

When in teams, split up and attack flanks!!! Getting hit from multiple directions also causes confusion and forces him to cover a larger arc of fire. Attacking from two different directions forces the enemy to expose his weaker side or rear armor. When attacking in a team of two or more, observe where your team mate is heading, and move in the flanking direction. Press spacebar to quickly stop your tank. Never standstill continuously fire on open ground. The best strategy to use on open ground is to Stop → Fire → Move. Even moving a little backwards or forwards between shots is better than not moving at all!!! You not only become an easy target for snipers, but especially for artillery. When on high ground, pop over, take a shot, then retreat.īe careful that enemy snipers don't catch you, otherwise it may not be worth it.Įspecially on open ground, never standstill and shoot continuously. Hug the edges of cliffs for protection and also prevents artillery from hitting you!!! Never go down the hill unless you are sure of the kill. After taking a shot, back away to force him to make a further climb, while you reload your gun. And you can take a shot at his turret before he can depress his gun low enough to hit you. As the enemy climbs the slope, he is slowed by an uphill climb. Make Use of Natural Terrain, Hills and Slopes Move forward, shoot, then retreat behind the building to reload!!!īuildings provide excellent protection from enemy SPG.īe aware which direction artillery is attacking from, and take cover!!! Hide behind rocks and tank hulks where possible to make you more difficult to target. Make use of rocks, buildings and natural terrain for cover. Then retreat behind the building to reload. When using buildings for cover, move forward, shoot. Hiding behind obstacles reduces your tank profile, making it more difficult for the enemy to spot you, provides protection from enemy fire, and makes you more difficult to target. Make use of them while sniping at the enemy. Use these fighting tactics and you will excel above the majority of players.īuildings, rocks, cliffs and dead tank hulks abound in World of Tanks. It applies to all types of vehicles from tanks, to tank destroyers and SPG. Welcome to your bootcamp! These are considered basic combat tactics in World of Tanks that every player should know and use.
