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?[[File:Icon promo port.png|left|60px|link=]]The '''Port Screen''' is the main hub for World of Warships, and is where players research new ships and modules, outfit them with upgrades, camouflage, and signal flags, look at the tech tree for new ships, get new campaign tasks, play daily missions, and more.}}+[[File:Icon promo port.png|left|60px|link=]]The '''Port Screen''' is the main hub for ''World of Warships'', where players research new ships and modules, outfit them with upgrades, camouflage, and signal flags, look at the tech tree for new ships, get new campaign tasks, play daily missions, and more.}}
  
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?==Overview==+== Overview ==
 The main screen focuses on a ship sitting in the center of the screen, with the various options, tabs, and buttons around the outside edges of the screen. From the top, players can access their player profile, tech tree, see what currencies they have, get to their clan base (or search for a new clan), and most importantly, select a battle type and head out to battle! From the left side, the campaigns, missions, special events, and the premium shop can be accessed. On the right, the stats of the currently selected ship. Finally the bottom is the ship carousel containing all the ships the player owns, the chat interface, and the notifications/battle results tab, as well as the time. The main screen focuses on a ship sitting in the center of the screen, with the various options, tabs, and buttons around the outside edges of the screen. From the top, players can access their player profile, tech tree, see what currencies they have, get to their clan base (or search for a new clan), and most importantly, select a battle type and head out to battle! From the left side, the campaigns, missions, special events, and the premium shop can be accessed. On the right, the stats of the currently selected ship. Finally the bottom is the ship carousel containing all the ships the player owns, the chat interface, and the notifications/battle results tab, as well as the time.
  
?<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h3>Port Screen Walkthrough</h3></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>+=== Sample Port Screen ===
 +
 +<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div>&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''A Port Screen'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;(click here)&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: block;"><div>
  
?[[File:Portscreenoverview.jpg|Thumb|1024px|center|The Port screen, the landing zone of all World of Warships players.]]+[[File:Port Screen sample 2.jpg|Thumb|1024px|center|The Port screen, the landing zone of all ''World of Warships'' players.]]
 <br> <br>
?The port screen has several distinct sections for the user to peruse. The items contained within each section are itemized below.+The port screen has several distinct sections for the user to peruse.
  
?*'''Settings & Info''': The main settings menu can be found here, as well as the user's drop down menu, and the server info including server name and players online.+* '''[[#Top Bar|Top Bar]]''': Access to the Game Menu, Player Menu, port, battle controls, and common currencies display and manipulation.
?*'''Battle Interface''': From here the player can find the battle type selector, division menu, and the Battle! button.+* '''[[#Main Bar|Main Bar]]''': Select the main port screen, module menu, exterior customization, the Tech Tree, player profile, or clan interfaces here.
?*'''Currencies''': The player's doubloons, credits, and free XP are found here.+* '''[[#Ship Specs|Ship Specs]]''': The specifications and statistics of the currently selected ship and its commander.
?*'''Main Bar''': The main port screen, module menu, exterior customization, the Tech Tree, player profile, and clan interfaces can be found.+* '''[[#Left Column|Left Column]]''': Events, missions, campaigns, the Armory and Premium shops, container gauge, rewards, shipments, etc. appear here.
?*'''Port Selector''': This button lets the player change ports.+* '''[[#Ship Carousel|Ship Carousel]]''': All ships in port, with display and filtering options.
?*'''Ship Stats''': Gives the stats of the currently selected ship.+* '''Bottom bar''' (unlabeled) :
?*'''Left Column''': The special events, premium shop, missions tab, container gauge, campaigns tab, and Honor for Heroes tab can be found here.+** '''[[#Chat Interface|Chat Interface]]''': The contacts/contact finder window, and personal messages are found along the bottom left of the screen.
?*'''Ship Carousel''': Filtering options, ship visuals, and the Carousel itself are here.+** '''Clock''' (unlabeled): The current time, if enabled.
?*'''Chat Interface''': The contacts/contact finder window, and Personal messages are found along the bottom of the screen.+** '''[[#Battles and Notifications|Battles and Notifications]]''': Access to battle results and notifications for the current session.
?*'''Battle results/Notifications''': The window for Battle results and notifications is here, as well as the clock.+</div></div></div>
  
 +== Top Bar ==
 +[[File:Port screen Top bar sample 1.jpg|Thumb|1024px|center|]]<br />
 +Listing the components on the '''Top Bar''' from left to right:
 +=== Game Menu ===
 +Clicking the '''gear image''' in the upper left corner or just pressing <esc> leaves the Port screen and displays the Game Menu.
  
?Full details of each item of the Port can be found below.+On the bar along the top of the Game Menu screen, from the left, is displayed:
?</div></div></div>+:* the current game client <u>version</u>,
 +:* the <u>regional server</u> the account is currently logged into,
 +:* the total <u>number of players</u> online on that server.
  
?==Settings & Info==+==== Option buttons ====
?====Main Menu====+[[File:WoWsSettingsAndInfo.png|300 px|thumb|right|The Option buttons on the Game Menu screen.]]
?[[File:WoWsSettingsAndInfo.png|thumb|right|The main game settings menu as it appears in-game.]]+
?By pressing escape or clicking the gear image at the very left corner of the screen, captains can reach the main settings menu. This screen presents several options:+
?*“'''Disconnect From Server'''” allows users to log out of their accounts and return to the log-in screen.+
?*The “'''Help'''” section provides basic ship and aircraft control. General information regarding shell types, consumables, and other in-game elements can be found here as well.+
?*“'''Settings'''” allow users to adjust the game’s visual, auditory, and gameplay features to better suit their needs. The settings menu is divided into 3 tabs. The first tab, labelled “Visual”, allows captains to adjust the quality of the graphical elements in the game. Higher quality settings are more pleasing to the eyes but draw more power from the computer. In the “Audio” tab, users can adjust the volume level of the game, and set their language preference for the in-game voiceovers. Voice chat settings can also be found here. The final tab allows users to adjust various UI elements of the game, and adjust keybinds. +
?*“'''Exit Game'''” closes the client entirely. +
?*“'''Back to Game'''” closes the settings menu and returns to user to their port. Alternatively, the menu can be closed by pressing escape on the keyboard.+
?*In "'''Video Tutorials'''”, captains can view various different videos to learn more about the game.+
  
?====User Drop-down Menu====+In the center of the page:
?[[File:WoWsUserDropDownMenu.png|thumb|right|View of the user drop-down menu.]]+:* '''Disconnect From Server''' logs out of the current account and returns to the log-in screen; it does not close the game client.
?Captains can access the user drop-down menu by clicking on their displayed in-game name at the top left of the port screen. Several account related options are displayed here. +:* '''Help''' displays information on ship and aircraft controls, symbols, and other information regarding shell types, consumables, etc.
?*Under the “'''Purchase Premium'''” section, captains can exchange doubloons for premium account time. +:* '''Settings''' presents options for the game’s visual, auditory, and gameplay features. The settings notebook is divided into 3 tabs:
?*"'''Exchange Credits'''" allows captains to exchange doubloons for credits.+:** <u>Graphics</u> where a player can adjust the quality of the graphical elements in the game. Higher quality settings are more pleasing to the eye but require more computing power.
?*Under "'''Convert XP'''", captains can use their doubloons to convert elite ship and commander experience into free experience. +:** <u>Audio</u> where a player can adjust the quality and levels of the various sound elements of the game, and set his language or personality preference for in-game voice-overs. Voice chat settings are also found here.
?*In the “'''Premium Shop'''” tab, captains can access the premium shop from in-game and purchase ships, camouflages, containers, and other game related goods. +:** <u>Controls</u> allows a player to adjust various UI elements of the game, and to adjust mouse and key bindings.
?=====Service Record=====+:** See the '''[[Ship:Controls|Controls]]''' article for information about the many options on these tabs.
?By clicking on their displayed in-game name, captains can view their service record. This screen displays a captains distinct patch or insignia, their name, and their service record level. With each increase in level, captains unlock various different game elements or game modes. More information about levels can be found on the [[Ship:Account_Level|Account Level]] page+:* '''Exit Game''' logs out and closes the game client.
 +:* '''Back to Game''' closes the Game Menu and returns to the Port screen. Alternatively, pressing <esc> on the keyboard does the same.
 +:* '''Video Tutorials''' presents videos about various game features. These are highly recommended.
  
?=====Invite a Friend=====+=== Player Insignia ===
?In the "Invite a Friend" menu, captains can find their personal referral link. By sharing this link, captains can receive some additional in-game goods for their account. A list of all players who registered using a captain's personal referral link is displayed here as well. +The personal '''[[Ship:Patches and Emblems|insignia]]''' selected by the player. Insignia elements can be acquired in-game. Clicking on the insignia displays the page where it can be modified.
 + 
 +=== Current Rank ===
 +The most recent rank obtained in a [[Ship:Ranked_Battles|Ranked]] mode, if any.
 +[[File:Port screen Player menu sample 1.png|thumb|right|The Player Menu of some forlorn wiki editor.]]
 + 
 +=== Player Menu ===
 +From the Port screen, display the '''Player Menu''' by clicking on your in-game name on the Top bar. It lists several options:
 + 
 +> The <u>first menu item</u> combines the captain's personal insignia, in-game name, clan (if any), karma score (as a superscript), and rank where applicable.
 + 
 +: Clicking on the entry switches to the [[#Service Record|Service Record]] page of the Profile section, which primarily displays the current [[Ship:Account_Level|level]] of this account. (Each increase in level unlocks various game elements or modes.)
 + 
 +<!-- ==== Purchase Premium ====-->
 +> In the <u>Purchase Premium</u> section, a captain can exchange doubloons{{doubloons}} for Warships[[File:Wows_premium_logo.png|18px]] or Wargaming[[File:Wg_premium_logo.png|18px]] [[Ship:Economy#Premium_Account|premium account time]].
 + 
 +<!-- ==== Recruiting Station ====-->
 +> The <u>Recruiting Station</u> selection provides in-game access to the [[Ship:Recruiting_Station|Recruiting hub]].
   
