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⚓ [GUIDE] Getting Started with Naval Enduring Confrontation (EC) in War Thunder
Hello Captains and Pilots!
If you’re new to Naval Enduring Confrontation (EC) or curious about jumping in, this guide will help you understand the basics, objectives, and tactics that make EC one of the most immersive and strategic game modes in War Thunder.
🌀 What Is EC (Enduring Confrontation)?
Naval EC is a long-duration, objective-driven game mode designed for larger, more realistic battles. Unlike standard Arcade or Realistic matches, EC features:
- Huge maps with dynamic objectives
- Continuous respawns (as long as you have Spawn Points)
- Combined sea and air combat
- Strategic depth with evolving mission goals
This mode rewards teamwork, tactical thinking, and patience.
🛠 Requirements to Join
To enter Naval EC, you need:
- A minimum ship BR of 4.7–5.0 to queue up
- Ships ranging from BR 3.3 to BR 7.0 can be brought into battle
- Aircraft up to the BR of your highest-tier ship (max BR 7.0 for air objectives)
Having a well-balanced lineup of surface ships and aircraft is highly recommended.
🌍 EC Maps
Current Naval EC maps include:
- Denmark
- Port Moresby
- Dover Strait
- Saipan
Each offers different chokepoints, objective placements, and strategy potential.
🚢 Spawn Screen & Starting Tips
When you enter the match, you’ll see a spawn screen similar to Air Realistic Battles. You’ll also see multiple objectives and spawn points scattered across the map.
Important:
The convoy objective spawns about one minute after the match starts, so don’t panic if you don’t see anything right away.
⚠️ Do NOT spawn at random – pick the spawn nearest the objectives or you might spend 20–30 minutes just sailing with no action.
🚛 Convoys – Your Main Source of XP & SP
The first main naval objectives are:
- Spot the enemy carrier
- Attack or defend the convoy
Fighting around convoys is where you’ll earn the bulk of your:
- Experience (XP)
- Silver Lions (SL)
- Spawn Points (SP)
Winning these early fights gives you the SP needed to spawn higher-tier ships and aircraft. Focus on these to scale up quickly.
🏰 Capturing Ports – A Real Challenge
Ports are the EC version of capture zones. But unlike simple zone caps, they are heavily defended by:
- Coastal artillery
- AI-controlled destroyers
- Torpedo nets
To capture a port, you need to:
- Destroy all defenses
- Sail within the port boundary (usually marked by torpedo nets)
- Hold the zone while repelling enemy reinforcements
Expect a tough fight—port captures often become the most intense and cinematic moments in Naval EC.
✈️ The Importance of Air Objectives
Air power plays a vital role in EC.
🎯 Spotting the Carrier
- Launch a floatplane early to locate the enemy carrier.
- IMPORTANT: DO NOT destroy the carrier too early—this gains no points and gives the enemy an edge. Spot it quickly and hold off until it’s time.
If someone nukes the carrier too soon, kindly explain in chat. Many don’t realize how EC works yet.
🛩 Air Capture Zones (“I” or “G” markers)
- Shown on your map (press [M]).
- Occupy and defend the airspace to complete the cap.
- If contested by enemy aircraft, the cap progress stops.
- Successful air caps allow AI ground units to push forward and unlock new objectives.
💥 Follow-Up Air Objectives
- Destroy enemy attackers
- Bomb ground convoys
- Hit static bases and airfields
These missions reduce enemy tickets and can turn the tide. Staying airborne and completing air objectives is hugely impactful.
💡 Final Tips
- Communicate in chat. EC is team-oriented.
- Check the map often – objectives change frequently.
- Don’t rush the carrier early. Spot first, strike later.
- Support port attacks or defense with your best lineup.
- Combine air and naval attacks for massive effect.
🏁 Why Play Naval EC?
Naval EC is War Thunder’s most strategic and immersive naval experience. Whether you’re pushing into a fortified port, flying air support over a convoy, or coordinating an all-out attack, EC offers epic moments and long-term satisfaction that standard battles just can’t match.
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Feel free to ask questions or share your own EC tips below! See you on the seas, captains. ⚓