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.
Plan optimal lineups with the Last War team builder tool and stay on schedule using the Season 4 event tracker.
🔥 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)
- Dark Creature Hunting: 200-500 per kill (depending on level)
- Evernight Isle Exploration: 100-300 per expedition
- Alliance Donations: 50-150 per donation (consistent)
- Seasonal Events: Bonus rewards during special events
- 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)
Pros: Maximum survivability, consistent damage, excellent for PvP
Cons: Slower battles, requires tank investment
4-Tank Endgame Formation
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%)
Gold Shards Priority
1. Kimberly → UR | 2. DVA → UR | 3. Glenn → UR | 4. Schuyler → UR
📅 Season 4 Event Calendar & Strategy
🗓️ Key Events & Timing
Darkness Falls
Focus on Light Tower construction and Dark Essence farming. Build foundation.
Alliance Coordination
Coordinate Light Tower networks. Begin serious Dark Creature hunting.
Evernight Conquest
Major PvP events. Territory control becomes critical. Use tank formations.
Final Darkness
End-season events. Capital battles and final rankings determined.