?=====Inventory=====+<!-- ====Inventory====-->
?The "Inventory" menu displays every module, upgrade, consumable, camouflage, and signal flag a captain currently owns. From this menu, captains can sell any extra items or stock ship modules they no longer use for additional credits. An item's sale price will be displayed to the direct right of its name.+> The <u>Inventory</u> page displays every module, upgrade, consumable, camouflage, and signal flag currently in inventory (not mounted on a ship). These can be sold for additional credits. An item's sale price is displayed to the right of its name, along with a Sell button.
?=====News=====+
?In the “News” section, players can access all of the recently published articles from the World of Warships homepage while remaining in-game. Unread articles will be displayed under the “New” tab at the top left. Unread articles will also display a notification icon next to a players name at the top left of the main port screen.+
  
?====Server Stats====+<!-- ==== Captain's Logbook ====-->
?[[File:WoWsServerStats.png|right|link=]]+> The <u>[[Ship:Captain's_Logbook|Captain's Logbook]]</u> displays items that have been obtained on the account in the context of all available items, including special and premium ships, commanders, permanent camouflages, flags, and patches.
?To the direct right of the user drop-down menu, captains can find the World of Warships regional server they are currently logged into, and the total number of players online.+
  
?==Main Bar==+<!-- ==== News ====-->
?====Port====+> The <u>News</u> item lets the player access all of the recently published articles from the ''World of Warships'' [//worldofwarships.com/en/news/ News page] while remaining in-game. Unread articles tag the menu item and the player's nickname with a little red reminder icon.
  
?This is the main tab greeting players after initially logging on. It presents a view of a selected ship, and all the toggle-able tabs. +=== Port selection ===
 +<!-- [[File:Hamburg_alt_port.jpeg|thumb|260px|right|Alternative view of '''Hamburg''' port.]]-->
 +There are a number of ports in which the currently selected ship can be displayed. Click the name of the current port (with "Select Port" written below it) to open the port selection menu. Select the desired port and press "Save Changes".
  
?=====Port Camera=====+Some ports are only present for limited time events or under certain conditions. For special events the selected port may automatically change to the event-related port at the start of the event.
  
?In the port view, players can use their mouse to spin around the ship currently selected, allowing them to get close ups of the model's various details and armaments it possesses. Holding down the right mouse button will let the player change the camera angle without getting rid of the user interface. Holding down the left mouse button will get rid of the user interface, giving the player a view of just the ship and the port.+Some ports change their look over time.<ref>Timed ports were introduced in [[Ship:Update 0.8.4|Update 0.8.4]].</ref> One hour after selection or opening the client, the visuals of the port transform. For example, day succeeds night in "night-lit" ports; Saint Petersburg becomes shrouded in a gloomy mist; and the sun rolls over the horizon and sets in the "Ocean" port.
  
?====Modules====+=== Division menu ===
 +You can play a match of ''World of Warships'' with your friends, clan mates, or even interesting random strangers in a '''[[Battle_Mechanics_(WoWS)#Divisions|Division]]'''. Divisions for Random Battles are limited to three people, divisions for Scenario battles can be up to seven players, and Clan Battles require a seven-person division made of clan members.
  
?Each ship can [[Ship:Upgrades|mount modules]] to increase battle performance, typically by doing things like decreasing the time a fire takes to burn out, increasing main battery rotation speed, and improving a ship's rate of fire on higher tiered vessels. It is highly advised to fill out all available module slots, as the increase to ship performance can be greatly beneficial. +[[File:Port Division Window2.jpg|thumb|Right|The Create Division window]]
 +If you are invited by another player to join a division, a dialogue box will pop up in port with a 'Join' button. Otherwise, to create or join a division, click the "Create Division" button to the left of the '''Battle!''' button at the top of the port screen.
  
?=====Consumables=====+The <span style="color:#a914fa">'''purple'''</span> is the "Looking to join a Division" button. A captain can select this if he wants to advertise himself for other players to division with. If this option is picked, your username, account level, and clan tag will appear ''in other players'' "Looking for Division" area (<span style="color:#d97400">'''orange'''</span>).<br>
?[[File:Port_consumable.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|Dropdown menu showing premium and standard damage control parties.]]+[[File:Port Division looking to join.png|185 px|frameless|left|bottom]] In addition, you can enter additional information to help with selection, for example, "Tier IX-X only, please," or "Want to div with a CV." When you are being advertised, the Top Bar label changes to "Looking to join a Division".<br><br>
?Depending on the ship type and tier, players can use various [[Ship:Consumables|consumables]] to help during battle. Battleships come standard with a longer lasting [[Ship:Consumables#Damage_Control_Party|Damage Control Party]] and a [[Ship:Consumables#Repair_Party|Repair Party]] consumable, allowing them greater survivability over the course of a match. Destroyers might use the [[Ship:Consumables#Smoke_Generator|Smoke Generator]] consumable to hide themselves, or their [[Ship:Consumables#Engine_Boost|Engine Boost]] to temporarily gain an increase in speed. Cruisers tend to have the greatest variety in mountable consumables. +
  
?Be sure to check what consumables your ship can mount, and take whatever suits your playstyle best! +The "Looking for Division" (<span style="color:#d97400">'''orange'''</span>) area shows captains who have used the "Looking to join a Division" button in the (<span style="color:#a914fa">'''purple'''</span>) area. You will not appear in your own list.
  
?=====Upgrades=====+In the <span style="color:#11ff00">'''green'''</span> "Divisions of the Clan" section appear divisions that are being hosted by members of your clan. Clicking on one will give you a few options, including an option to join the division without an invite. This section is particularly useful for managing the seven person divisions used in clan battle modes.
 +{{block|i|content= You can also invite a player a division directly from your Contacts List in the lower-left corner of the port screen, or from a port chat.}}
  
?Almost all the ships in game have upgrade options, researchable via using experience points gained from battle. These are a natural part of the game's progression system, and will generally make a ship stronger. All tech tree ships from tiers I to IX have upgradable components, and even some tier X ships do as well.+"My Contacts" (<span style="color:#c2000d">'''red'''</span>) displays your contacts list with each player's in-game status. Clicking a name will allow you to invite the player to a division unless the player is offline or currently in battle. Unanswered invitations time out after five minutes.
  
?====Exterior====+Finally, the Search Bar at the bottom (<span style="color:#143afa">'''blue'''</span>) allows you to search by in-game name for players not in your contacts or clan, and invite them to a division.<ref>Please be aware that the player search function is notoriously slow and quirky. Patience is recommended</ref>
  
?There are many ways in which a player can change up and personalize the look of their ship. All of these ways can be found under the Exterior tab, located just below the battle button. +=== Battle! Button ===
 +[[File:Port Battle Button.jpg|420px|center]]<br />
 +With a ship readied and a battle mode selected, entering into a battle is easy; click the big red shiny '''Battle!''' button at the top of the port screen.
  
?=====Camouflage=====+If the battle mode is incorrect for the ship selected, or the ship is still in battle, or whatever, and it is not legal to enter battle, the button will be a dull darker orange, and nothing will happen when you click it.
  
?With ''very'' few exceptions, all ships can mount camouflage. There are different patterns available, and they often come with in-game bonuses to detection range and enemy dispersion spread. In addition, some special camouflage patterns grant extra bonuses to credit and experience income, while also offering a different look. +=== Battle Type ===
 +Selecting the button to the right of the '''Battle!''' button opens the battle type selection screen. Here, a captain chooses what [[Ship:Game_Modes|type of battle]] he wants to enter. When a battle type is selected, the selection screen will either close and the port will reappear with the selected battle type beside the '''Battle!''' button, or a new screen will open (for Training or Scenario/Operations).
  
?=====Signal Flags=====+<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div>&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Battle Type Selection screen'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;(click here)&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>
?[[File:Signal_flags.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|The Signal Flag tab.]]+
?[[Ship:Flags|Signal flags]] provide fixed bonuses when mounted on ships before battle. These bonuses are divided into three categories; being combat, economic, and special bonuses. Combat bonuses ascribe increases to a ship's battle capabilities by decreasing the amount of time a fire might burn, increasing secondary range, or even preventing detonations. +
?Economic flags increase the amount of credits or experience players get out of a battle, allowing them to accrue these faster than they might otherwise be able to. Special flags do much the same thing, but offer much larger bonuses, or even multiple substantial bonuses in a single flag. +
  
 +[[File:Port Battle Type Selection.jpg|thumb|900px|center]]
 +The battle types are:
 +* <span style="color:#00c40d">'''Standard Types'''</span>: [[Ship:Game_Modes#Co-Op_Battle|Co-Op Battle]], [[Ship:Game_Modes#Random_Battle|Random Battle]], and [[Ship:Game_Modes#Scenario|Scenarios]]. These types are always available.
 +* <span style="color:#c20010">'''Competitive Types'''</span>: The two competitive game types, [[Ship:Game_Modes#Clan_Battle|Clan Battles]] and [[Ship:Game_Modes#Ranked_Battle|Ranked Battles]], operate in "seasons", so one or both may be unavailable at a given time. A Clan Battle season also has a daily session schedule - usually during prime time. When outside the daily session, a count-down to the next session is displayed below the icon.
 +* <span style="color:#d97700">'''Training'''</span>: The [[Ship:Game_Modes#Training|training rooms]] are for practice sessions against bots or other players. The results of a training session are not persistent &mdash; no XP or Credits are earned, there are no costs, and consumable items are not expended.
 +* <span style="color:#143afa">'''Special Events'''</span>: These are special battle types that are available only during events such as April Fools' or Halloween.
 +* In addition, there is an Introductory Mission seen only by new players, and special battle types are sometimes tested.
 +</div></div></div>
  
?=====Flags=====+Some battle modes have <u>restrictions</u>. For example the ship tier for Clan Battles, team size for Ranked Sprint, etc. can change from season to season. The selected Scenario may imply a restriction on tier or the nation and type of ship. The port '''[[Ship:Port#Ship Carousel|ship carousel]]''' is automatically filtered to display only usable ships when a restricted battle type is selected.
  
?Players can get cosmetic flags by doing any number of things, and each one is unique to itself. Typically, they ascribe no bonuses to the ship nor have any benefits in combat other than looking hella cool. +=== Currency pools ===
 +[[File:PortCurrencies.jpg|right]]
 +The three main currency types are displayed in the upper right corner of the port. Note that the text below each currency type and amount are labels representing the functions accessed by clicking each amount. Learn more about these currencies on the [[ship:Economy|Economy]] page.
 +
 +==== Doubloons ====
 +Doubloons{{doubloons}} are ''World of Warships's'' equivalent of Gold{{Gold}} from ''World of Tanks'' and ''World of Warplanes''. This premium currency is optional but its many uses can have a large impact on your gaming experience. You can click its symbol to purchase doubloons.
  
