Drone Parts are one of the two main resources used to level the Tactical Drone in Last War: Survival, alongside Battle Data. Until drone level 150, Parts are consumed at five-level milestones. After level 150, the system changes and Drone Parts are required for every individual level, making them one of the biggest long-term drone bottlenecks.
The most important strategy is to collect Drone Parts consistently, prepare early for the sharp cost increase after level 120, and avoid spending them at random. Unless an immediate drone upgrade is strategically necessary, using Parts during Alliance Duel’s Drone Development day lets the same progression also generate event points.
★Quick Take
Drone Parts are needed every five levels through level 150, then every level from 151 onward. Costs become much steeper from level 120. Build a steady supply through daily activity, Radar Missions, stores, events, and eventually the Drone Parts Workshop, then spend Parts during Alliance Duel Day 1 when possible.
What Are Drone Parts?
Drone Parts are consumed through the Tactical Drone’s Data Training system. They work together with Battle Data, but the two resources follow different cost patterns.
- Battle Data: used throughout normal drone leveling.
- Drone Parts: used at every five-level milestone through level 150.
- After level 150: Drone Parts become an every-level requirement.
At pre-150 Part milestones, the upgrade is divided into five stages. Each stage consumes one-fifth of the total Drone Parts required for that milestone.
For the matching Battle Data requirements and farming sources, read the Last War Battle Data guide.
Drone Parts vs Components vs Chips
Several drone resources have similar names but belong to different progression systems.
| Resource | Main Purpose |
|---|---|
| Drone Parts | Required for Tactical Drone level progression at milestone levels and later every level |
| Battle Data | Advances the Tactical Drone through Data Training |
| Drone Components | Upgrade the separate six-slot component system |
| Drone Skill Chips | Provide and improve drone combat skills through the chip system |
Do not open a choice chest or spend store currency simply because it contains the word “drone.” Check which of these systems is actually limiting your account first.
Last War Drone Parts Requirements to Level 150
The current milestone progression below shows how many Drone Parts are required at each five-level breakpoint. The cumulative column uses the latest 2026 progression tables that list 6,000 Parts at level 150.
| Drone Level | Total Parts for 5 Stages | Parts per Stage | Cumulative Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 | 2 | 15 |
| 15 | 20 | 4 | 35 |
| 20 | 30 | 6 | 65 |
| 25 | 40 | 8 | 105 |
| 30 | 50 | 10 | 155 |
| 35 | 60 | 12 | 215 |
| 40 | 80 | 16 | 295 |
| 45 | 100 | 20 | 395 |
| 50 | 120 | 24 | 515 |
| 55 | 140 | 28 | 655 |
| 60 | 160 | 32 | 815 |
| 65 | 180 | 36 | 995 |
| 70 | 200 | 40 | 1,195 |
| 75 | 250 | 50 | 1,445 |
| 80 | 300 | 60 | 1,745 |
| 85 | 350 | 70 | 2,095 |
| 90 | 400 | 80 | 2,495 |
| 95 | 450 | 90 | 2,945 |
| 100 | 500 | 100 | 3,445 |
| 105 | 600 | 120 | 4,045 |
| 110 | 700 | 140 | 4,745 |
| 115 | 800 | 160 | 5,545 |
| 120 | 1,000 | 200 | 6,545 |
| 125 | 1,500 | 300 | 8,045 |
| 130 | 2,000 | 400 | 10,045 |
| 135 | 3,000 | 600 | 13,045 |
| 140 | 4,000 | 800 | 17,045 |
| 145 | 5,000 | 1,000 | 22,045 |
| 150 | 6,000 | 1,200 | 28,045 |
!Level 150 Data Difference
Current 2026 progression tables list 6,000 Drone Parts at level 150, while some older Last War references still show 5,000. The level-20 requirement has also been incorrectly copied as 40 Parts in some older tables; current references list 30. Check your Data Training screen before a large upgrade if your server displays a different value.
