War Tanks Official Guide

Game Overview & Story

Welcome to War Tanks, the premier 2-player artillery browser game developed by Corelume Tech. Set in a dystopian world where resources are scarce, two rival factions face off across procedurally generated terrains. Your mission is simple but incredibly challenging: calculate the perfect trajectory, deploy your arsenal wisely, and annihilate the enemy tank before they land a direct hit on you.

Unlike modern shooter games that rely on twitch reflexes, War Tanks requires a tactical, mathematical mindset. You must account for terrain elevation, wind (in advanced modes), and the unique blast radius of every weapon. The game is played entirely in the browser using HTML5, requiring no downloads or installations, making it one of the most accessible free browser games online today.

How to Play (The Basics)

The core gameplay loop of War Tanks revolves around turn-based combat. If you have ever played classic artillery games, you will feel right at home here. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how a typical match unfolds:

1. Positioning: In some modes, you can drive your tank slightly to find better cover or get a cleaner shot over a hill.
2. Weapon Selection: Each player starts with a randomized or pre-selected loadout of weapons. Press 'W' or click the weapon button to open the armory.
3. Setting the Angle: Use the up and down arrow keys to set your turret's elevation. The angle ranges from 0 (horizontal) to 180 (facing backward).
4. Setting the Power: Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the power of your shot. High power and high angle produce steep arcs.
5. Firing: Press the Spacebar or 'Fire' button to launch your projectile. Watch the tracer closely to adjust your next shot!

Detailed Weapons Guide

An artillery commander is only as good as their understanding of their arsenal. Here are the primary weapons you will encounter in the game, along with strategies on how to maximize their potential.

1. Single Shot (Standard Armor Piercing)

The default weapon with infinite ammo. It creates a medium-sized explosion. Strategy: Use this early in the game as a "range-finder" to determine your opponent's exact distance without wasting your high-value ordinance.

2. The Dirt Mover

This massive shell deals very little damage to the enemy tank directly, but it removes huge chunks of terrain. Strategy: Use the Dirt Mover to drop enemies into holes, ruining their firing angles, or to shoot through a mountain to hit an opponent hiding behind it.

3. Sniper Rifle

Fires perfectly straight with almost zero arc drop over short distances, dealing massive direct damage but leaving no blast radius. Strategy: Only use this when you have a direct, unobstructed line of sight to the enemy tank.

4. Cluster Bomb

Fires a large shell that splits into five smaller bomblets at the apex of its arc. Strategy: Fire this extremely high into the air. When it splits, the resulting shower of bombs covers a wide area, making it perfect when you aren't exactly sure of the enemy's location.

Pro Strategies & Tips

If you want to win consistently and frustrate your friends, keep these advanced strategies in mind:

• The "High Arc" Principle: Whenever possible, use an angle above 70 degrees with higher power, rather than a low-angle direct shot. High arcs mean the projectile comes down almost vertically, making it much harder for terrain obstacles to block your shot.
• Dig In: If your opponent has a bead on your exact location, sometimes the best defense is to shoot a low-powered explosive directly in front of you. This destroys the terrain and drops you into a trench, breaking their line of sight.
• Conserve Busters: Save weapons capable of melting through dirt for the late game. As the terrain gets destroyed, matches often end in deep craters where only specialized weapons can secure a kill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)