Gear upgrades in Last War: Survival improve the combat performance of your heroes. Rare, Epic, and Legendary equipment follow different level limits and material requirements, while level 40 Legendary gear can continue through star promotion.
Because Upgrade Ore, Coins, Dielectric Ceramic, and Gear Blueprints become increasingly expensive, upgrading every item equally is rarely efficient. The better approach is to develop equipment around your main squad and each hero’s role.
This guide is the main hub for Last War gear progression. It covers gear levels, upgrade costs, Legendary promotion, material priorities, and links to detailed guides for Blueprints, the Gear Factory, and crafting materials.
Last War Gear Guide Hub
| Topic | Guide |
|---|---|
| Complete gear leveling and promotion | This guide |
| Legendary Blueprint costs and sources | Legendary Gear Blueprints Guide |
| Mythic Blueprint costs and sources | Mythic Gear Blueprints Guide |
| Crafting, dismantling, and building requirements | Gear Factory Guide |
| Screws and crafting materials | Gear Screws Guide |
| Synthetic Resin and Epic gear materials | Synthetic Resin Guide |
How Gear Works in Last War: Survival
Gear is equipment assigned to heroes to improve their combat statistics. Different equipment slots provide different offensive or defensive benefits.
As gear rarity and level increase, the potential stat improvement also increases. However, the cost rises quickly, especially once you begin developing Legendary gear.
The main progression path is:
- Equip suitable gear on your main heroes.
- Upgrade Rare or Epic equipment when it provides useful short-term progression.
- Replace temporary gear with Legendary equipment.
- Upgrade priority Legendary pieces to level 40.
- Unlock Gear Promotion through Gear Factory level 20.
- Promote permanent Legendary gear through star levels.
- Use Legendary and Mythic Blueprints only on equipment worth keeping.
Gear Rarities and Maximum Levels
Last War includes several equipment rarities. The main upgrade charts covered here are Rare, Epic, and Legendary.
| Gear Rarity | Maximum Normal Level | Main Upgrade Material |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 15 | Upgrade Core |
| Epic | 30 | Upgrade Ore |
| Legendary | 40 before star promotion | Upgrade Ore |
Legendary gear does not stop progressing at level 40. Once Gear Promotion is available, it can continue through additional star stages using Upgrade Ore, Coins, Dielectric Ceramic, and Blueprints.
Rare Gear Upgrade Chart
Rare equipment can help during early progression. However, avoid heavy investment when an Epic or Legendary replacement is 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 important Epic pieces when they help your main squad, but avoid consuming large amounts of resources when 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 is the main long-term equipment investment. It can reach level 40 before entering the star-promotion system.
| 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 |
Which Gear Should You Upgrade First?
The best upgrade depends on the hero’s role and the weakness of your formation.
Damage Dealers
Prioritize offensive equipment for heroes whose main job is dealing damage. Improving your strongest attacker can often provide more value than spreading the same amount of Upgrade Ore across several secondary heroes.
Front-Line Defenders
When your front row dies too quickly, defensive equipment can become the better investment. More survivability gives your back-row heroes additional time to attack and activate skills.
Support Heroes
Support equipment should be upgraded according to what keeps the hero useful. In many cases, surviving longer is more important than maximizing a minor offensive statistic.
Main Squad Before Secondary Squads
Concentrate scarce materials on the formation you use most often.
A practical order is:
- Equip all main-squad heroes with suitable gear.
- Improve high-impact offensive and defensive slots.
- Replace temporary Rare gear.
- Replace important Epic pieces with Legendary gear.
- Bring permanent Legendary equipment toward level 40.
- Begin star promotion only after the core equipment plan is stable.
When Should You Replace Rare or Epic Gear?
A higher-rarity item is not automatically better the moment you obtain it. A developed Epic piece can temporarily outperform a new Legendary item that you cannot yet upgrade.
Replace lower-rarity equipment when:
- The replacement improves the hero immediately.
- You have enough materials to develop the new gear.
- The equipment matches the hero’s role.
- The old item is near its useful limit.
- The Legendary replacement is part of your long-term setup.
Avoid continuing to invest heavily in temporary equipment once the permanent replacement is ready.
Upgrade Ore and Gear Materials
Upgrade Ore is used extensively for Epic and Legendary gear, making it one of the main equipment bottlenecks.
