The main condition for successful development in the multiplayer game World of Tanks is the correct shooting at the enemy’s combat vehicles, when the tank’s armor breaks through with just one shot, and with this it is disabled. Today, there are many tricks to help achieve the goal set for the player. But the most valuable of them is to know the weaknesses of the tanks. The World of Tanks contains many models of military equipment that completely copy the original combat vehicles, so it’s worth considering several options that all gamers can use without exception. This will allow you to get more credits, as well as increase your game rating.
What should be considered when shooting at tanks?
Since each tank model has its own characteristics, including the thickness of the armor, the angle of its inclination, the speed of movement and firing, we will dwell on those moments that will help to figure out how to destroy any of them. A feature of all types of vehicles represented in the World of Tanks game is the armor of tanks, which repeats the original military specimens. That is why their front end is very durable, which means that shooting at it simply does not make sense. The back side of the tower and the hull is slightly thinner, in addition, from this position, with special skill, the shooter can cause irreparable damage to the enemy, igniting his ammunition.
It is also important to choose the right scope with which you will not miss. Of the three types - automatic, free and mounted - it makes sense to stop the choice on the second option. In addition, it is important to use suitable shells, since the fortified armor of many vehicles is considered by many inexperienced players to be impenetrable. The more powerful and larger the charge, the greater the chance of inflicting critical damage on an enemy tank. However, this does not always work. In the case of, for example, the Mau tank, it is better to use high-explosive fragmentation instead of armor-piercing shells. Well, of course, it’s useful to know at least a little about what tank weaknesses in World of Tanks should be targeted first. More about this later in our article.
What are the weakest places in tanks: general information
To begin with, it is worth recalling the appearance of all models of armored vehicles. Their distinctive feature is the presence of thick sheets playing the role of armor throughout the entire external area. However, even in the walls of such a mobile fortress in the WoT game, tank weaknesses do occur. Firstly, these are viewing gaps, through which the car’s crew visually navigates during the battle. Once in these holes, you can disable the crew. Secondly, this is the chassis, that is, tracked tracks. An immobilized vehicle is always easier to get into. Thirdly, this is a small gap between the tank body and the turret. Damage to this area can damage the control system of the tower, that is, completely take away from the enemy the ability to aim the gun at the target. And finally, the ammunition storage site and the vehicle’s fuel tank are considered vulnerable. After hitting them, you provoke the ignition or explosion of enemy equipment.
How to disable the chassis of a tank?
As we have already found out, the weakest spots of tanks in the World of Tanks are the tracks or the undercarriage. To immobilize enemy equipment, it is important to shoot at this area correctly. It is important not only to plant several shells in the tracks, but to get into the rear or front roller. In addition, in this sense, HE shells act very positively on trucks , which can disrupt a caterpillar even if it enters a hull.
Crew failure
It is not so easy to disable the crew that is hiding in the tower, but there is nothing complicated in this. The main thing is to aim well. This is especially true when you decide to tear down small optical installations on the upper part of the tank body. This can only be done with a small distance between the shooter and his target. It is somewhat easier to get into the viewing holes, especially if the enemy machine went into a frontal attack. In the event of a breakdown, the mechanic controlling the tank is destroyed, which means the enemy has lost the ability to maneuver and makes it an easy target for you. Also, tank weaknesses in World of Tanks include hatches and windows on different parts of the hull and turret.
If fate presented you with a gift, and the enemy’s tank turned out to be slightly higher than your car, you should consider shooting at its lower armor plate. In this case, with a probability of about 80%, you will be able to destroy the entire enemy crew. Only one thing should be taken into account: it is necessary to shoot at the armor plate in an area located at a distance of 1/3 from the edge of the hull, because the crew is located there.
How to achieve ignition of the tank?
The description of the tanks mentions that the weakest point in this type of equipment is the engine compartment, which, moreover, is often located in the immediate vicinity of the fuel tanks. Hit in it can not only significantly reduce the speed of the enemy machine, but also cause its ignition. Often the crew fails to extinguish the fire that engulfed the car, so within a few minutes only a charred skeleton remains from it. First of all, this applies to German- made tanks , because they work on very combustible gasoline. The most suitable shells for firing at the engine compartment are considered to be land mines. Sometimes a single salvo is enough to turn an enemy tank into a torch.
Programs to simplify the game: "skins" for WoT
Recently, gamers who are fond of playing World of Tanks have become popular programs designed to identify weaknesses in tank corps. By installing a software add-on (the so-called "skin"), the player will be able to determine more penetrable places and aim more accurately. According to experienced players, this add-on is useful only at the stage of acquaintance of a gamer with WoT, and then it can be turned off or completely removed. The fact is that after installing this mod, tanks acquire unusual colors, the brightness of which directly depends on the degree of armor protection. According to the assurances of many players, this makes it difficult to focus on the gameplay.