Last Z F2P Guide — Best Diamond Spending, Free Sources, and What to Buy First
Best F2P plan for most players: protect your weekly shield reserve first, invest in refugees for long-term speed, and only spend diamonds aggressively when events improve the value instead of wasting them on random convenience.
Quick Answer
Best Last Z F2P spending priority: keep 2,000 diamonds by Friday for shields first, then use extra diamonds for refugee tickets, strong discounted events, and other long-term account value instead of random convenience spending.
- Weekly Shields · keep 2,000 diamonds by Friday
- Refugee Tickets · fastest growth boost (Butlers, Scientists)
- Lucky Discounter · save for real discounts, not panic spending
- Discounted Speedups · only when value is clearly strong
- Avoid waste · never spend reactively just because you can
Core rule: F2P progress comes from spending diamonds on permanent account growth, not on random convenience purchases.
Friday rule: always keep 2,000 diamonds ready for weekly shield protection.
Best growth buy: refugees and strong event-value purchases usually beat short-term convenience spending.
How to Get Free Diamonds in Last Z
F2P diamond income comes from many small and medium sources rather than one jackpot system. The strongest free-to-play accounts stay consistent with arena, events, Furylord, gift codes, and long-term chest value instead of relying on random luck alone.
Daily Sources
| Source | Diamonds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furylord Achievements | Varies | Damage milestones unlock rewards |
| Diamond Nodes | Varies | World map exploration |
| Mission Chests | Varies | Chapter completion, daily tasks |
Weekly/Event Sources
- Arena Rank Rewards: Gold or higher = 1k-5k diamonds weekly
- SVS Personal Boxes: Diamonds in boxes 1-3 (see SVS Guide)
- Alliance Duel: Rewards for completing daily chests
- Gift Codes: Active codes provide free diamonds (see Redeem Codes)
- Event Milestones: Most events reward diamonds at certain thresholds
If you want the best daily arena routine behind those weekly rewards, use the Arena Guide.
Furylord Tips
Furylord spawns 4 times daily (00:00, 06:00, 12:00, 18:00) except Sundays:
- Use all 4 attacks daily — Even without fuel, spend fuel cans (you get 5 back from rewards)
- 3M damage goal — Unlocks full purple A-tier gear from achievements
- Faction bonus: Wait for your faction's 50% damage day to maximize achievements
- Only highest single hit counts — Focus on one big hit, not multiple small ones
Best Diamond Spending Priority for F2P
If you are wondering what to buy first as F2P, the best answer is long-term account growth plus reserve discipline. Diamonds should support protection, strong value windows, and lasting account progress instead of random convenience spending.
Tier 1: Essential Purchases
1. Weekly Shield Reserve
- Always have 2,000 diamonds minimum by Friday
- Better first option: buy 8h and 24h shields from the Alliance Shop with alliance points when they are in stock
- Protection is more valuable than spending on random upgrades
- Priority: keep this reserve intact before optional event buys
2. Refugee Recruitment Tickets
- THE fastest way to boost construction and research speed
- Target: Butlers (construction) and Scientists (research)
- Refugees provide permanent speed bonuses
- Top priority for long-term growth — see the Refugees Guide for ticket sources and target priorities
3. Lucky Discounter and Strong Event Value
- Spend when the event value is clearly better than normal shop rates
- Lucky Discounter is one of the strongest diamond events if you are prepared
- Low-discount spending is usually worse than waiting
- Use the Lucky Discounter Guide for timing and thresholds
4. Discounted Speedups Only
- Never use the direct speedup button
- Only buy speedups when the discount is strong enough to beat normal value
- Save speedups for event days whenever possible
- Convenience spending is usually the worst diamond sink
For the full weekly protection logic and when shielding is better than gambling on being safe, use the Shield Strategy guide.
If you want the full reserve logic behind shield diamonds, event diamonds, and what to save for first, use the Diamond Reserve Guide.
Tier 2: High Value Purchases
Lucky Discounter Speedups
- Event runs every 4 weeks
- Buy speedups at 40%+ discount only
- Building and research speedups are priority
- See our Lucky Discounter Guide
VIP Shop Discounted Speedups
- Check VIP shop for discounted speedups
- Only buy when discount is significant
Best Shops for F2P Players
Shops matter because they convert limited currencies into long-term account power. For F2P players, the best shop is not always the flashiest one — it is the one that consistently turns your weekly routine into progress you cannot easily replace elsewhere.
VIP Shop
Buy:
- Golden Wrenches — Essential for vehicle mods, peaks during Vehicle Boost events
- Discounted Speedups — When available at good prices
Skip:
- Power Cores (outside events) — Get up to 500 weekly free from Tyrant event
- Full-price speedups
Time-Limited Shop
Buy:
- All Badges — Crucial for high-tier upgrades
- Versatile Orange Fragments — Unlocks at VIP 10, premium value
- Gem-purchased items with good value
Skip:
- Items with poor diamond-to-value ratio
Glory Shop
Always Buy:
- Versatile Orange Hero Fragments
- Golden Wrenches (5 weekly)
- Equipment Framework Fragments (when available)
- Random Component Boxes (when available)
Merit Shop
Note: Merit Shop is always available. Valor Medals (currency) are earned from SVS, Saturday Buster Day (Alliance Duel), and Canyon Clash.
