Last War: Murphy Exclusive Weapon Unlock and Black Market Guide

To unlock Murphy’s Exclusive Weapon in Last War without spending real money, you must first raise Murphy to five stars and spend your free Black Market event tokens on exclusive weapon shards instead of standard base resources. Unlocking this weapon grants Murphy active damage reduction shields that safeguard backline damage dealers through extended combat rounds.

Prerequisites to Unlock Murphy’s Exclusive Weapon

You cannot forge or equip Murphy’s Exclusive Weapon until you fulfill hero star requirements. Universal weapon shards should not be spread across multiple heroes if you intend to secure this upgrade efficiently.

Hero Star Requirement: Murphy must reach 5 stars before his exclusive weapon slot becomes available. Funnel universal UR hero shards directly into Murphy until he reaches this threshold.
Material Requirement: Once Murphy reaches 5 stars, you need the designated amount of Murphy-specific or universal exclusive weapon shards to forge Level 1 of the weapon.
Focus Rule: Do not split weapon shards across multiple characters. Investing exclusively in Murphy ensures your main tank gains his defensive jump rather than leaving multiple heroes with incomplete gear.

Black Market Purchase Priority

Free event tokens earned through daily Black Market challenges are limited. Spend them strictly on hard progression items that cannot be collected through regular base tasks or world map gathering.

Priority Tier	Items	Purchase Reason
Top Priority	Murphy Shards & Universal Exclusive Weapon Shards	Required to forge the weapon; cannot be obtained through standard daily farming.
Secondary	Drone Components & Combat Data	Provides permanent account-wide stat boosts that increase total squad resilience.
Situational	UR Hero Shards & Advanced Recruitment Tickets	Worth buying only after Murphy hits 5 stars and shards target another primary squad UR.
Avoid	Gold, Iron, Food, & Basic Speedups	Readily obtainable via base production, radar missions, and world map gathering.

Step-by-Step Black Market Event Strategy

Maximize your non-spending efficiency during the Black Market event by following this routine:

Clear Daily Objectives: Complete every daily Black Market task and challenge to claim the maximum available free event currency.
Buy Weapon Shards First: Purchase all available Murphy-specific and universal exclusive weapon shards before browsing other shop tabs.
Check Murphy's Star Rank: If Murphy is under 5 stars, spend excess currency on UR hero shards to accelerate his unlock prerequisite.
Allocate Remaining Tokens to Drones: If all required hero and weapon shards are secured, spend remaining event tokens on Drone Components and Combat Data just before the shop closes.
Ignore Resource Bundles: Skip standard resource chests and random gamble boxes, as they dilute your event currency for temporary base progression.

Frontline Combat Benefits

Unlocking Murphy’s Exclusive Weapon alters your squad's defensive stability in both PvP and PvE battles. Without the weapon, Murphy functions purely as a standard damage sponge and can collapse early against burst-heavy aircraft or mirror tank teams.

Once the weapon is active, Murphy gains baseline HP and defense boosts alongside an upgraded shield ability. This mechanic applies damage reduction to Murphy and adjacent squad members, preventing early-round skill bursts from eliminating backline attackers such as Kimberly and Stetmann. Keeping your frontline intact ensures your support heroes have enough time to cycle their buffs and win through attrition.