Whiteout Survival Hero Generations
Whiteout Survival heroes arrive in generations, and a generation opens in your state on a set server day, usually Day 40 for Generation 2, Day 120 for Generation 3 and Day 360 for Generation 6. Generation 1 holds four Mythic heroes plus the starting Rare and Epic roster, and every later generation adds three Mythic heroes, one per class. The table lists all 19 generations with their usual day. Checked in November 2026.
Generations Timeline
The usual server day is the age of the state when the generation opens. A single number is the most common value, and a range shows that guides give slightly different days for the same generation. The last rows have no day yet.
| Gen | Usual unlock | Infantry | Lancer | Marksman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Server launch | Natalia and Jeronimo | Molly | Zinman |
| 2 | Day 40 | Flint | Philly | Alonso |
| 3 | Day 120 | Logan | Mia | Greg |
| 4 | Day 195-200 | Ahmose | Reina | Lynn |
| 5 | Day 270-280 | Hector | Norah | Gwen |
| 6 | Day 360 | Wu Ming | Renee | Wayne |
| 7 | Day 440 | Edith | Gordon | Bradley |
| 8 | Day 520 | Gatot | Sonya | Hendrik |
| 9 | Day 600 | Magnus | Fred | Xura |
| 10 | Day 680-700 | Gregory | Freya | Blanchette |
| 11 | Day 760-800 | Eleonora | Lloyd | Rufus |
| 12 | Day 840-870 | Hervor | Karol | Ligeia |
| 13 | Day 920-950 | Gisela | Flora | Vulcanus |
| 14 | Day 1000-1040 | Elif | Dominic | Cara |
| 15 | Day 1080-1130 | Hank | Estrella | Viveca |
| 16 | Day 1160-1220 | Seigel | Ursar | Aisling |
| 17 | Day 1240+ | Aiden | Bertha | Eleanor |
| 18 | Newest | Jordan | Nikola | Aisha |
| 19 | Newest | Balor | Luca | Aurora |
Generation 1 has two Infantry heroes, Natalia and Jeronimo. From Generation 2 on the pattern is the same every time: one Infantry, one Lancer and one Marksman, all Mythic. The full roster with rarity and how to get each hero is on the heroes page.
Generation Dates by Server Age
The gap between generations is about 80 days for most of the early game. Generation 2 opens at Day 40, Generation 3 at Day 120, and the rest follow roughly every 70 to 80 days: Generation 4 at Day 195-200, Generation 5 at Day 270-280, Generation 6 at Day 360, Generation 7 at Day 440, Generation 8 at Day 520 and Generation 9 at Day 600.
The wiki puts the variation between servers at about 7 to 21 days. That is why Generations 4, 5 and 10 to 16 are shown as ranges, and why you should treat the days above as a guide and not as a promise. Generation 17 is listed as Day 1240+ because the schedule beyond that day is still open.
Heroes of Each Generation
Heroes inside a generation come in three classes, so a full set gives you one front line, one middle and one ranged hero. The list below shows what each opening adds.
- Generation 1 (Server launch): Natalia and Jeronimo (Infantry), Molly (Lancer), Zinman (Marksman).
- Generation 2 (Day 40): Flint (Infantry), Philly (Lancer), Alonso (Marksman).
- Generation 3 (Day 120): Logan (Infantry), Mia (Lancer), Greg (Marksman).
- Generation 4 (Day 195-200): Ahmose (Infantry), Reina (Lancer), Lynn (Marksman).
- Generation 5 (Day 270-280): Hector (Infantry), Norah (Lancer), Gwen (Marksman).
- Generation 6 (Day 360): Wu Ming (Infantry), Renee (Lancer), Wayne (Marksman).
- Generation 7 (Day 440): Edith (Infantry), Gordon (Lancer), Bradley (Marksman).
- Generation 8 (Day 520): Gatot (Infantry), Sonya (Lancer), Hendrik (Marksman).
- Generation 9 (Day 600): Magnus (Infantry), Fred (Lancer), Xura (Marksman).
