For chiefs navigating the frozen wastes of Whiteout Survival in 2026, the Brothers in Arms event remains a pivotal, high-stakes challenge. This milestone-based event tasks players with a singular, aggressive focus: to earn points by attacking enemy cities and causing injuries or defeating their troops. Success hinges not just on martial might, but on strategic understanding of how points are calculated and the most efficient methods to accumulate them without crippling one's own forces. It's a test of tactical aggression and alliance coordination.

How to Earn Points: The Core Mechanics

The fundamental principle is straightforward. Your points are determined by the number and, critically, the level of the enemy troops you injure or defeat. The primary avenues for scoring are:

• Launching direct attacks on enemy player cities.

• Ambushing players who are gathering resources at resource tiles.

• Participating in large-scale battles like the Castle or Fortress Battle (though this comes with a significant caveat, as we'll discuss).

The scoring system is tiered, making higher-level troops far more valuable targets. Here is the definitive point breakdown for 2026:

Troop Level	Points per Troop Defeated/Injured
Level 1-2	1 point
Level 3	2 points
Level 4	3 points
Level 5	4 points
Level 6	5 points
Level 7	7 points
Level 8	9 points
Level 9	11 points
Level 10	13 points

As the table shows, focusing on Tier 7+ troops yields exponentially better returns. Simply swarming low-level farms will not efficiently climb the milestone ladder.

The Dual Reward Structure: Milestones and Leaderboards

Similar to other events, Brothers in Arms offers two distinct reward tracks, providing motivation for both personal achievement and competitive dominance within your state.

Milestone Rewards are earned by hitting cumulative point targets. While the exact rewards can vary slightly by server generation, the structure is consistent. The journey begins at 1,000 points and culminates at a formidable 217,000 points. Early milestones may offer basic speed-ups and resources, but the real prizes—gems and valuable skill manuals—are locked behind the higher thresholds. Many seasoned chiefs advise that the fourth milestone is the first truly worthwhile goal, justifying the resource and troop investment required to reach it.

Leaderboard Rewards pit you against every other chief in your state. By the event's end, the top 100 players with the highest point totals earn additional loot, typically comprising generous bundles of gems and speed-ups. This leaderboard fuels the event's most intense rivalries and requires a sustained, aggressive strategy to rank highly.

Top Strategies for Efficient Point Farming in 2026

Maximizing your point gain while minimizing losses is the key to excelling in Brothers in Arms. Based on current meta strategies, here are the most effective approaches:

1. Target Inactive Cities in the Icefield: 👑 This is widely considered the most efficient method. Scout the outer edges of the map, particularly the Icefield Area, for cities marked as inactive. These targets often have damaged or nonexistent barricades, allowing you to swiftly defeat their garrisoned troops for points without the tedious process of burning down full defenses. It's a low-risk, high-reward hunting ground.

2. Coordinate Alliance Rallies: Never underestimate the power of your alliance. Organizing rallies against targets is far superior to solo attacks. Rallies are faster, stronger, and distribute losses among participants. This is especially crucial if you need to take on a well-defended, active city. A coordinated strike can overwhelm defenses and secure a massive point haul that would be impossible alone.

3. Ambush Resource Gatherers: 🪓 Keep a close eye on the resource tiles near your alliance's territory. It's common to see players from other alliances farming there. Sending troops to attack these gathering units can net you a significant number of points, as these armies are often undefended and solely composed of gatherers. It's a tactic that scores points and disrupts your enemy's economy—a double victory.

4. A Word of Caution on Castle/Fortress Battles: While these massive battles do grant points for troops defeated, they are generally not recommended as a primary farming method. The losses your own elite troops will sustain in the chaotic melee are typically not worth the points gained. It's better to use these events for their intended strategic objectives rather than as a Brothers in Arms point source.

Final Tips for Success

To thrive in the Brothers in Arms event, remember these core principles:

• Quality over Quantity: Use your intelligence reports! Scout for cities with high-level troops (T7+). Defeating 10,000 T2 troops nets you 10,000 points, but defeating 10,000 T10 troops yields 130,000 points—a monumental difference.

• Timing is Everything: Don't burn all your troops and speed-ups in the first hour. Plan your attacks, let your troops heal, and make a sustained push to climb the milestones and leaderboard steadily.

• Alliance Intelligence is Key: Share scout reports with your alliance. Pooling information on weak or lucrative targets makes everyone more efficient and powerful.

By mastering these mechanics and strategies, chiefs can turn the Brothers in Arms event from a daunting challenge into a lucrative opportunity for growth and dominance in the perpetual winter of Whiteout Survival. 🏆