Disguise is one of the most important elements of game mechanics in World of Tanks. It is advisable for each player to understand this topic for two reasons:

• you need to understand how to act in order to be able to detect the enemy earlier than he does;
• know how to properly hide while avoiding backlight.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the main nuances associated with camouflage in order to take the initiative in battle and gain the right to the first shot.

Review an integral part of the topic of disguise. It is he who affects how far the machine will be detected.

An overview of each equipment is displayed in meters and is indicated in the tank characteristics.

In battle, the player sees not only those enemies that he personally discovered, but also detected by allies. Therefore, you need to distinguish between two concepts:

The self-propelled guns in the artillery scope sees the detected enemies at any distance.

You can increase the review rate in the following ways:

1. Equipment installation: enlightened optics + 10%, stereo tube + 25%, improved ventilation +2,15%.
2. Learning skills. Commander - eagle eye + 2%. Radio operator - radio interception + 3%. To the whole crew - a combat fraternity + 2.15%.
3. Equipment. The National dish by + 10% to crew skills will add + 4.3% to the review.

In the event that the tank’s review, taking into account the effects of the skills of the crew, equipment and equipment, exceeds 445 meters, then all subsequent meters will be used to unmask the enemy, that is, they will facilitate the detection of masked enemies.

How is detection

In battle, each tank sends rays invisible to our eyes in the direction of the rest of the equipment, which is within the range of the TTX of your vehicle.

In the event that the beam of your tank reaches the overall (blue) point of the enemy, then it is detected. Using an IS tank as an example, consider the position of these points:

Each tank has two observation points, exposing which you can detect enemy equipment. That is, there is no need to leave due to the cover of the whole building, it is enough to show only the following points shown in the figure:

These viewpoints work in turn, after a certain time period - tick. The time between ticks depends on the distance between the equipment and varies in the region from 0.1 to 2 seconds. The view from these points is taken as a ball with a fixed radius, so the machine sees the same in all directions from each observation point.

Dimensional points on the technique are designed to provide other players with the opportunity to illuminate your car (these points project visibility rays), and at the same time, observation points are designed to detect enemy tanks (from them emanating rays that are equal to the maximum viewing radius according to the specified specifications of your vehicle).

How long is the discovered technique visible

After the intersection of the survey points of one tank and the visibility rays of another, the second tank will be in the light for up to 10 seconds, even if the visual contact between the visibility rays with the observation points is interrupted. Therefore, if the illuminated car drove into shelter, then all the same, it will not immediately disappear from sight. Also, tanks will remain in the light if the tank transmitting intelligence received a shell shock of the commander or was destroyed.

Disguise

Disguise is the property of every machine to go unnoticed by the enemy. The absence of camouflage would lead to the fact that the players constantly saw each other at a viewing distance of the tank and the battle could become a kind of shooting range. However, in WoT there are many nuances, in addition to the review, which affect the likelihood of finding a technique.

Aspects affecting camouflage. When is a tank considered invisible?

The size. Each machine has its own stealth factor, which primarily depends on the size.
Heavy tanks, like, or heavily armored, have minimum values, and small vehicles with a low silhouette, like, have maximum values.

The caliber of the guns and dimensions affect the drop in camouflage after a shot:

Vegetation. Elements of our natural environment: bushes, tall grass, forest and trees give an excellent bonus to the stealth of the car. It is important to hide the enclosure from the enemy, since there are dimensional points where detection is located.

Caterpillars or gun mantles looking from behind a building / bush will not affect your visibility in any way, because there are no outline points there.

At a distance of up to 15 meters, the vegetation becomes transparent to the hiding player. Thus he sees through the bush, but his enemies do not.

For example, if the distance to the nearest point of the tree you have covered does not exceed 15 meters, then this tree in the sniper scope will become transparent. If the distance to the center of the tree exceeds 15 meters, then the tree itself will also remain transparent in the sight, but it will be opaque for the viewing rays.

How to hide in the bushes

The bush in the game is a translucent object that increases the disguise of the equipment hidden behind it. When an enemy tank approaches the base of the bush at a distance not exceeding 15 meters, the bush will become transparent to him and he will also be able to aim through it without obstacles.

