Command An Army Ascension & Mastery: Merge Guide
The game's own feature list puts it simply: combine duplicate units through Ascension and level your troops up to Mastery level 20. Both live in the upgrade area in the lobby, next to Evolve.
Ascension levels and copies needed
| Level | How to make it | Base copies in total |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension 1 | Merge 2 base copies | 2 |
| Ascension 2 | Merge 2 Ascension 1 copies | 4 |
| Ascension 3 (max) | Merge 2 Ascension 2 copies | 8 |
The copy totals follow from the two-into-one merge shown in Rexon's video and the NoobBlox beginner guide (September 8-11, 2026): every level doubles the number of base copies behind it. Starter units show up constantly on the banner, so Ascension 3 on a 1-star unit comes quickly; on a 4-star it is a long-term goal.
What Ascension improves
Ascending raises the unit's HP, damage and rush damage. Speed and range stayed the same on the stat cards shown in guide videos. This is why a lower-star unit you ascend often, like Scout Rider, can beat a fresh 4-star with no copies behind it, which the game itself hints at with its "rarer doesn't always mean stronger" line.
How to ascend
- Open the upgrade area in the lobby and pick Ascension.
- Select a unit you own two copies of at the same Ascension level.
- Confirm the merge. One copy remains at the next Ascension level.
- Use Equip Best on the units screen afterwards so your loadout picks up the stronger copy.
Mastery (unit levels)
Every troop also has a level. It goes up as you use the unit in matches, and the cap is Mastery level 20. Level 20 matters because it unlocks evolution for the eight units that have one. Account level is a separate number: it raises your star limit and unit slots.
Ascension FAQ
Does Ascension cost Gems?
No. Rexon checked while ascending his Scout Riders on September 8, 2026: you only need the duplicate copies. The Robux "Ascend All Troops" button just does every available merge at once.
What is the max Ascension?
Ascension 3. When Rexon tried to merge two Ascension 3 copies the game did not offer a fourth level. That is one creator test, so we will update this if a later patch raises the cap.
Should I delete spare units for Gems?
Only after the unit is at Ascension 3 or you are sure you will never use it. Deleting gives a small Gem refund (Rexon got 750 Gems from a batch of spare low-star copies), while a merge makes a unit permanently stronger.
How do troops level up?
By playing matches with them equipped. The game calls this Mastery and caps it at level 20, which is also the level that unlocks evolution.