Gear upgrades in Last War: Survival improve the combat statistics of your heroes. Rare, Epic, and Legendary equipment can be leveled with Coins and upgrade materials, while fully upgraded Legendary gear can progress through additional star promotions.
Because high-level equipment requires large amounts of Upgrade Ore, Dielectric Ceramic, Coins, and blueprints, upgrading every item equally is inefficient. This guide provides the supplied gear upgrade charts and explains how to prioritize equipment for your main squad.
How Gear Works in Last War: Survival
Gear is equipment assigned to heroes to improve their combat statistics. The exact attributes depend on the gear slot and item type.
Gear may improve statistics such as:
- Attack
- Defense
- HP
- Damage output
- Damage resistance
- Other hero-specific combat effects
Higher-rarity gear generally offers better growth potential and higher upgrade limits. However, a developed lower-rarity item may temporarily provide more value than an unupgraded Legendary replacement.
Gear Rarities and Maximum Levels
The supplied article lists four main gear rarities:
- Uncommon
- Rare
- Epic
- Legendary
It also lists the following upgrade limits:
| Gear Rarity | Listed Maximum Level | Main Upgrade Material |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rare | 15 | Upgrade Core |
| Epic | 30 | Upgrade Ore |
| Legendary | 40 before star promotion | Upgrade Ore |
Confirm the current item interface because equipment systems and maximum levels may change through game updates.
Rare Gear Upgrade Chart
Rare gear uses Coins and Upgrade Cores. It can provide useful early progression, but heavy investment should be limited if Legendary replacements are approaching.
| Level | Coins | Upgrade Core |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | – |
| 2 | 1,200 | 50 |
| 3 | 1,200 | 50 |
| 4 | 2,500 | 100 |
| 5 | 2,500 | 100 |
| 6 | 2,500 | 100 |
| 7 | 3,700 | 150 |
| 8 | 3,700 | 150 |
| 9 | 3,700 | 150 |
| 10 | 3,700 | 150 |
| 11 | 3,700 | 150 |
| 12 | 3,700 | 150 |
| 13 | 3,700 | 150 |
| 14 | 3,700 | 150 |
| 15 | 3,700 | 150 |
Epic Gear Upgrade Chart
Epic gear provides a useful bridge between Rare and Legendary equipment. Upgrade it when it supports your main squad, but avoid overspending if a Legendary replacement is close.
| Level | Coins | Upgrade Ore |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | – |
| 2 | 9,300 | 250 |
| 3 | 9,300 | 250 |
| 4 | 18,700 | 500 |
| 5 | 18,700 | 500 |
| 6 | 18,700 | 500 |
| 7 | 28,100 | 750 |
| 8 | 28,100 | 750 |
| 9 | 28,100 | 750 |
| 10 | 37,500 | 1,000 |
| 11 | 37,500 | 1,000 |
| 12 | 37,500 | 1,000 |
| 13 | 46,800 | 1,200 |
| 14 | 46,800 | 1,200 |
| 15 | 46,800 | 1,200 |
| 16 | 46,800 | 1,200 |
| 17 | 46,800 | 1,200 |
| 18 | 46,800 | 1,200 |
| 19 | 46,800 | 1,200 |
| 20 | 46,800 | 1,200 |
| 21 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 22 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 23 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 24 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 25 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 26 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 27 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 28 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 29 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
| 30 | 56,250 | 1,500 |
Legendary Gear Upgrade Chart
Legendary gear has the strongest listed upgrade path and can later progress through star promotion. Because the costs rise considerably, prioritize items used by your permanent main-squad heroes.
| Level | Coins | Upgrade Ore |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | – |
| 2 | 225,000 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 225,000 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 225,000 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 225,000 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 337,500 | 2,200 |
| 7 | 337,500 | 2,200 |
| 8 | 337,500 | 2,200 |
| 9 | 337,500 | 2,200 |
| 10 | 450,000 | 3,000 |
| 11 | 450,000 | 3,000 |
| 12 | 450,000 | 3,000 |
| 13 | 450,000 | 3,000 |
| 14 | 562,500 | 3,700 |
| 15 | 562,500 | 3,700 |
| 16 | 562,500 | 3,700 |
| 17 | 562,500 | 3,700 |
| 18 | 675,000 | 4,500 |
| 19 | 675,000 | 4,500 |
| 20 | 675,000 | 4,500 |
| 21 | 675,000 | 4,500 |
| 22 | 787,500 | 5,200 |
| 23 | 787,500 | 5,200 |
| 24 | 787,500 | 5,200 |
| 25 | 787,500 | 5,200 |
| 26 | 900,000 | 6,000 |
| 27 | 900,000 | 6,000 |
| 28 | 900,000 | 6,000 |
| 29 | 900,000 | 6,000 |
| 30 | 1,000,000 | 6,700 |
| 31 | 1,000,000 | 6,700 |
| 32 | 1,000,000 | 6,700 |
| 33 | 1,000,000 | 6,700 |
| 34 | 1,100,000 | 7,500 |
| 35 | 1,100,000 | 7,500 |
| 36 | 1,100,000 | 7,500 |
| 37 | 1,100,000 | 7,500 |
| 38 | 1,200,000 | 8,200 |
| 39 | 1,200,000 | 8,200 |
| 40 | 1,200,000 | 8,200 |
Note: Treat all upgrade values as supplied data. Confirm the exact costs in the current gear interface before spending large amounts of Coins or Upgrade Ore.
