Last War Survival Loki Guide: Skills, Gear, and Best Use

Loki is an SR Tank hero in Last War: Survival with the Defense specialty and Physical Damage. Despite that defensive classification, his actual combat skills are almost entirely offensive: Shotgun deals regular single-target damage, while Grapeshot Burst attacks multiple front-row enemies.

That makes Loki a temporary early-game hybrid rather than a true long-term tank. Use him when your roster still needs a second frontline hero or an extra Tank for early progression, prioritize Grapeshot Burst over Shotgun, and replace him once a developed SSR or UR defender becomes available.

Loki Overview

Loki’s listed level-50 reference stats are approximately 1,600 Attack, 35,400 HP, 278 Defense, and 193 March Size. Your displayed values will change with level, stars, Tank Center development, research, gear, decorations, and other account bonuses.

The Tank Center applies its Tank hero bonuses to Loki, so he benefits from the same Tank HP, Attack, Defense, and March Size progression as your stronger Tank heroes.

What Role Does Loki Actually Play?

Loki is best described as an early-game damage-oriented filler with a Defense classification. He can occupy the front row when your account lacks better defenders, but his skills do not provide the defensive mechanics normally associated with a dedicated tank.

If Loki is standing beside Murphy, Scarlett, or Violet, put the stronger defensive gear and more dangerous enemy lane on the true defender whenever possible.

Loki Skills

Shotgun

Shotgun is Loki’s normal auto attack. Its listed base effect deals Physical Damage equal to 69.80% of Loki’s Attack with a 1.35-second cooldown.

Shotgun supplies steady single-target damage between Tactics activations. It is worth improving while Loki is genuinely helping your active squad, but it should normally come after Grapeshot Burst.

Grapeshot Burst

Grapeshot Burst is Loki’s defining Tactics skill. Its listed base effect prioritizes up to two front-row enemies and deals Physical Damage equal to 181.40% of Loki’s Attack to each target. The listed cooldown is 10 seconds.

This skill is most useful when several enemies remain in the opposing formation. Damaging multiple front-row units can help your stronger back-row attackers break through the frontline sooner.

Against a single boss, Loki loses much of this advantage. Grapeshot Burst still deals damage, but a hero designed around high single-target or monster damage will normally contribute more.

Does Grapeshot Burst Stun or Debuff Enemies?

No crowd-control effect is listed for Grapeshot Burst. Its documented effect is damage to multiple frontline targets. Do not build Loki around claims that he provides stuns, confusion, silence, or other control effects unless your current in-game skill description explicitly shows one.

Field Combat

Field Combat is Loki’s Expertise effect. It increases his own HP, Attack, and Defense by 5% each.

The HP and Defense bonuses help if Loki is being used on the front row, while the Attack increase improves Shotgun and Grapeshot Burst.

Field Combat only affects Loki. It does not buff nearby Tank heroes or provide a squad-wide bonus.

Best Loki Skill Priority

For normal Skill Medal investment, Loki’s priority is simple:

Field Combat is an Expertise effect, so it should not be treated as a third normal Skill Medal priority.

How Much Should You Invest in Loki’s Skills?

Can Loki Become SSR or UR?

No current hero-promotion path is documented for Loki. He remains an SR Tank hero.

The seasonal SSR-to-UR system applies to selected SSR heroes rather than the SR roster. Do not spend resources on Loki because of claims that he will later promote into an SSR or UR version.

This is one of the biggest reasons to keep his investment low. Heroes such as Scarlett, Violet, and Mason have much stronger long-term progression routes, while Loki is designed primarily to help during the beginning of an account.

Best Gear for Loki

Loki’s gear priority depends on why you are still using him. A front-row Loki needs enough durability to survive until Grapeshot Burst activates. A temporary back-row Loki can emphasize damage, although putting a Defense-specialty SR hero in the back row is usually a sign that he is close to being replaced.

Early-Game M3 Gear

M3 equipment is temporary. Equip it for the immediate stats, but avoid spending significant Upgrade Ore on pieces that will quickly be replaced.

Epic M4-A Gear

If Loki remains useful after Epic equipment becomes available, give him spare or transferred pieces rather than crafting a premium set specifically for him.

Frontline Loki Gear Priority

1. Radar or Armor, depending on what is killing him
2. The other defensive piece
3. Cannon
4. Data Chip

If the frontline already survives comfortably and the battle is failing because of damage, give your premium offensive upgrades to Kimberly, Mason, Stetmann, or another long-term attacker before trying to turn Loki into a damage carry.

Should Loki Get Legendary Gear?

Not as a Loki-specific investment. He can temporarily wear transferable Legendary gear if it is genuinely the best way to clear current content, but scarce upgrade materials belong on heroes that will remain part of your primary formation.

Best Position and Teams for Loki

During the earliest progression, Loki can stand on the front row because the roster may not contain two better defenders. He performs best beside a hero with an actual defensive kit.

Early-Game Tank Formation

Scarlett or Violet should normally be treated as the stronger defensive half of this frontline. Loki is filling the second slot and contributing extra damage.

Murphy + Loki Transition Team

Murphy anchors the formation while Loki temporarily fills the remaining frontline position. Once Scarlett, Violet, Williams, or another stronger defender is sufficiently developed, Loki should be one of the first heroes removed.

Should Loki Be Used in the Back Row?

