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Infantry are heavy melee soldiers and one of the three troop types in Whiteout Survival. They are characterized by high HP and solid defense, making them the most durable front-line fighters in the game.
Overview
Infantry are the backbone of most defensive armies and many offensive strategies. Their high HP allows them to absorb significant damage, protecting more fragile troops and holding defensive positions. Infantry are trained at the Infantry Camp.
Every hero who leads this troop type is gathered in the Infantry category.
Combat Role
- Counter Triangle: Infantry beat Lancers and are beaten by Marksmen
- Primary Role: Front-line tanks — absorb enemy attacks and protect allied formations
- Secondary Role: City defense — Infantry are excellent stationed defenders
- Best Against: Lancer-heavy enemy armies
- Vulnerable To: Marksman-heavy enemy armies
Troop Tiers
Infantry are available from T1 through T12:
| Tier Range | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| T1–T4 | Basic | Early-game infantry, easy to train |
| T5–T8 | Intermediate | Mid-tier infantry with improved stats |
| T9–T10 | Advanced | Strong standard infantry |
| T11 | Elite | Requires T11 Infantry research completion |
| T12 | High-Elite | Requires T12 Infantry research completion |
| FC1–FC10 | Fire Crystal | Most powerful infantry, requires Fire Crystals |
Higher tiers have significantly better ATK, DEF, and HP values, with each tier representing a substantial power increase over the previous.
Training Infantry
Infantry are trained at the Infantry Camp:
- Higher Infantry Camp levels unlock higher troop tiers
- Training capacity (queue size) increases with Infantry Camp level
- Training costs resources: primarily Meat and Wood (lower tiers), adding Coal and Iron at higher tiers
- Training speed is improved by Battle Research and hero skills
Combat Stats
Infantry have the highest base HP of the three troop types, making them the most survivable. Their ATK is moderate and DEF is solid.
Key infantry stats are improved by:
- Research: Shield Upgrade, Defensive Formation, Bulwark Formations, Close Combat, Survival Techniques
- Hero Skills: Smith provides Infantry-specific ATK, DEF, and HP bonuses
- Alliance Tech: Alliance military research bonuses
- Buff Items and state buffs: timed consumables raise Troops Defense or Health by 10% or 20%, and a President's skills reach the whole state
See also
- Units — All troop types overview
- Infantry Camp — Where Infantry are trained
- Lancer — Troop type countered by Infantry
- Marksman — Troop type that counters Infantry
- Battle Research — Research to improve Infantry stats
- Smith — Hero specializing in Infantry
- Hank — Infantry hero
- Combat Guide — advice on the army, attacks, rallies and shields