Units

Units are the soldiers that make up your army in Whiteout Survival. There are three types of units — Infantry, Lancer, and Marksman — each with unique strengths and weaknesses forming the game's combat triangle.

The Counter Triangle

The three troop types form a rock-paper-scissors counter system:

Troop Type	Strong Against	Weak Against
Infantry	Lancer	Marksman
Lancer	Marksman	Infantry
Marksman	Infantry	Lancer

Understanding the counter triangle is critical for both offensive and defensive battles. Sending the right troop type against an enemy gives a significant combat advantage.

Troop Tiers

All three troop types are available from Tier 1 (T1) through Fire Crystal 10 (FC10), representing the quality and power of your troops:

• T1 – T10 — Standard tiers, progressively stronger. Unlocked by upgrading military camps.
• T11 — Advanced tier requiring specialized research (T11 Infantry, T11 Marksman, T11 Lancer research trees)
• T12 — High-tier troops requiring T12-specific research trees
• FC1 – FC10 — Fire Crystal troops: the most powerful tiers, requiring Fire Crystals and advanced research

Higher tiers have significantly better attack, defense, and HP stats, making them the priority for competitive play.

Infantry

Infantry are heavy melee troops. They form the backbone of most armies due to their high HP and solid defense.

• Trained at: Infantry Camp
• Counter: Strong against Lancers, weak against Marksmen
• Role: Front-line tanks; absorb damage and protect other troop types
• Key Research: Shield Upgrade, Defensive Formation, Bulwark Formations, Close Combat

Infantry Stats (General)

Infantry have the highest base HP of the three troop types, making them excellent for holding defensive positions.

Lancer

Lancers are cavalry troops that deal high burst damage. They are fast and effective at breaking through Marksman lines.

• Trained at: Lancer Camp
• Counter: Strong against Marksmen, weak against Infantry
• Role: Offensive cavalry; excellent for raiding and breaking enemy formations
• Key Research: Lancer Armor, Lancer Upgrade, Skirmishing, Reprisal Tactics

Lancer Stats (General)

Lancers have the highest attack damage output among the three troop types but lower HP than Infantry.

Marksman

Marksmen are ranged troops that deal consistent damage from a distance. They are effective against Infantry.

• Trained at: Marksman Camp
• Counter: Strong against Infantry, weak against Lancers
• Role: Ranged DPS; effective at sieging and long-range engagements
• Key Research: Marksman Armor, Targeted Sniping, Picket Lines, Precision Targeting

Marksman Stats (General)

Marksmen deal high sustained damage but are vulnerable to Lancers in close combat.

Training Troops

Troops are trained at their respective camps:

1. Upgrade the relevant military camp to unlock higher tiers
2. Queue troops for training — higher camp levels increase queue size
3. Troops require Resources (Meat, Wood, Coal, Iron) to train
4. Training time decreases with Research upgrades and hero skills

Troop Capacity

Your total troop capacity is determined by:

• Command Center level — increases march capacity (troops per attack)
• Military camp levels — increases total troop count
• Research bonuses — further increases troop limits

Healing Wounded Troops

When troops lose a battle, they become wounded rather than permanently lost (as long as your Infirmary has capacity):

• Wounded troops recover in the Infirmary over time
• Troops exceeding Infirmary capacity are permanently lost
• Keep your Infirmary upgraded to minimize permanent losses

Tips

• Build a balanced army of all three troop types to handle any combat scenario.
• Use the counter triangle strategically — scout enemy armies before attacking to send the right troop type.
• Focus on upgrading troops to higher tiers (T11, T12, FC) as soon as possible for competitive advantage.
• Upgrade your Infirmary to ensure wounded troops from big battles can recover.
• Use hero skills and research bonuses to reduce training time and costs.

See Also

• Infantry — Infantry troop details
• Lancer — Lancer troop details
• Marksman — Marksman troop details
• Buildings — Military camps where troops are trained
• Research — Technologies that improve troop stats
• Combat — Battle mechanics and combat formulas
• Heroes — Heroes that boost specific troop types