Which Gear Should You Upgrade First?
The best priority depends on the hero’s role. Avoid raising every equipment slot evenly without checking which statistic provides the greatest benefit.
Damage Dealer Gear
For offensive heroes, prioritize equipment that improves attack, damage, or another core offensive statistic.
Front-Line Gear
For tanks and defensive heroes, prioritize HP, defense, damage reduction, or other survivability-related bonuses.
Support Hero Gear
Support heroes may need a balance of survivability and statistics that strengthen healing, buffs, or skill performance.
A practical general priority is:
- Equip your five main heroes with suitable gear.
- Upgrade the most important slot for each role.
- Bring the main squad to efficient level milestones.
- Replace lower-rarity items before overinvesting.
- Begin advanced Legendary promotion only after the core set is stable.
When Should You Replace Rare or Epic Gear?
Do not replace a developed item only because a higher-rarity piece becomes available. Compare the current and projected statistics first.
Replace lower-rarity gear when:
- The new item provides better statistics immediately.
- You have enough materials to upgrade the replacement.
- The new gear fits the hero’s role.
- The lower-rarity item has reached its useful limit.
- The Legendary item will remain part of your long-term build.
You may temporarily keep a developed Epic item when the new Legendary piece would remain at a very low level because of limited Upgrade Ore.
How to Get and Use Upgrade Ore
Upgrade Ore is required for Epic and Legendary equipment. Because nearly every advanced gear upgrade competes for the same resource, it often becomes a major bottleneck.
Upgrade Ore may come from:
- Events
- Reward chests
- Stores
- Campaign activities
- Limited-time exchanges
- Choice chests
- Paid offers
The Last War Luxury Choice Chest guide explains when selecting Upgrade Ore may be more valuable than choosing hero or drone resources.
Legendary Gear Promotion After Level 40
After Legendary gear reaches level 40, it can enter a star-promotion path. The supplied article states that a level 20 Gear Factory is required for this advanced progression.
Promotion requires several resources:
- Coins
- Upgrade Ore
- Dielectric Ceramic
- Legendary Blueprints
- Mythic Blueprints for the final listed star
For a broader explanation of the building requirement, read the Last War Gear Factory guide.
How the Promotion Stages Work
The supplied table appears to divide each star into four progress stages:
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
After completing those stages, an additional blueprint requirement appears to finalize the star level.
This means the repeated Coin, Upgrade Ore, and Dielectric Ceramic figures may apply to each of the four progress stages rather than the entire star. Confirm the interface carefully before calculating the total cost.
Legendary Gear Promotion Requirements
| Promotion Stage | Coins | Upgrade Ore | Dielectric Ceramic | Blueprint Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star 1, 25% | 23,400,000 | 12,500 | 150 | – |
| Star 1, 50% | 23,400,000 | 12,500 | 150 | – |
| Star 1, 75% | 23,400,000 | 12,500 | 150 | – |
| Star 1, 100% | 23,400,000 | 12,500 | 150 | – |
| Complete Star 1 | – | 12,500 | 150 | 5 Legendary Blueprints |
| Star 2, 25% | 30,400,000 | 16,200 | 195 | – |
| Star 2, 50% | 30,400,000 | 16,200 | 195 | – |
| Star 2, 75% | 30,400,000 | 16,200 | 195 | – |
| Star 2, 100% | 30,400,000 | 16,200 | 195 | – |
| Complete Star 2 | – | 16,200 | 195 | 10 Legendary Blueprints |
| Star 3, 25% | 37,500,000 | 20,000 | 240 | – |
| Star 3, 50% | 37,500,000 | 20,000 | 240 | – |
| Star 3, 75% | 37,500,000 | 20,000 | 240 | – |
| Star 3, 100% | 37,500,000 | 20,000 | 240 | – |
| Complete Star 3 | – | 20,000 | 240 | 15 Legendary Blueprints |
| Star 4, 25% | 44,500,000 | 23,700 | 285 | – |
| Star 4, 50% | 44,500,000 | 23,700 | 285 | – |
| Star 4, 75% | 44,500,000 | 23,700 | 285 | – |
| Star 4, 100% | 44,500,000 | 23,700 | 285 | – |
| Complete Star 4 | – | 23,700 | 285 | 20 Legendary Blueprints |
| Star 5, 25% | 50,000,000 | 27,500 | 330 | – |
| Star 5, 50% | 50,000,000 | 27,500 | 330 | – |
| Star 5, 75% | 50,000,000 | 27,500 | 330 | – |
| Star 5, 100% | 50,000,000 | 27,500 | 330 | – |
| Complete Star 5 | – | 27,500 | 330 | 10 Mythic Blueprints |
Important: Verify whether the final “Complete Star” rows require Upgrade Ore and Dielectric Ceramic in addition to the four percentage stages. The supplied table lists these materials again, which would significantly increase the total promotion cost.