It can come from several progression systems, including the Smelter, stores, events, activities, reward boxes, and offers.
Because many pieces compete for the same supply, avoid automatically upgrading every new Legendary item.
Also remember that gear crafting materials and gear upgrade materials are not the same system. Screws, Refined Iron Modules, Synthetic Resin, and Dielectric Ceramic are part of the material and crafting chain, while Upgrade Ore is used directly for equipment levels and promotion.
Gear Factory Milestones
The Gear Factory controls important equipment crafting and progression features.
| Gear Factory Level | Important Unlock |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rare Gear |
| 5 | Epic Gear |
| 10 | Legendary Gear |
| 20 | Gear Promotion |
For building costs, crafting, dismantling, material combinations, and later Gear Factory levels, use the Last War Gear Factory Guide.
Legendary Gear Promotion After Level 40
Once a Legendary item reaches level 40 and Gear Promotion has been unlocked, it can progress through additional star levels.
Promotion uses:
- Coins
- Upgrade Ore
- Dielectric Ceramic
- Legendary Gear Blueprints for Stars 1–4
- Mythic Gear Blueprints for Star 5
Each star contains four progress steps at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. After those steps, the final star-completion requirement consumes additional Upgrade Ore, Dielectric Ceramic, and the relevant Blueprint.
Legendary Gear Promotion Cost by Star
The table below combines the four progress stages and final star-completion row so you can see the full listed cost of each star more clearly.
| Star | Coins | Upgrade Ore | Dielectric Ceramic | Blueprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star 1 | 93,600,000 | 62,500 | 750 | 5 Legendary |
| Star 2 | 121,600,000 | 81,000 | 975 | 10 Legendary |
| Star 3 | 150,000,000 | 100,000 | 1,200 | 15 Legendary |
| Star 4 | 178,000,000 | 118,500 | 1,425 | 20 Legendary |
| Star 5 | 200,000,000 | 137,500 | 1,650 | 10 Mythic |
Based on the listed promotion table, completing all five stars for one gear piece requires 743,200,000 Coins, 499,500 Upgrade Ore, 6,000 Dielectric Ceramic, 50 Legendary Gear Blueprints, and 10 Mythic Gear Blueprints after the item has already reached level 40.
These are substantial requirements, so promotion should be concentrated on gear that will remain useful.
Legendary Gear Blueprints
Legendary Gear Blueprints complete Stars 1–4.
The requirements are 5 for Star 1, 10 for Star 2, 15 for Star 3, and 20 for Star 4, for a total of 50 per gear piece.
This hub intentionally keeps Blueprint sourcing brief. For Honor Store, Glittering Market, Black Market, Ammo Bonanza, event sources, and spending strategy, use the Last War Legendary Gear Blueprints Guide.
Mythic Gear Blueprints
The fifth star uses Mythic Gear Blueprints instead of Legendary Blueprints.
The listed requirement is 10 Mythic Gear Blueprints for one gear piece. Because they are a late-stage bottleneck, reserve them for equipment that is part of your long-term main squad.
For sources and F2P acquisition strategy, continue with the Last War Mythic Gear Blueprints Guide.
How Screws Fit Into Gear Progression
Screws are connected to gear crafting rather than directly to the star-promotion Blueprint system.
Four Screws can be combined into a Refined Iron Module. Gear materials can then continue through the Gear Factory’s material-combination chain.
The Material Workshop produces Screws over time, so improving production helps long-term gear crafting.
For the material chain and production strategy, see the Last War Gear Screws Guide.
Best Legendary Gear Promotion Strategy
Promotion materials are too expensive to distribute without a plan.
A practical approach is:
- Build a functional gear set for the main squad.
- Replace temporary lower-rarity equipment.
- Bring the most important Legendary items toward level 40.
- Choose equipment used by a permanent hero.
- Complete a useful star milestone before beginning several other pieces.
- Track Upgrade Ore and Dielectric Ceramic alongside Blueprints.
- Reserve Mythic Blueprints for long-term equipment.
Prioritize Your Main Damage Dealer
Offensive gear can be the best first promotion when additional damage is your main limitation.
Improving the main attacker can have a larger effect than adding small upgrades across several secondary heroes.
