Tesla, also known as the Magnetic Expert, is an Ultra Rare Missile Vehicle hero in Last War: Survival. He specializes in high Energy Damage, back-row attacks, and powerful Missile squad synergy.
This guide explains Tesla’s base stats, skills, exclusive weapon effects, upgrade priorities, team role, and the best ways to maximize his performance.
Tesla Hero Overview
Tesla is an Ultra Rare damage dealer who pilots a Missile Vehicle. His main role is to pressure enemy back-row units with strong Energy Damage while building additional effects through Inductive Current.
He is especially valuable in Missile-focused formations because his exclusive weapon can improve the Attack, Defense, and HP of other Missile Vehicle heroes.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Vehicle Type: Missile Vehicle
- Specialty: Damage Dealer
- Damage Type: Energy Damage
- Best Role: Back-row attacker
Tesla Base Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack | 24.4K |
| HP | 383.8K |
| Defense | 2.8K |
| March Size | 350 |
Tesla’s high Attack supports his role as a damage dealer. However, his lower defensive values mean he should normally be protected by durable frontline heroes.
Because Tesla is a Missile Vehicle hero, relevant upgrades from the Last War Missile Center can improve his stats and strengthen other Missile heroes used in the same formation.
Tesla Skills Breakdown
Tesla’s skills focus on Energy Damage, back-row targeting, and scaling damage through Inductive Current. Developing his skills and star levels together is important because several abilities become significantly stronger at higher progression stages.
Lightning Chain
- Type: Auto Attack
- Cooldown: 1.35 seconds
- Damage Type: Energy Damage
- Effect: Tesla fires an energy arc at an enemy and deals Energy Damage.
Lightning Chain is Tesla’s standard attack. Its short cooldown allows him to apply steady Energy Damage throughout the battle.
At higher star levels, the skill receives substantial additional damage, making star progression important for Tesla’s sustained output.
Upgrade tip: Improve Lightning Chain after Tesla’s main tactics skill to strengthen the damage he deals between major attacks.
Electric Power Boost
- Type: Passive
- Cooldown: Not applicable
- Effect: Increases Tesla’s Energy Damage by 30% during battle.
Electric Power Boost strengthens the damage type used by Tesla’s primary abilities. Because the bonus applies throughout the battle, it improves both his auto-attack and tactics damage.
The effect also increases as Tesla develops, making this passive especially valuable in high-investment builds.
Upgrade tip: Prioritize this skill after Electric Grid Lockdown if Tesla is one of your main damage dealers.
Electric Grid Lockdown
- Type: Tactics
- Cooldown: 10 seconds
- Targets: Three enemy back-row units
- Effect: Deals Energy Damage equal to 1127.02% of Tesla’s Attack.
Electric Grid Lockdown is Tesla’s main burst-damage ability. It targets three enemy back-row units, allowing him to pressure attackers and support heroes that may otherwise remain protected.
This back-row targeting gives Tesla a distinctive role in PvP formations. Instead of focusing only on durable frontline units, he can weaken important damage dealers earlier in the battle.
Upgrade tip: Electric Grid Lockdown should normally receive the highest priority because it provides Tesla’s strongest burst damage and tactical value.
Super Sensing
- Type: Expertise
- Cooldown: Not applicable
- Effect: Increases Tesla’s HP, Attack, and Defense by 20% and improves his skill cooldown rate by 10%.
Super Sensing improves Tesla’s overall combat performance. The Attack increase strengthens his Energy Damage, while the HP and Defense bonuses help him survive longer.
The cooldown-rate bonus is also important because it allows Tesla to use Electric Grid Lockdown more frequently during extended battles.
Upgrade tip: Develop Super Sensing as Tesla reaches higher progression levels because it supports both damage and survivability.
Best Tesla Skill Upgrade Priority
Tesla should be developed as a back-row Energy Damage dealer. A practical skill priority is:
- Electric Grid Lockdown for high back-row burst damage.
- Electric Power Boost for stronger Energy Damage across his entire kit.
- Lightning Chain for consistent auto-attack damage.
- Super Sensing for broader stat and cooldown improvements.
Your exact order may change depending on Tesla’s star level, exclusive weapon progression, and role in your main squad. For a broader explanation of skill allocation, see the Last War hero skill upgrade guide.
Tesla Exclusive Weapon Effects
Tesla’s exclusive weapon significantly improves his personal abilities and Missile squad synergy. Each development stage unlocks an additional benefit.
| Level | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lightning Chain upgrade |
| 2 | Electric Grid Lockdown upgrade |
| 3 | Missile Specialist troop-type boost |
| 4 | EM Induction tactics boost |
Lightning Chain 2
Lightning Chain 2 increases Tesla’s Energy Damage against one enemy and applies Inductive Current.
This upgrade creates stronger interaction between his regular attacks and his tactics ability.
Electric Grid Lockdown 2
Electric Grid Lockdown 2 attacks three enemy back-row units, deals additional Energy Damage, and applies two stacks of Inductive Current.
This strengthens Tesla’s ability to pressure enemy attackers and prepares targets to receive increased tactics damage.
Missile Specialist Troop-Type Boost
Missile Specialist increases the Attack, Defense, and HP of all Missile Vehicle heroes by 7.50% during battle.
This makes Tesla especially valuable in a dedicated Missile formation because he contributes both personal damage and squad-wide stat improvements.
EM Induction Tactics Boost
EM Induction adds an additional stack of Inductive Current to a random enemy back-row unit whenever Tesla performs an auto-attack.
Tesla’s tactics damage then increases by 1% for every Inductive Current stack on the target, up to a maximum increase of 15%.
This effect rewards longer battles because Tesla has more opportunities to apply stacks before activating Electric Grid Lockdown.
