Crew
Crew is the lifeblood of any war machine. Boats and ships can require as few as a handful of men or as many as thousands to operate efficiently. In War Thunder's naval battles, the Crew Loss mechanic is used to simulate victory by attrition, whether it's through sailor casualties or structural damage that would otherwise render the ship unsalvageable. Damage to critical components and special compartments reduces the percentage of crew able to perform their duties. Once the number of usable crew falls below the minimum required to operate the ship, the ship will be scuttled immediately.
Crew lock is a game mechanic that applies to all game modes. Its effect is to “lock” the lineup, preventing locked crew slots from being used in battle, changing vehicles, or changing to a different preset. It is applied to a lineup when a player leaves the match prematurely, including:
