World of Tanks is a fairly popular game project that has managed to interest millions of gamers around the world. The game currently has a huge audience of fans, its own eSports tournaments, as well as several directions in terms of its gaming implementation. It is this popularity that attracts various mod creators who are actively creating additional applications for the game that provide a convenient and enjoyable game. Today there are thousands of mods for this game, and the question increasingly arises: for World of Tanks? In this article we will consider the main points related to this issue, as well as ways to solve this small but sensitive problem.
Mods for World of Tanks
Mods are unique software applications for the game that can provide new opportunities, new information that will provide players with a comfortable game and success in any battle. For the World of Tanks game, mods are various elements of customization, information and increasing convenience during tank battles. It was precisely this focus that caused a storm of interest on the part of the players, so the modders themselves began to think about where and how to find the answer to the question. Fortunately, they found a solution and two installation methods: traditional and modern.
Traditional installation method
The traditional method is the initial way to install mods. It uses exclusively the files of the mods themselves and requires direct player interaction with the installation. That is, the user who downloaded the necessary mod files must personally transfer them to the root folder of the game called Res mods. This will allow the game client to begin interacting with files, as a result of which it becomes possible to use mods in the game itself. What about 0.9.0? How to determine the game version and mod version? Everything is quite simple: in the Res mods folder you need to create a folder whose name will correspond to the version of the game client, for example, a folder named “0.9.0”. This is where you will need to transfer the mod files, and then launch the game. This way, you can determine whether this version is suitable for the version of the game, if yes, the mods will work, if not, then the mod is outdated and a new version is needed. How to install mods on World of Tanks correctly? If you choose the traditional installation method, then you should follow our instructions and not perform unnecessary procedures. The steps are quite simple, so there shouldn't be any problems.
Modern installation method
The modern method is a method that appeared quite recently, but immediately gained popularity, reliability and widespread use. True, this method may not work with some mods, but the creators are actively working to correct this situation. How to properly install mods on World of Tanks using this method? Everything is quite simple, the modern method refers to mods that have been released since 2013. We are talking about versions that began to actively use a personal installer for the game client. This is what simplifies the process several times. Just run the installer, specify the location of the game client, and it will do everything itself, without your participation. You can also use it to remove installed mods and even update outdated versions. Yes, modern versions have reached a new stage of development, and most players now use exclusively new mods with a personal installer. In addition, there is now a tendency to release various collections of mods, which also have their own installation software shell. Naturally, it is best to use modpacks so that you do not have questions or problems installing applications.
Negative sides
When answering the question of how to install mods on World of Tanks, we did not touch on the negative side of this procedure. We are talking about negative aspects during installation. Don’t be scared, there’s nothing wrong with these moments, the only negative aspects during installation can only be various viruses and the lack of functionality of the mod. There are no more negative aspects, and the best part is that they are quite easy to deal with.
Ways to avoid negative moments
So how to install mods on World of Tanks and avoid negative aspects? It's simple, have a modern, updated anti-virus program on your computer and download mods only from reliable resources. Regarding the lack of functionality of mods, this problem can arise solely due to inattention. Always follow the installation instructions and never take the initiative - this can have a detrimental effect on the entire installation process. If you pay attention to this matter, problems will never arise.
Choose only the best mods, use these recommendations and enjoy the game. Good luck!
Although the process of installing most mods is quite simple, and on the website we write the installation order for each modification, many users still ask how to install mods on World of Tanks.
Therefore, this guide will describe in detail the installation of a variety of modifications for the game. As was already said at the very beginning, most mods are installed by simply copying the downloaded files to where Wot is installed or by running the installer (as happens, for example, in assemblies with mods where you just need to run the file and select the mods, and then the installer will do everything itself), but some modifications will require more complex manipulations from you, but we will try to explain everything to you.
