Fastest HQ Upgrade Path: HQ1–30

The fastest route to a higher HQ isn't upgrading every building equally.

Focus on the buildings required for your next HQ level and save your major resources and speed-ups for later progression.

Phase 1 — HQ1–18: Fast & Easy

Early progression moves quickly.

• Can be completed in a few days
• With bonuses, less than 2 days may be possible
• Resource costs remain relatively low

Keep moving through your required upgrades rather than trying to maximize every building.

Phase 2 — HQ18–24: Reality Check

This is where construction times begin becoming much more noticeable.

Some upgrades can take a week or more.

Plan your resources and construction queues instead of upgrading buildings randomly.

Phase 3 — HQ24–27: Smart Play Required

At this stage:

• Start saving speed-ups
• Upgrade buildings required for the next HQ
• Plan resources ahead
• Don't upgrade something simply because it has a blue upgrade arrow

Every unnecessary upgrade consumes resources and construction time that could have gone toward your next HQ.

Phase 4 — HQ30: Major Milestone

HQ30 is an important late-game progression point.

It:

• Raises your hero level cap to 150
• Opens the path toward HQ31–35
• Is required for progression toward T10 troops
• Marks the beginning of preparation for Steel-based HQ upgrades

If HQ31–35 isn't available to you yet, use the waiting period to prepare.

HQ30 Preparation

Start stacking:

Resources • Speed-ups • Construction bonuses

You can also begin strengthening important formation buildings and Hall of Honor buildings once your immediate HQ rush is under control.