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Joining a Squad

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

Why Join a Squad?

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

How to Join a Squad

There are several ways to find and join a squad:

Method 1: Global Chat

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

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

Method 2: Accept an Invitation

Squad Leaders and Captains can invite you directly:

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

Method 3: Browse Available Squads

Use the Mission Center to find squads:

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

What to Look for in a Squad

Activity Level

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

League Position

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

Squad Size

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

After Joining

Immediate Steps

  1. Introduce yourself in Squad Chat
  2. Learn the squad's strategy and expectations
  3. Position units near squad 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)

Squad Roles

When you join, you start as a Member:

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

Demonstrate your value to potentially earn promotion to Captain.

Changing Squads

You can leave and join different squads, but:

  • Leaving mid-warfare removes your warfare access
  • Your rank resets to Member in the new squad
  • Frequent changes may affect your reputation
December 11, 2025

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