Buy:
- Power Cores — Priority during events
- Versatile Orange Fragments
Skip:
- Purple Equipment Boxes — Poor ROI
- Basic Resource Crates — Low value
Weekly Purchases Summary
| Item | Shop | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Wrenches (10) | VIP Shop | High |
| Golden Wrenches (5) | Glory Shop | High |
| Badges | Time-Limited | High |
| Orange Hero Fragments | Glory Shop | High |
| Orange Equipment Box | Merit Shop | High (until 20 pieces) |
| Fuel | Various | Medium |
What to NEVER Buy
Worst Diamond Trades
- Direct Speedup Button — "One of the worst trades in the game"
- Purple Equipment Boxes — Low long-term value
- Basic Recruitment Tickets — Poor return on investment
- Resource Choice Crates — Can be farmed for free
- Ordinary Purple Hero Fragments — Low long-term value
- Power Cores (outside events) — Tyrant event gives up to 500 weekly free
- Full-price speedups — Wait for Lucky Discounter
Growth Strategy
Growth-First Approach
One F2P player reached level 28 spending only $3 with this strategy:
- First 4 months: ONLY invest in growth research
- Skip military research early — Focus on construction/research speed
- After growth maxed: Rapid troop advancement in just 2 months
Result: Slower early game, but catches up and surpasses players who spread resources thin.
Speed Boost Targets
Aim for 200% total boost through:
- Villa upgrades — Construction speed
- Bookstore upgrades — Research speed
- Sophia (3-star) — Construction bonus (see Heroes)
- Amelia — Research bonus
- Refugees — Butlers (construction), Scientists (research)
- Shelter research — Growth tree completion
When to Spend Diamonds for Maximum Value
One of the biggest differences between weak and strong F2P accounts is timing. Buying the right item during the right event often matters more than buying more items overall.
Check Calendar Before Buying
Items become significantly more valuable when paired with active events:
- Golden Wrenches — Best during Vehicle Boost events
- Speedups — Use during Alliance Duel days
- Wrenches/Speedups — Score points in Full Preparedness
- Power Cores — Merit Shop during SVS only
Alliance Duel Sync
Save resources for the right days (see Alliance Duel Guide):
- Monday: Golden Wrenches, blueprints
- Tuesday: Construction speedups
- Wednesday: Research speedups, badges
- Thursday: Hero fragments, power cores
- Friday: Training speedups
- Saturday: Combat — troop usage, attack events
F2P Survival Rules That Actually Matter
F2P success in Last Z is less about perfect luck and more about discipline. A few repeated rules — shield planning, event timing, focused spending, and avoiding waste — create most of the gap between stable growth and stalled accounts.
- 2,000 diamonds by Friday — Shield money is sacred
- Never use direct speedup button — Worst trade in the game
- Refugees first — Butlers and Scientists are top priority
- Treat shield reserve as sacred — do not break it for weak spending
- Growth research before military — Patience pays off
- Lucky Discounter = speedup time — Wait for 40%+ discounts
- Use all 4 Furylord attacks — Free fuel + achievements
- Check event calendar — Sync purchases with active events
- Golden Wrenches weekly — 10 VIP + 5 Glory = 15 per week
- VIP 10 goal — Unlocks Versatile Orange Fragments
FAQ
What should I buy first with diamonds as F2P in Last Z?
Protect your 2,000-diamond weekly shield reserve first, then use extra diamonds for refugee recruitment and strong event-value buys instead of random convenience spending.
How do I get free diamonds?
Free diamonds come from arena rewards, Furylord achievements, world map nodes, event milestones, and redeem codes. Consistent weekly collection matters more than one-time jackpots.
Should I buy speedups with diamonds?
Only during Lucky Discounter (40%+ discount) or VIP shop sales. Never use the direct speedup button. Save speedups for Alliance Duel days to double their value.
Why keep 2,000 diamonds for Friday?
For weekly shields during Saturday's Enemy Buster event. Without protection, losing resources sets you back weeks of farming. Shields are more valuable than any purchase.
How should F2P split shield diamonds and event diamonds?
Treat them as different pools. Keep your weekly shield reserve protected first, then build a separate event budget for purchases like Lucky Discounter. See the Diamond Reserve Guide for the full logic.
What's the best shop for F2P?
Glory Shop offers best consistent value: Orange Hero Fragments, Golden Wrenches (5 weekly), Framework Fragments. Merit Shop is good during SVS for Power Cores and Orange Fragments.
Are refugees better than buying random speedups?
Usually yes. Refugees give permanent long-term account bonuses, while random speedups only solve a short-term timer and then disappear.
Can F2P players compete with spenders?
Yes, if they spend diamonds efficiently, time purchases around events, and focus on long-term growth systems instead of trying to match spender behavior directly.
Verification & Review
- How this guide was verified: Based on in-game data, tested results, and cross-checks against community validation.
- Last reviewed for the current patch and season context: March 2026.
- Source pattern: In-game data + tested results + community validation.
Game mechanics and numbers may change with updates. This guide was last validated in March 2026.