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Directives are special game items that can be mounted on Tier V–X vehicles before combat. They give an additional advantage over the course of a single battle. This advantage may prove critical in certain situations, giving you an edge over your opponents.

[h2]Two Types of Directives[/h2]
For equipment. These directives increase the effect of mounted equipment for the entire duration of a single battle. You can purchase them for bonds.
For crew. These directives will improve the trained skills or perks of crew members or provide the effect of a skill or perk not yet trained. They are applied for the duration of a single battle. You can purchase them for credits.

[h2]For equipment[/h2]
Aim Tuning
Reduces aiming time.
Effect: +2.5% to aiming speed (with Enhanced Gun Laying Drive, Wear-Resistant Gun Laying Drive, or Bounty Gun Laying Drive mounted)
Orderly Ammo Rack
Reduces gun reloading time.
Effect: −2.5% to loading time (with Gun Rammer, Innovative Loading System, or Bounty Rammer mounted)
Stabilizer Greasing
Improves precision by reducing dispersion during firing, turret traverse, or vehicle movement.
Effect: −5% to dispersion after firing, during movement, and turret traverse (with Vertical Stabilizer, Stabilizing Equipment System, or Bounty Stabilizer mounted)
Optical Calibration
Increases your vehicle’s view range, allowing for earlier spotting of enemy vehicles.
Effect: +2.5% to view range, up to 445 m (with Coated Optics, Experimental Optics, or Bounty Optics mounted)
Vent Purge
Improves crew skills that affect vehicle characteristics.
Effect: +2.5% to all crew skills (with Improved Ventilation, Venting System, or Bounty Ventilation mounted)

Pre-Battle Maintenance
Increases the repair speed of destroyed modules in battle.
Effect: +10% to repair speed (with Modified Configuration, Improved Configuration, or Bounty Protection Technology mounted)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Increases engine power.
Effect: +4% to engine power (with Turbocharger of any class or Improved Compressor mounted)
Polished Lens
Reduces aiming circle size.
Effect: −2% to the aiming circle size (with Improved Aiming of any class or Bounty Aiming mounted)
Exhaust Insulation
Increases the concealment of a stationary or moving vehicle.
Effect: +2% to concealment of a stationary or moving vehicle (with Low Noise Exhaust System of any class mounted)

[h2]For crew[/h2]
Natural Cover
Grants the Concealment skill, which reduces vehicle visibility.
If the skill is not trained to 100%, grants all crew members the Concealment skill trained to 100%.
If the skill is trained to 100%, grants an additional 10% to vehicle concealment.
Gearbox Intricacy
Grants the Smooth Ride skill, which improves accuracy when firing on the move.
If the skill is not trained to 100%, grants the Smooth Ride skill trained to 100%.
If the skill is trained to 100%, doubles the effect of the Smooth Ride skill.
Steady Hand
Grants the Snap Shot skill, which improves accuracy during turret traverse.
If the skill is not trained to 100%, grants the Snap Shot skill trained to 100%.
If the skill is trained to 100%, doubles the effect of the Snap Shot skill.
Combat Course
Grants the Clutch Braking skill, which increases hull traverse speed.
If the skill is not trained to 100%, grants the Clutch Braking skill trained to 100%.
If the skill is trained to 100%, doubles the effect of the Clutch Braking skill.
Shell Organizer
Grants the Safe Stowage perk, which increases ammo rack durability (the shells don’t come into contact with each other).
If the perk is not trained to 100%, grants the Safe Stowage perk trained to 100%.
If the perk is trained to 100%, provides an additional 37.5% to ammo rack durability.
Increased Focus
Grants the Sixth Sense perk, which allows the commander to determine whether the vehicle has been spotted by the enemy.
If the perk is not trained to 100%, grants the Sixth Sense perk trained to 100%.
If the perk is trained to 100%, the Sixth Sense perk is activated one second earlier.
Duty Comes First
Grants the Call for Vengeance perk, which allows a Radio Operator who has survived the destruction of their vehicle to report enemy positions for an additional two seconds (12 seconds in total).
If the perk is not trained to 100%, grants the Call for Vengeance perk trained to 100%.
If the perk is trained to 100%, allows an additional three seconds for the Radio Operator to report enemy positions (13 seconds in total).
Focus on Target
Grants the Designated Target perk, which makes targeted enemy vehicles visible for an additional two seconds.
If the perk is not trained to 100%, grants the Designated Target perk trained to 100%.
If the perk is trained to 100%, adds an additional two seconds to the time a targeted enemy vehicle stays visible (4 seconds in total).
Experienced Firefighters
Grants the Firefighting skill, which enhances the crew members’ firefighting abilities.
If the skill is not trained to 100%, grants all crew members the Firefighting skill trained to 100%.
If the skill is trained to 100%, adds an additional 50% to the Firefighting skill.

