Fans of war games and real-time strategy titles would know that a lot of factions in these games often boast unique infantry specializations, vehicle types, and other features that allow them to get an advantage in combat. Such is the same in World of Tanks Blitz, where each of its Tanks hail from one of the world’s many Nations.
For the sake of accuracy, each Nation in Blitz boasts not just various kinds of Tanks, but also unique features and specializations exclusive to them. As such, Nations in Blitz allow players to enjoy specific benefits such as enhanced armor, boosted speed, and even stronger damage towards other specific Tank types. For newcomers to the game, just what are the best Nations in Blitz?
9 Hybrid Nation
Perhaps the only Nation in World of Tanks Blitz to not have a basis in the real world, the Hybrid Nation is perhaps more inclined to support players with a flair for aesthetics compared to hard firepower. In the lore, the Hybrid Nation is quite similar to a fictional nation in a war anime. The Hybrid Nation isn’t a place but rather a corporation spearheaded by Elona Muskonskaya, with the nation being known for their development of the experimental Y5 series of tanks.
Despite the appeal of the Hybrid Nation to players, there’s not much the Hybrid Nation can offer in regard to endgame feasibility. At its core, the Hybrid Nation is known for having the most number of both Collector and Premium vehicles, making it rather appealing to those who love tank eye candy. Not only that, the Hybrid Nation doesn’t have its own Tech Tree, making it rather difficult to develop.
8 China
Unfortunately, China doesn’t have a lot of good World of Tanks Blitz tanks under their arsenal, especially when it comes to long-term investments. There are other similar-tiered tanks from other nations that could outpace those from China on that same level. This general weakness stems from the fact that tanks from China in the game have generally lower armor than usual, relying instead on its weapons.
With regards to specific tanks, China’s tank options may have decent firepower and speed, but their lack of powerful armor make them rather vulnerable on the get-go. Players who can’t fully take advantage of fast-paced attacks won’t be able to last in the long term with this Nation.
7 Japan
While not necessarily the possessor of the game’s best tanks in World of Tanks Blitz, Japan is known for its rather unique array of mobile and agile tanks. What they lack for armor, they very well compensate for sheer speed and mobility. Fans who love outpacing their enemies and overwhelming them with maneuverability may want to consider giving Japan a shot.
In terms of specifics, the lack of impressive Heavy and Light Tanks make Japan rather disadvantaged in regard to firepower. Players who can learn how to take advantage of speed to compensate with the lack of aggressive options may be able to help Japanese tanks shine.
6 France
Similar to Japan, World of Tanks Blitz tanks from France are not necessarily top-tier compared to those from other Nations. However, French tanks do boast remarkable speed on top of higher base armor, similar to tanks in games like Minecraft. These properties make French tanks fare much better when it comes to speed and longer incursions. These elements make France an ideal nation to those who want a fair balance between speed and defense, especially for players with a penchant for playing fast and loose.
With regards to specifics, French tank lines only have Tank Destroyers, Lights, and Heavies, meaning the lack of Medium Tanks will force players to have particular specializations on their combat playstyles. Players who want to experiment with various combat styles would appreciate looking into the faster options that French tanks could provide.
5 Europe
What perhaps makes Europe stand out compared to other Nations in World of Tanks Blitz is its versatility with regards to units, considering how its tanks consist of units that come from other nations under its belt. Players who want to get a taste of higher-level versatility can have Europe as a starting nation, considering how its research versatility makes it fare averagely compared to other factions.
At its core, perhaps a notable feature of Europe tank lines is a lack of Tank Destroyers, which can become a disadvantage for more aggressive players. However, Europe does have various beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly tanks that those who want a quickstart World of Tanks Blitz experience may appreciate.
4 Britain
Players who want a more neutral Nation with regards to their specialization in tanks might want to give Britain a shot. This World of Tanks Blitz faction gives players a wide array of tank options to choose from, but its selection of Medium Tanks remain some of the best and most practical options in the game in terms of balance.
Perfect for its standing as a solid mid-tier nation, Britain boasts tanks that have both decent speed and decent defense. Instead of specializing in one particular area, tanks from Britain can fare appropriately against speedy combatants as well as more aggressive opponents. While not as quick as tanks from Japan and France, tanks from Britain can last far longer in deadlier incursions.
3 Germany
Sometimes, some of the best ways to play an intense game like World of Tanks Blitz is to rely on survivability, and there’s no Nation that excels in the matter other than Germany. Thanks to their array of incredibly-resilient tanks, Germany plays similar to its counterparts in WW2 games, in that it some of the best tanks in terms of armor and defensibility. Players who prefer long-term fights of attrition would probably prevail if they use a German tank.
At its core, players with a lot of time on their hands would appreciate how maneuverable German tanks could get despite their speed limitation. The angular advantages their armor offers allow players to withstand difficult blows quite easily, allowing them to strike a fierce counter-offensive on overconfident foes who rely too much on speed.
2 USA
One of the most versatile Nations in the entirety of World of Tanks Blitz is probably the USA, courtesy of its extensive tank research and general array of nifty features, similar to how the USA performs in WW2 games. At its core, the USA offers decent mobility, firepower and speed, making them rather great options for beginners who don’t want to overcomplicate their Blitz experience. However, flexibility could do some work, especially for players who want to explore more dynamic playstyles.
In terms of specifics, the USA excels more when it comes to turret armor, giving them an edge in both long-range and long-term incursions. Considering the sheer level of flexibility in terms of research, players have a lot of options with the USA except for Heavy Tanks, meaning those who prefer more mobile and anti-turret options can’t go wrong with a tank from the USA.
1 USSR
Of all Nations available in World of Tanks Blitz, it’s perhaps the USSR that relies on flexibility and versatility as its biggest strengths - making it a perfect fit for fans who love WW2 games. Its Tech Tree alone consists of six researchable tank lines, allowing players easy access to almost any class of tank they would want to try.
Boasting some of the most expansive research trees in World of Tanks Blitz, it’s probably the USSR that both new and veteran World of Tanks players should check out. Their vast array of tanks offer a lot of versatility to players who want to check different playstyles. Moreover, a lot of their tanks have pre-sloped armor, meaning players don’t have to mess with angles as much in order to navigate battlefields more efficiently.
World of Tanks Blitz is available for the PS4, Android, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.