Field manuals from the last village

Guides & Strategy

Everything we've learned defending the gates, written down so you survive longer than we did. New guides land here as the Wildlands grow.

How the wave rhythm works, why dying makes you stronger, the coin decisions that matter early, and the three habits that keep new defenders alive.

Kra'thor, Vexara, Malgrim, Thryzon, and Zar'kael — every boss mechanic explained, with the counter-play for each phase.

The three playstyles compared, how to unlock Mauka, training priorities to level 30, and which hero fits how you like to fight.

Cross-device saves without an account — how codes work, when to generate one, and the habit that makes your village unlosable.

The story behind the gates — the design decisions, the free-forever promise, the studio, and what's on the workbench next.

Looking for patch notes and news instead? Head to Updates. Ready to put a guide into practice? The village gates are open.