The size of the bush is important: the overall tanks standing in low bushes will be visible on the tower. The visibility will not be affected in any way by the depth of entry into the bush, it is enough to even stand behind it. The only thing to remember is a distance of 15 meters. To verify that the tank is securely hidden behind a bush, it is enough to turn the camera towards the alleged enemy to see himself from the side with his eyes.

To achieve maximum efficiency from camouflage using a bush, you can sit behind it at a short distance, but so that the bush does not acquire transparency for you in a sniper scope and shoot at the enemy solely in its silhouette. In this situation, the probability of detection is minimized.

Does the effect of stealth increase if you hide behind several bushes standing next to each other?

After the fired, all the bushes located in the area of \u200b\u200b15 meters cease to influence the stealth of the machine, with the exception of one that gives the biggest bonus to stealth technology. This mechanics applies to each line of sight from the observation point of the detected tank to the overall firing point.

Consider an example for a tank located among a large number bushes. Some of them are within 15 meters of your tank, and the rest further. One enemy tank is leaving you on each side. After your first shot, the situation is as follows:

1. Only 6 rays of visibility for each overall point, therefore, for each ray that comes from the first enemy machine, the densest bush is determined (it is from it that visibility will be calculated).
2. The second enemy repeats the same situation.

In this case, both points are performed simultaneously. When one of the enemies finds you, then the second will immediately know about it (if the communication range allows you to report the detection). All bushes located outside 15 meters will enhance the effect of the bush selected to miscalculate disguise at the time of the shot.

Bushes in the game distinguish between thick and sparse, the bonus to stealth directly depends on this. The maximum effect can be obtained from 4 thick bushes.

Actions. In a stationary state and without opening fire on the enemy, the car does not receive penalties for camouflage. Being in motion, the stealth coefficient of equipment decreases:

• 75% for medium tanks;
• 60% for anti-tank self-propelled guns;
• 50% for heavy tanks and artillery.

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A shot significantly reduces the level of invisibility of the tank.
This parameter depends on the caliber of the gun and the presence of a muzzle brake - it further reduces the stealth coefficient when shooting.
Before the shot:

After the shot:

Keeping fire unmasks the car and the vegetation surrounding you also partially loses its masking effect.

Fire. The burning car will glow on the whole card, like a Christmas tree.

Stealth before arson:

After arson:

It also depends on the class of equipment.

X-ray Regardless of your actions, at a distance of 50 meters, players see each other in any case.

How to increase masking technology

There are several options for enhancing camouflage directly outside the battlefield.

Crew skills

Learn the Disguise skill for all tankers. This perk will increase the invisibility of the car by about 1.8 times (depending on the number of crew members). The skill works constantly: when moving, standing still and during shooting, which significantly reduces the radius of visibility of the tank. With a disguised level, the enemy will need to get much closer to find your tank.

The effect of the skill does not decrease when stunning the crew.

Also, a small bonus will give the study " Battle brotherhood».

How does the masking of a stationary machine activate?

On all equipment, with the exception of light tanks (from level 4 and above), the visibility in movement is twice as high as that in a stationary state.

How the stealth of vehicles in motion is reduced:

After stopping, the level of the “Masking” perk doubles.

Camouflage

Applying camouflage will give a permanent bonus to the overall coefficient of stealth, depending on the class of equipment:

• + 2% for TT and self-propelled guns;
• + 3% for CT and LT;
• + 4% for tank destroyers.

Other

Improved ventilation, a national dish and pre-combat instructions can also slightly increase disguise.

All the above masking effects are summarized.

As a result, the maximum level of camouflage is as follows:

Brief summary

On the example of the SU-152, we will see the difference between the tank destroyer with absolutely no bonuses and with improved stealth after the shot:

The distance required by the adversary to detect an upset car is 23 meters higher. Boom equipment and pre-combat instructions will add a couple of meters.

Comparison of the distance for stationary light without firing:

The difference is 123 meters on a perfectly transparent line. This will at least give the right to the first shot, the ability to inflict more damage in battle and increase survival, and, accordingly, the chance of victory. Therefore, invisibility to pump is a must.