Generations 10 to 17 continue the same pattern up to Aiden, Bertha and Eleanor. The newest heroes in the database are Jordan, Nikola and Aisha in Generation 18, and Balor, Luca and Aurora in Generation 19. A state needs to reach them first, so they may not be open in your state yet.
The video looks at one generation up close: Generation 7 with Edith, Gordon and Bradley, and how each of them fits rallies and garrison.
Generations 6, 7 and 8
These three generations come up often in questions, and they fall in the middle of the game: Generation 6 around Day 360, Generation 7 around Day 440 and Generation 8 around Day 520.
| Gen | Usual unlock | Heroes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Day 360 | Wu Ming, Renee, Wayne |
| 7 | Day 440 | Edith, Gordon, Bradley |
| 8 | Day 520 | Gatot, Sonya, Hendrik |
You can see where these heroes rank in the tier list. One guide treats Generation 7 heroes Gordon, Edith and Bradley as legacy combat heroes on mature states, while another still names Bradley in free Bear Hunt lineups from Generation 7 to 9.
What Changes Between Generations
Later generations generally bring better base stats, so new heroes usually push older ones down the list. That does not make an older hero useless. A developed older hero can still beat a new hero that has very few stars, and many players keep a hero like Flint or Molly for several generations. The hero leveling guide shows how many shards each star costs, which is the number to compare before you switch.
New generations also change how shards come in. Generations 11 and later list the Foundry Shop among their shard sources, next to Lucky Wheel, Hall of Heroes and the event routes. The Foundry Battle feeds that shop.
How to Plan Shards for the Next Generation
Think in three steps. First, find your generation from the newest hero your state offers. Second, pick one hero per class from the newest generation that you can reach, and keep the older heroes you have already developed. Third, save Gems and Mythic General Hero Shards a few weeks before the next opening day.
- Mythic General Hero Shards can go to any Mythic hero in your roster except Natalia and Jeronimo, so they are safe to hold.
- New generation shards are scarce at first, and saving lets you build the hero you want in one go.
- Compare stars, skills and gear before you replace an older hero with a new one.
The Whiteout Survival calculator helps you work out how many shards you still need, and the beginner guide covers the first weeks before the second generation opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does each hero generation unlock in Whiteout Survival?
Generation 1 is there from server launch. Generation 2 usually opens at Day 40, Generation 3 at Day 120, Generation 4 between days 195-200 and Generation 5 between days 270-280. Generation 6 follows at Day 360, and Generation 7 at Day 440. The days are typical values and a state can run a little earlier or later.
Which heroes are in Generation 6?
Generation 6 has three Mythic heroes: Wu Ming (Infantry), Renee (Lancer) and Wayne (Marksman). It usually opens around day 360. Generation 7 follows with Edith, Gordon and Bradley, and Generation 8 with Gatot, Sonya and Hendrik.
Does a hero generation depend on my account age?
No. Generations follow the age of your state, not the age of your own account. If you start in a state that is already past Day 600, you can see every hero from Generations 1 to 9 right away, while a new state starts with Generation 1 only. Look at the hero list in your game to see which generation your state has reached.
How many heroes does each generation add?
Generation 1 is the exception: it has four Mythic heroes, Natalia, Jeronimo, Molly and Zinman, plus the starting Rare and Epic heroes. Every generation from 2 to 19 adds three Mythic heroes, one Infantry, one Lancer and one Marksman. Generations 18 and 19 are listed in the newest hero database, and their server days are not yet part of the usual schedule.
How should I plan shards for a new generation?
Pick one hero per class from the newest generation you can reach, and save Gems and Mythic General Hero Shards before it opens, since new generation shards are scarce at first. A developed older hero can outperform a new hero with few stars, so compare stars and skills before you move shards. Plan around the pace you see in your own state.
Read Next
Open the full Whiteout Survival heroes list, pick your lineup with the tier list, and check star and level costs in the hero leveling guide.