Guides

Field guides

Mechanics-first pages Google can index — habits, mistakes, and how War Thunder actually feels in a match.

Basics16 minUpdated 2026-10-03

War Thunder Keybinds — Full PC Controls List

Search-friendly PC controls reference: common Mouse Aim binds, ground / air / heli / naval / interface actions, and the unbound keys everyone Googles (rangefinder, flares, ping, ballistic computer).

Ground8 minUpdated 2026-10-03

How to Angle Armor in War Thunder

Use angle and hull positioning to increase line-of-sight thickness, force bad shots, and protect weak spots — without treating angling like a magic shield.

Air9 minUpdated 2026-10-03

Energy Fighting 101 for War Thunder Air Battles

Turn altitude, speed, and patience into winning merges — whether you fly props or early jets.

Naval7 minUpdated 2026-10-03

Naval Aiming Beyond the Reticle

Rangefinding, lead, shell flight time, and what to shoot at so naval salvos actually land.

Lineups9 minUpdated 2026-10-03

How to Build a War Thunder Lineup

Compress battle ratings, cover your weaknesses, and stop bringing 1.0-spread grief machines into Realistic battles.

Economy8 minUpdated 2026-10-03

Silver Lions Economy: Stop Going Broke

How SL actually disappears in War Thunder — repairs, ammo, bad lineups — and how to rebuild a stable wallet without only playing one meme premium forever.

Account8 minUpdated 2026-10-03

War Thunder Ban Appeal & Account Issues

What to do if you are banned, restricted, or locked out — official Gaijin support only. Includes scam warnings and what not to do.

Basics11 minUpdated 2026-10-03

War Thunder FAQ: Things People Actually Google

Friends, premium, GE scams, uptiers, nickname changes, FPS tips, and other generic online-game questions WT players search every day.

Basics9 minUpdated 2026-10-03

War Thunder Map Awareness & Spawns

How to read the tactical map, pick spawns, watch flanks, and stop dying to the guy who spawned behind you — without needing a third-party overlay site.

Basics7 minUpdated 2026-10-03

Touch / Tablet Controls (PC Client)

Touch layout habits, what to put on the screen first, and how to stop fat-fingering fire when you meant to look around — for phone and tablet players.