Why Drone Parts Become a Major Bottleneck After Level 120
The early Drone Parts requirements are relatively forgiving. Reaching level 100 requires only 3,445 Parts cumulatively under the current table. The curve then accelerates rapidly:
- Level 120 cumulative requirement: 6,545 Parts.
- Level 130 cumulative requirement: 10,045 Parts.
- Level 140 cumulative requirement: 17,045 Parts.
- Level 150 cumulative requirement: 28,045 Parts.
In other words, more than half of the pre-150 Drone Parts requirement is concentrated in the final few milestone upgrades. A player approaching level 120 should start planning for levels 125–150 immediately rather than spending every Part source without considering the next milestone.
Drone Parts Requirements After Level 150
Level 150 changes the progression model. Starting with level 151, Drone Parts are required on every level instead of only every fifth level.
Current progression tables through level 250 use the following cost bands:
| Drone Levels | Parts per Level | Parts for 10-Level Band | Cumulative Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151–160 | 500 | 5,000 | 33,045 |
| 161–170 | 600 | 6,000 | 39,045 |
| 171–180 | 700 | 7,000 | 46,045 |
| 181–190 | 800 | 8,000 | 54,045 |
| 191–200 | 900 | 9,000 | 63,045 |
| 201–210 | 1,000 | 10,000 | 73,045 |
| 211–220 | 1,100 | 11,000 | 84,045 |
| 221–230 | 1,200 | 12,000 | 96,045 |
| 231–240 | 1,300 | 13,000 | 109,045 |
| 241–250 | 1,400 | 14,000 | 123,045 |
That makes the documented total through level 250 approximately 123,045 Drone Parts. Later progression can involve additional Tactical Drone research requirements, so use the in-game upgrade screen for levels beyond the currently documented path.
Important Tactical Drone Milestones
Drone Parts are not valuable only because they increase the number beside your drone. Several progression milestones make saving for the next breakpoint more useful.
| Drone Level | Notable Progression |
|---|---|
| 31 | Drone skill progression milestone |
| 50 | Drone appearance/skin milestone |
| 51 | Additional skill progression |
| 71 | Additional skill progression |
| 91 | Additional skill progression |
| 100 | Drone appearance/skin milestone |
| 111 | Additional skill progression |
| 150 | Major drone evolution milestone and transition to Parts on every level |
| 200 | Later drone appearance/skin milestone |
| 250 | Later drone evolution milestone in current progression tables |
If you are close to one of these breakpoints, completing the upgrade may be more valuable than stopping one or two levels short simply to preserve Parts.
Where to Get Drone Parts
Drone Parts come from both early-game recurring activities and later permanent systems. Availability can vary with server age, events, and unlocked features, but the following are reliable categories to check.
Daily Tasks
Daily activity is one of the most consistent early sources. Even small daily amounts matter because Drone Parts are difficult to replace quickly once you reach the higher milestones.
Radar Missions
Drone-related Radar Missions can award Drone Parts, with the final amount affected by the specific mission and applicable reward multipliers. Do not let Radar Tasks cap if you are trying to build a long-term Part reserve.
Alliance Store
Drone Parts are available through alliance currency on applicable store rotations. They are a useful purchase when Parts are your current bottleneck, but compare them with other limited items your account still needs.
Campaign Store
The Campaign Store is another dependable recurring source. As with the Alliance Store, buy according to your account’s current bottleneck instead of emptying the store automatically.
VIP Store
Drone Parts can be purchased with Diamonds in the VIP Store. This is generally easier to justify for players with a healthy Diamond income or an immediate milestone than for F2P accounts trying to protect Diamonds for more restrictive uses.
General’s Trial and Other Events
General’s Trial and other recurring or limited events can award Drone Parts through individual, alliance, milestone, ranking, or event-store rewards. These event sources become increasingly important as the requirements rise.
Drone Parts Workshop
Late-game accounts eventually unlock the Drone Parts Workshop through the Age of Oil research path after Season 2. This building creates a permanent passive source of Drone Parts, and improving it increases production.