?Get your fashion on, players.+==== Credits ====
 +Credits{{Credits}} are the primary form of currency in ''World of Warships''. Credits can be used to buy tech tree ships, modules, upgrades, and to retrain commanders. The primary source of credits is the earnings from battles. You can click its symbol to exchange doubloons for credits.
  
?====Tech Tree====+==== Free XP ====
 +Free Experience{{FXP}} (available from [[Ship:Account_Level#Account_Level_6|Account Level 6]]) can unlock any ship or module and has a number of other uses. You can click its symbol to convert Elite XP or Elite Commander XP into Free XP using doubloons{{doubloons}}.
  
?Players can access the tech tree to view the available ships. From this screen, players have a variety of options such as purchasing premium ships for [[Ship:Doubloons|doubloons]], research new ships in the tech tree, selecting ships for battle and previewing ships they do not currently own.+==Main Bar==
 +The Port screen is a notebook consisting of six tabs. The '''main bar''' is the tab selector. Like the top bar, it remains visible on all six tabs. <br>
  
?====Profile====+[[File:Port screen main bar sample 1.png|Thumb|875px|center|]]
 +=== Port tab ===
  
?Some players may wish to track their achievements within the game, this is something which can be done by clicking on the Profile menu. When a player opens the profiles page, multiple tabs will appear which allows the user to track their progress within the game.+This tab selects the view that first greets the player upon logging in. The currently selected ship is displayed surrounded by the main out-of-battle game controls.
?=====Service Record===== +
?This category displays the captain’s unique username, their patch or insignia, [[Ship:Account_Level|service record level]], karma and account type. From this page, users can click on their insignia to modify it to their likings. This page is useful to get a brief understanding of progress within the game via the user's [[Ship:Account_Level|service record level]].+
?=====Achievements=====+
?[[File:Profile_Achievements.jpeg|350px|thumb|right|The Achievements page]]+
?Captain's can use this page to reflect on notable [[Ship:Achievements|Achievements]] they have received within the game while it can also be used to see how many times a captain has accomplished a specific task. The page also provides a comprehensive list of achievements and their requirements.+
?=====Ranks=====+
?Some players may wish to view their progress during [[Ship:Game_Modes#Ranked_Battle|Ranked Battles.]] During the season this page can be used to view the Captain's current progress and once this season has finished, this page will show the launch date of the next season and how many stars the player earned in the past season.+
?=====Collections=====+
?This page details the Captains performance in past and ongoing [[Ship:Collections|collections]] within World of Warships. From this page, the player can track their progress towards completion. This is tracked by viewing which items have been collected and how many more items remain. From this screen, players also receive the option to trade duplicates for items which they still require and view the detailed descriptions of each item.+
?=====Summary=====+
?Opening this page will provide users with access to a break down of their performance within the game across a variety of game modes. The summary allows users to track their number of battles played as well as their average and maximum performance figures across different ships and game modes. Users who wish to track their progress within a specific ship can do so by clicking on the ship using the filters to the right of the screen.+
  
?====Clan====+==== Port Camera ====
?[[Ship:Clans|Clans]] grant players an opportunity to meet and interact with different players. This can be done by either creating or joining a clan. The options displayed on the clan page varies depending upon the user's current clan membership status. If the player is a member of a clan, this will be reflected in the category name changing from "Clan" to the clan's tag.+
  
?=====My Clan=====+In the port view, players can use the mouse to spin around the ship currently selected, allowing them to get close ups of the model's various details and armaments. Holding down the right mouse button will let the player change the camera angle. Holding down the left mouse button will blank the user interface, giving a view of just the ship and the port.
?Players who access this tab will be able to view the current members of the clan they are in and their average statistics. Officers of the clan can also use this page to manage clan members. From this page, users can also leave their current clan by clicking on the clan name to open a drop-down list.+
?=====Clan Search===== +
?[[File:Clan_Search.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|A view of the ingame Clan Search]]+
?The Clan Search page can be used to search for a clan by its name or clan tag directly. This can be used for a variety of reasons, from viewing the members of another clan to applying directly to join.+
?=====Clan Battles=====+
?Members of a clan may wish to view their recent performance during [[Ship:Clan_Battles|Clan Battles.]] When a user opens this page, they will be greeted with a list of the clan's past battles. From here, clicking on a battle will display further information about that battle including, the players and what ships they were playing, the map and how many points were won or lost.+
?=====Clan Rating=====+
?Opening the Clan Rating page will load a leaderboard showcasing different clans and their position in the league. From this page, players can look for specific clans using the built-in search function.+
?=====Requests=====+
?Players who are currently not in a clan can access the Requests tab to see which clans they have applied too and also manage their invitations. From here, a player may choose to accept an invitation to join a clan.+
?Captains who are ranked 'Recruitment Officer' or above within a clan can use the Requests tab to view current applications to join the clan as well as to view active invitations to members outside of the clan.+
?=====Create Clan=====+
?Players who wish to start their own [[Ship:Clans|Clan]] should navigate to here. Once they have done so, they will be able to enter their desired clan tag, clan name and read over the rules. Once this has been done, they will be able to pay 2,500 doubloons to create their clan.+
  
 +=== Equipment tab ===
  
 +{{block|!|content=With [[Ship:Update_0.9.6|Update 0.9.6]] this replaces the Modules tab and gathers the contents of the various sub-tabs onto the same page.}}
  
?==Currencies==+Each ship can mount equipment to improve battle performance by improving certain ship functions such as turret rotation (and thus aiming) speed, the efficiency of damage control, the amount of armor on embarked aircraft, etc. The '''Equipment tab''' displays the modules available to the selected ship and provides the controls to obtain, mount, and demount them.
?[[File:PortCurrencies.jpg]]+
?====Doubloons====+
?Doubloons are World of Warships's version of Gold from World of Tanks and Warplanes. It is considered premium currency and as such can have a drastic impact on your gaming experience.+
  
?====Credits====+These modules take three forms: ship '''modules''' (upgrades to major ship systems), permanent individual improvements ('''upgrades'''), and single-use '''consumables'''.
?Credits is the primary form of currency in World of Warships. Credits can be used to buy unlocked tech tree ships, premium consumables, modules, upgrades, and commander retraining. +<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div>&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''An Equipment Screen'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;(click here)&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: block;"><div>
  
?====Free XP====+[[File:WoWs Equipment 0.9.6 elite ship.png|Thumb|1024px|center|The port Equipment tab.]]
?When a player reaches [[Ship:Account_Level#Account_Level_5|Account Level 5]], they unlock Free Experience. Free Experience can be spent to unlock any ship or module, regardless of what ship it was earned with. +
  
?Learn more about these currencies by visiting the [[ship:Economy|Economy]] page.+</div></div></div>
  
?==Battle Interface==+==== Ship Modules ====
?====Divisions====+
?[[Battle_Mechanics_(WoWS)#Divisions|Divisions]] allow you to play a match of ''World of Warships'' with your friends, clan mates, or even random players that you want to play with multiple times. Divisions for Random Battles are limited to three people, but divisions for Scenario battles can be up to seven people, and Clan Battles require a seven-person division made of clan members.+
  
?To create a division, click the "Create Division" button that is to the left of the '''Battle!''' button at the top of the port screen.+The section labeled '''Modules''' shows the current ship with its ship XP and the available ship improvements.<ref>Premium ships already have all ship modules applied.</ref> Typical ship modules include:
?[[File:Port Division Window2.jpg|thumb|Right|The Create Division window]]+:* upgraded hull with larger health pool and better maneuverability,
 +:* improved main armament,
 +:* improved fire control for longer main battery range,
 +:* more powerful propulsion plant,
 +:* and for aircraft carriers, better aircraft.
  
?The <span style="color:#a914fa">'''purple'''</span> is the "Looking to join a Division" option. Captains can select this if they want to advertise themselves for other people to division with. If this option is picked, your username, account level, and clan tag will appear in the "Looking for Division" area (<span style="color:#d97400">'''orange'''</span>).+'''Ship modules''' require experience points (XP) to research and credits{{credits}} to purchase and mount. Un-researched modules are shown in green. Click on a ship module to obtain and mount it. Although it is rarely done, a ship module can be downgraded. Superseded modules may be sold from the Inventory.
  
?In the <span style="color:#11ff00">'''green'''</span>, "Divisions of the Clan", any divisions that are being hosted by members of your clan will be shown. Clicking on the division will give you a few options, including an option to join the division without an invite. This section is particularly useful for managing the seven person divisions used in Clan and Scenario Battle types.+This section also contains the controls for unlocking and purchasing the next ship in the tech tree, if available.
  
?In "My Contacts" (<span style="color:#c2000d">'''red'''</span>), you will see a list of all players in your contacts list, as well as their in-game status. Clicking their names will allow you to invite them to a division.+{{block|i|content=The word 'module' also can refer to a part of the ship that is subject to damage or destruction in battle, such as the hull, steering gear, magazines, secondary armament, etc. See the article [[Ship:Modules|Modules]] for this usage of the word.}}
?{{block|i|content= You can also invite people to a division directly from your Contacts List in the lower-left corner of the port screen.}}+
  
?The "Looking for Division" (<span style="color:#d97400">'''orange'''</span>) area will show any captains who have used the "Looking to join a Division button in the (<span style="color:#a914fa">'''purple'''</span>) area.+==== Upgrades ====
  
?Finally, the Search Bar at the bottom (<span style="color:#143afa">'''blue'''</span>) allows you to search for players not in your contacts or clan, and invite them to a division.+All ships have '''[[Ship:Upgrades|upgrade]]''' options. Upgrades are purchased directly with credits.<ref>The few Special Upgrades are purchased in the Armory with Coal, and the rare Unique Upgrades for Tier X ships must be earned in the [[Ship:Research Bureau|Research Bureau]].</ref> Upgrades occupy 'upgrade slots', and there are options for each slot. Higher tier ships have more upgrade slots; higher tier upgrades can be quite expensive.
  
