Rank system

Rank system in WWII Online

The Rank system in WWII Online shows a player's personal progress within the various weapon types. Ranks are not awarded simply through playing time, but through active missions, completed tasks and successful sorties.

Note: Rank is not a direct replacement for skill, but does reflect experience, activity, and unlocked gear access.

1. Gain experience

You collect points for your career through missions as an infantryman, tank driver, pilot, sailor or operating crew.

2. Complete missions

Successful sorties, kills, captures, defenses and RTB have a positive effect on progress.

3. Unlock ranks

As your rank increases, you gain access to additional or specialized units within the respective weapon branch.

4. Specialization

Progress occurs separately by area. A good tank driver is not automatically an experienced pilot.



How DO you rise in rank?

  1. You start a mission and choose an available unit.
  2. During the Sortie, you gain performance through actions in battle.
  3. Important actions include kills, hits, captures, defense and support.
  4. A successful conclusion with RTB or RES is more valuable than a loss.
  5. After the sorting, your results will be evaluated.
  6. With enough experience, your rank in the respective career increases.


Important careers

career Typical units Progress through
infantry Rifleman, SMG, LMG, Sapper, Engineer Captures, Defense, Kills, RTB
Tanks/vehicles Tanks, scout cars, tank destroyers, trucks Vehicle kills, support, survival
Artillery / guns AT guns, anti-aircraft guns, field guns Hits, kills, holding position
air force Fighters, bombers, transport aircraft Air victories, ground targets, bomb hits, RTB
marine Boats, ships, landing craft, marine infantry Naval battles, transport, support


Why ranks are important

Ranks in WWII Online are not just awards. They also affect which units a player can use. New players start with basic equipment. As you gain experience, additional roles, weapons and vehicles become available.

Start mission → Perform performance → Complete sortie → Gain experience → Rank increases → more equipment available


RTB, RES, MIA and KIA

status Meaning Influence on progress
RTB Return to Base Very good finish as the unit and players return successfully.
RES Rescued Better than loss because the unity is not completely lost.
MIA Missing in action Less favorable because the unit is considered lost.
KIA Killed in action Worst finish as players and unit were lost.


Tips for quick progress

  • Actively play on AO and DO objectives because campaign-relevant actions take place there.
  • Try to finish missions with RTB or RES.
  • Support captures and defenses instead of just playing for kills.
  • Use appropriate units for the respective situation.
  • Stick to one career path if you want to specifically unlock equipment there.
  • Work together with Squad or Mission Leader to make more impact in battle.


At a glance

action Effect
Take capture point Gives valuable progress for infantry and also supports your faction's attack or defense case.
Eliminate enemy unit Increases progress depending on your faction's role and objective.
Complete mission successfully Improves the evaluation of the sort.
Reach RTB Very positive conclusion for players and supplies.
Often go KIA/MIA Slows progress and drains your chosen faction's supplies.
Increase rank Unlocks additional units and roles.


Briefly explained:
Play missions, complete tasks, survive your sorties if possible with mission completion RTB and support your group. This will increase your rank and give you access to more units.

Unit comparison