War Thunder Guide (General Gameplay / USA / France)

✔️ Graphics Settings (for better performance)

Lower shadows if you experience FPS drops

Disable motion blur

Keep visibility distance at maximum (important for tanks)

✔️ Controls Settings

Gun aim mode: corrector (tanks)

Adjust turret sensitivity to your mouse

Aircraft: enable aim assist + lead indicator

Helicopters: use simplified mode to start

A good lineup should always include:

2 to 3 solid main tanks

1 light vehicle/scout

1 SPAA

(Optional) 1 CAS aircraft

Example: USA Lineup 10.0 – 11.0

M1A1 AIM — main battle tank

M1A2 SEP — secondary MBT

M3A3 Bradley — scout + TOW missiles

ADATS — versatile anti-air

A-10A — extremely strong CAS (AGM‑65 / bombs)

This lineup ensures consistent impact even after losses.

✔️ Early Game

Use a fast vehicle to reach key positions

Spot enemies for your team

Never push alone into an unscouted area

✔️ Urban Combat

Slightly angle your armor

Keep your gun aimed at common enemy entry angles

Move only with team support

✔️ Long‑Range Combat

Use vehicles with good stabilizers

Don’t shoot while moving without a stabilizer

Use 3rd person view to scan

✔️ Dogfighting

Keep your energy (speed)

Avoid long turns if your plane isn’t a turnfighter

Use boom & zoom on slower targets

✔️ Ground Attack (CAS)

Prioritize static targets (SPAA, distracted tanks)

Dive, strike, then climb immediately

NEVER fly straight for long

Fire missiles from cover

Change altitude frequently

Survival depends on being unpredictable

Priority: destroy SPAA first

Use boosters only when fully focused

Play objectives: captures, assists > kills

Use premium or high‑BR vehicles for maximum gain

Don’t spam repairs: hide first

Change flank after each kill

Aim for well‑known weak spots:

lower side hull

turret ring

driver plate

WT Wiki (tank weak spots, stats, ammo types)

YouTube: Defyn, OddBawZ, PhlyDaily

Twitch streams for advanced techniques

This guide is meant to help you improve your performance and understanding of the game. If you want a personalized version (for a specific nation, BR, or playstyle), I can adapt it!

Good luck on the battlefield, commander!