World of Tanks: the 7 best tips for beginners

The action MMO "World of Tanks" requires a lot of practice and tactical skill. With our best beginner tips, you will definitely get started with the online game.

Tip 1: Always protect yourself

Protection is needed to avoid being discovered. However, pay attention to the following:

• Seek shelter behind stones because you won't be discovered if your tank is small enough. You can also surprise passing tanks and gain an advantage.
• A slope is ideal for protection, as tanks coming from above have little chance of hitting you. This is because your angle is perfect. You can defend yourself well from this position.
• Avoid hills because they are not suitable as protection. Your tank is not accurate here. It also reveals the weaknesses of your tank so that others can hit you better.

Tip 2: ram other tanks

If you ram other tanks in "World of Tanks" you can enjoy a real advantage. However, pay attention to a few things:

• You should always ram tanks sideways and also make sure that the tanks are small or at least very weak. Otherwise, refrain from ramming, because if the opponent is too strong, you could risk your own life.
• As an alternative to ramming, you can also restrict your opponent to the chains with multiple shots and thus weaken them.

Tip 3: Practice aiming

Aiming is really important in "World of Tanks". We show you what is important:

• The best thing to do is to point the shot towards the tank rather than at it. The reason: the tanks are moving and usually not very slowly. If you fire the shot directly at the tank, it's long over all mountains before you catch it.
• It is best to practice the lead before you get into a serious combat situation.

Tip 4: Camouflage is the be-all and end-all

Proper camouflage is important in any case. The best way to camouflage yourself in "World of Tanks":

• Make sure that the camouflage completely covers you. Anything else makes no sense because you are exposed. It is best to hide behind bushes if your tank is small and fits unobtrusively behind it.
• Use a camouflage net, because that will give you a camouflage bonus - at least when your chains are at a standstill. However, there are exceptions, such as when your tank is too big.

Tip 5: Form World of Tanks teams

Together you are strong. This also applies to "World of Tanks":

• As a team, you can compensate for individual weaknesses. A team made up of weak and strong players still has a good chance. Therefore, especially as a beginner, you should join a group.
• If you distribute yourself correctly on the map, a team can even help you to win.

Tip 6: sell older tank parts

In order to get money quickly, it is worth selling parts. We tell you why:

• When you need a new tank, money is usually scarce. Therefore, sell parts of the old tank. These quickly bring you money so that you can buy the new tank directly.
• Warning: Make sure that the parts are items that you really no longer need. However, this is usually the case.

Tip 7: Earn points faster

With a little trick you can collect points faster at "World of Tanks":

• Press the ESC key on your keyboard when you have a fight that you will not win.
• Then start a new game with a different tank. The trick: you still get points from the previous game and also get another try.
• Out of fairness towards other players, you shouldn't use this trick too often.

You can also find more tips on "World of Tanks" in this practical tip.