On our site, all mods for Wot are packaged in .rar (or .7z) archives, this is necessary to reduce the size, but there is no need to worry since almost all computers have programs for working with archives (If your archives do not open, then download the program WinRar). Then everything is simple, you need to run the downloaded file and transfer the content to the desired location. And don’t forget that almost all mods are installed in the game folder, so you should know where you have World of Tanks installed. To find out, you need to right-click on the Wot shortcut and select “properties”, and there the path is written in the “object” field. Also do not forget that the mod folder res_mods has a folder with the name of the patch, now it is 1.6.0.0, but after the update it will be 1.6.0.0
Installation of sights, penetration zones, hangars, icons and skins
Sights (as well as penetration zones, hangars and icons) are installed very simply, just download the mod itself and copy (select and move with the mouse) to
Installing voice acting for World of Tanks
Installing voice acting is a little more difficult, or rather, you first need to go to World of Tanks\res and copy the audio folder to World of Tanks\res_mods\1.6.0.0 and then move the contents of the mod there.
Programs and mod assemblies
No installation is required here, the programs only need to be transferred from the archive to any location (or to the game folder, do not forget to look at the installation description when downloading). Mod assemblies are now installed automatically using the installer, you just need to move the installer from the archive to any location and run it, and then read and do what they write there (specify the location with the game installed, select mods).
How to install XVM Deer Meter
Here, too, it’s a little more complicated, since recently you need to activate statistics on the reindeer surveyor’s website after installation, but first things first. First of all, you need to copy the contents of the archive to World of Tanks (Exactly there, not to res_mods), and then go HERE and activate statistics in your personal account (I will not describe this process as there is a detailed article about this at the link).
Tens of thousands of wizards have already made their own mods, skins, icons and all sorts of additions to
World of Tanks is a multiplayer online game with hundreds of thousands of players. It has become so popular that all other games pale in comparison. Tens of thousands of wizards have already made their own mods, skins, icons and all sorts of additions to this game. But how to install them correctly? Let's learn once and for all. So that there are no questions in the future - How to install a mod or sight in World of tanks?
First, download the mod from our website:
Unpack the archive with the mod (right mouse button on the file, before installing the archiver or other similar ones):
Select the files and copy:
Go to the folder with the installed game World of Tanks. ALWAYS copy all new mods and game improvements to the res_mods folder - otherwise you will lose the ability to restore the original game files.
In version 0.9.5, go to the World_of_Tanks/res_mods/0.9.5/ folder and create a folder depending on the object: /gui/flash - for sights, panels, lighting, minimap, icons and other mods related to visual effects in the game
/audio/ - for voice acting, sound, music and everything related to sound visualization in the game
All other modifications are installed strictly according to the instructions inside the archives.
World of Tanks is a popular multiplayer game about tank battles. Released in 2010, the game won many hearts around the world with its believable mechanics. New additions and updates are regularly released to the game. But fans of the game also help with improvement with the help of their amateur mods.
However, installing mods in WoT is not an easy task. Not every person will figure out where to write certain files. How to install mods in World of Tanks will be discussed below.
How to install mods on WoT
The difficulty is that each type of mod has its own installation instructions. Sometimes you even have to manipulate the game files for the mods to work correctly.
WoT mods are divided into:
- Voice acting.
- Crew icons.
- Tank icon.
- Sights.
- Loading screens.
- "Skins" for tanks.
All mods are always placed in the “res_mods” folder, which is located in the root folder of the game. Moreover, this folder contains several more folders with versions of the game. You need to install mod files in the folder of the version you are using.
Almost always, downloaded mod files are installed automatically using the installer program, but if there is no such program, you will have to install the mods manually. For this you will need this instruction with a discussion of the main mods.
How to install a voice mod on WoT
In order for the voice acting mod to work correctly, you need to replace the standard voice files. For this:
- Move the folder with the original voice acting from the address “World_of_Tanks\res\audio” to the folder “World_of_Tanks\res_mods\game version\audio”.
- After that, replace the voice files with mod files.
Make sure that there are no standard voice files left at the old address. Otherwise the mod will not work.
How to set crew icons
Copy the mod files for crew icons to the World_of_Tanks\res_mods\game version\gui\maps\icons\tankmen\icons folder.
If there are no such folders, then create them.
How to install tank icons
Tank icons are always installed in the path “res_mods\0.8.5\gui\maps\icons\vehicle\contour”. After this the mod should work.
How to install another scope
Sight files have the extension .swf. This means that the files are Flash animations. Therefore, you need to install them in the “flash” folder.
