Last Z F2P Guide - Diamonds, Shields, and Free Growth
Quick Answer
Best Last Z F2P diamond rule: keep a 2,000-diamond emergency reserve for Enemy Buster shields, buy Alliance Shop shields first when stock exists, and spend only surplus diamonds on refugees, strong event discounts, or upgrades that create lasting account value.
- 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
Treat free diamonds as a weekly budget, not a lucky windfall. Arena, events, Furylord, gift codes, and saved chests all matter because they refill the shield reserve and leave surplus for growth buys.
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
Before any diamond buy, ask three questions: does it protect my account, create permanent speed, or score during a good event window? If the answer is no, keep the diamonds.
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
Timing changes the value of the same purchase. A speedup used on the right Alliance Duel day is worth more than the same speedup used just to finish a timer early.
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
Most F2P mistakes are repeat mistakes: breaking the shield reserve, buying speedups directly, spending before the event day, and spreading resources across too many goals. Avoid those first.
- 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 the shield reserve first. If Alliance Shop shields are stocked, buy those with alliance points before spending diamonds; use extra diamonds only for refugees and strong event-value buys.
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 Saturday Enemy Buster protection. Use Alliance Shop shields first when stock exists, but keep 2,000 diamonds as the fallback reserve so you are not forced into risky unshielded play.
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.