?====Battle Type Selector====+The effect of an upgrade is permanent so long as it is mounted. Each upgrade can be demounted to Inventory at the cost of 25{{doubloons}}, or sold for 1/2 the purchase price. Although upgrades can be expensive, it is highly advised to fill all available upgrade slots.
?Selecting the button to the right of the '''Battle!''' button opens up the battle type selection screen. Here, captains choose what type of battle they want to enter. When a battle type is selected, the selection screen will either close and the port will reappear with the selected battle type beside the '''Battle!''' button, or a new screen will open up (for Training and Operations). +
  
?<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h3>Battle Type Selection Screen</h3></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>+{{block|i|content= The upgrades installed on a ship can make a surprising difference in how the ship plays. See the page in this wiki dedicated to the specific ship for upgrade recommendations.}}
  
?[[File:Port Battle Type Selection.jpg|thumb|1000px|center|The Battle Type Selection screen]]+A small green cross [[File:Icon modernization special.png|23px|link=]] will appear on the slot where a [[Ship:Upgrades#Special_Upgrades|special upgrade]] can be mounted when one is available in Inventory.
?The battle types are as follows:+
?* <span style="color:#00c40d">'''Standard Types'''</span>: These are the standard battle types; [[Ship:Game_Modes#Co-Op_Battle|Co-Op Battles]], [[Ship:Game_Modes#Random_Battle|Random Battles]], and [[Ship:Game_Modes#Scenario|Scenario Battles]].+
?* <span style="color:#c20010">'''Competitive Types'''</span>: The two competitive game modes, [[Ship:Game_Modes#Clan_Battle|Clan Battles]] and [[Ship:Game_Modes#Ranked_Battle|Ranked Battles]]. Both operate in "seasons", so one, or both, of them may be greyed-out and cannot be selected if it is in the "off season". Clan Battles also operate during prime times, and a count-down to the next session is visible below the icon for it.+
?* <span style="color:#d97700">'''Training'''</span>: [[Ship:Game_Modes#Training|Training rooms]] allow you to create custom battles to practice against bots or other players. Various settings are available, and rooms can have various privacy settings.+
?* <span style="color:#143afa">'''Special Events'''</span>: These are special battle modes that are only available during events such as April Fools' or Halloween.+
?{{block|i|content= Some battle types have certain restrictions on them, such as Tier X's for Clan Battles, or nation-specific Operations. Your ship carousel will automatically be filtered to include usable ships when you select a battle type that has restrictions.}}+
  
 +==== Armament ====
 +
 +The main battery ammunition loaded into the magazines. There are no in-port options for ammo, though the main battery weapons may be options under Modules.
 +
 +==== Consumables ====
 +'''[[Ship:Consumables|Consumables]]''' are single-use actions taken to help during battle. For instance, every ship has a {{Damage Control Party}} that can extinguish a burning fire or stop flooding. A destroyer might use a {{Smoke Generator}} consumable to hide itself for a time. Most consumables have a relatively long 'cooldown' period between uses.
 +
 +Higher tier ships allow a larger selection of consumables. Some ships have a choice between consumables to mount, for instance between {{Surveillance Radar}} or {{Defensive AA Fire}}. Where there is a choice the icon is bordered by a white dashed line.
 +
 +This section shows the consumables currently installed on the ship. Hover the mouse over the consumable to see what it does. Click on it to see options.
 +
 +Be sure to check what consumables your ship can mount, and take whatever suits your play style best!
 +
 +=== Exterior tab ===
 +
 +There are three sub-tabs to the '''Exterior tab''': Camouflage, Signals, and Flags.
 +
 +[[File:Camouflage tab.png|100 px|thumb|right|Camouflage]]
 +==== Camouflage ====
 +
 +With very few exceptions,<ref>Exceptions: certain rental ships, temporary ships with skins (e.g. for Halloween), cannot mount camouflage.</ref> all ships can mount '''[[Ship:Camouflage|camouflage]]'''. There are many different patterns available. All have small combat bonuses. Many provide significant bonuses to credit and experience income.
 +
 +Hover over the image of a camo to see what bonuses it offers. Click on it to mount or demount it on the currently selected ship.
 +
 +There are two types of camouflage: single-use and permanent ("permacamo"). Single-use camo is consumed in battle. Some single-use camo (e.g. Type 5, Type 59) has a purchase price. When a camouflage is mounted, a bar appears below the section offering to automatically resupply the currently mounted camo. Resupplied camo will be drawn from Inventory. If that pattern is exhausted, if will be resupplied for{{credits}} or{{doubloons}} if it can be purchased and that option is enabled.
 +
 +==== Signals ====
 +[[File:Signal_flags.jpeg|100 px|thumb|right|Signals]]
 +'''[[Ship:Flags|Signal flags]]''' mounted on ships provide bonuses in battle: Combat, Economic, and Special bonuses. Combat bonuses increase a ship's combat capabilities. Economic signals improve the yield of credits or experience earned from a battle. Special signals do much the same, but offer larger bonuses or even multiple substantial bonuses from a single signal.
 +
 +Hover over the image of a signal to see what it does. Click on it to mount or dismount it on the currently selected ship. A maximum of eight can be mounted.
 +
 +Signals are consumed in battle. When a signal is mounted, a bar appears below the section offering to automatically resupply the currently selected signals. Resupplied signals will be drawn from Inventory. If Inventory is exhausted, Combat and Special signals will not be resupplied. Economic signals will be resupplied for{{doubloons}} if that option is enabled.
 +
 +==== Flags ====
 +
 +'''[[Ship:Flags|Flags]]''', with a few rare exceptions, are cosmetic-only. By default,<ref>There are ways to earn the ability to mount two flags on ships of certain types and nations.</ref> one flag can be hoisted per ship in addition to the ship's national flag. Flags are not consumed and the same flag(s) can be hoisted on many ships.
 +
 +=== Tech Tree tab ===
 +
 +<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div>&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''A Sample Tech Tree'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;(click here)&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>
 +
 +[[File:Port_tech_tree_sample 0.9.1.png|Thumb|1024px|center|An example of a tech tree.]]
 </div></div></div> </div></div></div>
  
?====Battle!====+A '''tech tree''' is the ships of a nation organized by type and tier. Higher tier ships are more powerful. A player progresses from lower to higher tiers. The tech trees also show premium ships that can be unlocked for Free XP{{FXP}} then purchased for 1{{credits}}. <ref>Premium ships available for cash or doubloons can be seen in the [[Ship:Premium Shop|Premium Shop]] or in the [[Ship:Armory|Armory]].</ref>
?Entering into a battle after selecting a game mode is easy; simply click the big red '''Battle!''' button at the top of the port screen.+
?[[File:Port Battle Button.jpg|517px|center]]+
  
?==Ship Specs==+Hover over a ship in the tech tree to see a brief description and the requirements to obtain it. Click on it to pull it into port for further examination.
?[[File:PortScreenStats.png|thumb|right|View of the ship statistics panel with some categories expanded.]]+
?The Port features an overview of the selected ship's specifications on the right hand side of the screen. One can see ratings assigned to each category, or open the drop down menu for more detailed parameters. The categories include Survivability, Aircraft, Armament, Maneuverability, Concealment, and depending on the ship, also Torpedoes and AA Defense. Hovering the mouse over various items on the sidebar will produce a smaller window displaying additional information about that item. When mounting upgrades and modules, these statistics will change to reflect the ship's new abilities.+
  
 +When a player qualifies for the [[Ship:Research Bureau|Research Bureau]] (five Tier X tech tree ships) additional features will appear in the tech tree.
  
 +=== Profile tab ===
  
?====Armor Viewer====+The '''Profile tab''' gathers a number of different pages, detailed below. The page selector is on the left side.
  
?The Port also features an armor viewer. By clicking on the "Armor Layout" button on the stats sidebar, one can toggle the viewer on and off, as well as select which categories of armor are displayed, allowing the user to remove outer layers in order to see internal armor. This armor model is overlayed on the model of the ship in port, and is accessible on unpurchased or unresearched ships as well.+==== Service Record ====
  
?==Port Selection==+The '''service record''' page displays the player's current [[Ship:Account_Level|account level]] and how it relates to the entire progression through the levels. Each account level has a '''video''' attached (click ''Details''). Viewing them is entertaining and highly recommended.
?[[File:Port_selection_ribbon.png|thumb|300px|left|The ribbon can be seen right below the gears.]]+
?Port Selection can be done through the blue ribbon at the top left corner of the screen just below the gears for the in-game menu.+
  
?In the port selection screen, there are various ports to choose from. After clicking on the desired port, press "Save Changes" to select the port. Some ports are only present for limited time events. The Naval Base Port is only available for captains that have a premium account. +==== Achievements ====
 +<!-- [[File:Profile_Achievements.jpeg|350px|thumb|right|An Achievements page]]-->
 +A captain can use this page to reflect on notable '''[[Ship:Achievements|Achievements]]''' received within the game. Most achievements can be earned multiple times. The page also displays unearned achievements and their requirements.
 + 
 +==== Ranks ====
 + 
 +Displays the player's current '''rank''' in the current or previous [[Ship:Game_Modes#Ranked_Battle|Ranked Battles]] season.
 + 
 +==== Collections ====
 +{{main|Ship:Collections|l1=Collections}}
 + 
 +==== Summary ====
 + 
 +This is a complex page that displays the player's performance by battle type, ship, or overall. The column to the right controls the statistics displayed.
 + 
 +Studying the page can reveal the different aspects of the game and more importantly, can reveal your own performance in those aspects. For instance a low hit rate (30% or less) in Main battery gun accuracy reveals a need to work on your aiming. Note that these are cumulative statistics for your entire game career so the "All warships" statistics can be misleading. Selecting recently acquired ships can give a better idea of the current state of your game performance.
 + 
 +=== Clans tab ===
 +{{main|Ship:Clans#Clan pages|l1=Clans}}
 +A '''clan''' is a group of players who come together with common interests. A clan can provide its members with a number of lucrative benefits.
 + 
 +On the Main Bar, the right-most option is either "'''Clans'''" if the player is not in a clan, or the abbreviation of his clan (clan hack) in brackets if he is. See the Clans article for how to find, join, and interact with clans.
 + 
 +== Ship Specs ==
 +[[File:Port Ship specs sample 1.png|300px|thumb|right|View of the ship specs panel with some areas expanded.]]
 + 
 +The '''ship specs''' (specifications) panel is all about the currently selected ship &mdash; her current progress, commander, equipment and ratings.
 + 
 +At the top is the ship's name, tier and type, and the amount of ship experience (XP) earned toward the next ship module or ship.<ref>The XP shown in the Ships Specs panel can be regular Ship XP, which can be used to unlock the next module or ship, or, for an elite ship, Elite XP which cannot because there are none to unlock. See the [[Ship:Economy|Economy]] article for more detail.</ref> Below that is the assigned commander (if any):
 + 
 +=== Commander ===
 +{{main|Ship:Commander|l1=Commanders}}
 + 
 +Hover on the portrait of the commander assigned to the current ship to see his details and a graphical representation of the
 +skills he has obtained. Left-click on the portrait (or the 'Commander Unavailable' button) to switch to the commander screens, where commanders can be assigned, reassigned, trained, etc. Right-click to bring up a context menu.
 + 
 +=== Armor Viewer ===
 +[[File:Normandie armor all.png|100px|frameless|left]]
 +The panel features an armor viewer. By clicking on the '''Armor Layout''' button in the ship specs sidebar, one can toggle the viewer on and off, as well as select which layers of armor are displayed. This armor model is accessible on unpurchased and unresearched ships as well.
 + 
 +Hover over an armor section to see its thickness.
 + 
 +=== Equipment and ratings ===
 + 
 +Below the Armor viewer, the ship's '''equipment and ratings''' are listed. Left click each category to open a drop-down display of details, and hover over a detail to show more details. As upgrades and modules are mounted, these statistics will change to reflect the ship's new abilities. Note that by selecting ship modules or upgrades in the [[#Upgrades|Upgrades]] tab the changes that mounting or demounting the item would make are reflected in the ships specs panel.
  
