World of Warships Wiki

About World of Warships

World of Warships (WoWS) is a free-to-play online action game from Wargaming, released for PC in 2015. It centres on naval battles between warships from different nations. Its fleets include ships that were built as well as designs and projects that were never fully realised.

How the game works

Players control their ships from an external view and fight in teams against other players or computer-controlled opponents. Depending on the mode, they can win by destroying enemy ships, controlling areas of the map and earning points together. Positioning, visibility and teamwork all influence the outcome.

Ship classes and progression

The game features destroyers, cruisers, battleships, aircraft carriers and submarines. Each class has its own strengths and responsibilities. Players can expand and customise their fleets through research branches, modules and commander skills. This wiki helps visitors explore ships by nation, class and tier and compare their available statistics.

World of Warships ship classes

Destroyers are often difficult to detect and can contribute with torpedoes or scouting. Cruisers combine different weapons with flexible support roles. Battleships rely on powerful guns and durability, while aircraft carriers send squadrons across the map. Submarines use depth and torpedoes to attack from another position. Individual ships can differ considerably within the same class.

Nations, research branches and ship pages

Fleets are organised into nations and research branches. Many lines progress through several tiers to tier X, and some continue to superships. After unlocking a ship, players can research available modules and adjust its equipment. Our ship pages bring together available characteristics, modules, compatible upgrades and relevant battle videos when available.