Last War Guide: Adapting to the Silver Brick Pack Update

If you are managing a budget in Last War following the September 8 update, audit your store purchases immediately and reallocate funds away from newly restricted bundles. The update moved several previously direct-buy progression packs behind a Silver Brick currency requirement, adding extra spending steps and reducing the net efficiency of standard weekly bundles.

How the Silver Brick Update Alters Store Packs

Prior to the September 8 change, players could purchase high-value progression bundles—such as those containing hero shards and critical technology materials—directly through standard cash transactions. Under the updated system, these packs require players to obtain and use Silver Bricks first, creating a currency gate in the shop.

This structural shift creates several key progression bottlenecks:

• Higher Entry Overhead: Purchasing gated bundles now requires engaging with the Silver Brick currency system first, adding cost steps to standard growth packs.
• Reduced Value on Basic Speedups: Bundles containing low-tier materials or basic building speedups lose net value due to the added Silver Brick requirement.
• Weekly Budget Disruptions: Low-to-mid-range spenders using fixed weekly budgets will find that their usual spending amounts yield fewer net resources than before the update.

Recommended Spending Strategy Adjustments

To protect your account's progression efficiency under the new shop structure, adjust your purchasing habits using the following priorities:

1. Skip Gated Packs with Filler: Avoid spending Silver Bricks on bundles loaded with basic building speedups or minor upgrade items. Reserve any Silver Brick usage strictly for high-value hero fragments or essential tech materials that cannot be farmed easily.
2. Pivot to Non-Gated Offers: Look for direct-purchase static resource offers that remain unaffected by the Silver Brick requirement.
3. Prioritize Event Bundles: Focus spending on limited-time event packages, which often yield better resource conversion than the updated standard shop packs.
4. Hold Currency for Peak Events: If current shop rates are inefficient for your budget, save your spending money for major events rather than buying restricted packs out of habit.
5. Maximize Free Progression Routes: Offset reduced pack purchases by completing all daily event milestones and fully participating in alliance activities to gather free materials.