Modern Warships Wiki
Classes, weapons, maps, inventory, and July 2026 capital ship spotlights.
This wiki section is the reference layer for Modern Warships — the facts and systems behind the opinionated Tier List Hub and practical Guides Hub. Artstorm and Gaijin ship fast balance patches; these pages explain enduring mechanics so you can adapt when July–August 2026 ships like USS Defiant (BBG-1), FGS Tirpitz, ROKS Jeongjo the Great, or USS Enterprise CVN-80 rise or fall after hotfixes.
What you will find here
Core references cover search intent and capital spotlights:
- Ship Classes — corvettes through carriers and amphibious roles.
- Weapons & Systems — missiles, guns, AA, torpedoes, grenade launchers, YJ-17 context, and aircraft.
- Maps & Terrain — cover, spotting, cap routes, Viking Bay remaster habits.
- Inventory & Storage — 500-item cap after Update 0.107.
- USS Defiant (BBG-1) — Trump-class cruiser hybrid with MJ32 railgun.
- FGS Tirpitz — German battleship spotlight.
Use them together: a destroyer captain reads ship classes for role limits, weapons for loadout math, and maps for island positioning. Capital buyers start with Defiant or Tirpitz before spending Gold.
Wiki vs tier lists vs guides
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Wiki | Stable mechanics, terminology, and ship spotlights |
| Tier lists | Community opinions on what is strong right now |
| Guides | Step-by-step progression, modes, and builds |
Tier ranks are not official. Wiki pages avoid S/A/B bands except when pointing to tier sub-pages. When Discord says Type 055 Batch 2 is S-tier, verify against your own replays and Missile Builds.
Recommended reading order
- New players — Getting Started then Ship Classes.
- Build planners — Weapons plus Beginner Builds.
- Ranked climbers — Maps plus class tier pages like Destroyers.
- Capital buyers — USS Defiant or FGS Tirpitz, then Battleship & Cruiser Tier List.
- Undecided roles — Playstyle Picker on the Tools Hub.
Cross-links to meta discourse
July–August 2026 threads reference IT FREMM-EVO, FS Forbin, FGS F-126, USS District of Columbia, RF Belgorod, CN Type 096, RF Shtorm, CN Type 004, plus new capital names Defiant and Tirpitz. Wiki pages describe what those hulls do; tier pages describe how players rank them today.
Keeping knowledge current
Mechanics pages update when patches change core systems — sonar, flare duration, aircraft tags, inventory caps. Opinion pages update faster via tier list edits. After every major release on Latest Updates, skim weapons, inventory, and maps even if you main one class.
Related hubs
- Tier List Hub — destroyer, frigate, BB/CA, sub, and carrier opinions
- Guides Hub — onboarding, game modes, and loadouts
- Tools Hub — playstyle picker and future utilities
- Codes Hub — free Gold and Credits for module upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Is this wiki official?
No. This is a fan-made resource for Modern Warships by Artstorm/Gaijin. Official news lives on the game site and Discord.
Where should I start — wiki or guides?
Guides for your first hour; wiki when you need to understand a mechanic or class. Getting Started bridges both.
Do wiki pages include tier rankings?
Wiki focuses on mechanics. Community tier opinions live on Tier List sub-pages with patch disclaimers.
How often are wiki articles updated?
After major patches that change weapons, classes, or maps. Minor hotfixes may only appear in tier list notes first.
Can I suggest a new wiki topic?
Yes — common requests include economy deep dives and event modes. For now we cover classes, weapons, and maps as core references.