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Merge a Nuke Raid & Defense Guide

Raid smarter, farm the center city on cooldown, and lock your base so offline players cannot wipe your progress.

Quick answer

Check shields before launching. Lock before merging in busy lobbies. Center city pays more than early PvP — save your biggest nukes for its window.

Raid & defense

Raid & Base Defense

PvP raids steal from players. The center city is separate PvE with huge payouts. Win more by attacking smart, locking often, and knowing when each target is worth it.

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Check shields before you launch — locked bases block raids

PvP Raid Strategy

Attack other players

  • Raid only when your income and defense are both ready.
  • Check if the target has Lock Base active before you launch.
  • Use raids to accelerate progression — not as a constant grind.

Base Lock & Defense

Stay protected

  • Lock your base before going offline, every single time.
  • Protect your highest-tier nukes — raids can wipe your board.
  • Upgrade Lock duration and cooldown in the Store when lobbies get aggressive.

PvP raid step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Check your launch cooldown

    Nukes cannot fire back-to-back instantly. Wait for Attack Ready before committing.

  2. Step 2

    Scout the target's shield

    If their base is locked, your raid will bounce — pick another target or wait.

  3. Step 3

    Pick weaker or unlocked bases

    Newer players and open bases are safer bets than maxed locked accounts.

  4. Step 4

    Launch and collect stolen cash

    Successful hits pay cash based on your nuke tier and what the target was holding.

  5. Step 5

    Expect retaliation

    Raiding creates enemies. Lock your base or be ready to lose board progress.

What happens if you get raided?

  • Getting raided can wipe nukes from your board and reset merge progress you were building.
  • Stronger attackers destroy more — high-tier boards need Lock Base and Nuke Health upgrades.
  • Raiding too early stalls growth if you lose income nukes and spend cash rebuilding.

Lock Base & shield mechanics

  • Lock Base = shield

    Activating Lock Base protects your island from other players for a limited time.

  • Short default duration

    Early shields last roughly a minute — upgrade Lock Base duration in the Store for longer windows.

  • Cooldown between locks

    After a shield expires, you must wait before locking again. Quicker Lock Cooldown helps in busy lobbies.

  • Lock before merging offline

    Never leave a full board exposed. One raid can undo a long merge chain.

Upgrade lock duration and cooldown in the Store upgrades guide.

Center City (PvE)

The map center has a city target separate from player bases. It opens on a long cooldown, pays huge rewards, and often requires your strongest nukes.

  • Look for Attack Ready on the city — community gameplay shows cooldowns around 40+ minutes between openings.
  • When the city opens, you have a limited window to launch — prioritize your highest-damage nukes.
  • City hits can pay far more than early PvP raids; many late-game players farm the city over random players.
  • Multiple players launching at once can cause missiles to collide mid-air — stagger launches if possible.
  • City damage scales with nuke tier — late named nukes (Oblivion Maestro, Omega Point, etc.) are built for this.

PvP vs PvE: PvP raids steal from players. Center city is PvE with a timer — different cooldown, different payout, often better for late-game income.

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