Survive Wave Z Advanced
Master advanced techniques, weapon star system, class builds, and high wave strategies to reach the highest waves.
⭐ Weapon Star System (New!)
Weapons can be upgraded up to 5 stars for massive stat boosts!
How to Upgrade
- • Need 81 copies of a weapon to make 5-star
- • Same weapon at different star levels can share ammo
- • Equip both 5★ and 1★ version to auto-refill ammo
Ammo Sharing Trick
- • Equip 5★ weapon + 1★ of same weapon
- • Picking up copies refills your 5★ weapon
- • Great for sustainable DPS
Example: 3★ Katana = 1,800 Damage!
Star upgrades provide significant power spikes. A 5★ common weapon can outperform a 1★ legendary!
🎮 Class System
⭐ Wastelander (Best!)
Level 3 perk lets you pick 2 buffs from ANY class - best perk in game!
✓ Best combo: Wastelander + Juggernaut Fire perk
✓ Alternative: + Gun Damage perk
Juggernaut
Tanky build with HP bonuses. Best for Chainsaw melee.
✓ Amazing with Chainsaw for close-range tanking
Fire perk synergizes with Wastelander
Melee Class
Gives swing speed bonus. Best for Katana/Sledgehammer.
✓ High budget: + Wastelander double buff perk
Katana scales with both DMG + Speed
Sharpshooter
Headshot damage bonus. Good for beginners.
✓ Pair with Desert Eagle for easy start
Pistols count as guns for Gun perk
Soldier
Skills 2 and 3 only useful for shotgun mains.
✗ Wastelander is generally better
🏆 Meta Class Combo
Wastelander (Lv3 perk) + Juggernaut Fire perk = Best survivability. Unlocks 3rd weapon slot for tanky zombies!
📋 Wastelander Perks Detail
- • Perk 1: +1 Hotbar Slot (extra weapon slot)
- • Perk 2: All weapons have +50% ammo
- • Perk 3: Upgrade 2 Skills instead of 1
- • Bonus: Can pick perk from any other class!
📉 Skill Upgrade Diminishing Returns
Skill upgrades have diminishing returns! Don't dump all points into one skill.
💡 Pro Tip
Spread your skill points! Get multiple skills to +12 before pushing any past +20. This maximizes your total power.
🏆 High Wave Strategies (Wave 40-100+)
⭐ Best Strategy: Plasma Laser Build (Easiest!)
- • Plasma Laser > Gatling Laser currently
- • Damage scales with number of zombies hit (piercing)
- • Build: Movement Speed + Clip Size + Gun Damage
- • Clip Size: 11 with Wastelander, 8 without
- • Great for mobile players who struggle with melee
🛒 Essential Wave 80+ Solo Weapons
Wave 100+ Build: Laser + Flamethrower
- • Laser weapons have multi-hit bug that clears entire rooms
- • Flamethrower has infinite ammo + burn scales with enemy %MaxHP
- • Laser for room clear, Flame for sustained damage
Melee Build Comparison
⚠️ Gun builds currently outclass melee builds in late game
⚠️ Critical Advice: Don't Mix!
- • Focus on GUNS or MELEE - mixing will make you struggle!
- • Level up good starter weapons as backup for when you run out of ammo
- • If you upgrade Damage + Fire Rate super high = OP
- • Solo max: Wave 80-90 | 3-player team: Wave 105+
💰 Scrap Farming Tips
Best Method
Reach Wave 100, then repeat. Higher waves = better crates = more scrap.
Treasure Enemies
Kill treasure enemies with guns (not minigun - too slow to chase them).
Movement Speed
At level 7, minigun movement becomes normal speed. At 17, you can sprint with it!
⚠️ Recent Nerf
Scrap rewards were reduced by 10x recently. Save your scrap wisely!
Advanced Techniques
Melee Sprinting
Holding sprint while using melee weapons outruns every zombie. Great for kiting.
Ammo Conservation
Use melee for regular zombies. Ammo runs out fast - always have a backup melee weapon!
Weapon Slot Strategy
Use 2 slots for same weapon (5★ + 1★) for ammo sharing. Third slot for melee.
Sledgehammer AOE
Second attack of sledgehammer has huge AOE smash. Great for grouped enemies.
Chainsaw Contact
Chainsaw does continuous tick damage - must keep contact with zombie for full DPS.
Priority Targeting
Kill in order: Treasure enemies > Screamers > Exploders > Spitters > Fast zombies > Tanks.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Spending all coins early
✓ Save at least 50% of coins for mid-game weapons. Early weapons are often dropped.
❌ Ignoring special enemies
✓ Screamers and Spitters should always be priority targets - they cause the most team wipes.
❌ Standing still while reloading
✓ Always move while reloading. Stationary players are easy targets for fast zombies.
❌ Solo rushing bosses
✓ Boss fights need team coordination. Spread out and take turns drawing aggro.
❌ Not communicating with team
✓ Call out special spawns, low ammo, and when you need backup.
❌ Using explosives in tight spaces
✓ RPG and grenades have splash damage - you can hurt yourself and teammates.
Recommended Loadouts
Wave 50 Clearer
Balanced loadout for reaching Wave 50. Good for both horde clear and boss damage.
Boss Melter
Maximum single-target damage. Designed for boss waves.
Budget Build
Effective loadout using easier-to-obtain weapons. Good for Wave 30.
Solo Survivor
Versatile loadout for solo play. Covers all ranges and situations.
Progression Checklist
Follow this progression path to optimize your gameplay:
Learn map layout and basic mechanics
Get first weapon upgrade (Tier C/B)
Build coin reserve, learn enemy patterns
Tier B weapons minimum, team up with others
Tier A weapons, perfect positioning
Tier S weapons, boss patterns memorized
Full team coordination, optimal loadouts