Season III drops Tiles Survive into total darkness. The map, the enemies, and even how you expand all change. If you enter Noctis Descent unprepared, you will struggle immediately — but once you understand the new systems, this becomes one of the most rewarding seasons so far.
Tiles Survive Season III Guide – Noctis Enemies, Promotion
Here is everything you need to know.
The Lighthouse System
A brand-new construction zone opens outside your barricade.
Unlike previous seasons, this area begins completely dark.
Your first priority is building Lighthouses.
Lighthouses:
- Illuminate surrounding map areas
- Unlock seasonal buildings
- Increase Darkness Resistance
- Boost combat stats
- Unlock powerful active skills
Your Lighthouse type defines your seasonal playstyle, so choose carefully.
City Reset & Red Copper Economy
When Noctis Descent begins:
- The world map becomes the Land of Noctis
- All cities reset and become neutral
- Captured cities illuminate surrounding darkness
- All cities now produce Red Copper every hour
Red Copper becomes one of the most important seasonal resources.
Noctis Enemies
The darkness replaces all infected enemies.
New enemies:
- Noctis Acolytes
- Noctis Rex
Kill histories reset and first-kill rewards return.
These enemies are extremely dangerous unless you raise your Darkness Resistance.
Defeating them gives valuable seasonal rewards.
State Clash League
The main competitive league returns:
- Active during Weeks 1–3 and 5–7
- States earn points through seasonal activities
- Higher scoring State invades enemy Arcadia
- Occupying Arcadia wins the round
- Winning States receive major rewards
Season Progress & State Achievements
Work with your State to complete achievements.
These unlock powerful State-wide bonuses and rewards that benefit everyone.
Hero Promotion
Season III allows Chef to be promoted from SR to SSR once fully starred.
This unlocks stronger stats and new team-building options.
Copper Clash
Starting Week 2:
- Top 8 Alliances enter Copper Clash
- Fight for Red Copper
- Manage limited action points
- Use territory links to expand your reach
- Strong coordination wins this mode
Faction War
Every State is assigned to one of two factions:
- Blade of Light
- Scythe of Night
These factions compete throughout the entire season.
The winning faction earns enhanced season rewards.
