualifying heroes at Level 120:
- Two copies of one specified hero at 4★.
- One different specified hero at 3★.
Because one Commander cannot send two copies of the same hero, completing the full condition requires help from at least one alliance member.
UR★ Missions
UR★ missions are the highest-value Ghost Ops targets. Their current main reward includes five hero shards, but the hero requirements are considerably harder.
A typical UR★ special condition requires five Level 120 heroes:
- Three copies of one specified hero at 4★.
- Two copies of another specified hero at 4★.
This requires at least three players because no individual Commander can provide multiple copies of the same named hero.
For rewarded alliance assists, use the order UR★ > UR > SSR. Do not occupy a UR★ slot with an unnecessary hero if another alliance member still needs that position to satisfy the mission’s special condition.
How Ghost Ops Missions Work
1. Select a Personal Mission
Open the Secret Command Post during an active Thursday window and review the three missions assigned to you. Missions and their required heroes are generated for the event; you cannot simply choose any hero-shard target you want.
2. Add Your Heroes
You can dispatch your own eligible heroes into the Ghost Ops team. Up to four alliance members can then contribute heroes to help satisfy the remaining conditions.
Share the team so members can inspect the required heroes and fill the missing positions.
For UR and especially UR★ missions, alliance members should look at the special-condition requirements before joining. Filling an open space with the wrong hero may prevent another player from contributing the specific hero needed for the bonus.
4. Launch When the Important Conditions Are Ready
Once the required combination has been assembled, start the mission. Your participating heroes remain occupied until that Ghost Ops mission ends, so avoid tying up high-demand heroes unnecessarily.
5. Claim the Reward Manually
Mission rewards are not automatically transferred to your inventory when the timer ends. Return to the Secret Command Post and claim them.
This is especially important because completed but unclaimed Ghost Ops rewards can become plunder targets.
Do not leave a completed Ghost Ops mission sitting at the Secret Command Post. Unclaimed missions can be plundered, so return as soon as the timer finishes and collect your rewards before starting another long task.
What Are Ghost Ops Special Rewards?
UR and UR★ missions can provide an additional reward pool when the listed hero conditions are fully met. These special rewards can include valuable progression items such as:
- Hero shards
- Exclusive Weapon-related shard rewards
- Drone materials
- Skill Chip-related items
- Speedups
- Resources
- Other progression chests
The exact items and drop rates are shown in the current Ghost Ops interface and can change as the game develops. Check the mission reward preview before deciding which ally mission deserves one of your three rewarded assists.
Best Way to Farm Hero Shards With Ghost Ops
Ghost Ops is especially valuable because its mission pool can include shards for heroes that may be difficult to obtain through ordinary Tavern recruitment.
The available hero pool can change with server progression. Heroes associated with Ghost Ops mission requirements have included names such as:
Treat these as examples rather than a permanent list. Always inspect the currently available missions because later seasons and updates can change which hero shards appear.
Prioritize Heroes You Actually Need
If two high-value ally missions are available, use your rewarded assist on the one offering shards that support your current Tank, Aircraft, or Missile formation.
Do not choose solely by rarity. A shard for a hero you are actively building is usually more useful than another shard for a hero that will remain unused for months.
Alliance Assists and Volunteer Mode
You can receive full Ghost Ops rewards from up to three alliance assists each Thursday. After those rewarded assists are exhausted, you can continue helping through Volunteer Mode.
Volunteer assistance does not provide the normal Ghost Ops mission reward, but it contributes toward alliance cooperation and allows members with important heroes to help other players complete difficult conditions.
This is particularly useful when one Commander owns a rare 4★ hero requested by several UR★ missions. After using the three rewarded assists, that player can continue supplying the hero to help more alliance members complete their missions.
Do Not Waste a High-Demand Hero
If your alliance needs the same hero for several teams, avoid leaving that hero locked inside a mission lobby that is not close to launching. Withdraw or reorganize when necessary so the hero can help another mission that already has the rest of its conditions ready.
Smart Mode Explained
The Secret Command Post includes a Smart Mode designed to help coordinated teams launch missions automatically once the required conditions and team setup have been completed.
This is useful if the mission owner cannot remain constantly active while alliance members are filling the team. It also prevents important heroes from sitting unnecessarily in a completed lobby waiting for the leader to return.
Use Smart Mode carefully on high-value missions. Make sure the team structure you want is already understood by alliance members before relying on automatic launch behavior.
How Ghost Ops Plundering Works
Each Commander receives five Ghost Ops plunder attempts on Thursday. Plunderable Ghost Ops missions can appear on the World Map while the event window is active.
Your own active Ghost Ops and other players’ missions use different map indicators, making it possible to search for available plunder opportunities.
Plundering should be treated as extra event value rather than your primary source of shards. Searching specifically for the perfect target can consume a lot of time, while your personal missions and rewarded alliance assists provide more predictable progression.
Should You Plunder Your Own Server?
Ghost Ops technically provides plunder opportunities through its normal event mechanics, but alliances and servers may have their own rules about attacking local players’ missions. Check your warzone’s agreements before creating unnecessary conflict over a relatively small reward.
Best Thursday Ghost Ops Routine
- Check which Ghost Ops window fits your schedule. Choose a period when your alliance is active.
