How long is SvS in State of Survival?

The full cycle runs about a week: matching on Friday and Saturday, pre-preparation on Sunday, five preparation phases Monday to Saturday, then warfare. Preparation phases 1 to 4 run 24 hours each and phase 5 runs 32, ending Saturday at 08:45 UTC.

What is the SvS warfare schedule?

Saturday, 08:45 to 19:00 UTC, opening the moment preparation phase 5 closes. Capital Clash sits inside it from 10:45 to 18:45 UTC.

What are the SvS preparation stages?

Five phases, each scoring a different activity theme, with phases 1 to 4 lasting 24 hours and phase 5 lasting 32. Scoring mirrors Survival of the Fittest: speed-ups by the hour, troops by tier, and item spends like capsules, cells, biobatteries and plasma cores.

What does the winning state get?

A 15% healing buff through the warfare stage, which makes their troop losses cheaper to recover. The losing state hosts Capital Clash.

When is Capital Clash?

Inside the warfare stage, from 10:45 to 18:45 UTC, hosted by the state that lost preparation.

Do I get my troops back after SvS warfare?

Mostly. The Revival phase runs Sunday into Monday 12:00 and revives 90% of the troops killed during Warfare, so the real cost of fighting is a tenth of what the casualty numbers suggest.

What states can take part in SvS?

States that are at least 14 weeks old. Younger states haven't entered the SvS cycle yet.

What's the difference between alliance points and state points?

Alliance points are your personal total, driving individual rewards. State points aggregate across all alliances and decide which state wins.

Should I participate in warfare as a small account?

Join rallies rather than leading them, and shield when you're offline. Being farmed helps nobody.

Can I score in SvS without fighting?

Yes, and most players do. The preparation phases reward construction, research, training and hero development, none of which need a single march sent.

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State of Survival SvS Guide: Preparation Stages and Warfare

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Published: August 1, 202610 min read