mechanics

Terrain resistance

Terrain Resistance

In one sentence:

Hidden stat that scales how much engine power is lost on soft, medium and hard ground.

What it means

Terrain resistance is a per-vehicle multiplier (one value each for hard, medium and soft ground) that determines how much of your engine power actually converts into movement. It is not shown in the garage, but it often explains why two tanks with the same top speed and power-to-weight feel completely different to drive.

Example

Many light tanks keep near-full speed crossing sand or swamp, while some heavies with poor resistances crawl at half their listed top speed on anything but roads.

Why it matters

Effective mobility = power-to-weight ÷ terrain resistance. A tank with great resistances accelerates faster and holds speed through turns and bad ground.

Common pitfall

⚠ Judging mobility by top speed alone. A 60 km/h tank with bad resistances may never reach 60 outside a highway descent.

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Related terms

Power-to-weight — Engine horsepower divided by vehicle weight — the main driver of acceleration.
Equipment — Three slots per tank for permanent stat-boosting modules.

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