Guide: Vehicle Types and Functions
Greetings, Commanders!
There are five types of vehicles in World of Tanks, and each of them has different features and a specific role to play in battle. As a player, it’s important to know how to play each type and get the best out of them.
[h3]Battle Lines[/h3]
In any battle, the map can be divided into three battle lines characterized by specific tactics.
Head-to-head battles with the enemy take place on the first line. Here, heavily armored vehicles push the avenues of attack, while maneuverable light tanks spot enemies. The vehicles on the second line support the attack and provide covering fire for assault vehicles. The third line is meant for sniper vehicles and artillery that can destroy enemies in an ambush and at long range.
[h3]Light Tanks[/h3]
Light tanks have weak armor but great view range and concealment. The main objective of light tanks is to spot enemy vehicles and provide allies with information about enemy positions. They fire at close range against slow, lightly armored enemies and immobilize enemy vehicles in view range by damaging their tracks.
[h3]Medium Tanks[/h3]
The role of medium tanks in battle depends on the characteristics of the particular vehicle. MTs with medium armor, a good gun, and decent maneuverability provide fire support and cover allies. These vehicles cause damage to enemy vehicles within their view range. At close range, these tanks fight against a single enemy and, in some cases, outflank them. Due to good maneuverability and concealment, these medium tanks are often able to strike first. Support for the first line is carried out by versatile MTs that feature good frontal and/or turret armor and MTs with decent maneuverability and good armor. Support tanks are effective at mid-to-close range as they can spot enemies and immobilize enemy vehicles.
[h3]Heavy Tanks[/h3]
Heavy tanks fight at close range. In addition to a powerful gun, they have reliable armor that can effectively deflect damage inflicted by the enemy. These characteristics allow them to push the avenues of attack and hold enemy vehicles on the first line by blocking a great amount of damage. Heavy tanks with a magazine loading system have a decent gun and boast great firepower. These factors allow them to support allies while pushing key avenues of attack.
[h3]Tank Destroyers[/h3]
Tank destroyers with medium armor provide support to allied vehicles. TDs with high concealment, an accurate gun, and average armor can take on the role of sniper. Such vehicles spot and hit enemies at any distance from cover. Tank destroyers with a magazine loading system offer support while holding enemy forces at bay and blocking damage.
[h3]SPGs[/h3]
The main characteristics of SPGs are a powerful gun, weak armor, and low maneuverability. This vehicle type is designed for artillery strikes at the enemy rear, while stunning nearby vehicles with high-explosive shells. Such vehicles can perform as tank gunners that support allies.
Plan your tactics carefully to take advantage of the strong characteristics of your vehicle in order to take advantage of its full potential. To increase your performance and gain superiority in battle, train your crew, apply consumables, and mount additional equipment on your vehicle. Certain skills, perks, consumables, and equipment are more suitable for certain vehicle types. The choice also depends on the vehicle’s characteristics and your personal playstyle.
Learn more about World of Tanks and become a worthy opponent on the battlefield!
There are five types of vehicles in World of Tanks, and each of them has different features and a specific role to play in battle. As a player, it’s important to know how to play each type and get the best out of them.
[h3]Battle Lines[/h3]
In any battle, the map can be divided into three battle lines characterized by specific tactics.
Head-to-head battles with the enemy take place on the first line. Here, heavily armored vehicles push the avenues of attack, while maneuverable light tanks spot enemies. The vehicles on the second line support the attack and provide covering fire for assault vehicles. The third line is meant for sniper vehicles and artillery that can destroy enemies in an ambush and at long range.
[h3]Light Tanks[/h3]
Light tanks have weak armor but great view range and concealment. The main objective of light tanks is to spot enemy vehicles and provide allies with information about enemy positions. They fire at close range against slow, lightly armored enemies and immobilize enemy vehicles in view range by damaging their tracks.
[h3]Medium Tanks[/h3]
The role of medium tanks in battle depends on the characteristics of the particular vehicle. MTs with medium armor, a good gun, and decent maneuverability provide fire support and cover allies. These vehicles cause damage to enemy vehicles within their view range. At close range, these tanks fight against a single enemy and, in some cases, outflank them. Due to good maneuverability and concealment, these medium tanks are often able to strike first. Support for the first line is carried out by versatile MTs that feature good frontal and/or turret armor and MTs with decent maneuverability and good armor. Support tanks are effective at mid-to-close range as they can spot enemies and immobilize enemy vehicles.
[h3]Heavy Tanks[/h3]
Heavy tanks fight at close range. In addition to a powerful gun, they have reliable armor that can effectively deflect damage inflicted by the enemy. These characteristics allow them to push the avenues of attack and hold enemy vehicles on the first line by blocking a great amount of damage. Heavy tanks with a magazine loading system have a decent gun and boast great firepower. These factors allow them to support allies while pushing key avenues of attack.
[h3]Tank Destroyers[/h3]
Tank destroyers with medium armor provide support to allied vehicles. TDs with high concealment, an accurate gun, and average armor can take on the role of sniper. Such vehicles spot and hit enemies at any distance from cover. Tank destroyers with a magazine loading system offer support while holding enemy forces at bay and blocking damage.
[h3]SPGs[/h3]
The main characteristics of SPGs are a powerful gun, weak armor, and low maneuverability. This vehicle type is designed for artillery strikes at the enemy rear, while stunning nearby vehicles with high-explosive shells. Such vehicles can perform as tank gunners that support allies.
Plan your tactics carefully to take advantage of the strong characteristics of your vehicle in order to take advantage of its full potential. To increase your performance and gain superiority in battle, train your crew, apply consumables, and mount additional equipment on your vehicle. Certain skills, perks, consumables, and equipment are more suitable for certain vehicle types. The choice also depends on the vehicle’s characteristics and your personal playstyle.
Learn more about World of Tanks and become a worthy opponent on the battlefield!