Hero Profile
Tesla
Magnetic Expert,
Tesla, also known as "Magnetic Expert," is an Ultra Rare (UR) missile damage dealer who specializes in Energy Damage.
Rarity:
UR
Hero Vehicle Type:
Missile
Specialty:
Attack
Combat Snapshot
Verified DataDamage Type:
Energy Damage
Attack:
24.4K
HP:
383.8K
Defense:
2.8K
March Size:
350
Tags
Description
Tesla is a verified Ultra Rare (UR) missile hero with Damage Dealer specialty and Energy Damage listed on the source page.
His referenced base stats are 24.4K Attack, 383.8K HP, 2.8K Defense, and 350 March Size.
Skills
Lightning Chain
Auto AttackDeploy a chained lightning attack that deals Energy Damage and scales through repeated damage upgrades.
Additional Effects
- Deals 30% Extra Damage.
- Increase Additional Damage to 70%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 120%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 185%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 270%.
Electric Power Boost
PassivePassively increases this hero's electrical offensive output in battle.
Additional Effects
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
Electric Grid Lockdown
TacticsDeploy a powerful electric attack on 3 back-row units, dealing Energy Damage equal to 1127.02% of Attack.
Additional Effects
- Deals 30% Extra Damage.
- Increase Additional Damage to 70%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 120%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 185%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 270%.
Recommended Gear
Early blue gear should usually stay at level 0. Upgrade Ore is scarce, so the best value comes from shifting investment into the first strong epic pieces instead of over-upgrading temporary equipment.
M3 Turret
Tesla's most important blue starter piece because the Attack boost matters immediately. Leave it at level 0 and conserve Ore.
M3 Radar
Another worthwhile early filler that improves stats, but still not something you want to upgrade for the long term.
M3 Armor
Provides just enough survivability to smooth out harder early fights, but the gear remains temporary and should not receive upgrade investment.
M3 Data Chip
The lowest-priority blue option. Use it only as a filler piece if nothing stronger is available.
M4-A Destroyer Cannon
Tesla's first epic priority because it brings the biggest offensive jump and supports his identity as a backline Energy Damage carry.
M4-A Jackal Data Chip
The ideal second epic gear target. It complements the Destroyer Cannon with strong all-around stat support for a cleaner damage curve.
Strengths
High Energy Damage Output
Tesla is built for burst and sustained Energy Damage, which makes him one of the more dangerous offensive heroes in missile-focused teams.
Backline Penetration
Electric Grid Lockdown lets Tesla pressure back-row enemies directly, which is especially useful for removing fragile supports or damage dealers hiding behind tanks.
Scales with Team Composition
Tesla gets stronger as missile synergy improves, so the right team shell can noticeably amplify his overall damage ceiling.
Weapon Synergy
His exclusive weapon deepens the payoff of Inductive Current stacking and gives Tesla much more threatening long-fight scaling.
Weaknesses
Team Dependency
Tesla performs best inside missile-heavy teams. In mixed squads, his scaling tools and synergy bonuses lose a lot of efficiency.
High Investment Requirement
To reach his real ceiling, Tesla wants serious investment in gear and weapon progression, which makes him expensive compared with simpler carries.
Lacks Crowd Control or Debuffs
Tesla is mostly pure DPS. He does not bring the kind of utility package that can carry bad fights through control alone.
Vulnerable to Disruption
Without a stable frontline, Tesla can be pressured out of fights quickly by focused burst or disruption before his damage fully pays off.
Performance Tips
Inductive Current Management
Tesla becomes much more dangerous once his stacking mechanics are allowed to build, so structure fights and teams around preserving his uptime.
Missile Vehicle Teaming
Use Tesla with a strong missile shell whenever possible, because that is where his synergy and scaling mechanics deliver the best return.
Backline Safety
Keep Tesla protected behind sturdy tanks and avoid exposing him to early burst. His damage matters most when he survives long enough to cycle skills.
Gear Optimization
The Destroyer Cannon and Jackal Data Chip should become the first real gear priorities. Blue pieces are there only to bridge the early game.
Conclusion
Tesla is one of the stronger dedicated Energy Damage carries in Last War: Survival, but he rewards committed team-building more than generic plug-and-play usage. If you protect him well and build around his scaling, he can dominate long fights and punish backline-heavy teams.
FAQ
How do Inductive Current stacks affect Tesla’s damage?
They amplify Tesla's long-fight damage output. The more consistently he can build and maintain those stacks, the more threatening his Energy Damage becomes.
What team is best for Tesla?
Tesla works best in a missile-heavy formation with durable frontliners and backline allies who reinforce his Energy Damage scaling.
Is Tesla viable without his exclusive weapon?
Yes, but he will not reach his real ceiling without it. The weapon unlocks much of the extra scaling that separates Tesla from simpler Energy Damage carries.
Can Tesla be used in hybrid squads?
He can, but hybrid lineups give up part of his best synergy. Tesla is strongest when the rest of the roster helps him stack and capitalize on missile-focused bonuses.