[h2]Mounting Directives[/h2]
You can mount only one directive on your vehicle before a battle. The mounted directive is effective for one battle.
To mount a directive:
1. Click the directives slot.
2. Select the desired directive and click on it.
3. Click “Apply”. The directive is purchased and mounted on the selected vehicle. If the directive has already been purchased, it is mounted on the selected vehicle from the Depot.



You can purchase more than one directive by clicking “Purchase” under its name. Spare directives are stored in the Depot in the Stock section under the Consumables tab.
To automatically supply and mount the selected directive after it has been used in battle, click the Auto‑resupply checkbox.

Currently, some directives can only be received in limited quantities as a reward for in-game events. The following directives are unavailable for purchase:
● Fuel Filter Replacement
● Polished Lens
● Exhaust Insulation
These directives are only automatically resupplied until they are available in the Depot.

[h2]Removing Directives[/h2]
To remove a mounted directive:
1. Click the directives slot.
2. Click “Send to Depot” under the name of the mounted directive.
3. Click “Apply”. The directive is sent to the Depot and can then be mounted on another vehicle.
Please note that directives cannot be sold.



Good luck (and maximum efficiency) on the battlefield!

Attention! Football Oracles wanted!

On June 11, a grand football tournament starts in Europe, in which the best teams of the continent will compete for the championship. World of Tanks is on the same wavelength with all football fans around the globe, so we’re launching a special Matchday event kicking off on June 10!

[h3]Matchday 2021 [/h3]

June 10, 2021, 15:00 UTC through July 11, 2021, 19:00 UTC

[h2]Matchday: General Overview [/h2]

NOTE
All Matchday activities will take place on a dedicated website. Visit it regularly to see whether your predictions have come true, compare them to those of your friends in the leaderboards and stay up to date on what is coming next!



[h3]How to add your email to the account [/h3]

Add your email to the account before participating in the event, if you haven’t done it before:

1. Log in Steam with your account
   
2. Go to the wargaming.net website
   
3. You will be offered to add an e-mail and a password to your account. Please provide this information
   
4. Log in with your credentials
   

Have questions about registration and game settings? For more information, please contact the official Player Support for World of Tanks.

[h2]How to Make a Prediction [/h2]

Head to the dedicated website, log in, and make a prediction on the outcome (a win of either side, or a draw) of any of the upcoming matches. You can make a prediction before the scheduled start time of the respective match.

To make a single prediction, you need to spend a ticket. When the event starts (or after logging in, if you begin predicting after Matchday 2021 commences), you will immediately receive 10 tickets for free. You can change your prediction any number of times before the start of the respective match, for the price of 1 ticket each time.

To get more tickets, complete special daily battle missions.

51 matches will take place during the tournament.

[h2]Let’s Talk Rewards! [/h2]

The event’s rewards are spread over 10 Levels. To reach every Level, you need to make a certain number of correct predictions. The higher the Level, the better prizes it provides. The rewards are cumulative–for example, if you reach Level 6 by the end of the Matchday 2021 event, you will receive all rewards for Levels 1 to 6.

The top prizes, requiring 26 and 29 correct predictions respectively, are two football-themed 2D styles. Take a look at them below.







[h2]Gather Your Friends in Private Leaderboard Rooms! [/h2]

To create a room, use the Create Room button on the Matchday 2021 website. You’ll be able to invite your friends into your room by sharing a link provided to you. The person with the highest final score in a room will receive a special medal.

Being a member of a room grants you 1 free ticket at the start of each matchday of the group and playoff rounds. In total, if you join the maximum possible number of rooms (3) at the start of the event, you will receive 18 tickets.