How Inductive Current Works
Inductive Current is a stacking effect connected to Tesla’s exclusive weapon abilities. His upgraded auto-attacks apply the effect to enemy units, while his tactics skill benefits from the number of stacks on each target.
The basic sequence is:
- Tesla uses Lightning Chain and applies Inductive Current.
- Additional auto-attacks add more stacks to enemy back-row units.
- Electric Grid Lockdown targets those units.
- The tactics damage increases based on the accumulated stacks.
This makes Tesla more effective when he survives long enough to build Inductive Current before using his strongest ability.
Best Gear for Tesla
Tesla benefits most from equipment that increases his offensive output. His gear should strengthen the Attack values used by his skills and support his Energy Damage role.
- Attack: Improves the base value used by Lightning Chain and Electric Grid Lockdown.
- Energy Damage: Strengthens Tesla’s primary damage type.
- Critical attributes: Can increase burst potential when available in the build.
- HP and Defense: Help Tesla survive long enough to build Inductive Current and use his tactics skill.
Prioritize Tesla’s main offensive equipment before investing heavily in secondary heroes. The Last War gear upgrade and promotion guide explains how to allocate promotion materials more efficiently.
How to Maximize Tesla’s Potential
- Prioritize star levels: Higher star levels substantially improve the damage of Tesla’s abilities.
- Develop his exclusive weapon: The exclusive weapon improves his attacks, unlocks Inductive Current, and strengthens Missile heroes.
- Use a Missile-focused formation: Pair Tesla with other Missile Vehicle heroes to benefit from Missile Specialist.
- Protect him in the back row: Use durable frontline heroes so Tesla has time to build stacks and activate Electric Grid Lockdown.
- Target enemy damage dealers: His back-row attacks are especially useful against vulnerable attackers and support units.
- Invest in the Missile Center: Building upgrades can improve Tesla and other Missile heroes used in your main formation.
How to Obtain and Develop Tesla
Tesla may be available through hero recruitment, special events, promotional activities, or selected reward sources. Availability can vary according to server progression and current in-game events.
Players developing Ultra Rare heroes should also review the Last War Legendary Hero Chest guide to understand how hero-related reward chests may support roster development.
Obtaining Tesla is only the first step. His full potential depends on:
- Hero shards and star progression
- Skill medals
- Exclusive weapon upgrades
- Promoted gear
- Missile Center development
- Strong Missile Vehicle teammates
Tesla in Different Game Modes
Tesla can perform well in several modes, particularly when enemy back-row units are important targets.
- Campaign: His Energy Damage helps clear difficult enemy formations.
- PvP: Electric Grid Lockdown pressures enemy attackers and support heroes in the back row.
- Alliance combat: His exclusive weapon adds value to Missile-focused squads.
- Long battles: Extended combat gives Tesla more time to build Inductive Current stacks.
Is Tesla Worth Upgrading?
Tesla is worth upgrading for players building a Missile Vehicle squad or seeking an Energy Damage hero who can target the enemy back row.
His value becomes much higher after developing his exclusive weapon because it improves his personal damage and provides squad-wide bonuses to Missile heroes.
However, Tesla requires meaningful investment. Players with limited resources should prioritize him when he is part of their main formation rather than developing him as an incomplete secondary hero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tesla a good hero for beginners?
Tesla can be useful for beginners, but his strongest performance requires star levels, skill investment, Missile progression, and exclusive weapon upgrades.
What type of hero is Tesla?
Tesla is an Ultra Rare Missile Vehicle damage dealer who specializes in Energy Damage and back-row attacks.
Which Tesla skill should I upgrade first?
Electric Grid Lockdown should generally receive priority because it provides Tesla’s strongest burst damage and targets three back-row enemies.
What is Inductive Current?
Inductive Current is a stacking effect applied through Tesla’s exclusive weapon abilities. His tactics damage increases based on the number of stacks on the target.
Can Electric Grid Lockdown target the front row?
No. Electric Grid Lockdown specifically targets three enemy back-row units.
What gear is best for Tesla?
Prioritize gear that improves Attack and Energy Damage. HP and Defense can also help him survive long enough to activate his tactics skill.
Does the Missile Center improve Tesla?
Yes. Tesla is a Missile Vehicle hero, so relevant Missile Center upgrades can improve his stats and overall combat effectiveness.
Does Tesla need his exclusive weapon?
Tesla can function without it, but his exclusive weapon significantly improves his value by upgrading his attacks, enabling Inductive Current, and strengthening Missile Vehicle teammates.
Which heroes should be paired with Tesla?
Tesla works well with durable frontline heroes and other Missile Vehicle heroes that benefit from his Missile Specialist troop-type boost.
Conclusion
Tesla is a powerful Missile Vehicle damage dealer who specializes in Energy Damage and back-row pressure. His Electric Grid Lockdown can threaten multiple enemy attackers, while his exclusive weapon adds Inductive Current and squad-wide Missile bonuses.
To maximize Tesla, prioritize Electric Grid Lockdown, develop his exclusive weapon, upgrade offensive gear, improve the Missile Center, and protect him with a durable frontline.
Developing Tesla into a competitive Missile hero can require substantial star progression, skill medals, exclusive weapon upgrades, promoted gear, and Missile Center investment. If you would rather begin with an established roster, explore Last War accounts for sale on Heaven Guardian. Available listings may include developed Missile heroes, stronger gear, exclusive weapon progression, and established squads, supported by lifetime warranty coverage and dedicated customer assistance.
Account contents vary between listings, so review the hero roster, Missile progression, exclusive weapons, gear, and other account details before completing a purchase.
Hero skills, damage values, recruitment methods, and balance may change through future updates. For official announcements and current game information, visit the official Last War website.
