What should I upgrade first in State of Survival?

Headquarters, because it gates everything else, then whatever it just unlocked. Keep the warehouse and research moving alongside.

Does base layout matter in State of Survival?

No. Placement is cosmetic and has no effect on production or defence.

The second builder is a biocap purchase and should be an early priority. It's the best-value spend in the game.

Almost always your HQ level caps it, or a prerequisite building is too low. Check both before spending resources.

No. A high HQ on a weak account attracts attacks. Grow troops and research alongside.

Proper metal production, which gates a lot of mid-game progression.

Alliance help first, since it's free. Then speed-ups, ideally spent inside a scoring event where they count twice.

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Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Published: August 1, 20267 min read