What is a trap account in Last Z?

A trap account is designed to appear weaker than it actually is. Low visible power, but high combat troops and faction counter advantage. When enemies attack thinking you're an easy target, they lose troops instead. High kills + low power = trap indicator.

How do I identify a trap account in Last Z?

Check the kills-to-power ratio. High total power with low kills = inflated power from buildings (easy target). Low power with high kills = likely a trap. Always scout before attacking to check kill count, not just power level.

What faction is best for trap accounts in Last Z?

Wings of Dawn is best because it counters Blood Rose, which most players use. A 120M Wings of Dawn formation can defeat a 130M Blood Rose formation due to faction advantage. This counter system is key to trap account success.

Should I invest in buildings or troops for a trap account?

Focus on troops and hero power over buildings. Buildings inflate your visible power without improving combat strength. Trap accounts want low visible power but high actual combat capability through troops, heroes, and faction counters.

Last Z Trap Account Guide — Low Power, High Kill Strategy

PvP Strategy Guide • Updated January 24, 2026 • 10 min read

Quick Answer

Trap account fundamentals:

Appear weak · low visible power, high actual combat strength
Faction counter · Wings of Dawn beats most players (Blood Rose)
Troop focus · combat troops over building power
Bait resources · exposed resources attract attackers
Hospital ready · max capacity for wounded troops

Key indicator: Low power + high kills = trap. High power + low kills = easy target.

What is a Trap Account?

The Concept

A trap account is designed to appear weaker than it actually is. Enemies see your low power and attack, expecting an easy win. Instead, they lose significant troops to your optimized defense.

Well-designed trap accounts can deliver impressive scores during kill events like State vs State and Enemy Buster, scoring more points than accounts with 2-3x their visible power.

Trap vs Normal Account

Aspect	Normal Account	Trap Account
Visible Power	High (all sources)	Low (combat-focused only)
Kill Count	Average	High relative to power
Building Investment	Balanced	Minimal (only essentials)
Troop Count	Visible/predictable	Hidden/unexpected
Play Style	Offensive/balanced	Counter-attack focused

Building a Trap Account

1. Choose Wings of Dawn Faction

The faction counter system is the foundation of trap account success:

Wings of Dawn counters Blood Rose
Most players use Blood Rose (first released faction)
10% combat bonus against the countered faction
A 120M Wings of Dawn formation can defeat a 130M Blood Rose formation

By using Wings of Dawn, you automatically have advantage against most attackers. See our Hero Tier List for best Wings of Dawn heroes.

2. Prioritize Combat Power Sources

Invest heavily in:

Troops — Your main defensive strength
Heroes — Orange heroes with defense/HP skills for front row
Equipment — Orange gear with HP% and Defense% stats
Combat research — Troop attack, defense, HP
Modified vehicle — Key combat stat overlooked by attackers

Minimize investment in:

Non-essential buildings — These inflate power without combat benefit
Economic research — Visible power but no defense value
Decorative upgrades — Power inflation without purpose

3. Defense-Focused Formation

Configure your formation for maximum defensive capability:

Front row: 2 heroes with HP/defense buffs (tank role)
Back row: 3 heroes with troop attack/damage buffs
Match troops to faction: Wings of Dawn = Shooter troops
5 same faction: +10% troop HP bonus

See our Formations Guide for detailed builds.

4. Hospital Capacity

Hospital capacity determines how many wounded troops you save after being attacked:

Max all hospitals to level 25 — 3,480 capacity per hospital
Research Hospital Expansion — Rapid Growth tree
Saturday bonus: Hospital capacity doubles during Enemy Buster/State Ruler
Urgent Rescue research: -20% unit losses in Peace Shield tree

High hospital capacity means you can absorb attacks and heal quickly, making you sustainable for prolonged kill events.

Bait Tactics

Creating Attractive Targets

Trap accounts need to attract attackers. Make yourself look like an easy target:

Keep some resources exposed — Not in protected storage
Low visible power — Attackers filter by power level
Position near active areas — Visible to potential attackers
No shield — During kill events, stay unshielded to attract attacks

Timing Your Trap

Best times to operate a trap account:

Saturday (Enemy Buster) — Hospital capacity doubles, enemies actively hunting
SVS Capital Clash — Cross-state chaos, many attackers
Kill events — Enemies focused on destroying troops, not scouting properly

Identifying Other Traps

How to Spot a Trap Before Attacking

Always scout before attacking. Check these indicators:

Kill count vs power: Low power + high kills = TRAP WARNING
Modified vehicle power: Key combat stat — if high relative to total power, be cautious
Hero power: Compare to your own
Tech power: Low tech might mean focused combat research
Alliance: Strong alliance backup can turn a trap deadly

Red Flags

Indicator	Safe Target	Likely Trap
Kills/Power Ratio	Low kills, high power	High kills, low power
Faction	Blood Rose (common)	Wings of Dawn (counters you)
Resources Exposed	Minimal/none	Suspiciously high (bait)
Position	Random/isolated	Conspicuously visible

Advanced Tactics

HP Stacking

Focus on HP stats over raw attack for defense:

Equipment: HP% substats on all gear
Heroes: Use heroes with HP/defense 3rd skills
Research: Troop HP branches in military trees
Formation bonus: 5 same faction = +10% troop HP

High HP troops survive longer, deal more total damage, and fill fewer hospital beds.

Alliance Coordination

Trap accounts work best with alliance support:

Reinforcements ready: Alliance members can reinforce when you're attacked
Communication: Alert alliance when you're being hit
Counter-rallies: After absorbing an attack, coordinate rally on attacker

Key Takeaways

Wings of Dawn faction — Counters most players (Blood Rose)
Low power + high kills — The trap account signature
Combat power over buildings — Troops, heroes, gear, research
Hospital capacity maxed — Sustain multiple attacks
Saturday is best — Hospital doubles, enemies hunting
Always scout targets — Check kill count before attacking anyone
Bait with resources — Attract greedy attackers
HP stacking — Survivability over raw damage
Alliance coordination — Reinforcements turn traps deadly
Modified vehicle matters — Often overlooked by attackers

FAQ

What is a trap account?

An account designed to appear weak (low visible power) but with high actual combat capability. When enemies attack thinking you're easy, they lose troops instead. Identified by high kills relative to low power.

Why Wings of Dawn for trap accounts?

Wings of Dawn counters Blood Rose, which most players use. A 120M WoD formation defeats 130M BR formation. Most attackers won't check your faction before attacking a "weak" target.

How do I identify a trap before attacking?

Scout first. Check kill count vs power ratio. Low power + high kills = likely trap. Also check faction, modified vehicle power, and hero power relative to total power.

Should I upgrade buildings on a trap account?

Only essential buildings. Buildings inflate visible power without improving combat strength. Focus investment on troops, heroes, equipment, and combat research instead.

When should I operate my trap?

Best during kill events: Saturday Enemy Buster (hospital doubles), SVS Capital Clash, any kill-focused event. Stay unshielded to attract attackers.

Can trap accounts work in SVS?

Yes. Trap accounts can score massive points during Capital Clash by absorbing attacks and counter-attacking. Position in brown dirt zones near enemy activity.

Game mechanics and numbers may change with updates. This guide was last validated in January 2026.