The room creator has 48 hours to accept or reject an invited player’s request to join the room. You can't kick players out of your room once they are in.

[h2]Matchday Bundles: Get Even More Rewards! [/h2]

Want to get even more rewards? Take a look at five special Matchday 2021 bundles containing Gold, Credits, x5 XP missions, the 2D styles mentioned above, and high-performing vehicles. Two of the bundles also feature 2 other spectacular football-themed 2D styles (one in each) to help your vehicles stand out.





Want to grab all four cool 2D styles available in the Matchday 2021 event? Choose the fifth bundle containing the complete collection of custom looks and the most solid set of in-game goodies.

Get ready, Commanders! Make your predictions and receive rewards!

[h2]Customization Methods[/h2]
To make your vehicle a truly individual and unique battle machine, you can customize its exterior. To customize the whole vehicle or just some parts, you can use one of the following customization methods:
• Preset styles
• Custom styles

[h2]Preset Styles[/h2]
Preset styles are a pre-made set of customization elements for all map types. Each preset style can include paints, camouflage, decals, inscriptions, emblems, and visual effects.
Preset styles can be divided into the following types:
• Rental styles: Styles that can be rented for any vehicle for a number of battles using credits
• Main styles: Permanent styles that can be purchased using gold for some vehicle tiers for an unlimited number of battles
• Special styles: Styles that can be received as a gift in special events or earned in missions and some battle modes like Ranked Battles
• Unique styles: Rare 3D styles that can be obtained from Large Boxes during Holiday Ops and applied to Tier X vehicles


Apart from the balanced design for all map types, preset styles usually provide a concealment bonus. Preset styles are applied to the whole vehicle. Depending on the adjustability, preset styles can be:
• Adjustable: Allows you to remove or replace elements that come with certain styles, such as the Flora adjustable 2D style
• Adjustable after receiving progressive decals: Allows you to make adjustments to most preset styles in the game once you receive a progressive decal for the selected vehicle
• Unadjustable: Does not allow you to edit styles, such as rental styles

[h3]How to Apply Preset Styles[/h3]


To apply a preset style to your vehicle:
1. In your Garage, click Exterior. In the lower part of the screen, the exterior customization panel is displayed.
2. Go to the PRESET STYLES tab on the customization panel.
3. Select a style—it is automatically applied to your vehicle. To see the exterior design for other map types, switch between them using the tabs on the left side of the screen.
To learn more about some of the styles, click (Style Details). The style's concealment bonus, historical accuracy, type, and description will be displayed in a panel on the right side of the screen.
While applying a Rental style, you can turn on automatic rent extension by clicking (Extend Rental Period) in the radial menu in the center of the screen.
4. If you are applying an adjustable style, click (Adjust Style) to edit it with the available customization elements.
5. To rent or buy the selected style, click Go to Purchase in the upper-right corner of the customization panel. In the screen with the elements for purchase, click Purchase and Exit.

NOTE: To undo all changes and cancel the purchase, click Cancel in the window above the Go to Purchase button. If you change your mind and decide not to buy one or more customization elements, clear the corresponding checkbox in the screen showing the elements for purchase.

[h3]How to Remove Preset Styles[/h3]
To remove a preset style from your vehicle:
1. In your Garage, click Exterior.
2. Go to the PRESET STYLES tab.
3. Click the vehicle, then click (Remove Style) in the radial menu.
4. Click Apply and Exit in the upper-right corner of the customization panel.
The removed styles are preserved and can be reapplied to the same vehicle or to any other that this style is available for. You can also sell permanent styles that were purchased using credits: right-click the style and select Sell.

NOTE: Rental styles can be removed and reapplied to the same vehicle until the end of the rental period. However, they can’t be sold.

[h2]Custom Styles[/h2]
Custom styles are a range of customization elements that you can apply to your vehicle in various combinations.


The following elements are available for creating a custom style:

Paints
Every nation has a range of paints available for vehicle decoration. Paints can be applied to five vehicle parts: the hull, turret, suspension, gun, and gun mantlet. It takes one paint bucket to paint one part, which means a maximum of five buckets are needed to paint the entire vehicle for a map type.

