War Thunder beginner's guide: the best tier 1 tanks

War Thunder, one of the best tank games, constantly shifts between moments of elation and betrayal. However strategic you are, only one or two shots separates you from a swift and unceremonious death - never more so than when engaged in ground combat.

Tank combat in War Thunder is a perilous and daunting prospect from the off, a slow and deliberate engagement that can be over in seconds if you make a poor choice. And if you don't know which tank best suits your needs you'll face a never-ending cycle of spending five minutes getting to the battle zone only to be greeted with a one-shot fatality. Ouch.

So with getting used to War Thunder's unforgiving firefights in mind, here are the best tier 1 tanks for beginners. (NB: we've chosen from the selection of free tanks for now, theorising that beginners might not immediately want to drop coin.) For more free-to-play action, check out the best free games on PC.

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