Combat

Combat is the system by which armies fight each other in Whiteout Survival. Whether attacking enemy cities, defending your own, or participating in alliance events, understanding combat mechanics is crucial for success.

The Counter Triangle

The foundation of all combat is the troop counter system:

Troop Type	Counters	Countered By	Role
Infantry	Lancer	Marksman	Front-line tanks, high HP
Lancer	Marksman	Infantry	Cavalry, high burst damage
Marksman	Infantry	Lancer	Ranged DPS, consistent damage

When your troops counter the enemy type, you deal bonus damage and take reduced damage. This advantage is significant and can decide battles even when outnumbered.

Combat Stats

Each unit has three core combat statistics:

Attack (ATK)

Attack determines how much damage your troops deal per round. ATK is boosted by:

• Research upgrades (Battle Research tree)
• Hero skills (combat heroes)
• Hero gear bonuses
• State and alliance buffs

Defense (DEF)

Defense reduces the damage your troops receive from enemy attacks. DEF is boosted by:

• Research upgrades (Shield Upgrade, Defensive Formation, etc.)
• Hero skills (defensive combat heroes)
• Storehouse protection (for cities)

HP (Hit Points)

HP determines how much damage troops can absorb before dying. Troops with higher HP survive longer in battle. HP is boosted by:

• Research upgrades (Survival Techniques, Regimental Expansion)
• Hero skills
• Troop tier — higher tiers have significantly more HP

Combat Modifiers

Several factors modify combat outcomes beyond base stats:

Troop Tier

Higher-tier troops have dramatically better ATK, DEF, and HP. Sending T10 troops against FC1 troops is generally futile — tier matters enormously.

March Size

The number of troops you send matters. A larger march generally wins against a smaller one unless the stat difference is extreme. March capacity is increased by the Command Center.

Hero Bonuses

Combat heroes assigned to marches provide powerful bonuses:

• ATK/DEF/HP percentage boosts to specific troop types
• Special skills that activate during battle
• Higher star-level heroes provide stronger bonuses

Rally vs. Solo Attack

• Solo Attack: One player sends troops to attack a target
• Rally Attack: Alliance members join a march led by one player, combining their troops for a massive assault

Rallies are used to attack fortified targets like high-power cities or State Bosses.

Types of Combat

City Attack

Attacking another player's city:

• Attacker sends troops to the target city
• Defender's stationed troops (including reinforcements) fight back
• If attacker wins, they can plunder resources up to a limit
• Infirmary capacity determines how many wounded troops can be saved

Defending Your City

When attacked:

• Your stationed troops automatically defend
• Alliance members can send reinforcements to your Embassy
• Setting up defensive troop compositions is important for minimizing losses

Gathering Attack

Attacking troops that are gathering resources on the map:

• Gathering troops are vulnerable — they have no hero bonus and no city defense
• A well-timed attack on gathering troops can cause significant losses for the opponent

State Events

• Bear Hunt: Alliance troops attack a powerful map boss
• State vs. State (SvS): Two states fight for control of key objectives on a special map

Scouting

Before attacking, use the Scout function to observe an enemy city's troops and defenses. Scouting allows you to:

• See the number and types of troops stationed
• Evaluate whether an attack is worth it
• Plan your troop composition for maximum counter-triangle advantage

Wounded vs. Dead Troops

When your troops lose a battle:

• Troops that are defeated become wounded — they recover in the Infirmary
• Troops that exceed your Infirmary capacity are permanently lost
• It is critical to have sufficient Infirmary capacity before major battles

Tips

• Always scout before attacking — know your enemy's troop composition.
• Use the counter triangle — sending the right troop type multiplies your effectiveness.
• Troop tier is critical — never send low-tier troops against high-tier enemies.
• Upgrade your Infirmary to save more troops after losses.
• Assign your best combat hero to your attack march.
• Coordinate rallies with your alliance for high-value targets.
• Protect your own troops by keeping them in city or in safe gathering spots during SvS.

See Also

• Units — Troop types and the counter triangle
• Research — Battle research tree for combat bonuses
• Heroes — Combat heroes that boost battle performance
• Alliance — Cooperative combat and rally mechanics
• Events — State vs. State and Bear Hunt events
• Infirmary — Healing wounded troops after battle