Detection and disguise - The most important elements of game mechanics. The knowledge gained from this article will help you understand how to act correctly in order to be the first to detect the enemy and more effectively hide from him. Both that, and another are extremely important in order to seize the initiative in battle and to have the right of the first shot.

Review and discovery

Overview each combat vehicle is calculated in meters and is indicated in the performance characteristics of each vehicle. The value of the review is indicated for the crew with 100% of the main specialty.

Game visibility range

It is important to understand that on the battlefield the player sees not only those opponents that his tank has discovered, but also those whom the allies have discovered. In this regard, it is necessary to distinguish between two concepts: detection range and visibility range.

Detection range - This is the maximum distance at which the tank can detect the enemy. The mechanics of the game determined that it cannot exceed 445 meters. If, taking into account the equipment, equipment and skills of the crew, the tank's viewing range exceeds 445 meters, then extra meters are counted as a bonus, facilitating the detection of masked opponents. Visibility range - This is the maximum distance at which tanks can be seen, both allies and enemies discovered by them. The mechanics of the game range is limited by radius 565 meters around the tank.

The main ways to increase the detection range of opponents

Increased Visibility

Disguise

Disguise - this is the property of technology to be invisible to the enemy. If there were no camouflage in the game, then opponents would always notice each other at a distance of their review (but no further than 445 meters), subject to direct visibility. However, in the game there are many nuances that affect the detection of technology, in addition to the review itself.

Aspects Affecting Disguise

Technique Dimensions

Each combat vehicle has a stealth coefficient, the value of which depends on its sizes. For large tanks such as the Maus or Jagdpanzer E 100, the coefficient will be minimal, and for compact cars with a low silhouette like the AMX ELC bis, the Rhm.-Borsig Waffenträger the maximum.

Class bonus

• Light tanks from level 4 (except AMX 40 and Valentine) are equally invisible, both during movement and when they are motionless, that is, movement does not affect their invisibility. Some low-level tanks also have this bonus.

Actions Vegetation

• Forest, bushes, trees, tall grass give a bonus to camouflage.
• The machine must be completely hidden from the enemy, namely its overall points. If at least one is not hidden, the tank is unmasked. Therefore, the caterpillars sticking out of the bush (building), the muzzle of the gun will not affect your visibility in any way - there are no outline points on them.
• At a distance of up to 15 meters, the bush (or other vegetation) becomes "transparent" to the one who hides behind it. That is, the tank itself sees through the bush, but its opponents do not.
  • If the base (closest point) of the fallen tree is less than 15 meters, then the tree in the sniper scope will be transparent, while if the distance to the center of the tree is more than 15 meters, the tree will still be transparent in the sniper scope, however, this tree is for observation rays opaque
• At the time of the shot, all vegetation within a radius of 15 meters loses most its camouflage properties, that is, a shot unmasks the tank.

X-ray

• At a distance of 50 meters, opponents see each other anyway. Even if there is a building between them.

How to improve the disguise of a combat vehicle

And besides, when pumped Disguised:

• Pump skill to all crew members The Brotherhood of War.
• Install equipment Improved ventilation.
• Use equipment that gives one battle + 10% to all crew parameters Doppayek, Chocolate, Coke Box, Strong coffee, Improved diet, Tea Pudding, Onigiri, Bays.

The degree of masking refers to the susceptibility of a technique to detection by an adversary. The main purpose of disguise is to prevent the exposure of your location on the map.

How is tank detection

Each machine in the World of Tanks sends invisible rays to a distance of the radius of view, which is prescribed in the characteristics of the tank. If such a beam reaches the overall point of the opponent’s car, then the latter is considered detected. The model of the tank in this system looks like this:

• Any technique has two waypoints.
• Activation of viewpoints takes place alternately, that is, first one, then another. Despite the distance to the object, the time interval between the change of points can vary from 0.1 to 2 seconds.
• A pair of points form around the technique, one might say, a ball whose radius determines the parameter of the machine's view. The maximum possible viewing radius is 445 meters. The technique, which was illuminated by an ally, becomes visible to everyone at a distance of 564 meters. The artillery mode allows self-propelled guns to detect "illuminated" equipment at any distance.

Two concepts should be clearly distinguished here: dimensional points of equipment and survey points. Dimensional points allow the adversary to see your vehicle, and observation points help you detect rival vehicles.

