Last War Global Expedition Guide (Season 6): Stages, Buffs & Rewards

Season 6: Lost Rainforest introduces a critical new mode for boosting your squad's power—Global Expedition. If you are looking to get your hands on hero awakening shards for Kimberly, DVA, or Tesla without breaking the bank, this is the event you cannot afford to miss. The mode shares similarities with the Armed Truck system, but it takes the "auto-battle" concept to a much larger scale with better rewards.

In this guide, I’ll break down exactly how Global Expedition works, when it unlocks, the rewards you need to prioritize, and the tactics card meta that will help you push further than your competition.

What is Global Expedition?

Global Expedition is a progressive PvE mode accessible via the Alert Tower in your base. It drops in Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6 of the season. You’ll find it listed as an option alongside the T11 Restricted Area.

Unlike standard front-line battles, you assemble a team of heroes and vehicles to automatically fight through waves of enemy formations. Each stage you clear grants you 1 point, moving you along the area map. The first stage starts at around 33.0M combat power, scaling up from there. If your squad power significantly outmatches the enemy, the "Auto Challenge" feature will speed through hundreds of stages quickly.

 

When Does It Unlock & How Long Do You Have?

This is a time-limited event split into three distinct rounds:

• Round 1: Starts Day 1 of Week 2.
• Round 2: Starts Day 1 of Week 4.
• Round 3: Starts Day 1 of Week 6.

Each round lasts 14 days. Inside each round, the map is split into 4 areas that unlock progressively (Area 1 on Day 1, Area 2 on Day 3, etc.).

Crucial Tip: Points do not carry over between rounds. Once the 14-day window closes, your rank is locked and unspent points are gone. Do not wait until the last minute to push.

Rewards Breakdown: How to Get Awakening Shards

The primary goal here is collecting Hero Awakening Shards. There are three reward tracks you need to understand:

Points Rewards (Milestones)

This is your main source of consistent shards. You earn 1 point per stage cleared across all areas. The reward structure generally follows this pattern:

Points Range	Rewards (per 50 points)
1 – 750	2 Named Hero Awakening Shards (Kimberly in Round 1)
751 – 1,500	2 Universal Hero Awakening Shards
1,501 – 3,000	1 Universal Hero Awakening Shard
3,001+	Universal Exclusive Weapon Shards

Reality Check: While you can earn roughly 30 Kimberly shards early on, you usually need 50 to fully awaken her. You might need to look at the Season Pass or a smaller pack to cover the gap, so plan your resource spending accordingly.

Area Rewards

Every area has its own track, refreshing each round. For every 10 stages you clear in a specific area, you hit a milestone. The big prize here is the Exclusive Weapon Shard Choice Box, typically claimable every 50 stages.

Ranking Rewards

At the end of the round, your total points determine your global rank. Top players receive exclusive temporary titles:

- Rank 1: Global Dominator (14-day title) + 30 Universal Awakening Shards.

- Ranks 2-3: Global Vanquisher + 20 Shards.

- Ranks 4-10: Global Pioneer + 15 Shards.

 

Mastering Buffs: Tactics Cards & Area Effects

Unlike normal marches, your stats here are heavily influenced by two specific systems:

Non-Core Tactics Card Levels

This is the most important passive buff. The game calculates the total upgrade level of your equipped Non-Core Cards and grants flat stat bonuses to your heroes (Attack and Defense).

- Only Non-Core Cards count. Core cards are excluded from this calculation.

- Thresholds scale aggressively. For example, hitting a total non-core level of 48 might grant +10,000 Attack and +2,400 Defense.

- Meta Strategy: Before a round starts, invest your resources into upgrading your non-core cards. Even a few levels can push you past a wall.

Area Buffs

Each of the four areas in a round has a unique mechanic. These change with each new round, so always check before you deploy.

- Example Area 1 Buff (Round 1): After a hero accumulates 6 damage instances from skills or Awakened Skills, they trigger an extra attack dealing 150% Energy Damage. This favors heroes with multi-hit skills.

- Example Area 2 Buff: May feature a flat 7.5% Crit Rate increase for all heroes.

Adapting your squad to the area buff is key. If the buff relies on skill hits, swap in heroes with rapid-fire or multi-hit awakening skills rather than slow, heavy-hitting ones.

Tips & Strategy Summary

1. Prioritize the First 750 Points: Take advantage of the 2x Named Shard drops for the currently featured hero. If you are building Kimberly, push hard in Week 2. Tesla and DVA likely headline subsequent rounds.

2. Auto-Battle with Caution: While auto-battle is fast, keep an eye on it. If you are near your power ceiling, you might lose a tight match that manual control could win.

3. Full Clear Sprint: Areas unlock on Days 1, 3, 5, and 7 of the round. Try to clear an area as soon as it unlocks to stay ahead in the ranking curve.

4. Focus on Non-Core Cards: You might have neglected some non-core cards in previous seasons. The Global Expedition makes those levels valuable, so complete your Tactics Card tasks during the season.

 

Conclusion

Global Expedition is essentially a victory lap for your season progress, giving free-to-play and low-spenders a legitimate path to high-value awakening items. Just remember: consistency is key. Log in during Weeks 2, 4, and 6, and don't let the 14-day timer expire with stages left uncleared.