Last War Frontline Breakthrough Guide: How do you Beat Level 13, 16, 36, and 40

Frontline Breakthrough is one of the most skill-dependent events in Last War: Survival Game. Unlike most events that reward resource investment, this one is a genuine mini-game — you control your troops through a gauntlet of five stages, collecting buffs, destroying barrels, and keeping as many soldiers alive as possible. It runs every Sunday, so there's a fresh chance to improve your score each week.

 

How the Frontline Breakthrough Event Works

The event consists of five stages that must be played in sequence. After clearing a stage, you have the option to either continue immediately or pause and return later — your progress is saved. The key rule to know: if you quit in the middle of an active stage attempt, that attempt counts as a failure. Pausing between stages is fine; abandoning a stage mid-run is not.

Once you either complete all five stages or fail one, the game tallies your results. Ties in the ranking are broken by remaining troop count, so how you play — not just whether you finish — matters.

The ranking is split across three leaderboards:

Ranking Type	Scope
Alliance Ranking	Your alliance members only
War Zone Ranking	All players on your server
Global / Elite Ranking	Cross-server; top performers from each edition

The global elite ranking is updated roughly every minute with a short delay. Rewards from the War Zone and elite rankings are delivered by in-game mail after the event ends.

 

Rewards and Objectives of Frontline Breakthrough

You don't need a perfect five-stage run to collect meaningful rewards. Completing at least three stages unlocks all the objective rewards, which is a realistic target for most players. Elite ranking rewards require meeting criteria set for each specific edition of the event — these vary, so check the event page each week.

One important note: troops sent into Frontline Breakthrough do not return to your base. The event uses its own separate troop system, so you won't lose your real army by playing.

Key features:

• Reward tiers displayed in event UI
• Milestone completion checkmarks
• Troop and resource reward icons visible

 

General Tips and Strategy for Frontline Breakthrough

Prioritize Barrel Collection

Barrels are the heart of this event. They restore troops, grant weapons, and apply debuffs to enemies. Moving too fast and missing key barrels — especially the ones that add soldiers — is one of the most common reasons players fail later stages. Learn the barrel layout for each stage so you can plan your path efficiently.

Know When to Be Aggressive and When to Hold Back

Some stages reward fast play; others punish it. Rushing into clusters of enemies without the right weapon buff active will cost you far more troops than a patient approach. Pay attention to what weapon you currently have equipped before committing to a push.

Tech Tree Does Not Affect This Event

Your research and base strength have no bearing on Frontline Breakthrough performance. It's a level playing field — what matters is your reaction time, path choice, and barrel prioritization. This also means newer or weaker players can genuinely compete if they learn the stage layouts.

Resetting Stages Is No Longer Worth It

Earlier in the event's history, resetting a completed stage would still yield troop rewards. That mechanic has since been changed — resetting now gives no additional rewards. There's no reason to replay completed stages unless you simply enjoy the gameplay.

The Final 10 Minutes Are Locked

Don't cut it close. If you're starting your run late, make sure you have enough time to finish before the event closes for ranking finalization.

 

Frontline Breakthrough Stage Difficulty Overview

Stages 1 through 3 are manageable for most players and are where you'll reliably collect your objective rewards. Stage 4 introduces tighter paths and more demanding barrel sequences. Stage 5 is the wall — it requires solid knowledge of the layout and clean execution.

For players currently working through the higher-numbered levels the community consensus is clear: the levels are designed to be genuinely hard, and patience is the actual skill being tested. Many experienced players report spending multiple days attempting the same level before clearing it, and that's expected at the top end.

 

Video Walkthroughs: High-Traffic Frontline Breakthrough Stage Guides

Since Frontline Breakthrough is primarily a skill game, video guides are far more useful than written descriptions alone. The stages below are the ones players search for most — each one has tripped up a large chunk of the community at some point.

Last War Frontline Breakthrough Level 13 Walkthrough

Level 13 catches a lot of players off guard. It's early enough that people aren't expecting a real challenge, but the stage introduces mechanics that become recurring problems later — specifically how to position troops relative to incoming waves without bleeding soldiers unnecessarily. This walkthrough from Last War Help Tips and Tricks runs just over two minutes and covers the correct path clearly.

Last War Frontline Breakthrough Level 16 Walkthrough

Level 16 is one of the more discussed early-mid stages in the community. The path isn't obvious on a first attempt, and taking the wrong route early tends to snowball into troop losses that make the back half of the stage much harder. SHOWKING's walkthrough is under 70 seconds and gets straight to the point — useful if you've already failed a few times and just want to see the correct line.

 

Last War Frontline Breakthrough Level 36 Walkthrough

By the time players hit level 36, the event is getting genuinely demanding. Barrel timing becomes less forgiving and enemy density picks up. HowToLastWar keeps this one to exactly one minute — no padding, just the route and the key moments to watch for.

 

Last War Frontline Breakthrough Level 40 Walkthrough

Level 40 is the stage the community talks about most. It has held players back for days at a time, and the margin for error is tight enough that small mistakes in the barrel sequence almost always result in a failed run. There are two well-viewed guides worth looking at depending on how much time you want to spend:

ᕈ Ⲛ ꓖ posted a concise 75-second guide (214K+ views) that shows a clean completion path. One tip from the creator: setting your device graphics to the highest setting may help with visual clarity on the barrel hitboxes.

 

Shiro K offers a slightly longer version at 2:24 (159K+ views) that's useful if you want to see the stage at a more readable pace and compare lines.

 

FAQ

Does my base power affect my Frontline Breakthrough performance?

No. Research, troop level, and hero upgrades have no effect on this event. It uses a separate troop system and the outcome is entirely skill-based.

What happens if I fail a stage?

The event immediately calculates your score based on how many stages you completed up to that point. You won't get another attempt in that edition.

Can I pause mid-event and come back?

Yes — but only between stages. If you exit the game while a stage is actively in progress, that attempt is treated as a failed run.

Is it worth trying for the elite ranking as a newer player?

Probably not as a priority. The elite ranking is cross-server and highly competitive. Focus on completing three stages reliably first, collect the objective rewards, and treat anything above that as a bonus.

How many levels does Frontline Breakthrough have in total?

As of 2026, there are 48 stages available. Higher stages are unlocked over time, so the cap may increase in future updates.

Why do I see the same stage layout each week?

Stage layouts are consistent week to week, which is why learning the routes pays off. The more you play each stage, the more predictable (and manageable) the barrel sequences become.

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