Economy

Each day, an independent research bonus for up to 5 battles will be available for each vehicle type (Army, Helicopters, Aviation, Bluewater, and Coastal) for each nation. The bonus will be available if you have unlocked and purchased a “top” vehicle of the same type in any nation.

Squadron vehicles are special vehicles obtainable by squadron Research Points or by Golden Eagles. Squadron Research Points are gained from being active while being in a squadron.

Warbonds are a special in-game currency earned by reaching specific Battle Pass levels. These can be used in the Warbond Shop, whose inventory changes at the beginning of each Battle Pass season.

The economy in War Thunder largely consists of two different but connected aspects: the currencies with earnable Silver Lions (SL), “premium” Golden Eagles (GE), and bonus Warbonds (WB); and the progression with various types of Research Points (RP).

Match awards are like mini-achievements, resetting at the end of each battle to be earned anew in the next match. Some awards are needed to complete Daily missions or to win wagers. Some are earned for continuous, successive acts during a match. The player is rewarded for their ongoing efforts with silver lions.