How long is the detected tank

After the machine is detected, its visibility is maintained for 10 seconds, even if the visibility rays no longer come into contact with the survey points. This suggests the conclusion that any tank that drove behind some object does not immediately disappear from the field of view. Detected machines continue to be visible for a period of time even after the destruction of the detection machine.

When a tank is considered invisible

A machine is invisible to rivals when the outline points of its body are invisible to rivals. This is ensured by various objects: buildings, vegetation, relief irregularities.

However, objects on the map become useless if your car and the opponent’s car get close at a certain close distance. So, being at 50 meters, all tanks will see each other, regardless of technology and the area around it.

How to hide in the bushes

First you need to take into account that the bush is translucent and provides an increase in the degree of masking of the equipment hidden behind it. The quality of camouflage here depends on the ratio of the height of the vegetation and the size of the machine that is hiding behind the bush. The depth at which the equipment enters the bush does not determine the degree of camouflage, so it is quite possible to stand behind the grass itself.

You need to know that when the enemy tank approaches the center of this vegetation less than 15 meters, the bush becomes transparent to it, that is, the view is unhindered.

To avoid possible detection when shooting, you need to stand a little further than the bush itself. Thus, during aiming, the bush will be opaque, and targeting the opponent will take place along the silhouette.

How does the Camouflage Net equipment work

“Camouflage net” is a static equipment, that is, it acts only in a state of rest of equipment. When the tank moves and is also at rest for less than 3 seconds, this module remains inactive. And only after three seconds after the equipment is fully fixed, the “Camouflage net” emblem is highlighted in green - the equipment is active.

How camouflage works

Camouflage is a permanent premium to the degree of camouflage. The increase from "Camouflage" is determined by the model of the tank. The "Camouflage", by the way, operates the same way both in the movement of equipment and without movement.

How does the skill "Disguise"

This skill lowers the radius of visibility of the technique. The skill is constantly active, whether it be movement, peace, or even shooting.

When the mask of a standing tank is activated

It’s always easier to notice a car in motion than in the absence of it. The skill "Masking" provides an increase in the invisibility of technology twice, comparing with the state of motion. This applies to all tanks except for high LT levels.

Does the detection of the tank when firing depends on the caliber and shell of the gun

The caliber affects the degree of camouflage of the tank. The larger the caliber value, the correspondingly, the visibility of the tank in front of the enemy increases. The muzzle brake is a significant factor on which the invisibility of the machine also depends. So, if there is one, a shot unmasks the equipment more than a shot of a machine that does not have a muzzle brake.

The visibility of the tank does not depend on the type of projectile.

Is there a difference in visibility between tanks of the same class

The invisibility of each tank is indicated in its performance characteristics. This question depends only on the specific machine, where the skill of "Disguise" is individually pumped.

Detection and camouflage are essential elements of the game mechanics of World of Tanks. Both aspects are extremely important for a productive game on any combat vehicle. Thanks to the site, you will know how to first detect the enemy and effectively hide from him.

Part 1. Overview and discovery. Look at both.

The overview of all tanks is calculated in meters and is indicated in the characteristics of each vehicle. Please note that the magnitude of the review is indicated for the crew with 100% of the main specialty. That is, if your crew has 75% of the main specialty, then the review will be less than what you see in the hangar.

One of the game conventions is the fact that on the battlefield the player sees not only those opponents that he discovered on his own, but also those whom the team “lit up”. From this it is necessary to distinguish two concepts: detection range and visibility range.

Detection range - the maximum distance at which a player’s tank can detect an opponent. It does not exceed the figure of 445 meters. If, taking into account the skills of the crew, equipment and equipment, the value is higher than 445 meters, then the extra meters turn into a unmasking bonus, which helps to detect hidden opponents.

Range of visibility - the maximum distance at which the engine of the game draws tanks of allies and opponents discovered by them. The mechanics of the game laid a circle with a radius of 565 meters around the tank. The exception is the self-propelled guns artillery, where tanks - if visible to allies - are displayed throughout the map.

There are several ways to increase the basic view of the tank and the detection range of the enemy.

The machine should have a tower with a maximum visibility.