 ==Left Column== ==Left Column==
?[[File:Leftpan.png|left|x350px|link=]]+[[File:Port left column sample.png|left|x340px|thumb|link=|Some buttons not shown]]
?====Special Events====+From top to bottom:
?In certain times, Special Events will be hosted. (For instance at the time of this article, Patch 0.7.5 was released, focusing on the upcoming American cruiser split). Clicking the button will open up a specific page with various links to activities related to the event, such as campaigns, or special missions; each framed with a quick summary, and associated rewards.+=== Special Events ===
 + 
 +At certain times, '''Special Events''' are hosted.<ref>In the picture, the event is British Heavy Cruisers in [[Ship:Update 0.9.1|Update 0.9.1]].</ref> Clicking the button opens a page showing event details, such as special missions; each framed with a quick summary, requirements and associated rewards.
 + 
 +=== Premium shop ===
 +<!-- [[File:Premshop.png|right|x200px|link=]]-->
 +Clicking the '''Premium Shop''' button opens an interface similar to the premium shop hosted on the main ''World of Warships'' site. The two are not identical. In the premium shop, one can purchase for cash items such as premium account time{{premium time}}, premium ships, doubloons{{doubloons}}, containers, customizations, and more.
 + 
 +=== Armory ===
 +Clicking the '''[[Ship:Armory|Armory]]''' button opens the Armory interface, where captains can exchange various [[Ship:Economy#Resources|resources]] for a variety of in-game goods. These include ships, consumables, signal flags, camouflages, and much more.
 + 
 +=== Ranks ===
 +Clicking the '''Ranks''' button opens a page displaying progress in [[Ship:Ranked_Battles|Ranked]] games, rewards for reaching a certain rank, and other statistics. This button may not appear outside a Ranked season.
 + 
 +<!-- [[File:Missions.png|right|x100px]]-->
 +=== Combat Missions ===
 + 
 +The '''Combat Missions''' button opens a series of up to four pages: ''Events'', ''Challenges'', ''Combat Missions'', and ''Personal Assignments'' (if any). Each page displays the activities pertaining to that theme, the latter two as a row of info cards. Hover over the parts of the info card, e.g. the progress bar and reward icon, to see more details.
 + 
 +Of these the Daily Mission chains on the Combat Missions page are the most accessed, so you have to switch to the page and scroll over to see them.
 + 
 +<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div>&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Some Daily Missions'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;(click here)&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>
 + 
 +[[File:Port Daily Missions sample.png|Thumb|1024px|center|Daily Missions chains and missions, uncovered.]]
 +</div></div></div>
 + 
 +=== Campaigns ===
 +[[File:Campaigns_button.png|right|link=]]
 +{{main|Ship:Campaigns|l1=Campaigns}}
 + 
 +=== Containers ===
 +[[File:Containers.png|231 px|right|link=]]
 +{{main|Ship:Container|l1=Containers}}
 +The '''Containers''' button has two tracking functions. First, it shows the number of containers available. Second, it acts as a gauge showing how much experience (XP) is needed for the next daily container.
 + 
 +Clicking on the Containers button shifts the view to the deck of a nearby transport ship where containers may be collected and opened.
 + 
 +<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div>&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''A Container Ship'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;(click here)&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>
 + 
 +[[File:Port container ship empty.png|thumb|1024px|center|link=|British swabbies polishing stuff while waiting for a container. Note that the ship and crew may change to be specific to an event.]]
 +</div></div></div>
 + 
 +=== Daily Shipments ===
 +[[File:Daily_shipments.png|right|link=]]
 +This button will appear if there are any '''daily shipments''' - small gifts for logging in each day. Daily shipments usually are available with the advent of a new event.
 + 
 +=== Rewards Collected ===
 +[[File:Rewards_collected.png|right|link=]]
 +The '''Rewards Collected''' button appears when the player has been rewarded for completing tasks, missions, for earning [[Ship:Achievements|achievements]] while in battle, etc. Hover over the Rewards Collected button to see rewards. Click on an item in the display to go to the appropriate page (e.g. to Camouflages by clicking on a camouflage reward). The button and menu will disappear once clicked on, reappearing when additional items have been rewarded.
 + 
 +=== Naval Battle ===
 +[[File:Naval_battle.png|right|link=]]
 +Clicking on the '''Naval Battle''' button opens your clan's progress in naval battles.
 + 
 +== Ship Carousel ==
 +The Ship Carousel can display all the ships in port. At the far right end of the ships in the carousel are option buttons to purchase new ships or new port slots.
  
?====Premium shop====+=== Carousel Filter ===
?[[File:Premshop.png|right|x200px|link=]]+[[File:Port_Display_Screen_settings_panel 4.png|400px|frameless|right]]
?Clicking the Premium Shop button will open up an interface that leads directly to the shop from within the client. The interface will look similar to the premium shop hosted on the main site; albeit more simpler in appearance. The main body of the page will be taken up my the various commodities you can acquire though currency, with the top right showing categories the player can click that allows them to select the specific type of item they are looking for (either doubloons, premium time, ships, camouflage + flags, or discounted offers). Clicking an item will lead the player to a page that will provide more information on the item of sale; also confirm their payment and methods.+The carousel filter (officially, the '''Ship Display settings panel''') is opened by clicking the funnel icon at the far left above the carousel.
  
?====Missions====+The ships displayed can be filtered by Tier, Type, or a number of 'special' options, such as whether the ship is a premium without a commander aboard. Filter terms are not mutually exclusive and combine with AND logic.
?[[File:Missions.png|right|x200px|link=]]+
?Clicking the missions button will open up the missions interface page, with all available missions displayed on the centre of the screen. Note that on the left side, there are three available categories: Events, Challenges, and Combat Missions. Clicking on any of the categories will display the activities pertaining to that theme; seen as a row of info cards. The info cards display a plethora of information: title of the mission, the requirements to fulfil the mission, the restrictions that apply to the mission, the number of times the mission is repeatable, the time length the mission is available, and of course the rewards given once the mission is complete. Once you click on an info card, the ship carousel on the bottom of the page will highlight to display which ships and game modes are eligible, along with a “Battle” button to start a round immediately if the player wishes.+
  
?====Containers====+Search for a ship by name by clicking the magnifying glass icon upper right and typing all or part of the name to the left of it.<ref>Technically, the name search is by the unordered presence of the entered letters rather than by matching the literal entry, but it works well enough.</ref>
?[[File:Conatiner port icon.jpg|right|link=]]+
?The screen to access '''Containers''' can be accessed by clicking the [[Ship:Container|container]] banner on the left side of the screen while in Port. The banner displays the current amount of daily experience earned, how much is remaining to earn the next container, and how many containers are available to be opened. When the player clicks the container banner, the camera view will shift to the deck of a nearby transport ship. From here, players can collect and open three daily containers. When collecting a container, players can choose from a selection of containers. Upon choosing, a crane will lower a container onto the deck. The container will burst open when "Open Container" is clicked, and the contents will be rewarded to the player's account. Containers rewarded to the player can be opened from this menu.+
  
?====Campaigns====+The icons for the selected checkbox filters will be displayed to the right of the funnel icon when the panel closes, along with a Reset All button. The name selector is also displayed and can be modified as desired.
?[[File:Campaign Port Icon.jpg|right|link=]]+
?The '''Campaign''' menu can be accessed on the left column on the Port screen. Upon opening the Campaigns menu, available [[Ship:Campaigns|campaigns]] will be displayed. From here, various campaigns can be chosen. The selected campaign will show available missions in a new window. By clicking the mission, the player will be shown mission tasks in a new window. Each of the tasks provides a certain number of stars, which are required to progress to the final task. To begin, click on the desired task and follow the prompt. Players can exit this screen by clicking "Back to Campaigns" in the upper left-hand corner or by pressing the ESC key. Pressing ESC will exit the menu and return the player to Port. While working on tasks, the Campaigns menu banner in port will update to show "In Progress." When tasks are completed, it will update to say "Collect Rewards."+
  
?{{block|i|content= Players with a Standard Account can only earn progress on two tasks at once. Players with Premium Account time can earn progress on three tasks simultaneously.}}+The options along the bottom of the panel control the configuration of the carousel itself - the number of rows displayed, whether ships that don't match the current filter are hidden or merely greyed out, and the order of display (sort). Selecting a sort option a second time reverses the order.
  
