Modern Warships Guides

Modern Warships is an arcade naval combat game where you command destroyers, frigates, aircraft carriers, and submarines in fast PvP skirmishes. Update 0.107 (July 28, 2026) removed RNG from module upgrades entirely — every stage is now guaranteed at a fixed cost — and reworked stealth minimap circles so hidden enemies appear as neutral contacts until re-detected. The Virtual Worlds Battle Pass runs August 1–31, 2026 with Credits shop ships, VIP YJ-17, and inventory expanded to 500 slots. These guides cover what the tutorial skips and how to adapt after the latest patch.

Start here after Update 0.107

If you patched in late July or early August 2026, read these before ranked:

1. Update 0.107 Virtual Worlds — full patch feature list
2. Ship Upgrades — guaranteed upgrade priorities (RNG is gone)
3. Stealth Detection — neutral minimap circles and helicopter re-spot habits
4. Battle Pass Guide — August season tracks, Credits shop, Spruance deadline
5. Inventory wiki — 500-item cap and cleanup before BP claims

Then cross-check Latest Updates and 0.107 Rebalance for stat changes on mains like Gorshkov and F125.

Start here if you are new

If you installed the game today, read Getting Started first. It walks through the first hour: tutorial rewards, which ship to upgrade, when to spend Gold, and how offline mode earns XP without burning mobile data. Follow with How to Play for match flow, objectives, and the three ship roles you will see in every lobby.

Controls differ sharply between touchscreens and keyboard-and-mouse. The dedicated Controls guide covers PC keybinds, mobile gestures, and the arcade versus professional aircraft control schemes — pick the wrong one and your carrier will feel unusable.

Progression and economy

Gold and Credits gate almost every meaningful upgrade. Ship Upgrades explains priority tracks under 0.107’s guaranteed system — note that Stealth can no longer be upgraded; invest in weapons and sensors instead. F2P Progression maps the Battle Pass free track, daily missions, offline XP farming, and where promo codes fit into a zero-spend plan.

Battle Pass Guide is essential during August 2026: free versus Premium versus VIP, Battle Pass Credits shop priorities, USS Spruance until August 31, Vault Pass Operation North Star, and YJ-17 on the VIP track.

Before you copy a loadout from Discord, check the Tier List for current meta picks and read Beginner Builds for safe starter configurations. Missile-heavy captains should jump to Missile Builds and Missile and Flare Tactics — dodging salvos and timing flares separates wins from quick sinkings.

Stealth, vision, and map awareness

0.107 stealth is a minimap and spotting mechanic, not a grindable stat. Stealth Detection teaches neutral circle reads, re-detection routes, and helicopter synergy. Pair with Maps wiki for island choke points and How to Play for cap timing.

Experimental missile lock through obstacles (while radar-spotted) appears on select batteries this season — trajectory still hits terrain; test before ranked reliance.

Game modes and team play

Game Modes explains Team Battle, Escort, Team Deathmatch, Clan Wars, and custom rooms — including how July events routed Token farms through Escort and Deathmatch. Read it before grinding seasonal Tokens or cargo checkpoints.

Advanced systems

Advanced Consumables unlock mid-tier power spikes: radar bursts, repair kits, and smoke that can flip a losing duel. Clan Wars add scheduled team battles with season rewards — coordination matters more than individual DPS there.

Steam players must read Steam Cross-Progress before linking accounts. Choosing Sign in with Steam versus a separate Artstorm login can permanently split your mobile and PC progress if you pick wrong on day one.

Tools and reference

Use the Playstyle Picker if you are unsure whether to main destroyers, carriers, or submarines. The Ship Classes wiki summarizes hull types, weapon slots, and role strengths. Capital buyers should read USS Defiant and FGS Tirpitz. Inventory wiki covers storage after the 400→500 cap increase. For honest balance takes after major patches, see the community Player Review.

Recommended reading order

1. Getting Started — day-one checklist
2. Controls — bind keys before ranked play
3. How to Play — objectives and roles
4. Game Modes — Team Battle vs Escort vs Deathmatch
5. Ship Upgrades — guaranteed upgrades after 0.107
6. Stealth Detection — minimap circles
7. Battle Pass Guide — August 2026 season
8. F2P Progression — long-term plan without whales
9. Beginner Builds — first competitive loadout
10. Missile and Flare Tactics — survive the meta
11. Clan Wars — when your roster is ready

Keeping guides current

Modern Warships receives frequent balance patches and seasonal events. Update 0.107 is the current baseline — RNG-free upgrades and stealth circles supersede older advice about failed upgrade rolls. We update guides after major releases; cross-check Latest Updates and Updates Hub when new ships or missile types drop. Mechanics here reflect the live game; if something feels off after a patch, verify in-game tooltips and official Discord announcements.