How to install loading screens
The files for this mod should be placed at the address “World_of_Tanks\res_mods\game version\gui\maps\icons\map\screen”. New loading screens will brighten up the anticipation before the battle.
How to install a skin for a tank
The “skin” is needed to give your tank a special look. If you want to see a French tank on the screen, then install the appropriate “skin”. However, only you will be able to see the new view.
To install the mod, you need to perform a number of difficult steps:
- Create a “vehicles” folder along the path “World_of_Tanks\res_mods\game version\”.
- Inside the new folder, you need to create another folder with the name of the country that owns the “skin” of the tank from the mod. For example, for the French “skin” a folder “french” is created.
- Then, inside the folder with the name of the country, a folder with the name of the tank is created. Usually this folder is present in mod files and you just need to copy it.
- Let's go into the game and check.
To use this mod, you need to know which tank belongs to which country.
website Version: - Updated: January 24, 2018Installing mods in games can be a difficult task. But in World of Tanks, the developers initially added support for user modifications, so in the game folder there is a special folder for mods called res_mods, which is responsible for modifications.
Theory of how mods work
Let's look at how all this works in Wot. First, the game loads all the resources from the res folder, which contains game files such as sound, textures, models, scripts and much more. It is in World of Tanks that all this is packed into archives so that the game loads a little faster. Essentially, we can take the file we need from there (for example, the skin of a tank) and change it. Then we'll put it back, replacing the existing file. And everything will work. But this method is inconvenient, firstly, we would have to save the original files in case nothing works, and secondly, when there are a lot of mods, we will not be able to delete it all, because we need to remember what we put and where.
This is what the res_mods folder is for, after the game has loaded files from the res folder, it loads the files from res_mods, and if there is a file there that has already been loaded from the res folder, then the game will take the last option, that is, our modified one from the res_mods folder . This is such a convenient way that everything is done in World of Tanks.
How to install mods in World of Tanks?
At the moment, there are two folders for modifications in World of Tanks. The first is mods, it appeared recently and is needed for mods that are packaged and have the .wotmods format. The second folder was there almost from the very beginning, this is res_mods, it is needed for unpacked mods.
Both of these folders also contain folders inside themselves with the number of the current version of the game, now it is 1.6.0.0, and folders of older versions can simply be deleted so that they do not get in the way.
On our website, in each mod, we write how to install it. But often we post modifications along with the necessary folders, and therefore, all that is necessary is to open the downloaded archive and copy (or unzip or drag the contents with the mouse, it’s the same thing) to the folder where you have World of Tanks installed.
Note: If you did not change anything during the installation of the game, then the tanks were installed in C:\\Games\World_of_Tanks. Actually this is the game folder.
Always read the description of the mod, we ALWAYS write exactly how to install this or that mod. Below we provide a list of possible settings.
Installation options for modifications
- Unpack the archive into the World of Tanks folder - Everything is simple here, open the downloaded archive, select with the mouse everything that is there and transfer it to the folder with the installed game.
- Copy the mods (or res_mods) folder to the World of Tanks folder - Everything is the same as in the previous version, but when it is written this way, then perhaps there are other folders in the archive, for example with fonts or additional mod options, so if you copy everything at once , then nothing will work.
- Unpack the archive into the folder World of Tanks\mods\1.6.0.0 (or World of Tanks\res_mods\1.6.0.0) - Almost the same as before, but now having gone into the game folder, you need to go further to mods (or res_mods) , and then to 1.6.0.0 and copy the contents of the downloaded archive there.
- Installing fonts - It’s simple, in the archive there is a folder called “font”, go into it, then double-click on each file, and after the font has opened, click “install”. All. There is no need to copy anything anywhere.
- Run Installer (or Run Program) - In this case, these are usually either programs or modpacks with installers. There is no need to copy anything here, just double-click and that’s it.
Removing World of Tanks mods
To remove a specific mod, you need to know what files were installed and simply delete them. And to remove ALL mods from tanks, you just need to clear the mods/1.6.0.0 and res_mods/1.6.0.0 folders. But under no circumstances delete the 1.6.0.0 folders themselves, otherwise the game simply will not start.