Camouflages
This exterior customization is functional and can enhance your vehicle’s concealment. You can apply three types of camouflage that change automatically depending on the map you are playing on.
Camouflage can be applied separately to the hull, turret, and gun. This allows you to combine camouflage. Apart from different combinations, you can also edit the scale and, in some cases, the color palette for each camouflaged vehicle part.

NOTE: To get a concealment bonus, you have to apply camouflage to the hull. If you camouflage only the turret and gun, your vehicle’s visibility is not affected.

Decals
These are large images that spread over several vehicle parts. You can scale and flip the image horizontally. The number of available slots on the vehicle for decals depends on the aspect ratio. Note: The number of decals applied simultaneously to a vehicle is limited to three.

Emblems
Vehicles can be decorated with emblems instead of standard flags and signs, like red Soviet stars or German crosses. Depending on the vehicle model, you can apply one or two emblems to it.

Inscriptions
These are decorative elements represented by a short text or number. Textual inscriptions are non-editable and can be either specific to a certain vehicle nation or applicable to any vehicle in the game. As an option, you can decorate your vehicle with a tactical number—an editable digit combination with a range of fonts available. Depending on the vehicle model, you can apply one or two inscriptions to its turret or hull.

Effects
Effects can give your vehicle a battle-hardened look or make it shine like a brand-new combat machine fresh from the garage. Effects allow you to add wear or gloss to the paints and camouflage applied to your vehicle.

All exterior customizations are layered on each other in the same order as they are presented in the customization panel. For example, if you apply camouflage after painting your vehicle, the camouflage will cover the paint.

[h2]Progressive Elements[/h2]
Progressive elements are customization elements for a vehicle that are earned for fulfilling certain battle conditions in the vehicle, such as earning mastery badges.
Each progressive element has levels that can be reached after fulfilling conditions of increasing difficulty. The element's appearance changes with each level. Upon receiving a progressive element, you get one instance of it for free. To use this element for different map types or multiple slots, you will need to purchase additional instances of this element. You can apply a progressive element of any achieved level to your vehicles. Once acquired, progressive elements can be used for most preset styles.

To learn about progressive elements and the levels you have unlocked, go to the Progressive elements tab in the left part of the screen.

[h3]How to Apply Сustom Elements[/h3]


To apply a custom style element to your vehicle:
1. In your Garage, click Exterior. In the lower part of the screen, the exterior customization panel is displayed.
2. Go to the CUSTOM STYLES tab on the customization panel.
3. In the left part of the screen, select the map type for which you want to customize your vehicle.
4. In the customization panel, click paint, camouflage, or any other element. The element’s icon is displayed to the right of the cursor .
To select elements of a particular group or aspect ratio (for decals), use the filter on the left side of the customization panel.
5. Click all the vehicle parts you want to customize with this element.
To speed up, click Paint Whole Vehicle for paints and camouflage or Apply for All Types of Maps for emblems, inscriptions, and styles in the window to the right of the vehicle.
6. To buy the applied customization, click Go to Purchase in the upper-right corner of the customization panel. In the screen with the elements for purchase, сlick Purchase and Exit.

NOTE: To undo all changes and cancel the purchase, click Cancel in the window above the Go to Purchase button. If you change your mind and decide not to buy one or more customization elements, clear the corresponding checkbox in the screen with the elements for purchase.

To view the current list of applied customization elements for the selected map type, click to the left of the Go to Purchase button.

Customization elements can be purchased without applying them to the vehicle:
1. Right-click the element and select Add to cart.
2. In the Purchase Confirmation window, set the necessary number of elements and click Purchase.
To view only the elements you have in stock, use a special filter: click (In Depot) on the left side of the customization panel.

[h3]How to Remove Custom Elements[/h3]
To remove a custom style element from your vehicle:
1. In your Garage, click Exterior.
2. Go to the CUSTOM STYLES tab.
3. Select the map type and the type of customization you want to remove.
4. The vehicle parts with the selected customization applied are marked with a special icon . Click the part you want to clear.
5. In the radial menu, click the Remove button—for example, Remove from Turret or Remove Emblem.
To remove uniform painting or camouflage, click Remove from Vehicle. To remove emblems, inscriptions, and visual effects applied for all map types, click Remove for All Map Types.
6. Click Apply and Exit in the upper-right corner of the customization panel.