Legendary and Mythic Blueprints
The supplied progression uses Legendary Blueprints for stars one through four and Mythic Blueprints for star five.
Blueprints may come from:
- High-level events
- Event exchange stores
- Ranking rewards
- Special chests
- Limited offers
- Other advanced progression systems
The Last War Mythic Gear Blueprint guide explains why these materials are a major late-game bottleneck.
How Gear Screws Fit Into Progression
Advanced equipment progression may also use Gear Screws or related materials in connected systems. Track all requirements before committing rare blueprints to one item.
The Last War Gear Screws guide explains how screws support higher-level gear development.
Best Legendary Gear Promotion Strategy
Promoting one item deeply can create a stronger immediate boost, but spreading resources may improve the entire squad more evenly. The best approach depends on your current gear balance.
A practical strategy is:
- Complete a functional Legendary set for the main squad.
- Bring priority pieces to level 40.
- Choose one high-impact item for the first promotion.
- Reach an efficient star milestone before switching items.
- Save Mythic Blueprints for permanent end-game gear.
Do not use rare blueprints on equipment assigned to a temporary hero or secondary formation unless your primary set is already established.
When Should You Save Gear Materials?
Saving can be better than upgrading immediately when:
- A better Legendary item is likely to replace the current one.
- An event may reward gear upgrades soon.
- You do not have enough material to reach a useful milestone.
- Your Gear Factory is not high enough for promotion.
- You have not decided which hero will remain in your main squad.
- You are saving Mythic Blueprints for a permanent item.
Upgrade immediately when the improvement supports a core hero and provides a clear benefit in current content.
Common Gear Upgrade Mistakes
Upgrading Every Piece Equally
Some gear slots provide more value for a specific hero role. Prioritize the most impactful statistics.
Overinvesting in Temporary Gear
Rare and Epic gear can help early progression, but excessive investment may delay Legendary upgrades.
Promoting Secondary-Squad Gear First
Rare promotion materials usually provide more value on your strongest permanent formation.
Ignoring the Gear Factory Requirement
Do not collect promotion resources without checking whether the Gear Factory meets the required level.
Using Mythic Blueprints Too Early
These blueprints are limited. Save them for equipment you expect to use long term.
Assuming Promotion Can Fail
The supplied article mentioned losing resources after a failed promotion, but the provided table appears to describe fixed progress stages. Confirm the current promotion mechanic rather than assuming a random failure system exists.
Assuming Gear Cannot Be Reset
The original article claimed upgrades are permanent. Check the current dismantle, replacement, inheritance, or material-return options before making this statement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest listed level for Rare gear?
The supplied article lists level 15.
What is the highest listed level for Epic gear?
The supplied article lists level 30.
What is the highest normal level for Legendary gear?
The supplied article lists level 40 before star promotion begins.
What resources upgrade Legendary gear?
Normal upgrades use Coins and Upgrade Ore. Advanced promotion also uses Dielectric Ceramic and blueprints.
What Gear Factory level is needed for promotion?
The supplied article states that level 20 is required for Legendary gear progression beyond level 40.
Which blueprints are needed?
The supplied table lists Legendary Blueprints for stars one through four and Mythic Blueprints for star five.
Should I upgrade Rare and Epic gear?
Yes, when they support early or mid-game progression. Avoid excessive investment when a stronger replacement is close.
Which hero should get Legendary gear first?
Prioritize permanent members of your main squad, especially your main damage dealer and front-line defender.
Can gear promotions fail?
The supplied data shows fixed progress stages rather than a confirmed random failure system. Check the current interface.
Can gear upgrade materials be recovered?
Check the current dismantle, replacement, or inheritance options. The supplied data does not confirm the exact return rules.
Conclusion
Gear upgrades are a major source of hero power in Last War: Survival. Rare and Epic equipment can support early progression, but Legendary gear provides the strongest long-term upgrade and promotion path.
Focus materials on your main squad, prioritize gear that matches each hero’s role, and avoid using rare blueprints on temporary equipment. Before beginning a promotion, verify the complete Coin, Upgrade Ore, Dielectric Ceramic, and blueprint cost for every progress stage.
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