The War Thunder Skill No One Ever Talks About - War Thunder Guide

In today's WAR THUNDER video, I want to talk about one of the most key elements of WAR THUNDER gameplay that no one ever discusses: Movement. I will show a few fundamentals that I follow in every match that has led me to have more success on the battlefield! Stay tuned to learn more!

0:00 - Intro
1:20 - First Fundamental (Silhouette)
3:59 - Second Fundamental (Dead Space)
6:50 - Third Fundamental (SLL Stops)
7:37 - How To Survive CAS
10:22 - Conclusion

Music Used:
Vain -Alex Keren
Time for Miracle - MooveKa
Let's Celebrate - Nobou

[nofou]

As an air rb player with 2k hours I can say that positioning and movement are extremely important in air battles as well

[DerpScout]

Another tip to avoid CAS is to hide in the shadows. I cant tell you how many times hiding in a shadow saved my butt

[tfk_]

One of the few guides of war thunder that doesnt cover the same few tips of just "use binoculars lol" and "dont just stand out in the open". Pretty much every war thunder guide feels like its for absolute beginners and while I had already internalized most of this knowledge, this gives a great way of increasing my understanding of why what I'm doing works and the terminology used to explain it

[ShortTexiMexi]

Im so glad somebody finally talked about these things and explains it well, i especially utilize dead space whenever i can and it can lead to really good turkey shoots sometimes. I honestly dont know how you aren't more well known, this is really good advice for ground that more people need to know

[aserkill]

Another tip thats especially important in city map and CQC, do not do the WoT wiggle. That engine revving will alert everyone nearby and annoy your teammates who's trying to listen for enemy engines

[agravemisunderstanding]

Now that I think about it, all of my 10-11 kill games were matches where I kept moving around, flanking multiple different points and staying behind and out of sight of my enemies

[Raw-Thunder]

I have 1200 hours logged on Warthunder. I must put my two cents in, movement is an incredibly important skill to learn. Knowing paths of which players can follow can determine your fate or your success. If you can predict the movements of your enemies, you'll bring yourself great success.

[superfamilyallosauridae]

You are the first person I've heard talk about SLL stops in war thunder. I conduct them, especially in squadron battles and forest fights, and it's been immensely useful for years and years.

[kabuto]

Maybe this is a bit advanced but you can use the silhouette to your advantage as anyone that sees you, will engage you. So if you can survive the initial confrontation, you effectively stop the enemies' advance while they try to deal with you, which will give your own team much more options.

[pauljohnagustin]

Wow, a real tanker's experience translating well into a game
Thanks for sharing

[statelyelms]

I actually gained a lot of this by sheer osmosis playing the game. Great tips!

SLL is one of my most used tactics. I can pinpoint enemies up to i think it's 200m away just by stopping, rotating my camera so the engine audio balances in my headphones (indicating source is directly ahead) and making sure it's not a friendly. Very, very useful in urban maps.

The CAS tips are something I use a ton as well. No movement or firing unless necessary (that's always how I spot them), keep blended in, make a run difficult with positioning.

[TophatnTea]

These tips are amazing! Hopefully more people see this so games can be more competitive, longer and fun :). Such a useful and practical guide, well edited and excellently narrated. I'll be keeping an eye out for more of your top tips :D. P.s. love the Chi-Ri ll game play, nobody gives that tank enough love!

[stubvids]

Great video. Content and style earned my subscription. I'm a retired LEO and former USMC grunt. Without a doubt, the tactics you lay out absolutely work. I would add a few things for players to consider. First, "get off the X"... in other words, remove yourself from places the enemy knows you will be....like the spawn areas. Second, avoid "fatal funnels" places where the enemy knows you have to pass through. In a building, it would be a doorway. outside, it would be a apace between buildings. If you need to pass through or by a funnel, then you should try to "slice the pie" before entering the area (those who don't know can lookup "slicing the pie" on YouTube to see what it is) . Also, for anti-CAS (my favorite!), as you say, use cover and concealment. Also, try to wait for them to commit on their pass before engaging them. Use their tracers as a guide for where to lead them. If they try to engage you specifically, shoot and then reposition as they move away from you. They might not be looking at you when you move. Movement is easier to spot than a stationary target though.

[gatomal]

just dont leak any document of Bradley plz

[ryan]

Finally, an actually useful tank guide. I've been looking for something like this for a long time, something that actually explains positioning more than the usual "just flank bro" advice. As a top 2% air RB player trying to get into ground battles, I've noticed that the resources that would usually explain these kinds of things in air RB just don't exist for ground RB (or I at least can't find them), so I really appreciate this kind of guide.

Please consider recording yourself in gameplay and explaining what is going through your head with positioning and tactics, @AdamTheEnginerd did videos like that for air RB which were extremely helpful guides!

[gamidragon]

Finally, a solid fundamentals video that isn't just "use your binos" and "memorize the maps". Thank you for the great video!

[kokodatopg]

I've tried those tactics in my first 10 matches of the day and oh my, it worked really better that got me at least 2-3 more kills in an average game. You've earned a new follower man.

[segiusgssegiusgs]

As someone who is expirienced in WT I learn nothing super new but I can guarantte these tips are trully masterclass. Movement is most important game changer on every tank you play. Good patient and carefull movement can make every mediocre tank to excelent. Newest example is Ratel 90, is neither fast neither have super gun, but flanking suprising and covering orange tank in forest was a essential to not be food for rats or birds. Everytime I was uncovered and CAS destroyed me by cannons or 50cal. Only to blame was me and poor positioning.

[chimorean]

As a CAS main ( only fly guy in my group of friends) I love when tanks sit still in the middle of a road or field, it's easy pickings. If you want a better chance then back yourself against a building so I can only come from 180° of you and sit still. Moving targets are easy to spot. And if you are AA PLEASE put bushes on the TOP of your tank. I can't tell you the amount of times I've been shot by hidden AA

[bonnibelio_]

I have less than 300 hours in this game and I was surprised to find out I already utilize all of these tips, choosing Japan as my first nation really helped me use my environment instead of relying on armour. these are very helpful tips, I like the way you lay it out with visual examples, great video!