The type and characteristics of the selected vehicle determine the battle tactics. Note that the choice of skills and perks, additional equipment, and consumables also depend on the characteristics of the vehicle. All these factors influence the battle's outcome: the chance of victory increases if a vehicle performs its role in the battle.
Vehicle Types
In World of Tanks, there are five vehicle types.
Light tanks. Maneuverable vehicles with compact dimensions, good concealment, and view range, but with poor armoring and firepower.
Medium tanks. Versatile units, quite maneuverable, with considerable firepower and armoring, and often with a good view range.
Heavy tanks. Vehicles with low maneuverability, but decent armor and powerful gun that can endure and cause considerable damage.
Tank destroyers. As a rule, weakly armored vehicles with a very accurate long-range gun. Such vehicles are characterised by good concealment and can fire for effect from ambush.
Self-propelled guns. Slow and poorly armored assault guns with High-Explosive shells firing at long distances can stun or cause damage to several vehicles at once. Some SPGs can use Armor-Piercing and High-Explosive Anti-Tank shells, which are effective against slow and well-armored vehicles.
Battle Lines
In any battle, the map can be divided into three battle lines characterized by specific tactics.
Collisions with the enemy take place on the first line. Here, heavily armored vehicles push the avenues of attack, while maneuverable light tanks spot the enemies. The vehicles on the second line support an attack and cover assault vehicles. The third line is meant for sniper vehicles and artillery, which destroy enemies from an ambush and at a long distance.
- Light Tanks
- Medium Tanks
- Heavy Tanks
- Tank Destroyers
- Self-Propelled Guns