NOTE: To remove all customization and restore the basic exterior for the selected map type, click to the left of the Go to Purchase button, then click Remove All in the window displayed.
The removed element is preserved and can be reapplied to the same vehicle or on any other that this element is available for. You can also sell elements: right-click the element and select Sell.

[h2]Historical Accuracy[/h2]
All customization elements in the game can be historical or non-historical. The latter are marked with a icon. How does it affect the game?



By default, all vehicles are displayed only with a historical or basic exterior. The display of non-historical designs can be turned on in the game settings.
To turn on the display of non-historical exteriors:
1. In your Garage, press Esc and select Settings.
2. In the General tab, unselect the Hide non-historical elements checkbox, then click OK.
After you turn on the display of non-historical exteriors, you will see all customization styles on the battlefield.

Be aware of these settings when creating a custom style. If there is even one non-historical element in your vehicle customization, the whole exterior is considered non-historical and will not be displayed for other players with default settings.

Pay attention to the button in the upper-right corner of the customization panel. Once you apply a non-historical element, a special icon is displayed. If you want all players to see your vehicle’s custom style, click [icon] and remove all non-historical elements from the list. If necessary, pick alternative options from among the historical elements.

Show your teammates and your enemies who you really are!

In honor of the 2021 Warhammer Skulls event, Warhammer 40,000-themed content is now available in World of Tanks. Here’s your chance to get a truly terrifying Tier VI Premium heavy tank, the KV-2 (R) Valhallan Ragnarok and the Mordian style set for BDR G1 B.

[h3]This new piece of DLC will be available from 3 June (5:58pm BST / 9:58pm PST) to 10 June. [/h3]

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[h2]The KV-2 (R): At a Glance [/h2]

• Firepower: The 152 mm howitzer will do lots of damage to any and all tanks in its path, regardless of tier, with its HE shells. Hunt big game like Tier VIII tanks or cripple Tier V ones!
  
• Protection: Although not particularly thick, the KV-2 (R) armor is perfect for side scraping. Make sure your front plates protected and you good to go into firefight.
  
• Speed: Although it won’t offer much in terms of acceleration, the KV-2 (R) can hit 35 km/h if given enough time on flat ground, or when going downhill.
  
• KV-2 (R) Valhallan Ragnarok comes with a 100% Crew with the Brothers in Arms perk trained.
  

[h3]Also in the package: [/h3]

• The Mordian style set for the BDR G1 B
  
• 7 days of Premium Account
  
• 30 tokens with x5 XP (can be applied after the battle) for KV-2(R)
  
• 1 Garage slot
  

NOTE: In a future update, we will rework the HE shell mechanics. However, we will also improve some of the KV-2's characteristics, so the overall gameplay will remain largely the same. You can read more about it on our portal.

[h3]KV-2 (R): Latest news from the Supertest [/h3]

The KV-2 (R) can do a lot without demanding much in return. In discussions related to HE shells on the Sandbox, feedback on the KV-2 and its Warhammer 40K counterpart was a central theme. These vehicles are very popular and dear to the heart of many tankers.

The statistics showed that no significant changes in their performance had been introduced. The difference in the values of damage caused during the first HE shells test on the live server was less than 6%. During the second test, this difference was even smaller: nearly half at 3%.

We will be closely monitoring the situation and will let you know of any changes before they go live.

This is your chance to get truly terrifying vehicles from the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Don’t miss out!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647970/World_of_Tanks__Warhammer_40000_Themed_Pack/

Warhammer 40,000, Valhallan, Mordian and Astra Militarum © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2021. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

[h2]Platoons: The Basics[/h2]
A Platoon is a unit of several players who will go into battle on the same team. You can play in a Platoon in the following modes:

• Random Battles (Standard Battles, Assault, Encounter, and Grand Battles)
  
• Frontline
  
• Steel Hunter
  
• Some special modes for game events
  

You must select a mode before creating a Platoon.
The number of players in a Platoon depends on the selected mode.

