Starring up Special Ants in The Ants: Underground Kingdom is essential for strengthening your army and unlocking powerful skills. Special Ants play a crucial role in both combat and resource management, and increasing their star level significantly boosts their abilities. Here’s a complete guide on how to star up Special Ants efficiently.
1. What Does Starring Up Special Ants Do?
Starring up a Special Ant:
- Increases the Ant’s Stats (attack, defense, and health)
- Unlocks or Enhances Skills (some skills require a certain star level)
- Makes the Ant More Powerful in Battles
Each Special Ant starts at 1-star and can be increased up to 5 or 6 stars, depending on the ant.
2. How to Star Up Special Ants
Starring up Special Ants requires duplicate copies of the same Special Ant or specific Special Ant Eggs. The process involves the following steps:
Step 1: Obtain Duplicate Special Ants
To star up a Special Ant, you need duplicate copies of the same ant. These can be obtained through:
- Hatching Special Ant Eggs in the Special Nest
- Event Rewards (limited-time events sometimes give fragments or full Special Ants)
- Purchases in the Store (occasionally available in premium packs)
- Alliance Benefits (some alliances provide ways to obtain Special Ant fragments)
💡 Tip: The higher the rarity of the Special Ant, the harder it is to get duplicates. Prioritize saving your hatch attempts for high-value ants.
Step 2: Use Special Ant Fragments
Instead of full duplicates, you can also use Special Ant Fragments to star up your ants. These fragments are obtained through:
- Daily Missions and Events
- Gacha System from Hatching Special Ant Eggs
- Recycling Unwanted Special Ants (converting lower-tier ants into fragments)
💡 Tip: If you are short on full duplicates, collecting enough Special Ant Fragments will allow you to star up your ants over time.
Step 3: Star Up in the Special Ant Menu
Once you have the required duplicate Special Ants or fragments, follow these steps:
- Go to the Special Ant Menu in your ant colony.
- Select the Special Ant you want to star up.
- Tap on the “Star Up” Button (if you have the required duplicates/fragments).
- Confirm the Upgrade – this will consume the materials and increase the ant’s star level.
💡 Tip: Always check if the upgrade will unlock a new skill or significantly improve stats before using your resources.
3. How to Get More Special Ant Eggs
Since hatching Special Ants requires Special Ant Eggs, you need a steady supply of them. Here’s how to get more eggs:
Regular Ways to Get Special Ant Eggs
- Daily Free Hatch in the Special Nest (limited chance to get a high-rarity Special Ant)
- Purchasing Special Ant Eggs in the Store (using in-game currency or real money)
- Completing Events and Quests (special events often give Special Ant Eggs as rewards)
- Alliance Contributions (some alliance rewards include Special Ant Eggs)
💡 Tip: Save your eggs and hatch them in bulk during Special Ant Hatching Events for extra rewards.
4. Prioritizing Which Special Ants to Star Up
Not all Special Ants are equally powerful. Prioritize your best Special Ants based on your strategy:
Best Special Ants for Combat (PvP)
- Golden Sugar Ant
- Bullet Ant
- Giant Soldier Ant
- Jack Jumper Ant
Best Special Ants for Gathering
- Giant Mound Ant
- Brown Sugar Ant
- Harvest Ant
💡 Tip: If you’re focused on battles, star up combat ants first. If you need more resources, prioritize gathering ants.
5. Maximizing Star Up Efficiency
- Save Your Special Ant Eggs for events that reward hatching.
- Only Star Up High-Rank Special Ants (Epic and Legendary ants are worth investing in; lower-tier ants should be recycled).
- Join an Active Alliance to get more resources for hatching and starring up.
- Use Special Ant Fragments Wisely – don’t waste them on weak ants.
Conclusion
Starring up Special Ants in The Ants: Underground Kingdom is a key strategy for strengthening your colony and army. By obtaining duplicate ants, collecting fragments, and hatching Special Ant Eggs efficiently, you can build a powerful team of Special Ants. Focus on combat ants for PvP and gathering ants for resource collection, and always prioritize high-rarity Special Ants to maximize your power.
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