Season 4: Evernight Isle

Master the Eternal Darkness

Season 4: Evernight Isle introduces the most challenging environment yet in Last War: Survival. With eternal darkness covering the map, new mechanics around Dark Essence and Light Towers, and a meta shift toward tank-heavy formations, commanders must adapt their strategies completely. This guide covers everything you need to dominate Season 4.

🔥 Major Season 4 Changes

  • Tank Meta Dominance: 3-4 tank formations now optimal
  • Dark Essence System: New resource for powerful upgrades
  • Light Towers: Essential for map visibility and buffs
  • Hero Rebalancing: Kimberly, Schuyler, and Glenn buffed significantly
  • Formation Changes: Same-type troop bonuses increased to 25%

🌟 Season 4 Hero Meta & Tier List

SS Tier - Must Have Heroes

💪 Kimberly (Tank)

Cost: $1 Purchase

Why SS: Massive buffs in Season 4. Essential for tank formations with improved survivability and damage output.

Formation: Front row, pairs with Schuyler/Glenn

⚡ DVA (Aircraft)

Cost: F2P Farmable

Why SS: Still highest DPS in game. Critical for clearing high-level Dark Creatures.

Formation: Back row with aircraft support

🛡️ Schuyler (Tank)

Cost: Moderate Investment

Why SS: Season 4 buffs made him top-tier tank. Excellent damage reduction and team buffs.

Formation: Front row, synergizes with other tanks

S Tier - Excellent Investments

🗿 Glenn (Tank)

Solid tank option with good survivability. Great for F2P players building tank formations.

🚀 Tesla (Missile)

Strong missile damage dealer. Essential for mixed formations and PvP content.

🏥 Mason (Support)

Best healing support. Critical for long battles and Alliance Exercise events.

🏗️ Dark Essence & Light Tower System

Dark Essence Collection

Dark Essence is Season 4's primary resource, used for:

  • Light Tower Construction: 5,000 Dark Essence per tower
  • Hero Awakening: Unlock powerful seasonal abilities
  • Formation Buffs: Temporary but powerful army enhancements
  • Research Acceleration: Speed up seasonal technology

🎯 Best Dark Essence Sources (Ranked by Efficiency)

  1. Dark Creature Hunting: 200-500 per kill (depending on level)
  2. Evernight Isle Exploration: 100-300 per expedition
  3. Alliance Donations: 50-150 per donation (consistent)
  4. Seasonal Events: Bonus rewards during special events
  5. Daily Missions: 25-75 per completed mission

Light Tower Placement Strategy

🎯 Priority Locations

  • Resource nodes (food, gold, iron)
  • Alliance territory borders
  • High-traffic alliance routes
  • Strategic choke points

💡 Tower Benefits

  • +15% gathering speed in radius
  • +10% march speed through light
  • Reveals hidden Dark Creatures
  • Provides alliance coordination hub

⚔️ Optimal Formation Strategies

🛡️ Tank-Heavy Meta (Recommended)

3-Tank Formation (Most Popular)

Kimberly Schuyler Glenn
DVA Mason Tesla

Pros: Maximum survivability, consistent damage, excellent for PvP

Cons: Slower battles, requires tank investment

4-Tank Endgame Formation

Kimberly Schuyler Glenn
Marshall DVA Mason

Best For: High-level PvP, Alliance wars, pushing difficult content

💡 Formation Optimization Tips

  • Same-Type Bonuses: Use 3+ heroes of same troop type for 25% bonus
  • Positioning Matters: Tanks front, DPS back, support middle
  • Gear Synergy: Match gear sets to formation strategy
  • Awakening Priority: Focus Dark Essence on your main formation first

💰 F2P Optimization Guide

🎯 F2P Priority Checklist

📊 Resource Allocation (F2P)

Dark Essence (100%)

Hero Awakening (40%)
Light Towers (35%)
Formation Buffs (25%)

Gold Shards Priority

1. Kimberly → UR | 2. DVA → UR | 3. Glenn → UR | 4. Schuyler → UR

📅 Season 4 Event Calendar & Strategy

🗓️ Key Events & Timing

Week 1-2

Darkness Falls

Focus on Light Tower construction and Dark Essence farming. Build foundation.

Week 3-4

Alliance Coordination

Coordinate Light Tower networks. Begin serious Dark Creature hunting.

Week 5-6

Evernight Conquest

Major PvP events. Territory control becomes critical. Use tank formations.

Week 7-8

Final Darkness

End-season events. Capital battles and final rankings determined.