• Random Battle: 2–3
  
• Frontline: 2–3
  
• Steel Hunter: 3
  

NOTE: Your actual player name is displayed to the other members of the Platoon, even if you selected Anonymize your nickname in battle in the game settings.

[h3]Platoons: Bonuses[/h3]
+15% XP
For playing in a Platoon, regardless of vehicle tier, battle results, or Premium Account
+15% credits
If you have WoT Premium Account
+10% credits
If you don’t have WoT Premium Account, but at least one of the Platoon members does

NOTE: These bonuses do not work for Dynamic Platoons.

[h2]Creating a Platoon[/h2]
To play in a Platoon, you can create one and invite your friends, or choose Find Players to be matched with other players.
To create a new Platoon:

1. Click Create a Platoon to the left of the Battle! button.
   
2. In the drop-down menu, click New Platoon. The Platoon window will be displayed.
   

Once the Platoon is created, you will be the only player in it. To form a Platoon, invite your friends or find other players.

NOTE: You can also create a Platoon with one of your friends from your Contacts in the bottom left of your Garage. To do this, right-click the player's name in the contacts list and select Create Platoon. After accepting your invitation, the player will join the Platoon and appear in the Platoon window.

[h2]Searching for Players[/h2]
An automatic search allows you to find players who want to play in a Platoon and correspond to your mastery level and search preferences.
An automatic search considers the following criteria:

• World of Tanks Rating (WTR): Players in a Platoon should have a similar WTR.
  
• Number of battles in each vehicle tier: The system compares the number of battles that each player has fought at a specific tier. Only tiers of vehicles that are present in the player's Garage and ready to battle are considered. Players with similar numbers in each available tier join the same Platoon.
  
• Server: The search is performed within one server.
  
• Available vehicles: Players are matched according to the number of vehicles of each tier in their Garages. Only ready-to-battle vehicles are considered.
  The selected vehicle does not affect the search results. You can select a different vehicle before going into battle with your Platoon.
  
• Players of the same clan: Members of your clan have a higher chance of joining a Platoon with you.
  

In addition to the main criteria, you can set your own search preferences:

• Vehicle tiers. Select vehicle tiers for Platoon players, and the system will search only for players with vehicles of the corresponding tiers.
  
• Voice chat. Select this parameter if you want to use voice chat to communicate with your Platoon. This option is not available if you disabled voice chat in the game settings.
  

You can use the Platoon menu in your Garage and search for players before creating a Platoon. In this case, the Platoon is created automatically and includes you and the players found.
If the Platoon has already been created and has vacant places, you can activate the player search in the Platoon window. Note that starting an automatic search cancels all sent but unanswered invitations.

[h2]Search From the Garage[/h2]
To set search preferences and find suitable players:

1. Click Create a Platoon to the left of the Battle! button.
   
2. In the drop-down menu, click (Set Search Preferences) and select the desired parameters.
   
3. Click Find Players. The search for players begins.
   

[h2]Search From the Platoon Window[/h2]

NOTE: Only the Platoon Commander can find players from the Platoon window.

To set search preferences and find suitable players:

1. In the Platoon window, click (Set Search Preferences) and select the desired parameters.
   
2. Click Find Players. The search for players begins.
   

If there are no players within the selected tiers, the system continues to search for players outside them.
The Platoon Commander is marked with a special icon . The player with the highest WTR becomes a Commander in the following cases:

• If the search is performed before the Platoon is created
  
• If the search is performed from the Platoon window and there is only one player in the Platoon
  

The Commander will not change if the Platoon already consists of two players.

NOTE: A Platoon Commander can transfer their permissions to another player. To do this, right-click the target player in the Platoon window and select Transfer Commander's permissions.

[h2]Inviting Players[/h2]
If the Platoon is created and has vacant places, you can invite players to join you. You can send invitations to several players. However, the number of places in a Platoon is limited and only those who accept your invitation first will join the Platoon.

NOTE: Only the Platoon Commander can invite players.

To invite players to a Platoon:

1. In the Platoon window, click Invite Players.
   
2. In the Invite to Tactical Unit window, drag the players from your contact list to the right part of the window. If a player is not among your contacts, click Search Outside Contact List.
   
3. Add a message to your invitation if you'd like.
   
4. Click Invite. The invitation is sent to the selected players. They will be added to the Platoon as soon as they accept the invitation.
   

