Destroy Rules
This guide covers the specific rules and restrictions for destruction attacks in World War Online.
Basic Requirements
To launch a destruction attack, you must meet these conditions:
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Include Special Forces | At least one Special Forces unit |
| Valid target | Target must be destroyable (not HQ or Capital) |
| All common rules | Same requirements as normal attacks |
Destruction Restrictions
What Cannot Be Destroyed
| Base Type | Can Destroy? | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | No | Protected by game rules |
| Capital Bases | No | Essential for competitive play |
| Resource Bases | Yes | Valid target |
| Mine Bases | Yes | Valid target |
| Military Bases | Yes | Valid target |
Standard Attack Restrictions
- Cannot attack your own bases
- Cannot attack squad members' bases
- Attack limits apply (3 per player per district per 12 hours)
- Only one active attack per base at a time
Victory Requirements
For Successful Destruction
- Decisive Victory - Must win decisively
- Special Forces survives - At least one Special Forces unit alive at battle end
- Valid target - Base must be destroyable type
What Happens on Success
- Base is permanently removed from the game
- Special Forces unit is consumed
- Any resources stored in the base are lost
- The location cannot have a new base built there
What Happens on Failure
- Base remains intact
- Your Special Forces survives (if not killed in battle)
- Can attempt again after cooldown
Special Forces Consumption
Special Forces are consumed after successful destruction:
- Only consumed on successful destruction, not on failure
- If battle is lost, surviving Special Forces return to your army
- Plan destruction attacks carefully - each Special Forces can only destroy once
Strategic Considerations
When to Destroy
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Enemy forward base | Destroy to remove staging point |
| High-level resource base | Consider conquering instead for value |
| Strategic denial | Destroy to prevent anyone from using location |
| Weakening enemy squad | Target key infrastructure |
Target Prioritization
| Priority | Target Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| High | Military Bases | Deny Special Forces production |
| High | Mine Bases | Cripple Iron economy |
| Medium | Resource Bases | Economic damage |
| Situational | Any forward position | Territorial control |
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Before destroying:
- Is conquest better? - High-level bases have more value if conquered
- Is it worth a Special Forces? - Special Forces cost WWO-Influence
- Strategic impact? - Will this meaningfully affect the enemy?
Defending Against Destruction
If enemies target your bases for destruction:
- Use defense strategies - Configure Destroy-focused static defense
- Position anti-infantry - Special Forces are infantry-class units
- Layer defenses - Combine static and dynamic strategies
See Base Defense for detailed defensive tactics.
Related Guides
- Destroying Introduction - How destruction works
- Battles Overview - All attack types
- Tactical Units - Special Forces details
- Bases Overview - Defense strategies
December 11, 2025
⚠️ In case of any discrepancies, the in-game information in World War Online is the authoritative source of truth.