?====Honor to Heroes====+=== Additional Contents settings panel ===
?[[File:Honortoheroes.png|right|link=]]+[[File:Port_Addditional_Content 1.png|400px|frameless|right]]
?The '''Honor to Heroes''' display can be found on the left side of the Port screen when the player has been rewarded for completing [[Ship:Campaigns|campaign]] tasks, personal [[Ship:Port#Missions|missions]], or for earning [[Ship:Achievements|achievements]] while in battle. Rewards can be viewed by hovering the mouse cursor over the container icon when it appears. The number next to the icon designates the number of rewarded items. Honor to Heroes, unlike other menus in port, will disappear once the player views it. It will only reappear once additional items have been rewarded.+
  
?All rewarded items can be viewed in the Honor to Heroes menu. [[Ship:Flags#Available_Signals|Signal flags]] such as Juliet Charlie ({{Juliet Charlie|Size=18px}}) are frequently rewarded for earning certain in-game achievements. Other rewards may include, but are not limited to, [[Ship:Camouflage|camouflages]] such as Ocean Soul ({{Ocean Soul|Size=18px}}), [[Ship:Consumables|consumables]] such as {{Repair Party II}}, standard or premium [[Ship:Economy|currency]] ([[File:Wows_credits.png|20px]]/[[File:Icon_1.png|20px]]), and [[Ship:Upgrades|upgrades]] such as {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1}}. These rewards vary depending on what promotions or in-game events are occurring at the time.+Some ships have skins applied over stock ship skins for cosmetic effect. These skins may be suppressed, if desired, in the Additional Contents menu accessed by clicking the gears icon to the far right above the ship carousel. Clicking an eye icon suppresses or reveals that content.
  
?==Ship Carousel==+Suppressed skins with permanent camouflage effects do not display but are replaced by the stock permanent camo, if the ship has one, or else by Type 5. Under the Exterior tab, such camouflages are marked with a special icon.<ref>[[Ship:Update_0.9.0|Update 0.9.0]].</ref>
?[[File:Portscreen CarouselFilter.png|thumb|right|The carousel filter menu.|link=]]+
?====Carousel Filter====+
?The carousel filter menu can be accessed from selecting the filter funnel icon located at the top far left of the carousel section. From here, the player will be given seven options, each with their own subcategories, on modifying their search for their desired ship(s). They can also select a combination of filter options for a quick search.+
  
?[[File:Portscreen CarouselFilterExample.png|thumb|right|Filtering by USA ships only.|link=]]The following seven options for filtering / searching are: +== Chat Interface ==
?# Searching for the ship by entering in the name (must click on the magnifying glass).+
?# Filtering / searching by tier.+
?# Filtering / searching by ship type.+
?# Filtering / searching by nation.+
?# Filtering / searching by elite tech tree type, premium type, suitable for specials, and ships with or without a commander.+
?# Compacting the carousel into a number of desired rows (1-4). '''NOTE:''' Ships will be displayed top to bottom first and then left to right.+
?# Displaying the order of ships by nation, tier, type, or most recent battle.+
  
?Whilst selecting the filter options, ships not in the scope of the desired filter will be darkened out / dehighlighted like those without commanders, as shown in the following example screenshot on the right.+Players who are feeling social may take note of the chat interface located to the bottom left of their screen. By clicking on the little orange rectangular 'speech bubble', players can open their contacts list. From here, they can choose to add a player to their contacts by searching for their username, then right-clicking on the user and clicking on "Add to Contacts".Captains can also can send Division invites by choosing "Invite to Division", can send invitations to join a clan and can open a private message with the user with the "Send Message" option.
  
?[[File:Portscreen CarouselVisuals.png|thumb|right|A list of the possible visual filters.|link=]]+=== Private Messages ===
?====Ship Visuals Filter====+
?The visual filter menu can be accessed from selecting the two gears icon at the far top right of the carousel section. These are toggle options for whether the player wants to see a ship with its unique visual or not, such as the Arpeggio ships. However, for ships such as the High School Fleet ships, because their unique visuals are also mountable camouflage schemes, they will have their camouflages demounted and hidden from the player.+
  
?<gallery>+When you choose to send a direct message to a user or receive a message from another player, a private chat window will appear at the bottom of your screen.
?File:Portscreen CarouselVisualsExample - Unfiltered.jpg|An example screen showing HSF ''Harekaze'' when High School Fleet visuals are unfiltered.+[[File:Group_Chat.jpeg|200px|thumbnail|right|A Chat Channel without any chat]]
?File:Portscreen CarouselVisualsExample - Filtered.jpg|An example screen showing HSF ''Harekaze'' when High School Fleet visuals are filtered.+
?</gallery>+
  
?==Chat Interface==+=== Chat Channels ===
?Players who are feeling social may take note of the chat interface located to the bottom left of their screen. By clicking on the 'speech bubble', players can open their contacts list. From here, they can choose to add a player to their contacts by searching for their username, then right-clicking on the user and clicking on "Add to Contacts".Captains can also can send Division invites by choosing "Invite to Division", can send invitations to join a clan and can open a private message with the user with the "Send Message" option.+
?====Private Messages====+
?When you choose to send a direct message to a user or receive a message from another player, a chat window will appear at the bottom of your screen. From here, players can send messages to each other.+
?====Chat Channels====+
?[[File:Group_Chat.jpeg|250px|thumbnail|right|A picture showcasing the in-game Chat Channel system]]+
?Chat channels are very similar to private messages, however, can contain more than one member. In order to join a channel, a captain should open their contacts list and navigate to the channels section. From here, they should search the name of the channel and join. If the channel is private, it may prompt the user to enter a password.+
?Once a captain has joined a Chat Channel, the currently connected players will be listed in a list to the side of the chat window.+
  
?====Clan Messages====+'''Chat channels''' are similar to private messages but can contain more than one member. In order to join a channel, a captain should open their contacts list and navigate to the channels section. From here, they should search the name of the channel and join. If the channel is private, it may prompt the user to enter a password.
?Clan Messages functions in a similar manner to Chat Channels, and provide players with an option to communicate with members of the same in-game [[Ship:Clans|Clan.]] Clan officers are able to modify the clans "Message of the day" which can be used to inform clan members of important information.+
  
?==Battle Reports and Notifications==+On joining a Chat Channel, the currently connected players will be listed to the right side of the chat window. (This is useful in inviting a connected player to a division.)
?In the lower left corner a box with an Exclamation mark can be found. Clicking on it will open a window which grants access to recent Battle Reports and Notifications.+
?===Battle Reports===+
?[[File:Battle_Results.jpg|100px|thumb]]The Battle Reports window will list all of the battles that the account played since it's last log-in, so if you have logged out all the Reports are gone. Each entry will tell you the ship you played, whether or not the battle was a victory, the map and time of the battle. For Scenarios the number of stars achieved is also displayed.+
?When hovering the mouse over an entry, a small window will show up showing the amount of kills, the earned XP and the earned Credits.+
  
 +=== Clan Messages ===
 +'''Clan Messages''' is a clan-only Chat Channel. Clan officers are able to modify the clan's "Message of the day".
  
 +== Battle Reports and Notifications ==
 +[[File:Battle_Results.jpg|100px|thumb|left]]
 +In the lower right corner of the port screen there is a small button marked with lower-case letter 'i'. Clicking the button opens a notebook containing recent Battle Reports and Notifications. The window is extensible. Some prefer stretching it up to the Ship Specs area.
  
 +Battle Reports and Notifications are reset at every log-in.
  
 +=== Battle Reports ===
 +Select the Battle Reports tab at the top of the window. The tab lists the battles that the account has played in this session: which ship played it to a Victory, Draw, or Defeat. For Scenarios the number of stars achieved is also displayed.
  
 +[[File:Notifications.jpg|100px|thumb]]
 +Hovering the mouse shows some statistics. Double-clicking the entry brings up the full post-battle report.
  
 +=== Notifications ===
 +Select the Notifications tab at the top of the window. This list contains all interactions that add or remove something. This includes Flags, Signals, Camouflage, Consumables, Captains, Containers, Premium time, and also Karma in case you were complimented or reported.
  
 +== Notes ==
 +<references />
  
?===Notifications===+<noinclude>[[Category:Rules pages]]</noinclude>
?[[File:Notifications.jpg|100px|thumb]]Just like the Battle Reports this page gets reset every time you log out. This list will contain all interactions that add or remove something. This includes Flags, Signals, Camoflage, Consumables, Captains, Containers and also Karma in case you were complimented or reported.+[[Category:World of Warships]]

Revision as of 01:18, 10 July 2020

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The Port Screen is the main hub for World of Warships, where players research new ships and modules, outfit them with upgrades, camouflage, and signal flags, look at the tech tree for new ships, get new campaign tasks, play daily missions, and more.

Overview

The main screen focuses on a ship sitting in the center of the screen, with the various options, tabs, and buttons around the outside edges of the screen. From the top, players can access their player profile, tech tree, see what currencies they have, get to their clan base (or search for a new clan), and most importantly, select a battle type and head out to battle! From the left side, the campaigns, missions, special events, and the premium shop can be accessed. On the right, the stats of the currently selected ship. Finally the bottom is the ship carousel containing all the ships the player owns, the chat interface, and the notifications/battle results tab, as well as the time.

Sample Port Screen

——  A Port Screen  ——  (click here)  
The Port screen, the landing zone of all World of Warships players.


The port screen has several distinct sections for the user to peruse.

  • Top Bar: Access to the Game Menu, Player Menu, port, battle controls, and common currencies display and manipulation.
  • Main Bar: Select the main port screen, module menu, exterior customization, the Tech Tree, player profile, or clan interfaces here.
  • Ship Specs: The specifications and statistics of the currently selected ship and its commander.
  • Left Column: Events, missions, campaigns, the Armory and Premium shops, container gauge, rewards, shipments, etc. appear here.
  • Ship Carousel: All ships in port, with display and filtering options.
  • Bottom bar (unlabeled) :
    • Chat Interface: The contacts/contact finder window, and personal messages are found along the bottom left of the screen.
    • Clock (unlabeled): The current time, if enabled.
    • Battles and Notifications: Access to battle results and notifications for the current session.

Top Bar

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Listing the components on the Top Bar from left to right:

Game Menu

Clicking the gear image in the upper left corner or just pressing <esc> leaves the Port screen and displays the Game Menu.

On the bar along the top of the Game Menu screen, from the left, is displayed:

  • the current game client version,
  • the regional server the account is currently logged into,
  • the total number of players online on that server.

Option buttons

The Option buttons on the Game Menu screen.