[h3]Accepting an Invitation[/h3]
If you are invited to a Platoon, a special notification appears in the bottom right of the Garage. It shows who sent you the invitation along with a message, if there is one.
To accept the invitation, click Accept. The Platoon window will be displayed.



The invitation expires after a while. You also won’t be able to accept the invitation if the Platoon is full or has been dismissed.

NOTE: You can set from whom you want to receive Platoon invitations. In the game settings, go to the General tab and select Accept invitations only from friends in the Garage, then click Apply.

[h2]Excluding Players[/h2]
The Platoon Commander can exclude a player from the Platoon before the battle starts.
To exclude a player, right-click the player in the Platoon window and select Exclude from tactical unit.



If you search for players after this, the excluded player will not appear in your Platoon again.

NOTE: If you want to leave the Platoon yourself, click Leave Platoon in the Platoon window.

[h2]Communication in a Platoon[/h2]
Members of the Platoon can exchange text messages in the Platoon chat and talk to each other using the voice chat. These are available both in the Garage and during battle.

[h3]Platoon Chat[/h3]
In the Garage, find the Platoon chat in the right part of the Platoon window.
During the battle, two chat modes are available: one for the whole team, and one for your Platoon. Press Tab to switch between modes.

[h3]Voice Chat[/h3]
To enable or disable the voice chat, click in the Platoon window or press H during the battle.

NOTE: Voice chat is disabled in Dynamic Platoons by default.

If voice chat is enabled and you want to say something to your Platoon, press and hold Q. Release the button when you are done.
You can disable the voice chat with specific users in battle or in the Garage. Right-click the player's name in the formation or ally team roster and select Disable Voice Chat.

NOTE: If you do not plan on using voice chat at all, you can disable it in the game settings.

[h2]Final Preparations[/h2]
Careful preparation for battle is one of the most important factors when playing in a Platoon. Use Platoon and voice chats to discuss vehicles for the battle, excluded maps and battle types, tactics, and other important issues.

[h3]Vehicle Selection[/h3]
There are several rules that determine which vehicles you can select while playing in a Platoon:

• Platoon players can only select vehicles of the same tier as the Platoon Commander’s vehicle.
  
• Only one SPG per Platoon is allowed.
  
• A Platoon for Frontline must include only Tier VIII vehicles.
  
• A Platoon for Steel Hunter must include only special vehicles used in this mode.
  

NOTE: There are certain vehicles in World of Tanks which benefit from Preferential Matchmaking. This means that they can't go into battle with enemies above a certain tier. If you play in a vehicle with Preferential Matchmaking, but at least one of your Platoon mates doesn’t, you will not benefit from this feature.

[h3]Excluded Maps and Battle Types[/h3]
A Platoon cannot play on maps and in battle types excluded by the Platoon Commander. Note that only the Commander’s settings are taken into account.

Once you have selected your vehicle, click Ready! to confirm that you are good to go.
When all players have confirmed that they are ready, the Commander can send the Platoon to the battlefield. To do this, click the Battle! button.

NOTE: After players confirm that they are ready, their vehicles are displayed in your Garage. This function can lead to low performance or graphics issues. To disable it, unselect Display vehicles of Platoon members in the Garage in the game settings under the General tab, then click Apply.

[h2]Dynamic Platoons[/h2]
You can also create a Platoon during a battle. This is known as a Dynamic Platoon.

To create a Dynamic Platoon:

1. During a battle, hold Ctrl and mouse over an ally’s name in the Team Panel.
   
2. If the player can be invited to a Platoon, this icon is displayed to the left of the player’s name.
   
3. Click (Add to Platoon) to send an invitation to your ally.
   

The icon is displayed next to the ally’s name. Your teammate is notified of the invitation and can accept it during or after the battle.

If you want to cancel an invitation, hold Ctrl and right-click the player’s name. Select Recall Invitation.



Joining a Dynamic Platoon
If you are invited to a Platoon, you'll receive a notification in the battle chat and see an icon next to the player who invited you. To accept an invitation, hold Ctrl and click the icon—you’re now in their Platoon!

It’s dangerous to go alone: Create Platoons and fight side by side with your teammates!