# Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

New to Last Z? Follow these five essential steps to get your account started the right way. Learn what to focus on first, how to grow your base, why joining an active alliance matters, and how to avoid wasting valuable diamonds and resources.

# Start With the Basics

## Step 1: Complete the Tutorial

The tutorial teaches you the basic controls, combat mechanics, and base-building systems.

**Don't skip it.**

Completing the tutorial provides useful early rewards, including:

- Free resources
- Heroes
- Access to essential game features

It only takes around **10–15 minutes** and gives you the foundation you need before moving on.

## Step 2: Focus on Main Quests

Your **Main Quest** appears on the left side of your screen and should be your primary roadmap during the beginning of the game.

Following the Main Quest helps unlock:

- New buildings
- Heroes
- Game modes
- Additional features

It's easy to get distracted by exploration and other activities, but those can wait.

**Beginner Tip:** Focus on your Main Quest until you've established a solid base and understand the game's main systems.

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# Build, Grow & Find an Alliance

## Step 3: Join an Active Alliance

Joining an active alliance is one of the most important things a new player can do.

An active alliance provides:

- Resource help
- Alliance gifts
- Group events
- Help with progression
- Protection and support from other players

Look for an alliance with **active members** and check its recent activity.

If you join an alliance that isn't active, **don't be afraid to switch.** Staying in a dead alliance can slow down your progress.

## Step 4: Upgrade Your Base

Your **Headquarters (HQ)** is one of your most important buildings because its level controls much of your future progression.

Prioritize upgrading your HQ while gathering the resources needed for continued growth.

A strong early economy helps you progress faster later.

### Use Speed-Ups Wisely

Don't burn through all of your speed-ups on short timers.

Save them when possible for **longer and more important upgrades**, where they provide much greater value.

**Related Guides:**  
*Resources Guide*  
*HQ Upgrade Guide*

We can add those as internal BookStack links once those books/pages are created.

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# Protect Your Diamonds & Claim Free Rewards

## Step 5: Save Your Diamonds

Diamonds are valuable, especially for new players.

Avoid wasting them on things such as:

- Random chests
- Unnecessary timer speed-ups
- Purchases that provide little long-term value

Instead, consider saving your diamonds for higher-value opportunities such as:

- Guaranteed hero summons
- Important events such as **Lucky Discounter**
- VIP upgrades

**Patience pays off.**

Keeping a healthy diamond reserve gives you more options when valuable events and opportunities appear.

### Don't Forget Your Free Rewards

New players should also take advantage of available **Redeem Codes**.

You'll need your player **UID** when using the official Gift Center, so make sure you copy it correctly.

We'll eventually connect this page to:

**Redeem Codes** → Current codes and rewards  
**Gift Center & UID Guide** → How to find your UID and redeem codes correctly  
**Diamond Reserve Guide** → When to save diamonds and when spending them makes sense

### Quick Beginner Checklist

**✓ Complete the tutorial**  
**✓ Follow your Main Quests**  
**✓ Join an active alliance**  
**✓ Prioritize your HQ and base growth**  
**✓ Save your diamonds**  
**✓ Claim available free rewards**

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