In the center of the page:

  • Disconnect From Server logs out of the current account and returns to the log-in screen; it does not close the game client.
  • Help displays information on ship and aircraft controls, symbols, and other information regarding shell types, consumables, etc.
  • Settings presents options for the game’s visual, auditory, and gameplay features. The settings notebook is divided into 3 tabs:
    • Graphics where a player can adjust the quality of the graphical elements in the game. Higher quality settings are more pleasing to the eye but require more computing power.
    • Audio where a player can adjust the quality and levels of the various sound elements of the game, and set his language or personality preference for in-game voice-overs. Voice chat settings are also found here.
    • Controls allows a player to adjust various UI elements of the game, and to adjust mouse and key bindings.
    • See the Controls article for information about the many options on these tabs.
  • Exit Game logs out and closes the game client.
  • Back to Game closes the Game Menu and returns to the Port screen. Alternatively, pressing <esc> on the keyboard does the same.
  • Video Tutorials presents videos about various game features. These are highly recommended.

Player Insignia

The personal insignia selected by the player. Insignia elements can be acquired in-game. Clicking on the insignia displays the page where it can be modified.

Current Rank

The most recent rank obtained in a Ranked mode, if any.

The Player Menu of some forlorn wiki editor.

Player Menu

From the Port screen, display the Player Menu by clicking on your in-game name on the Top bar. It lists several options:

> The first menu item combines the captain's personal insignia, in-game name, clan (if any), karma score (as a superscript), and rank where applicable.

Clicking on the entry switches to the Service Record page of the Profile section, which primarily displays the current level of this account. (Each increase in level unlocks various game elements or modes.)

> In the Purchase Premium section, a captain can exchange doubloonsDoubloons for WarshipsWows_premium_logo.png or WargamingWg_premium_logo.png premium account time.

> The Recruiting Station selection provides in-game access to the Recruiting hub.

> The Inventory page displays every module, upgrade, consumable, camouflage, and signal flag currently in inventory (not mounted on a ship). These can be sold for additional credits. An item's sale price is displayed to the right of its name, along with a Sell button.

> The Captain's Logbook displays items that have been obtained on the account in the context of all available items, including special and premium ships, commanders, permanent camouflages, flags, and patches.

> The News item lets the player access all of the recently published articles from the World of Warships News page while remaining in-game. Unread articles tag the menu item and the player's nickname with a little red reminder icon.

Port selection

There are a number of ports in which the currently selected ship can be displayed. Click the name of the current port (with "Select Port" written below it) to open the port selection menu. Select the desired port and press "Save Changes".

Some ports are only present for limited time events or under certain conditions. For special events the selected port may automatically change to the event-related port at the start of the event.

Some ports change their look over time.[1] One hour after selection or opening the client, the visuals of the port transform. For example, day succeeds night in "night-lit" ports; Saint Petersburg becomes shrouded in a gloomy mist; and the sun rolls over the horizon and sets in the "Ocean" port.

Division menu

You can play a match of World of Warships with your friends, clan mates, or even interesting random strangers in a Division. Divisions for Random Battles are limited to three people, divisions for Scenario battles can be up to seven players, and Clan Battles require a seven-person division made of clan members.

The Create Division window

If you are invited by another player to join a division, a dialogue box will pop up in port with a 'Join' button. Otherwise, to create or join a division, click the "Create Division" button to the left of the Battle! button at the top of the port screen.

The purple is the "Looking to join a Division" button. A captain can select this if he wants to advertise himself for other players to division with. If this option is picked, your username, account level, and clan tag will appear in other players "Looking for Division" area (orange).

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In addition, you can enter additional information to help with selection, for example, "Tier IX-X only, please," or "Want to div with a CV." When you are being advertised, the Top Bar label changes to "Looking to join a Division".

The "Looking for Division" (orange) area shows captains who have used the "Looking to join a Division" button in the (purple) area. You will not appear in your own list.

In the green "Divisions of the Clan" section appear divisions that are being hosted by members of your clan. Clicking on one will give you a few options, including an option to join the division without an invite. This section is particularly useful for managing the seven person divisions used in clan battle modes.

You can also invite a player a division directly from your Contacts List in the lower-left corner of the port screen, or from a port chat.

"My Contacts" (red) displays your contacts list with each player's in-game status. Clicking a name will allow you to invite the player to a division unless the player is offline or currently in battle. Unanswered invitations time out after five minutes.

Finally, the Search Bar at the bottom (blue) allows you to search by in-game name for players not in your contacts or clan, and invite them to a division.[2]

Battle! Button

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With a ship readied and a battle mode selected, entering into a battle is easy; click the big red shiny Battle! button at the top of the port screen.

If the battle mode is incorrect for the ship selected, or the ship is still in battle, or whatever, and it is not legal to enter battle, the button will be a dull darker orange, and nothing will happen when you click it.

Battle Type

Selecting the button to the right of the Battle! button opens the battle type selection screen. Here, a captain chooses what type of battle he wants to enter. When a battle type is selected, the selection screen will either close and the port will reappear with the selected battle type beside the Battle! button, or a new screen will open (for Training or Scenario/Operations).

——  Battle Type Selection screen  ——  (click here)  

Some battle modes have restrictions. For example the ship tier for Clan Battles, team size for Ranked Sprint, etc. can change from season to season. The selected Scenario may imply a restriction on tier or the nation and type of ship. The port ship carousel is automatically filtered to display only usable ships when a restricted battle type is selected.

Currency pools

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The three main currency types are displayed in the upper right corner of the port. Note that the text below each currency type and amount are labels representing the functions accessed by clicking each amount. Learn more about these currencies on the Economy page.

Doubloons

DoubloonsDoubloons are World of Warships's equivalent of GoldGold from World of Tanks and World of Warplanes. This premium currency is optional but its many uses can have a large impact on your gaming experience. You can click its symbol to purchase doubloons.

Credits

CreditsCredits are the primary form of currency in World of Warships. Credits can be used to buy tech tree ships, modules, upgrades, and to retrain commanders. The primary source of credits is the earnings from battles. You can click its symbol to exchange doubloons for credits.

Free XP

Free ExperienceFree XP (available from Account Level 6) can unlock any ship or module and has a number of other uses. You can click its symbol to convert Elite XP or Elite Commander XP into Free XP using doubloonsDoubloons.

Main Bar

The Port screen is a notebook consisting of six tabs. The main bar is the tab selector. Like the top bar, it remains visible on all six tabs.

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Port tab

This tab selects the view that first greets the player upon logging in. The currently selected ship is displayed surrounded by the main out-of-battle game controls.

Port Camera

In the port view, players can use the mouse to spin around the ship currently selected, allowing them to get close ups of the model's various details and armaments. Holding down the right mouse button will let the player change the camera angle. Holding down the left mouse button will blank the user interface, giving a view of just the ship and the port.

Equipment tab

With Update 0.9.6 this replaces the Modules tab and gathers the contents of the various sub-tabs onto the same page.

Each ship can mount equipment to improve battle performance by improving certain ship functions such as turret rotation (and thus aiming) speed, the efficiency of damage control, the amount of armor on embarked aircraft, etc. The Equipment tab displays the modules available to the selected ship and provides the controls to obtain, mount, and demount them.

These modules take three forms: ship modules (upgrades to major ship systems), permanent individual improvements (upgrades), and single-use consumables.

——  An Equipment Screen  ——  (click here)  
The port Equipment tab.

Ship Modules

The section labeled Modules shows the current ship with its ship XP and the available ship improvements.[3] Typical ship modules include:

  • upgraded hull with larger health pool and better maneuverability,
  • improved main armament,
  • improved fire control for longer main battery range,
  • more powerful propulsion plant,
  • and for aircraft carriers, better aircraft.

Ship modules require experience points (XP) to research and creditsCredits to purchase and mount. Un-researched modules are shown in green. Click on a ship module to obtain and mount it. Although it is rarely done, a ship module can be downgraded. Superseded modules may be sold from the Inventory.

This section also contains the controls for unlocking and purchasing the next ship in the tech tree, if available.

The word 'module' also can refer to a part of the ship that is subject to damage or destruction in battle, such as the hull, steering gear, magazines, secondary armament, etc. See the article Modules for this usage of the word.

Upgrades

All ships have upgrade options. Upgrades are purchased directly with credits.[4] Upgrades occupy 'upgrade slots', and there are options for each slot. Higher tier ships have more upgrade slots; higher tier upgrades can be quite expensive.

The effect of an upgrade is permanent so long as it is mounted. Each upgrade can be demounted to Inventory at the cost of 25Doubloons, or sold for 1/2 the purchase price. Although upgrades can be expensive, it is highly advised to fill all available upgrade slots.

The upgrades installed on a ship can make a surprising difference in how the ship plays. See the page in this wiki dedicated to the specific ship for upgrade recommendations.

A small green cross Icon_modernization_special.png will appear on the slot where a special upgrade can be mounted when one is available in Inventory.

Armament

The main battery ammunition loaded into the magazines. There are no in-port options for ammo, though the main battery weapons may be options under Modules.

Consumables

Consumables are single-use actions taken to help during battle. For instance, every ship has a Damage Control Party When activated, instantly repairs fires, floods, and incapacitations, and prevents more for the duration. that can extinguish a burning fire or stop flooding. A destroyer might use a Smoke Generator While active, generates a smoke screen that blocks line-of-sight for both enemies and teammates. consumable to hide itself for a time. Most consumables have a relatively long 'cooldown' period between uses.

Higher tier ships allow a larger selection of consumables. Some ships have a choice between consumables to mount, for instance between Surveillance Radar While active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain. or Defensive AA Fire While active, the damage per second of large caliber anti-aircraft guns is increased.. Where there is a choice the icon is bordered by a white dashed line.

This section shows the consumables currently installed on the ship. Hover the mouse over the consumable to see what it does. Click on it to see options.

Be sure to check what consumables your ship can mount, and take whatever suits your play style best!

Exterior tab

There are three sub-tabs to the Exterior tab: Camouflage, Signals, and Flags.

Camouflage

Camouflage

With very few exceptions,[5] all ships can mount camouflage. There are many different patterns available. All have small combat bonuses. Many provide significant bonuses to credit and experience income.

Hover over the image of a camo to see what bonuses it offers. Click on it to mount or demount it on the currently selected ship.

There are two types of camouflage: single-use and permanent ("permacamo"). Single-use camo is consumed in battle. Some single-use camo (e.g. Type 5, Type 59) has a purchase price. When a camouflage is mounted, a bar appears below the section offering to automatically resupply the currently mounted camo. Resupplied camo will be drawn from Inventory. If that pattern is exhausted, if will be resupplied forCredits orDoubloons if it can be purchased and that option is enabled.

