Last War Boss Battle Squad Guide: Best PvE Lineup and DPS Build

To maximize PvE boss damage in Last War, replace dual-tank defensive PvP setups with an offense-focused formation centered on single-target damage and attack buffs. Boss encounters do not feature lethal backline burst damage, making defensive shields and excess survivability counterproductive.

Field a single durable frontliner to absorb standard boss attacks, place an offensive buffer like Marshall in the second frontline slot, and deploy high-multiplier single-target damage dealers such as Kimberly, DVA, and Mason in the backline.

Recommended PvE Boss Battle Lineup

PvP squads rely on heavy damage mitigation to survive enemy burst skills. In contrast, PvE boss fights operate on fixed timers against a single target with a massive health pool. Any survivability beyond what is required to survive until the timer expires reduces total damage.

Marshall’s primary value lies in his tactical attack and critical strike boosts rather than his personal damage. Position him so his buff radius consistently covers Kimberly and DVA.

If your squad consistently survives the full fight timer, deploy Mason in the flex slot. Mason's rapid skill cycling and dedicated single-target scaling outperform defensive or area-of-effect utility heroes against solo boss targets.

Gear, Exclusive Weapon, and Skill Priorities

Because backline carries face minimal direct threat during boss encounters, defensive stat upgrades offer no scoring value. Focus resource investments into damage multipliers:

1. Legendary Weapons (Radar/Cannon Slot): Prioritize upgrading flat Attack and percentage Attack values on Kimberly and DVA before leveling defensive slots.
2. Hero Exclusive Weapons: Target the Level 10 and Level 20 milestone thresholds on primary carries to unlock direct skill damage multipliers.
3. Chip Upgrades: Focus on Critical Rate and Lethality to amplify burst windows during buff cycles.
4. Defensive Gear (Armor/Radar): Upgrade only to the minimum threshold needed to prevent premature squad wipes before the timer ends.

Allocate skill medals to Kimberly's energy barrage and Marshall’s team-wide damage buffs before investing in defensive or survivability passives.

Resource Allocation: Bricks, Amethyst, and Events

Sustaining PvE progression requires targeting high-value currencies toward your primary boss damage squad rather than spreading materials across multiple formations.

• Silver Bricks: Save Silver Bricks for market cycles offering exclusive weapon shards, advanced combat manuals, or specialized gear upgrade materials instead of speedups.
• Gold Bricks: Allocate gold currency to high-tier recruitment events and critical combat tech components in the VIP store.
• Purple Crystals (Amethyst): Reserve Amethyst for tech tree nodes that grant squad-wide damage amplification and armor penetration.
• Shooting Range Treasure Event: Farm updated event cycles to gather weapon modification parts and progression items targeted specifically to your primary damage carries.

Pre-Battle Buffs and Combat Settings

Before spending challenge attempts, stack available external modifiers to ensure optimal scoring runs:

• Alliance and Server Buffs: Coordinate attack runs during active combat minister titles, territory damage bonuses, or server-wide boost windows.
• Drone Configuration: Swap defensive shielding routines for missile strike packages or combat skills that reduce boss damage resistance.
• Stamina Management: Run a test attempt to check survivability and critical strike consistency. If a hero falls early, adjust gear or positions before committing your remaining stamina.