Only temporarily. Moving Loki to the back row can keep him alive long enough to use Grapeshot Burst, but it also consumes a slot that normally belongs to a dedicated attacker or support hero.

If two stronger defenders have already pushed Loki into the back row, compare him directly with your available damage dealers. In most cases, that is the point where replacing him entirely produces a better formation.

Do You Need a Full Tank Team?

No. Early in the game, hero development can matter more than forcing a five-Tank lineup. A significantly stronger Aircraft or Missile hero can outperform an underdeveloped Tank filler even after accounting for formation bonuses.

Use your strongest working formation first and transition toward a proper same-type squad as the roster develops.

Best Uses for Loki

Campaign and Multi-Enemy Battles

These are Loki’s best combat environments. Grapeshot Burst can soften several frontline enemies while your main attackers finish them.

He is particularly useful when your account has plenty of back-row damage but has not yet unlocked or developed two proper defenders.

World Map Monsters

Loki can survive early monster battles, but he has no listed monster-damage or monster-damage-reduction effect. Heroes built specifically for PvE will eventually outperform him.

For farming-oriented fights, Monica may add economic value while Mason contributes stronger PvE damage. Loki’s job is simply to help keep that formation alive if you lack a better frontliner.

Wanted Boss

Loki is a weak boss specialist. Grapeshot Burst is built around multiple targets, and his kit contains no dedicated boss or monster damage passive.

Use only enough defense to keep the boss squad functioning, then maximize your actual damage dealers.

Is Loki Worth Upgrading?

Only while he solves an immediate early-game problem. Loki is not a hero you should build around for the long term.

Should You Upgrade Loki to Five Stars?

Use Loki-specific shards if they accumulate naturally and the upgrade costs you nothing important. Deliberately diverting scarce universal resources toward him is much harder to justify.

Five stars does have one later account-level use: it can open Loki’s Wall of Honor progression once the corresponding Tank Center requirement is met.

Loki’s Wall of Honor Bonus

Loki’s current Wall of Honor effect provides Tank Troop Load +1.00% per 50 Wall levels. Troop Load is a gathering utility stat rather than a combat stat.

That means surplus Loki shards still have a purpose after five stars, but his Wall of Honor should remain a low priority compared with Tank heroes providing Attack, Defense, or HP bonuses.

F2P Investment Advice

Loki is F2P-friendly because he should require very little investment. Use the levels, shards, and equipment available during normal progression, then redirect premium resources toward heroes with stronger long-term roles.

Players who want to skip some early roster progression can optionally compare a Last War account for sale, but Loki is easy to treat as a temporary hero while developing an account normally.

Who Should Replace Loki?

Do not remove Loki solely because you unlocked a higher-rarity hero at level 1. Build the replacement’s level, stars, skills, and gear first, then compare the actual formation.

Common Loki Mistakes

Assuming Defense Specialty Means He Has a Strong Tank Kit

Loki’s listed combat skills are damage-focused. His classification makes him usable in front early, but it does not give him shields, healing, or meaningful damage reduction.

Treating Field Combat as a Skill Medal Priority

Field Combat is an Expertise effect. Your normal Skill Medal decision is Grapeshot Burst first and Shotgun second.

Believing Loki Can Promote to SSR or UR

No current Loki rarity-promotion path is documented. Do not invest based on outdated claims that he eventually upgrades into a higher rarity.

Using Loki as a Boss Specialist

His main Tactics skill benefits from having multiple enemy targets. Dedicated boss attackers provide a better return against one durable enemy.

Over-Upgrading Temporary M3 Gear

Equip M3 pieces for their base stats, but save Upgrade Ore for Epic and Legendary gear used by long-term heroes.

Keeping Loki in the Main Squad Too Long

His job is to bridge a roster gap. Once a stronger defender or attacker is properly developed, additional Loki investment produces increasingly poor returns.

FAQs

Is Loki good in Last War: Survival?

Loki is useful during the early game as a temporary SR Tank hero. Grapeshot Burst gives him reasonable multi-target damage, but his low rarity and lack of strong defensive mechanics limit his long-term value.

What is the best Loki skill priority?

Prioritize Grapeshot Burst first and Shotgun second. Field Combat is an Expertise effect rather than a normal Skill Medal priority.

Should Loki be in the front or back row?

Loki can fill a front-row position during early progression, preferably beside a stronger defender. Back-row use is only a temporary option if you already have two better frontliners and Loki still outperforms your available attackers.

Can Loki become SSR or UR?

No current SSR or UR promotion path is documented for Loki. He remains an SR Tank hero, unlike selected SSR heroes that receive seasonal UR promotions.

What is the best gear for Loki?

For frontline use, prioritize enough Radar and Armor to keep him alive. Give him a Cannon for additional damage only after survival is adequate, and avoid building premium gear specifically for Loki.

Who should replace Loki?

Scarlett and Violet are stronger progression defenders, while Murphy and Williams are major long-term frontline upgrades. Replace Loki once the new hero is sufficiently leveled, starred, skilled, and geared.

Conclusion

Loki is an early-game SR Tank filler whose main strength is Grapeshot Burst rather than true defensive utility. Use him when you need another frontline body, prioritize his Tactics skill, and keep gear and Skill Medal investment modest.

Once a stronger defender is ready, transfer Loki’s useful equipment and move him to a secondary squad rather than trying to extend his main-team lifespan through expensive upgrades. For more hero builds, Tank lineups, and progression advice, explore our latest Last War Survival guides.