Signals

Signals

Signal flags mounted on ships provide bonuses in battle: Combat, Economic, and Special bonuses. Combat bonuses increase a ship's combat capabilities. Economic signals improve the yield of credits or experience earned from a battle. Special signals do much the same, but offer larger bonuses or even multiple substantial bonuses from a single signal.

Hover over the image of a signal to see what it does. Click on it to mount or dismount it on the currently selected ship. A maximum of eight can be mounted.

Signals are consumed in battle. When a signal is mounted, a bar appears below the section offering to automatically resupply the currently selected signals. Resupplied signals will be drawn from Inventory. If Inventory is exhausted, Combat and Special signals will not be resupplied. Economic signals will be resupplied forDoubloons if that option is enabled.

Flags

Flags, with a few rare exceptions, are cosmetic-only. By default,[6] one flag can be hoisted per ship in addition to the ship's national flag. Flags are not consumed and the same flag(s) can be hoisted on many ships.

Tech Tree tab

——  A Sample Tech Tree  ——  (click here)  

A tech tree is the ships of a nation organized by type and tier. Higher tier ships are more powerful. A player progresses from lower to higher tiers. The tech trees also show premium ships that can be unlocked for Free XPFree XP then purchased for 1Credits. [7]

Hover over a ship in the tech tree to see a brief description and the requirements to obtain it. Click on it to pull it into port for further examination.

When a player qualifies for the Research Bureau (five Tier X tech tree ships) additional features will appear in the tech tree.

Profile tab

The Profile tab gathers a number of different pages, detailed below. The page selector is on the left side.

Service Record

The service record page displays the player's current account level and how it relates to the entire progression through the levels. Each account level has a video attached (click Details). Viewing them is entertaining and highly recommended.

Achievements

A captain can use this page to reflect on notable Achievements received within the game. Most achievements can be earned multiple times. The page also displays unearned achievements and their requirements.

Ranks

Displays the player's current rank in the current or previous Ranked Battles season.

Collections

Main article: Collections

Summary

This is a complex page that displays the player's performance by battle type, ship, or overall. The column to the right controls the statistics displayed.

Studying the page can reveal the different aspects of the game and more importantly, can reveal your own performance in those aspects. For instance a low hit rate (30% or less) in Main battery gun accuracy reveals a need to work on your aiming. Note that these are cumulative statistics for your entire game career so the "All warships" statistics can be misleading. Selecting recently acquired ships can give a better idea of the current state of your game performance.

Clans tab

Main article: Clans

A clan is a group of players who come together with common interests. A clan can provide its members with a number of lucrative benefits.

On the Main Bar, the right-most option is either "Clans" if the player is not in a clan, or the abbreviation of his clan (clan hack) in brackets if he is. See the Clans article for how to find, join, and interact with clans.

Ship Specs

View of the ship specs panel with some areas expanded.

The ship specs (specifications) panel is all about the currently selected ship — her current progress, commander, equipment and ratings.

At the top is the ship's name, tier and type, and the amount of ship experience (XP) earned toward the next ship module or ship.[8] Below that is the assigned commander (if any):

Commander

Main article: Commanders

Hover on the portrait of the commander assigned to the current ship to see his details and a graphical representation of the skills he has obtained. Left-click on the portrait (or the 'Commander Unavailable' button) to switch to the commander screens, where commanders can be assigned, reassigned, trained, etc. Right-click to bring up a context menu.

Armor Viewer

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The panel features an armor viewer. By clicking on the Armor Layout button in the ship specs sidebar, one can toggle the viewer on and off, as well as select which layers of armor are displayed. This armor model is accessible on unpurchased and unresearched ships as well.

Hover over an armor section to see its thickness.

Equipment and ratings

Below the Armor viewer, the ship's equipment and ratings are listed. Left click each category to open a drop-down display of details, and hover over a detail to show more details. As upgrades and modules are mounted, these statistics will change to reflect the ship's new abilities. Note that by selecting ship modules or upgrades in the Upgrades tab the changes that mounting or demounting the item would make are reflected in the ships specs panel.

Left Column

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From top to bottom:

Special Events

At certain times, Special Events are hosted.[9] Clicking the button opens a page showing event details, such as special missions; each framed with a quick summary, requirements and associated rewards.

Premium shop

Clicking the Premium Shop button opens an interface similar to the premium shop hosted on the main World of Warships site. The two are not identical. In the premium shop, one can purchase for cash items such as premium account timePremium time, premium ships, doubloonsDoubloons, containers, customizations, and more.

Armory

Clicking the Armory button opens the Armory interface, where captains can exchange various resources for a variety of in-game goods. These include ships, consumables, signal flags, camouflages, and much more.

Ranks

Clicking the Ranks button opens a page displaying progress in Ranked games, rewards for reaching a certain rank, and other statistics. This button may not appear outside a Ranked season.

Combat Missions

The Combat Missions button opens a series of up to four pages: Events, Challenges, Combat Missions, and Personal Assignments (if any). Each page displays the activities pertaining to that theme, the latter two as a row of info cards. Hover over the parts of the info card, e.g. the progress bar and reward icon, to see more details.

Of these the Daily Mission chains on the Combat Missions page are the most accessed, so you have to switch to the page and scroll over to see them.

——  Some Daily Missions  ——  (click here)  

Campaigns

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Main article: Campaigns

Containers

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Main article: Containers

The Containers button has two tracking functions. First, it shows the number of containers available. Second, it acts as a gauge showing how much experience (XP) is needed for the next daily container.

Clicking on the Containers button shifts the view to the deck of a nearby transport ship where containers may be collected and opened.

——  A Container Ship  ——  (click here)  

Daily Shipments

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This button will appear if there are any daily shipments - small gifts for logging in each day. Daily shipments usually are available with the advent of a new event.

Rewards Collected

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The Rewards Collected button appears when the player has been rewarded for completing tasks, missions, for earning achievements while in battle, etc. Hover over the Rewards Collected button to see rewards. Click on an item in the display to go to the appropriate page (e.g. to Camouflages by clicking on a camouflage reward). The button and menu will disappear once clicked on, reappearing when additional items have been rewarded.

Naval Battle

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Clicking on the Naval Battle button opens your clan's progress in naval battles.

Ship Carousel

The Ship Carousel can display all the ships in port. At the far right end of the ships in the carousel are option buttons to purchase new ships or new port slots.

Carousel Filter

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The carousel filter (officially, the Ship Display settings panel) is opened by clicking the funnel icon at the far left above the carousel.

The ships displayed can be filtered by Tier, Type, or a number of 'special' options, such as whether the ship is a premium without a commander aboard. Filter terms are not mutually exclusive and combine with AND logic.

Search for a ship by name by clicking the magnifying glass icon upper right and typing all or part of the name to the left of it.[10]

The icons for the selected checkbox filters will be displayed to the right of the funnel icon when the panel closes, along with a Reset All button. The name selector is also displayed and can be modified as desired.

The options along the bottom of the panel control the configuration of the carousel itself - the number of rows displayed, whether ships that don't match the current filter are hidden or merely greyed out, and the order of display (sort). Selecting a sort option a second time reverses the order.

Additional Contents settings panel

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Some ships have skins applied over stock ship skins for cosmetic effect. These skins may be suppressed, if desired, in the Additional Contents menu accessed by clicking the gears icon to the far right above the ship carousel. Clicking an eye icon suppresses or reveals that content.

Suppressed skins with permanent camouflage effects do not display but are replaced by the stock permanent camo, if the ship has one, or else by Type 5. Under the Exterior tab, such camouflages are marked with a special icon.[11]

Chat Interface

Players who are feeling social may take note of the chat interface located to the bottom left of their screen. By clicking on the little orange rectangular 'speech bubble', players can open their contacts list. From here, they can choose to add a player to their contacts by searching for their username, then right-clicking on the user and clicking on "Add to Contacts".Captains can also can send Division invites by choosing "Invite to Division", can send invitations to join a clan and can open a private message with the user with the "Send Message" option.

Private Messages

When you choose to send a direct message to a user or receive a message from another player, a private chat window will appear at the bottom of your screen.

A Chat Channel without any chat

Chat Channels

Chat channels are similar to private messages but can contain more than one member. In order to join a channel, a captain should open their contacts list and navigate to the channels section. From here, they should search the name of the channel and join. If the channel is private, it may prompt the user to enter a password.

On joining a Chat Channel, the currently connected players will be listed to the right side of the chat window. (This is useful in inviting a connected player to a division.)

Clan Messages

Clan Messages is a clan-only Chat Channel. Clan officers are able to modify the clan's "Message of the day".

Battle Reports and Notifications

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In the lower right corner of the port screen there is a small button marked with lower-case letter 'i'. Clicking the button opens a notebook containing recent Battle Reports and Notifications. The window is extensible. Some prefer stretching it up to the Ship Specs area.

Battle Reports and Notifications are reset at every log-in.

Battle Reports

Select the Battle Reports tab at the top of the window. The tab lists the battles that the account has played in this session: which ship played it to a Victory, Draw, or Defeat. For Scenarios the number of stars achieved is also displayed.

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Hovering the mouse shows some statistics. Double-clicking the entry brings up the full post-battle report.

Notifications

Select the Notifications tab at the top of the window. This list contains all interactions that add or remove something. This includes Flags, Signals, Camouflage, Consumables, Captains, Containers, Premium time, and also Karma in case you were complimented or reported.

Notes

  1. ↑ Timed ports were introduced in Update 0.8.4.
  2. ↑ Please be aware that the player search function is notoriously slow and quirky. Patience is recommended
  3. ↑ Premium ships already have all ship modules applied.
  4. ↑ The few Special Upgrades are purchased in the Armory with Coal, and the rare Unique Upgrades for Tier X ships must be earned in the Research Bureau.
  5. ↑ Exceptions: certain rental ships, temporary ships with skins (e.g. for Halloween), cannot mount camouflage.
  6. ↑ There are ways to earn the ability to mount two flags on ships of certain types and nations.
  7. ↑ Premium ships available for cash or doubloons can be seen in the Premium Shop or in the Armory.
  8. ↑ The XP shown in the Ships Specs panel can be regular Ship XP, which can be used to unlock the next module or ship, or, for an elite ship, Elite XP which cannot because there are none to unlock. See the Economy article for more detail.
  9. ↑ In the picture, the event is British Heavy Cruisers in Update 0.9.1.
  10. ↑ Technically, the name search is by the unordered presence of the entered letters rather than by matching the literal entry, but it works well enough.
  11. ↑ Update 0.9.0.
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