Do not confuse the Drone Parts Workshop with the Component Factory. The Workshop produces Parts used for Tactical Drone levels, while the Component Factory creates Component Chests for the separate component system.
Paid Packs
Drone Parts appear in paid offers and selectable packs. Before buying one, calculate whether the purchase actually completes the next milestone. Buying hundreds of Parts has limited immediate value if you are still thousands short or do not have enough Battle Data.
Best Way to Farm Drone Parts as F2P
F2P progression depends on consistency more than one large source. A practical priority order is:
- Complete Daily Tasks every day.
- Keep Radar Missions moving and prioritize useful drone rewards.
- Stay in an active alliance so Alliance Store currency and alliance-event rewards remain available.
- Use Campaign Store purchases when Drone Parts are a higher priority than competing repeatable items.
- Complete General’s Trial and other events that include Parts.
- Save flexible or selectable resources until you know whether Parts, Battle Data, Components, or Chips are actually blocking progression.
- Unlock and develop the Drone Parts Workshop once Age of Oil becomes available.
Do not compare your F2P drone level directly with accounts buying recurring Drone Parts packs. The requirements after level 120 and especially after 150 are intentionally long-term progression targets.
When Should You Spend Drone Parts?
If upgrading immediately unlocks an important drone milestone or gives you combat strength for an imminent event, spending Parts right away can make sense. Otherwise, there is an additional reason to wait.
Save Drone Parts for Alliance Duel Day 1
Using Drone Parts contributes points during Alliance Duel Day 1: Boost Drone. Saving Parts between weekly cycles allows you to receive the exact same drone progression while also generating Duel points.
This is different from Drone Component Chests, which score on the separate component-focused Alliance Duel day. Do not open or spend every drone resource on Monday simply because it belongs to the Drone system.
Do Not Wait If a Critical Upgrade Matters More
Event efficiency should never block urgent combat progression. If finishing a drone milestone will help win a major Desert Storm, Capitol, season, or alliance objective, the immediate power can be worth more than waiting for the next Duel cycle.
Drone Parts vs Battle Data: Which Should You Choose?
The correct choice depends on the next upgrade, not which resource is generally considered rarer.
| Situation | Better Priority |
|---|---|
| Next milestone requires Parts and you have excess Battle Data | Drone Parts |
| You have enough Parts but cannot progress through normal stages | Battle Data |
| Approaching level 120–150 | Start protecting Drone Parts because milestone costs rise sharply |
| Level 151+ | Maintain a strong Drone Parts income because every level consumes them |
| Selectable chest with no immediate bottleneck | Keep it unopened until the bottleneck is clear |
Battle Data is generally available from more PvE sources, including Radar Tasks, zombies, Doom Elites, stores, and events. Drone Parts therefore often become the harder late-game gate, but always calculate both requirements before committing flexible rewards.
How the Component Factory Fits Into Drone Progression
The Component Factory produces Level 1 Drone Component Chests on a timer. Upgrading the building reduces the production interval, giving you more component material over time.
Components are separate from Drone Parts, so a player can have a high drone level but weak components—or excellent components while being stuck on a Drone Parts milestone.
Read the Last War Component Factory guide for the building’s upgrade priorities and production strategy.
Drone Chips vs Drone Levels
Higher drone levels are only one part of late-game optimization. Drone Skill Chips provide combat effects and can become a major source of formation strength as your server progresses.
Once Drone Parts requirements become extremely expensive, compare the power gained from the next drone level with available Component and Chip upgrades. Do not assume that every flexible drone reward should automatically be converted into Parts.
The Last War Drone Chip priority guide covers the separate chip system and where its resources should be concentrated.
Drone Parts Strategy for F2P and Spenders
F2P Players
- Never miss repeatable free sources.
- Save Parts for Alliance Duel Day 1 unless you need an immediate breakpoint.
