HQ Upgrade & Progression Guide
Plan your Headquarters progression from HQ1 through HQ35. Learn which buildings matter, how HQ level affects your heroes, how to prepare for the Steel requirements at HQ31–35, and how to use Sophia, construction bonuses, speed-ups, and event timing to make expensive upgrades more efficient.
Why HQ Level Matters
Your Headquarters (HQ) is the backbone of your progression in Last Z. Increasing your HQ level op...
Fastest HQ Upgrade Path: HQ1–30
The fastest route to a higher HQ isn't upgrading every building equally. Focus on the buildings r...
HQ31–35 & Steel Requirements
HQ31–35 begins a significantly more expensive stage of Headquarters progression. HQ31–35 Requirem...
Construction Speed & Event Strategy
Before beginning a major HQ31–35 upgrade, stack as many useful construction bonuses as possible. ...
Which Buildings Should You Upgrade?
One of the easiest ways to slow your HQ progression is spending resources on buildings that don't...