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Battles Overview

Battles in World War Online

World War Online features three distinct attack types, each serving different strategic objectives. Understanding when and how to use each type is crucial for success.

Types of Attacks

Attack Type Objective Required Unit Result on Victory
Attacking Steal resources None (normal units) Resources stolen
Conquering Take ownership of base General Base becomes yours
Destroying Remove base permanently Special Forces Base is destroyed

Choosing Your Attack Type

When to Attack (Raid)

Use normal attacks when you want to:

  • Steal resources from enemy bases
  • Weaken enemy economy through repeated raids
  • Test defenses before committing tactical units
  • Farm resources efficiently

When to Conquer

Use conquer attacks when you want to:

  • Expand your territory by taking enemy bases
  • Capture Capital Bases for squad points
  • Acquire high-level bases that would take time to build
  • Deny strategic positions to enemies

When to Destroy

Use destroy attacks when you want to:

  • Permanently remove enemy infrastructure
  • Deny resources to enemy players long-term
  • Counter territorial expansion by eliminating new bases
  • Strategic denial in contested areas

Battle Mechanics

All battles share common mechanics:

Mechanic Description
11 Waves Battles consist of 11 combat waves
Generals appear Wave 11 Tactical units enter on the final wave
Decisive Victory required Conquest and destruction need clear wins
Unit capacity 10,000 units per non-capital base

Common Rules

These rules apply to all battle types:

  • You cannot attack your own bases or squad members' bases
  • Only one active attack per specific base at a time
  • Attack limits apply to non-capital bases (3 per player per district per 12 hours)
  • Capital bases have no attack limit during warfare
December 11, 2025

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