Units

Units (also called troops) are the backbone of the military system in Whiteout Survival. They come in three types arranged in a counter triangle, trainable from Tier 1 to Tier 11 and then through Fire Crystal tiers (FC1–FC10).

Counter Triangle

The three troop types counter each other in a rock-paper-scissors fashion. Each type deals +10% ATK against the type it counters.

Type	Beats	Loses to
Infantry	Lancer	Marksman
Lancer	Marksman	Infantry
Marksman	Infantry	Lancer

How it works

The +10% bonus applies to the ATK of the countering troops. The disadvantaged type does not receive a direct penalty, but the power differential can be significant in mixed combat.

Stats

Every troop has seven statistics:

Stat	Description
Power	Overall combat score (composite indicator)
Defense	Reduces incoming damage in combat
Attack	Determines damage dealt
Health	Total damage the troop can absorb before being killed or hospitalized
Lethality	Bypasses a portion of enemy Defense
Speed	Movement speed on the map (always 11 for every tier and type)
Load	Resource carrying capacity during gathering marches

Tiers

Troops unlock in tiers gated by Furnace level and military research.

Standard Tiers (T1 – T11)

Standard Tiers Unlock Requirements

Tier	Furnace required (approx.)
T1	1
T2	4
T3	6
T4	8
T5	10
T6	12
T7	15
T8	18
T9	22
T10	30
T11	FC5 (Fire Crystal required)

Fire Crystal Tiers (FC1 – FC10)

Unlocked at Furnace level 30, Fire Crystal tiers extend progression beyond T11. Each FC tier requires an increasing amount of Fire Crystals obtained through special events and advanced PvP battles.

Fire Crystal Tiers Unlock Requirements

FC Tier	Furnace required
FC1 – FC3	30
FC4 – FC6	32+
FC7 – FC10	35+

Infantry

Overview

Infantry is the army's shield. With the highest Defense and Health of the three types, Infantry absorbs damage on the front line and protects more fragile troops positioned behind.

Special Skills

Skill	Unlocked	Effect
Master Brawler	Level 1	+10% damage against Lancers
Bands of Steel	Level 7	20% increased defense against Lancers
Crystal Shield	Level FC3	25% chance of offsetting 36 damage
Crystal Shield	Level FC5	37.5% chance of offsetting 36 damage
Body of Light	Level FC8	Increase defense by 4% and reduce an extra 10% when Crystal Shield is active
Body of Light	Level FC10	Increase defense by 6% and reduce an extra 15% when Crystal Shield is active

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths	Weaknesses
Highest Defense & HP	Lowest ATK of the three types
Sustain in prolonged fights	Low Load (poor for gathering)
Best city defense	Loses to Marksman

Lancer

Overview

Lancer is the versatile troop type. Offering a balance between Attack and Defense, Lancers excel in mobility and have the highest Load stat, making them ideal for resource gathering.

Special Skills

Skill	Unlocked	Effect
Charge	Level 1	+10% damage against Marksman
Ambusher	Level 7	20% chance to strike Marksman hidden behind Infantry

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths	Weaknesses
Balanced ATK/DEF	No strong specialization
Best Load (gathering)	Loses to Infantry
Built-in anti-Marksman skills	High training cost at T11+

Marksman

Overview

Marksman deals the highest damage in the game. Fragile and low on stamina, they must be shielded by Infantry to reach their full potential.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths	Weaknesses
Highest Attack	Lowest Defense & HP
Long-range damage	Needs protection
Beats Infantry (+10% ATK)	Loses to Lancer

Training Costs

Costs scale with tier. Reference values for Infantry (per troop):

Infantry Training Cost Reference

Tier	Meat	Wood	Coal	Iron	Base Time
T1	~12	—	—	—	12 s
T10	~3,800	~2,850	~665	~138	~2 min
T11	6,970	5,228	1,220	253	3 min

Lancer and Marksman costs are similar. Cost-reduction research and training speed-ups lower these values.

See also

• Buildings — Infantry Camp, Lancer Camp, Marksman Camp
• Resources — Training costs breakdown
• Furnace — Tier unlock gating
• Game Mechanics — Combat and counter triangle details