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Joining a Battalion

Joining a battalion unlocks the competitive core of World War Online, including Capital Warfare, battalion rewards, and team-based gameplay.

Why Join a Battalion?

Benefit Description
Capital Warfare Access to the primary competitive mode
10 Units in Battle Double the unit slots of solo players (5 → 10)
Battalion Support Use Battalion members' armies in shared districts
Team Rewards Share in season-end WWO-Influence prizes
Battalion Chat Private communication channel

How to Join a Battalion

There are several ways to find and join a battalion:

Method 1: Global Chat

Post in the Global Chat that you're looking for a battalion:

  • State your rank and experience level
  • Mention your activity level
  • Indicate what you're looking for in a battalion

Method 2: Accept an Invitation

Battalion Leaders and Captains can invite you directly:

  • Check your notifications for invitations
  • Review the battalion's profile before accepting
  • Accept to immediately join

Method 3: Browse Available Battalions

Use the Mission Center to find battalions:

  1. Click "Join a Battalion" under your Missions
  2. Browse available battalions (your country and worldwide)
  3. Click "Request to Join" on battalions that interest you
  4. Wait for the Leader to accept your request

What to Look for in a Battalion

Activity Level

  • Active battalions participate regularly in Capital Warfare
  • Check when they last competed
  • Look for battalions with consistent member activity

League Position

League What it Means
Gold (1-10) Elite battalions, high expectations
Silver (11-20) Competitive, established teams
Bronze (21-30) Growing battalions, good for newer players
Iron (31+) Building phase, learning together

Battalion Size

  • Full battalions (8 members) may have limited spots
  • Smaller battalions might need more individual contribution
  • Consider the balance of members from your country vs foreign

After Joining

Immediate Steps

  1. Introduce yourself in Battalion Chat
  2. Learn the battalion's strategy and expectations
  3. Position units near battalion operations
  4. Authorize army sharing in Settings (if comfortable)

Capital Warfare Timing

Important: If you join after Capital Warfare matchmaking:

  • You cannot participate in the current warfare
  • You can participate in the next warfare
  • Move your armies away from active capitals (you can be attacked but cannot attack)

Battalion Roles

When you join, you start as a Member:

Role Rights
Member Participate in warfare, use battalion chat
Captain Accept members, initiate warfare search
Leader Full control including promoting/kicking

Demonstrate your value to potentially earn promotion to Captain.

Changing Battalions

You can leave and join different battalions, but:

  • Leaving mid-warfare removes your warfare access
  • Your rank resets to Member in the new battalion
  • Frequent changes may affect your reputation
January 29, 2026

⚠️ In case of any discrepancies, the in-game information in World War Online is the authoritative source of truth.