- Review your three personal missions. Identify UR★ and UR opportunities first.
- Check alliance missions before spending assist attempts. Save the three rewarded assists for valuable shard missions.
- Share high-value personal missions. Clearly state which named heroes and star levels are still missing.
- Keep rare heroes available. Do not lock them unnecessarily in unrelated activities.
- Launch once the required combination is ready. Avoid holding multiple players’ heroes longer than necessary.
- Claim finished missions immediately. Do not leave rewards vulnerable to plundering.
- Use Volunteer Mode after rewarded assists. Continue helping alliance members complete difficult teams.
- Use available plunder attempts. Search during the active Ghost Ops windows when practical.
- Repeat next Thursday. Ghost Ops becomes more valuable over time because hero shards accumulate across repeated events.
Best Alliance Ghost Ops Strategy
Organized alliances can gain much more from Ghost Ops than groups where every member works independently.
Track Important Heroes
Know which members own commonly requested heroes at the required star and level thresholds. A simple alliance announcement listing high-demand heroes can remove much of the Thursday confusion.
Prioritize UR★ Missions in Chat
When several missions are requesting the same hero, complete one team before splitting the available heroes between several incomplete teams.
Rotate Assistance
Players with rare required heroes should use their rewarded assists carefully, then continue helping through Volunteer Mode when possible.
Do Not Block Useful Slots
If a mission still needs a specific hero, leave enough room for that requirement to be fulfilled. Extra players can join after the important condition is secured when the mission has additional capacity.
Common Ghost Ops Mistakes
- Using rewarded assists on SSR missions: Save limited assists for UR or UR★ whenever available.
- Ignoring special conditions: High-value missions depend on exact hero, level, and star requirements.
- Filling slots with random heroes: You can block an alliance member who owns the hero actually required.
- Leaving rewards unclaimed: Completed Ghost Ops can be exposed to plundering.
- Keeping important heroes locked too long: Other alliance teams may need the same hero.
- Starting UR★ too quickly: Make sure the valuable special condition is satisfied before dispatching.
- Ignoring Volunteer Mode: You can continue supporting alliance members after your rewarded assists are gone.
- Missing Thursday entirely: Ghost Ops attempts do not simply carry into the following week.
- Launching too close to the end of a window: Longer missions need enough time to finish within an active Ghost Ops period.
- Assuming the hero pool never changes: Check current missions instead of relying permanently on an old hero list.
Optional Faster Starting Point
Players who prefer beginning with a more developed hero roster can browse Last War accounts for sale on Heaven Guardian. When comparing accounts for Ghost Ops, look at the variety of developed UR heroes and their star levels rather than focusing only on total power, since event requirements often depend on specific named heroes.
FAQs
When does Ghost Ops unlock?
Ghost Ops becomes available from Day 60 of Season 1. Commanders also need Base Level 18 or higher and alliance membership.
What day is Ghost Ops?
Ghost Ops runs every Thursday during four server-time windows: 00:00–03:00, 06:00–09:00, 12:00–15:00, and 18:00–21:00.
How many personal Ghost Ops missions can I do?
You receive three personal Ghost Ops missions during the event day.
How many alliance Ghost Ops rewards can I get?
You can receive normal rewards from three alliance assists each Thursday. After that, you can continue helping through Volunteer Mode without the regular mission reward.
What is the best Ghost Ops mission?
UR★ is normally the highest-value mission type because it provides the largest hero shard reward and access to special rewards when its hero requirements are met.
What heroes are required for UR Ghost Ops?
The exact heroes are random. Current standard UR special conditions commonly require Level 120 heroes consisting of two copies of one named 4★ hero and one different named 3★ hero.
What heroes are required for UR★ Ghost Ops?
UR★ conditions commonly require five Level 120 heroes: three copies of one named 4★ hero and two copies of another named 4★ hero. Alliance cooperation is therefore required.
Can Ghost Ops rewards be stolen?
Completed but unclaimed Ghost Ops missions can be plundered. Claim the reward manually as soon as the mission finishes.
How many Ghost Ops plunders do I get?
Each player currently receives five plunder attempts during the Thursday event.
Can I unlock heroes through Ghost Ops?
Yes. Ghost Ops can provide named hero shards, including shards for heroes that may not be readily available through ordinary recruitment. Once you collect the amount required by that hero’s profile, those shards can be used toward unlocking the hero.
Should I upgrade random heroes just for Ghost Ops?
Do not weaken your primary formation simply to satisfy every possible Ghost Ops requirement. A strong alliance can combine hero rosters, allowing different members to supply the required characters. Build your main combat progression first and coordinate around the heroes your alliance already has.
Conclusion
The Last War Ghost Ops event is one of the best examples of alliance coordination creating progression value. Prioritize UR★ and UR missions, save your three rewarded assists for worthwhile shard opportunities, and make sure the required heroes are actually assembled before launching.
Most importantly, coordinate around limited hero availability. One developed hero can help several alliance members across the Thursday windows, especially once its owner switches to Volunteer Mode. Claim every completed mission promptly, use your plunder attempts when practical, and repeat the process each week to steadily build difficult-to-obtain hero and progression materials.
For more event walkthroughs, hero strategies, and progression advice, explore our additional Last War Survival guides.
