If you plan to survive the cut-throat warfare in World of Tanks, you're going
to need all the help you can get. That is where consumables come into play.
Consumables are found in the Upgrade menu under Supplies. They can improve the
performance of your tank and your crew in battle or even save your tank from
destruction if used at the right moment.
Consumables come in two types: Active and Passive. Active consumables are triggered
by you and battle, while passive consumables are constantly working.
Try to select a consumable loadout that best suits your tank's strengths and
weaknesses as well as your play style. If you aren't sure what to choose,
there are three consumables every commander should consider taking into
battle. First of those is the Small Repair Kit. The Small Repair Kit repairs
a single damaged module on your tank such as your turret, or in this case, your
tank treads. When used at the right moment, a Small Repair Kit could mean the
difference between survival and destruction. It is important to remember
that a Small Repair Kit can only be used once, so make sure you utilize it at the
best possible moment to ensure your survival. When the match is over,
be sure to buy another Small Repair Kit before you head out to battle again or
you can check the automatic resupply box to restock all supplies used during the
match unless of course you don't have enough silver to resupply. Next up on our
list of essentials is the Small First Aid Kit. The Small First Aid Kit works
much like the Small Repair Kit except instead of repairing a broken module, the
Small First Aid Kit will heal an injured or incapacitated crew member.
Losing a crewmember can drastically affect your tank's performance in battle.
Lose your gunner and your tank's accuracy will drop. Lose your driver and your tank
will become more difficult to control. If the commander becomes incapacitated, all
of your stats will suffer. Use the Small First Aid Kit to get your injured crew
member back on his feet and keep your tank rolling strong. Just like the Small
Repair Kit, the Small First Aid Kit can only be used once and must be
replenished before you join a new match, either buying a new one manually
or using the automatic resupply option. Last on our list of essentials is the
Manual Fire Extinguisher. Any well-placed shot can cause your tank to catch fire.
A fire in your tank can quickly lead to your tank's destruction and should be dealt
with immediately. The Manual Fire Extinguisher will deal with the fire and
allow you to stay in the fight. Each of the consumables discussed so far has a
premium version as well that carries more benefits. Premium consumables can be
bought for a small amount of gold or larger amount of silver.
Just make sure to select Choose Currency to pick the currency you wish to use
before purchasing. There are many other types of consumables out there: from
special fuels that affect your tank's engine power to food supplies that give
your crew skills a little extra boost. Food consumables have different names
across different nations but they all carry similar bonuses for the tank's crew.
As we've mentioned before, some consumables are considered passive
meaning you do not need to use them in a match.
They're always on and assisting you in battle. Some of these include Gasoline,
Automatic Fire Extinguishers, and all the food based supplies, like the Case of
Cola for the Americans, Pudding and Tea for the British, or Chocolate for the Germans.
Remember that any supply you use, whether active or passive, can be automatically
resupplied by checking the automatic resupply box. Make sure you have enough
silver or gold to cover the cost of your supplies, or they will not automatically
resupply. Consumables are one of the best ways to augment your
tank and your crew's abilities. Select the right consumables for your tank and your
play style and you will find yourself poised to bring home victory!