Research Lab
The Research Lab is the building where all technology upgrades are conducted.
Each research project requires time and resources to complete. Once completed, the bonuses provided by that research become permanent upgrades to your account.
Upgrading the Research Lab unlocks additional research options and allows players to access more advanced technologies.
Because research contributes directly to long-term growth, it is highly recommended that players always keep research running whenever possible.
Consistently completing research projects will steadily increase both your combat strength and your base efficiency.
Our Research Lab Guide will help prioritize what to research and when to research.
Research Categories
The Research Lab contains multiple research branches, each designed to improve a different part of the game.
The available research categories include:
- Development
- Economy
- Hero
- Soldier
- Squad 1
- Squad 2
- Squad 3
- Squad 4
- Alliance Duel
- Caravan Transport
- Elite Troop
Each research category focuses on a specific gameplay system and provides unique bonuses that contribute to overall progression.
Development Research
Development Research focuses on improving base growth and progression speed.
These technologies help players develop their base more efficiently by reducing upgrade times and improving construction efficiency.
Common benefits include:
- faster building upgrades
- improved development efficiency
- faster progression through Sanctuary levels
Development research is especially important in the early stages of the game, since faster base growth allows players to unlock new systems more quickly.
Economy Research
Economy Research improves the production and management of resources.
These technologies help ensure players have a stable supply of materials needed for building upgrades, troop training, and research projects.
Benefits may include:
- increased resource production
- improved resource gathering efficiency
- better overall economic stability
Players who invest in economy research early will often find it easier to sustain long-term progression.
Hero Research
Hero Research focuses on strengthening hero performance.
These technologies improve the effectiveness of heroes by enhancing their combat attributes and abilities.
Possible benefits include:
- increased hero attack
- improved hero defense
- increased hero survivability
- stronger hero abilities
Because heroes play a critical role in combat, investing in hero research can significantly improve your main squad’s effectiveness.
Soldier Research
Soldier Research focuses on improving the strength of your troops.
Since troops make up the majority of your army, these upgrades greatly influence battle performance.
Common bonuses include:
- increased troop attack
- improved troop defense
- enhanced troop survivability
Soldier research becomes increasingly important as players participate in more PvP battles and alliance wars.
Squad Research
Squad research is divided into multiple branches:
- Squad 1
- Squad 2
- Squad 3
- Squad 4
These research trees improve the effectiveness and combat performance of your squads during battles.
Benefits may include improvements such as:
- increased squad strength
- improved combat efficiency
- enhanced coordination between heroes and troops
As players progress through the game, upgrading squad research helps maximize the effectiveness of their army formations.
Alliance Duel Research
Alliance Duel Research focuses on improving performance during Alliance Duel events.
These technologies can provide advantages during alliance-based competitions and contribute to better event performance.
Benefits may include:
- improved combat performance during alliance events
- increased rewards potential
- better contribution to alliance rankings
This research becomes more valuable for players participating actively in competitive alliance gameplay.
Caravan Transport Research
Caravan Transport Research improves the efficiency and effectiveness of caravan-related gameplay.
Caravan systems allow players to trade resources and obtain valuable rewards through transportation missions.
Research in this category may provide benefits such as:
- improved caravan rewards
- better transportation efficiency
- increased resource gains from caravan activities
This category supports economic progression and resource management.
Elite Troop Research
Elite Troop Research focuses on unlocking and strengthening advanced troop types.
These technologies enhance the effectiveness of higher-tier troops and improve their combat capabilities.
Benefits may include:
- stronger elite troop performance
- improved advanced troop stats
- enhanced late-game combat strength
Elite troop research becomes especially important as players begin building high-tier armies and preparing for more competitive battles.
Best Research Priority Path
A balanced research strategy helps players progress efficiently through the game.
A recommended research priority path is:
Early Game
Focus on:
- Development Research
- Economy Research
These upgrades help accelerate base growth and resource production.
Mid Game
Begin investing in:
- Soldier Research
- Hero Research
These upgrades strengthen your army and improve combat performance.
Late Game
Expand research into:
- Squad Research (1–4)
- Elite Troop Research
- Alliance Duel Research
These technologies maximize combat efficiency and improve performance in competitive events.