Your first 24 hours in Last Asylum: Plague set the tone for everything that follows. The early game is critical for building a strong foundation — make the wrong moves and you'll fall behind fast. This guide covers 7 essential tips to grow quickly, avoid costly mistakes, and progress efficiently from day one.
Tip 1: Expand Your Base Early
The very first thing you should do is clear the plague zones surrounding your sanctuary. Those monsters and plague patches blocking your territory aren't just obstacles — removing them unlocks new buildings and features.
Key buildings unlocked through expansion include:
- Explorer Camp — sends scouts to discover resources
- Watchtower — early warning for incoming attacks
- Private Stable — increases mounted unit capacity
- Raven Nest (Curio Hall) — unlocks Raven gear system
- Research Lab — essential for tech tree progression
Clearing expansion areas also rewards you with Supply Chests containing purple-quality equipment. More space also means faster construction and better resource production.
Don't delay this. Every expansion zone you clear is a multiplier on your growth speed.
Tip 2: Focus on One Strong Squad
You start with three free squad slots (one is paid). Rather than spreading your resources thin across all of them, pour everything into your main formation of 5 heroes.
Important points here:
- Avoid leveling blue-rarity heroes. They become obsolete quickly and are a waste of materials.
- Early on, heroes like Marena and Arthur are strong picks.
- However, after your first Capital War, the Ranger faction becomes the dominant meta — Rangers counter the widely-used Barrier faction. Even with a 1–2M power disadvantage, a well-built Ranger squad can beat a Barrier squad.
Early game: Barrier heroes are solid.
Mid to late game: Switch your focus to Ranger — it's the future meta.
Plan ahead and don't over-invest in heroes you'll outgrow.
Tip 3: Track Your Progress
Use the in-game progress comparison tool (accessible from your profile) to see how your stats compare against other players at the same Sanctuary level.
Look for weak areas such as:
| Stat | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Building Power | Are your structures underdeveloped? |
| Research Power | Is your tech tree lagging? |
| Hero Power | Are your heroes underleveled? |
| Troop Power | Have you been training troops consistently? |
Long-term planning tip: Don't rush your troop training speed-ups now. A future Alliance Duel Event will require an enormous number of speed-ups — save them and use them strategically during that event for massive gains.
Identify your weaknesses early, then plan around fixing them without sacrificing future opportunities.
Tip 4: Complete Chapter and Daily Tasks Every Day
These are some of the most overlooked but valuable activities in the game.
Chapter Tasks reward:
- Recruitment tickets
- Resource supply boxes
- Diamonds
Daily Tasks reward:
- Speed-ups (small amounts that compound over time)
- Trade Agreements
- Covert Orders
- Other progression items
Daily Tasks are easy — you can reach 100 points (the full reward chest) with minimal effort. One player hit 215 points without trying hard. There's no excuse to skip these.
Unlock all reward chests at 100 points. Everything adds up — small daily gains become massive advantages over weeks.
Note: The Trade Contract feature unlocks after roughly 1 day and 9 hours of gameplay. Keep an eye on it once available.
Tip 5: Consider the Starter Pack
This is the one optional spending tip in this guide. The $1 Starter Pack is genuinely worth considering because it gives you:
- Marina hero (a strong early pick)
- Recruitment tickets
- VIP points
- Custom avatar frame
If you're going to spend anything at all, the most impactful early purchase is an extra building queue (builder slot). Even one additional queue makes a significant difference to your build speed. Two queues is the sweet spot for most beginners.
You don't have to spend anything to progress — but if you do, this is where to start.
Tip 6: Send Troops on Black Ops
Before the Alliance feature fully unlocks, keep sending your troops on Black Ops missions. These missions reward:
- Universal Hero Omnis — used to level up any hero
- Gear Stones — merge these with orange-quality pieces to craft orange equipment
Crafting orange equipment early gives you a combat edge that most beginners miss. Don't let your troops sit idle — Black Ops is free activity that compounds into real power.
Tip 7: Join the Best Active Alliance Immediately
This is the single most impactful decision you can make in your first 24 hours. When the Alliance feature unlocks, join the strongest, most active alliance you can get into.
Here's why it matters:
Alliance Benefits
- Help with buildings: Alliance members can speed up your construction timers significantly
- Monster rallies: Participate in world map monster kills for shared rewards
- Server Strike First event: Based on alliance points earned, rewards include Celia's Gifts — which contain purple Refined Iron. Merging 4 purple Refined Irons gives you orange quality, and 750 orange quality materials lets you craft orange equipment.
- Protection: Active alliance members can reinforce your base when powerful players come to attack.
Alliance Shop — Must-Buy Items
Spend your Alliance Points here first:
| Item | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Raven Essence | Boosts hero attack and defense — essential every week |
| Raven Gear Chest | Direct gear upgrade for your heroes |
| UR Hero Omnis | Levels up UR heroes — a long-term priority |
These three items remain valuable from early game all the way through end-game. Prioritize them every week.
Your First 24 Hours — Summary Checklist
| # | Action | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear all expansion zones around your sanctuary | 🔴 High |
| 2 | Build and focus on one strong 5-hero squad | 🔴 High |
| 3 | Check your progress stats and identify weak areas | 🟡 Medium |
| 4 | Complete all daily tasks and chapter missions | 🔴 High |
| 5 | Consider the $1 starter pack + extra builder | 🟢 Optional |
| 6 | Send troops on Black Ops missions | 🟡 Medium |
| 7 | Join the strongest active alliance available | 🔴 High |
Final Thoughts
Your first day sets the trajectory for everything. Focus on:
- Expand your sanctuary footprint by clearing plague zones
- Build one strong squad — don't waste resources on throwaway heroes
- Join a strong alliance — it's the biggest force multiplier in the game
- Push your Sanctuary level — aim for at least Level 20 to unlock Tier 7 troops
Do these things consistently and you'll be miles ahead of players who are still figuring out the basics. Good luck, Plague Doctor — the cure won't find itself.