Naval EC (Enduring Confrontation) Guide for Air Players

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Why, When, and How to Get in — and Cash Out.

🎯 What Is Naval EC?

Naval EC is War Thunder’s long-format, dynamic PvPvE mode for ships — and it’s the hidden gem of the game.
Unlike standard matches, EC plays out over 1.5–3 hour battles, with:

  • Shifting objectives (convoy defense, base capture, carrier kills, recon, etc.)
  • Persistent spawn zones & re-entry
  • Combined arms: Naval, Air, and Coastal are all viable roles

Think of it as Air Simulator EC, but on water — except easier, more rewarding, and with far more room for strategy (and memes).

💰 Why Air Players Should Care

Naval EC is one of the fastest and most consistent ways to earn:

  • Silver Lions — 300k–800k+ per match is common
  • Research Points — even for your aircraft tech tree
  • Vehicle Mod Spading — Spade planes and get ship mods at once

Yes, you can grind planes in Naval EC. It rewards RP to any vehicle you’re researching—even if it’s a plane.

Examples:

  • Fly a floatplane to spot convoys and get 80k RP toward your next jet
  • Use coastal boats to cap points and earn enough SL to buy premium planes
  • Drop torpedoes or bombs on ships for fat RP + SL stacks

🚀 What Makes It Better Than Regular Matches?

  • No Queue Worries: You enter mid-match anytime (up to 1.5 hours in)
  • More Payout: Huge passive SL bonuses for just staying alive and helping
  • Low Stress: No ticket bleed until objectives matter
  • Big Maps: Tons of room to breathe, sneak, snipe, or solo
  • Team Play = Rewarding: Ping targets, support allies, coordinate attacks

Plus, it’s a great place to learn Air RB mechanics in a more relaxed setting — especially spotting, torpedo bombing, intercepting, and recon flying.

🕰️ When to Play Naval EC

Naval EC matches run on a schedule. Matches open every few hours in Realistic mode.

✅ Best way to check:

  • Naval → Realistic Battles tab
  • Look for “Enduring Confrontation – [map name]” (e.g., Denmark, Aleutian Islands)

Peak times are:

  • EU evenings (18:00–23:00 UTC)
  • Weekends — often full EC servers running back-to-back

Join in progress anytime — you don’t need to wait at all.

⚓ How to Get Started (for Air Players)

You only need:

  • A Coastal or Bluewater ship (tier doesn’t matter)
  • A floatplane or bomber that can equip torpedoes/bombs

Best starter combo:

  • Tier II–III destroyer or subchaser
  • Floatplane (e.g., OS2U, Ar196, or Swordfish)
  • Early bomber with 250–1000 kg bombs

Optional meta tip: Pick a ship before the one you’re researching in the tree for 110% research bonus. Also works for aircraft!

🔥 Gameplay Roles That Work Well for You

  1. Recon Pilot
  • Launch from ships, spot convoys, mark enemies
  • Great RP + team bonus; safe playstyle
  1. Torpedo Bomber
  • Launch from airfields, flank and sink AI convoys or carriers
  • High SL, low effort, even one kill pays huge
  1. Base Capper (Coastal)
  • Use fast boats to cap rear zones and respawn floatplanes
  • Low risk, great team support and SP gain
  1. Convoy Hunter
  • Solo destroyer runs at AI convoys — big ticket drain on enemy
  • Great practice and RP reward
  1. SP Farmer
  • Passive: Hit targets, spot, survive → Get spawn points (SP)
  • Use SP to bring in higher-tier ships or aircraft during the same match

🎮 How EC Matches Flow

Each EC match follows a loop:

  • Convoys spawn for both teams → one side defends, the other attacks
  • Objectives rotate: convoys, carriers, recon points, AI fleets
  • Players earn SP to bring bigger ships/aircraft
  • Tickets drain only when real objectives are affected
  • You can respawn multiple times — it’s about persistence, not speed

Time limit: ~1.5–3 hours
You can drop in and out anytime. You don’t have to stay for the full match.

📊 Payouts You Can Expect

Activity Silver Lions RP
Spotting convoy 10k–20k 8k–15k
Killing convoy ship 20k–60k 15k–30k
Carrier kill 80k+ 40k+
Base cap (coastal) 8k–15k 8k
Torpedo bomber run 20k–100k 10k–50k
Surviving 30+ min Bonus SL + RP

🎁 Bonus: You get free crew XP, battle tasks, and spade your vehicles passively.

🛡️ Community Tips & Best Practices

  • Join Naval EC Discord servers (like WT-EC Crew) to squad up
  • Use push-to-talk during EC matches — avoid chat spam
  • Learn to ping convoy targets, work together, and communicate
  • Don’t spawn big ships early — earn SP first, or get deleted
  • Recon planes are low risk, high reward
  • Naval is a grind — EC makes it fun and actually rewarding

🌐 Where to Join the Crew

Join the WT-EC CREW Discord (link your server if public)
Watch battles, get help, and squad up with players who:

  • Will teach you tactics
  • Can guide you on ship and aircraft usage
  • Love making Naval EC fun, not toxic

Or follow us on YouTube: EC CREW Highlights, ship guides, tactical breakdowns

🎙️ Final Words

Naval EC isn’t just for ship nerds.
It’s for grinders, strategists, chill players, air mains, and anyone who loves BIG games with BIG payouts.

✅ No queue pressure
✅ Massive SL and RP
✅ Fun team fights and naval chaos
✅ Progress your air tree without sweating BR compression

You don’t have to be a Navy SEAL to enjoy it. You just have to show up.

Questions? Want to squad up? Drop a comment, join the Discord, or ping us in-game.

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