- Protect flexible chests until your real bottleneck is obvious.
- Prepare for the level 120+ cost spike early.
- Do not sacrifice unique store items simply to accelerate a non-urgent drone level.
- Develop Components and Chips alongside drone level instead of chasing one number.
Low and Medium Spenders
- Buy Parts when the purchase completes a meaningful milestone rather than adding to an unfinished stockpile.
- Compare recurring packs with Components, Chips, hero shards, and Exclusive Weapon resources.
- Use paid progression on Alliance Duel Day 1 when practical for additional event value.
Players who prefer to start with more developed drone and account progression can optionally compare Last War accounts for sale, but check the actual Tactical Drone level, Components, Skill Chips, heroes, troop tier, research, and current server progression rather than judging an account by total Power alone.
Common Drone Parts Mistakes
Using an Outdated Requirements Table
The attached older table listed 40 Parts at level 20, while current references list 30. There is also conflicting historical level-150 data, so high-level players should verify the current Data Training screen before committing a large stockpile.
Ignoring the Level 120 Cost Spike
Requirements rise from 800 Parts at level 115 to 1,000 at 120, 1,500 at 125, and then thousands per milestone. Start saving before you reach the bottleneck.
Thinking Level 150 Makes Drone Parts Easier
The per-upgrade amount temporarily becomes smaller than the massive level-150 milestone, but Parts are required at every level afterward. Total consumption therefore remains very high.
Spending Parts Outside Alliance Duel for No Reason
If no urgent combat milestone is involved, using the same Parts during Boost Drone day creates additional event value at no extra material cost.
Confusing Parts With Components
Drone Parts increase Tactical Drone levels. Drone Components belong to a separate six-slot system. A Component Choice Chest should not be evaluated as if it were simply another source of Parts.
Opening Every Selectable Chest Immediately
Flexible rewards are most valuable while they remain flexible. Wait until the next upgrade clearly shows whether Parts, Battle Data, or another resource is holding you back.
Focusing Only on Drone Level
A high-level drone cannot compensate for weak heroes, troops, gear, research, Components, or Chips. Build the account as a complete combat system.
FAQs
What are Drone Parts used for in Last War?
Drone Parts are used with Battle Data to level the Tactical Drone. They are required at every five-level milestone through level 150 and at every individual level after 150.
How many Drone Parts do I need for level 150?
Current 2026 progression tables list 6,000 Parts for the level-150 milestone, bringing the cumulative total through level 150 to 28,045. Some older references still show 5,000, so verify the requirement displayed on your server before the upgrade.
How many Drone Parts are needed after level 150?
Levels 151–160 require 500 Parts per level. The requirement then rises by 100 Parts per level for each 10-level band: 600 for 161–170, 700 for 171–180, and so on in the currently documented progression.
What is the best way to get Drone Parts?
Use Daily Tasks, Radar Missions, Alliance and Campaign Stores, recurring events, and later the Drone Parts Workshop unlocked through Age of Oil progression. Paid packs provide additional Parts but are not required for steady long-term progress.
Should I save Drone Parts for Alliance Duel?
Usually yes. Using Drone Parts scores points on Alliance Duel Day 1: Boost Drone, so waiting allows the same upgrade to provide additional event value. Spend earlier when an immediate drone milestone is strategically more important.
Are Drone Parts the same as Drone Components?
No. Drone Parts are used for Tactical Drone levels. Drone Components upgrade the separate component system, while Drone Skill Chips belong to another combat progression system.
Conclusion
Last War Drone Parts are easy to manage at low drone levels but become a major progression gate from level 120 onward. Build a steady supply through free activities and stores, unlock the Drone Parts Workshop when Age of Oil becomes available, and plan for the switch to Parts on every level after 150.
Use Parts alongside Battle Data rather than treating either resource in isolation, and time non-urgent upgrades around Alliance Duel for extra value. For more drone, hero, research, and progression strategies, browse the Heaven Guardian Last War Survival guides.