Since the commander is responsible for monitoring the battlefield, his main specialty should be improved to 100%. Injuring the commander shortens the view.

The ability of the commander Eagle Eye (+ 2% to the survey, + 20% with broken observation devices), the ability of the radio operator Radio interception (+ 3% to the review), the ability of all crew members of the Combat Brotherhood will add to the review.

Installation of equipment Enlightened optics and Stereo tube. The first will give a permanent increase of + 10% review. The second gives an increase of + 25% to the review after 3 seconds in a stationary position. When both modules are installed on the tank, the effects are not summarized, but can work separately.

Installation of equipment Improved ventilation increases visibility, as well as other characteristics of the tank.

Using equipment, which gives one battle an increase of + 10% to the main skill of the crew.

Part 2. Camouflage and camouflage. Shooting bushes

Disguise is a property of technology to go unnoticed on the ground. If there were no camouflage mechanics in the game, then the rivals, subject to direct visibility, would find each other at the maximum distance of their vision, but no further than 445 meters. However, there are several other factors that influence the detection of technology.

Aspects Affecting Disguise

X-rayAt a distance of 50 meters, opponents illuminate each other even if there is a building between them. They conditionally hear each other.

The size of the technique.Each tank in World of Tanks has a stealth factor, depending on its size. The larger the machine, for example the German TT Maus, the lower the coefficient. Have the maximum coefficient combat vehicles with a squat silhouette, such as Object 416, AMX ELC bis.

Actions.If the tank does not go and does not shoot, then it has no penalty for camouflage. In motion, the stealth coefficient is reduced to 75% for medium tanks, to 60% for tank destroyers and up to 50% for heavy tanks and self-propelled guns. Light tanks are not fined when driving. Their coefficient is always the same. This is a class feature of LT (except AMX 40 and Valentine). Shooting almost completely reduces stealth. The degree of unmasking depends on the caliber of the gun and the presence of a muzzle brake

Vegetation.Bushes, trees (whole and fallen), tall grass give a bonus to camouflage. At a distance of up to 15 meters, the flora becomes "transparent" to the one who is hiding in it, and impervious to the enemy. At the time of the shot, all vegetation within 15 meters loses its properties, that is, the shot is a strong unmasking factor. Therefore, it is useful to drive off a little further than 15 meters before the shot. You will have to shoot blindly from memory, but if you adapt, you can safely shoot the opponent, turning into a shooting bush.

Overall and survey points. How it works

Invisible to the player, dimensional and overview points help the server determine who sees whom in battle. If you imagine that the tank is a brick, then the dimensional points are located in the center of each side of an imaginary brick (length, height, width). There is another point at the base of the trunk. Observation points are located at the base of the barrel and in place of observation devices. Usually this is the commander’s turret and the devices of the driver.

From the observation points of all tanks in battle, rays of verification for detection come out with a certain frequency. To comply with the masking, it is necessary to hide the outline points for various obstacles on the map. If a tank barrel or part of a caterpillar sticks out from behind a bush, then detection will not occur, since there are no outline points on them.

Several ways to improve camouflage

Skill of crew members Disguise. It is necessary to pump all the tankers, otherwise the efficiency will be low.

Installation of equipment Camouflage net. Allows you to significantly increase your disguise after stopping and 3 second training. The bonus depends on the class of equipment. For tank destroyers it is the largest - + 15%, for light and medium tanks it is + 10%, and the smallest bonus is + 5% for heavy tanks and self-propelled guns.

Camouflage application other than enhancement appearance, will give an increase in the masking coefficient of 2-4%, depending on the class of equipment. Camouflage can be bought both for gold (forever), and for in-game loans for 7 or 30 days.

Leveling the skill of the commander Sixth sense. It will not add disguise, but it will allow you to realize in time that the enemy sees you. This information will save your tank from destruction more than once.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Most participants in World of Tanks have little understanding of the review and camouflage algorithms prescribed in the game. Therefore, they are neglected, considering it dishonest and unworthy. But this is not so. Skillfully taking advantage of the optics and knowing how to hide your tank in the bush are very helpful. Who uses the characteristics of his combat vehicle as efficiently as possible and knows the features of the game, he often wins.