Strengthen the Front Line When Needed
If the formation dies before your attackers can use their skills effectively, defensive gear may become the better priority.
Balance offensive progression with enough durability to keep the formation functioning.
When Should You Save Gear Materials?
Saving can provide more value than upgrading immediately when your equipment plan is uncertain.
Consider saving when:
- The current gear will probably be replaced.
- The hero may leave your main squad.
- You cannot reach a useful upgrade or star milestone.
- Your Gear Factory has not unlocked promotion.
- An upcoming event may reward gear upgrades.
- Upgrade Ore or Dielectric Ceramic is currently the main bottleneck.
- You are preparing Mythic Blueprints for a permanent gear piece.
Spend materials when the upgrade strengthens a permanent core hero and provides a useful improvement now.
Dismantling and Replacing Gear
The Gear Factory supports dismantling unwanted equipment and recovering materials from crafted gear.
This makes gear management more flexible than treating every early investment as permanently locked forever.
However, recovery rules can differ between materials and progression systems. Check the current dismantle preview before confirming so you know exactly what will be returned.
Common Gear Upgrade Mistakes
- Upgrading every equipment slot equally without considering hero roles.
- Spending too much on Rare gear shortly before replacing it.
- Continuing to invest heavily in temporary Epic equipment.
- Promoting secondary-squad gear before the main squad is developed.
- Ignoring Gear Factory level 20 before planning star promotion.
- Looking only at Blueprints while lacking Upgrade Ore or Dielectric Ceramic.
- Using Legendary Blueprints on temporary equipment.
- Using Mythic Blueprints simply because ten are available.
- Treating Screws as direct star-promotion materials.
- Assuming gear promotion uses a random failure system.
- Ignoring the dismantle preview when replacing equipment.
- Starting several expensive star promotions instead of completing useful milestones.
FAQ
What is the maximum level for Rare gear?
Rare gear can be upgraded to level 15.
What is the maximum level for Epic gear?
Epic gear can be upgraded to level 30.
What is the maximum normal level for Legendary gear?
Legendary gear reaches level 40 before entering star promotion.
What material upgrades Epic and Legendary gear?
Upgrade Ore is used alongside Coins for Epic and Legendary gear levels.
What Gear Factory level unlocks Legendary gear?
Gear Factory level 10 unlocks Legendary Gear crafting.
What Gear Factory level unlocks Gear Promotion?
Gear Factory level 20 unlocks Gear Promotion.
What materials are needed for Legendary gear promotion?
Promotion uses Coins, Upgrade Ore, Dielectric Ceramic, and Gear Blueprints.
How many Legendary Gear Blueprints are needed?
Stars 1–4 require 5, 10, 15, and 20 Legendary Blueprints respectively, for 50 total.
How many Mythic Gear Blueprints are needed?
Star 5 requires 10 Mythic Gear Blueprints.
Should I upgrade Rare and Epic gear?
Yes, when those upgrades help current progression. Avoid excessive investment when a permanent Legendary replacement is close.
Which hero should receive the best gear first?
Prioritize permanent members of your main squad. Your primary damage dealer and front-line defenders usually deserve the earliest high-impact upgrades.
Can Legendary gear promotion fail?
The documented system uses fixed 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% progress stages followed by star completion. It should not be described as a random success-or-failure system without evidence from the current game interface.
Can gear be dismantled?
Yes. The Gear Factory supports dismantling. Check the current preview before confirming to see which materials will be returned.
Conclusion
Gear progression in Last War: Survival starts with normal equipment levels and eventually moves into advanced Legendary star promotion.
Rare gear reaches level 15, Epic reaches level 30, and Legendary reaches level 40 before promotion begins. Gear Factory level 20 then unlocks the star-promotion system.
Focus Upgrade Ore and other limited materials on your main squad instead of developing every item equally. Once permanent Legendary equipment reaches level 40, plan Coins, Upgrade Ore, Dielectric Ceramic, and Blueprints together before beginning an expensive promotion.
Stars 1–4 use 50 Legendary Gear Blueprints in total, while Star 5 uses 10 Mythic Gear Blueprints. Keep the detailed sourcing strategies on their dedicated child pages so this guide remains the central overview of the entire gear progression system.
For Blueprint farming and spending strategy, continue with the Legendary Gear Blueprints Guide or Mythic Gear Blueprints Guide.
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