World of Warships - Game Guide

ABOUT WORLD OF WARSHIPS

A new star in the Wargaming universe of legendary online games, World of Warships is a free-to-play action MMO that plunges you into intense naval combat of the first half of the 20th century. Enjoy limitless gameplay possibilities with four classes of iconic war vessels, an array of upgrades and improvements, and a range of strategically designed maps inspired by real-world locations in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans. In World of Warships, you are spoiled for choice with all the ship models available, with the attention and respect paid to the identity and history of each of the combat vessels. Choose between the speed and stealth of destroyers, endurance and firepower of battleships, maneuverability and tactical agility of cruisers, or air supremacy and multi-tasking challenge of aircraft carriers. Build and enhance your own naval fleet and employ a wide arsenal of devastating weaponry to gain control of the battlefield and send your enemies to the bottom of the sea. With both strategy and action at your command, World of Warships is pushing the limits of military arena gameplay in breathtaking ways. Prepare for a totally new combat experience where salt water, fire, and steel meet together as you engage in fierce naval warfare like never before! Take the helm, Commander, crush the enemy, and dominate the oceans. Action stations!

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WARSHIP TYPES

DESTROYERS
▪ Renowned for outstanding speed, maneuverability, and low detectability.
▪ Generally used to spot and destroy enemy battleships and aircraft carriers.
▪ Torpedo armament is their key advantage that guarantees a highly effective attack power.
▪ Destroyers deploy smoke screens to conceal their maneuvers or hide the location of allies.

CRUISERS
▪ The most versatile warship type in the game.
▪ Ideal for hunting destroyers and protecting allies from air strikes.
▪ High maneuverability and acceleration allow cruisers to dodge attacks effectively.
▪ Capable of acting independently, however, a pack of cruisers is a real force to be reckoned with.


BATTLESHIPS
▪ Notable for unmatched firepower and high endurance. ▪ Primarily used to destroy enemy ships with main battery fire.
▪ Heavy armor allows battleships to withstand numerous attacks and dominate on the battlefield.
▪ Capable of sinking virtually any ship with a single main battery salvo.


AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
▪ Unique warship type that combines action and strategy gameplay.
▪ Able to carry various types of aircraft, including Dive Bombers, Torpedo Bombers, and Fighters.
▪ Perfect for carrying out devastating squadron attacks from a distance.
▪ Carrier-borne aircraft excel at detecting the enemy and revealing their disposition.


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NATIONS

JAPAN
Aircraft carriers
Battleships
Cruisers
Destroyers
Features:

▪ Artillery enjoys high firing range.
▪ Increased chance to set enemy ships on fire when using High Explosive shells.
▪ Fastest and most powerful torpedoes among the nations, torpedo tubes on high-tier cruisers.


U.S.A.
Aircraft carriers
Battleships
Cruisers
Destroyers
Features:

▪ Thick armor around vital areas and extensive anti-torpedo protection.
▪ Superior anti-aircraft armament and advanced fire control systems.
▪ Excellent maneuverability.


U.S.S.R.
Aircraft carriers
Battleships
Cruisers
Destroyers
Features:

▪ Destroyers boast unrivalled top speeds.
▪ Main battery shells have the best armor penetration at the expense of lower damage per hit.
▪ Shortest shell flight time to target.


GERMANY
Aircraft carriers
Battleships
Cruisers
Destroyers
Features:

▪ High firing rates for both main and secondary batteries.
▪ Unsurpassed artillery accuracy at long range.
▪ Improved survivability of high tier cruisers and battleships.


U.K.
Features:
▪ Rapid-firing 152 mm guns and powerful torpedo armament.
▪ Researchable light cruisers only pack AP shells with unique characteristics.
▪ Wide selection of ship consumables.


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BATTLE TYPES

CO-OP BATTLE
Team up with other players and fight against a team of bots. Polish your naval skills, master coordinated combat maneuvers, or test your newly acquired warships on AI-controlled opponents! A team of players battle against an all bot team in an 8 vs. 8 format. Your primary goal is to destroy all enemy warships or capture the base/key areas

RANDOM BATTLE>
This is where the real fun begins—a classic PvP-style battle that puts your combat skills to the test! Random Battle features two teams with a maximum 12 warships each. The main objective is to capture the base/key areas or destroy all enemy ships. The players are selected according to the type and tier of warships in the queue.

TEAM BATTLE
If you’re ready to rise to yet another challenge and demonstrate the strength of your team spirit, welcome to Team Battles. It’s a 7 vs. 7 battle type that enables players to build their own team rosters before entering battle. Team Battles are only available within a specific time period, so keep an eye on the battle menu for an update.

RANKED BATTLE
Tired of looking for worthy opponents? Here is your ticket to the World of Warships pantheon of the elite. Get into a team of seven highly motivated players and square off against opponents who are matched to your skill level. You will start at the lowest Rank and progress by securing victories and gaining Stars.


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