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Capital Bases

Capital Bases are special bases that are automatically generated inside world capitals during Capital Warfare events. These bases are fundamental to winning the game, as conquering and holding them earns points for both the Squad Leaderboard and Player Leaderboard.

Key Features

Feature Description
Automatically created Generated when a Capital Warfare event starts
Cannot be constructed Players cannot build Capital Bases - only conquer them
Cannot be upgraded Capital Bases have fixed levels
Cannot be destroyed Only conquest is possible - no destruction attacks
Earn competitive points Holding capitals awards points for squad and player rankings

Strategic Importance

Capital Bases represent the ultimate strategic objectives in World War Online. Coordinating with your squad to conquer and defend these bases during Capital Warfare events is essential for:

  • Winning seasons - Squad rankings are determined by capital control
  • Earning rewards - Top squads receive WWO-Influence rewards at season end
  • Climbing leaderboards - Both squad and individual rankings depend on capital warfare performance

Capital Warfare Requirements

To attack Capital Bases, you must meet specific requirements:

  1. Squad Membership - You must be a member of a squad
  2. Active Capital Warfare - Your squad must have an active Capital Warfare session
  3. Valid Target - The capital must be one of your squad's assigned targets
  4. Join Timing - You must have joined the squad before the Capital Warfare started

For detailed information about Capital Warfare mechanics, see the Capital Warfare guide.

Conquering Capital Bases

To conquer a Capital Base:

  1. Include a General in your attack
  2. Achieve a Decisive Victory
  3. The General survives the battle
  4. The General is consumed upon successful conquest

Unlike other bases, Capital Bases have no 24-hour attack limit - you can attack the same capital multiple times during the warfare window.

Defense Strategies

When defending Capital Bases your squad controls:

  • Coordinate with squad members to maintain strong defenses
  • Use dynamic defense strategies like Ambush and Flank
  • Position anti-infantry units to counter enemy Generals
  • Rotate defenders to keep defenses fresh
December 11, 2025

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