Maps and Danger Zones
You will find yourself battling on one of two huge maps: Dreamland or Arzagir 4.04. Each location will offer you a fresh gameplay experience and many opportunities to experiment with all kinds of tactics.
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Dreamland |
Arzagir 4.04 |
In a closed zone, your vehicle will receive continuous damage. You will have little time to leave the red zone.
In a yellow zone, your vehicle does not receive damage. But beware: a yellow zone can close at any moment. Think about your escape routes.
If you manage to take possession of an airdrop from a plane, you will get a significant advantage over the enemy. This is the most valuable loot type. It contains one Ultimate Ability charge, one regular Ability charge, and a larger amount of Battle XP. It replenishes shells, restores HP, and repairs damaged modules. However, all players can see the airdrop point on their mini-maps.
Another hunter has entered your Vision Cone! Note: enemy vehicles and loot points become visible only when they are inside your Vision Cone.
You can only see enemy vehicles that are inside the Vision Cone of your vehicle.
If you manage to take possession of an airdrop from a plane, you will get a significant advantage over the enemy. This is the most valuable loot type. It contains one Ultimate Ability charge, one regular Ability charge, and a larger amount of Battle XP. It replenishes shells, restores HP, and repairs damaged modules. However, all players can see the airdrop point on their mini-maps.
A hunter you spotted with Radio Detection. Be aware that using Radio Detection will reveal your current position on the minimap at the time of activation to all players within Radio range of your position.
This loot type contains Battle XP, but less than other loot types. It does not contain shells at all. It also contains one regular Ability charge, restores HP, and repairs damaged modules.
This loot type contains shells and Battle XP and repairs damaged modules. There are many points with this loot type on the map, and it can be especially useful at the beginning of the battle when your vehicle is most vulnerable.
This loot type contains shells and Battle XP and repairs damaged modules. There are many points with this loot type on the map, and it can be especially useful at the beginning of the battle when your vehicle is most vulnerable.
This loot type contains Battle XP, but less than other loot types. It does not contain shells at all. It also contains one regular Ability charge, restores HP, and repairs damaged modules.
A hunter you spotted with Radio Detection. Be aware that using Radio Detection will reveal your current position on the minimap at the time of activation to all players within Radio range of your position.
A hunter you spotted with Radio Detection. Be aware that using Radio Detection will reveal your current position on the minimap at the time of activation to all players within Radio range of your position.
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Varyag (U.S.S.R.) |
Walküre (Germany) |
Harbinger Mk. IV (Britain) |
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Raven (U.S.A.) |
Arlequin (France) |
Varyag (USSR)
Walküre (Germany)
Raven (USA)
Harbinger Mk. IV (Britain)
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Abilities
There are two Abilities that are common for all tanks.
Recovery: Gradually recovers a fixed percentage of the vehicle’s HP, but stops working if you take damage.
Repair Kit: Repairs vehicle modules (analogous to Large Repair Kits) and reduces stun duration.
The effects of Abilities that recover HP do not stack. If you use more than one at a time, the most powerful one will supersede the others.
Each vehicle also has one regular and one Ultimate Ability unique to it:
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France
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Germany
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Britain
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Designated Target
Intuition
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Snap Shot|
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Deadeye
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Ammunition Contains shells and Battle XP. Also repairs damaged modules. Marked by yellow smoke. |
Consumables Contains Battle XP, but less than in Ammunition, as well as one regular Ability charge. Restores HP and repairs damaged modules. Marked by green smoke. |
Spoils of War Contains all resources of a destroyed vehicle as well as one Ultimate Ability charge. Repairs damaged modules. Marked by red smoke. |
Airdrops The most valuable loot type. Contains one Ultimate Ability charge, one regular Ability charge, and a larger amount of Battle XP. Restores HP and repairs damaged modules. Many players will want to get their hands on Airdrops, so you'll have to push yourself to the limit to get it before they do. Also, all players will be able to see on their minimaps where Airdrops land. Marked by blue smoke. |
Vision/Aiming Mechanics
The vision system uses Vision Cones and it is one of the most important aspects of Steel Hunter gameplay:
- Enemy vehicles become visible only when they appear inside your Vision Cone, which is depicted on the minimap. Activation of the Sixth Sense Perk doesn't mean you will notice enemies. They must be inside your Vision Cone.
- If enemies are within 50 meters of you, they will automatically become visible.
- When enemies are within sight, their markers and HP bars are displayed.
- When aiming at an enemy, the vehicle’s silhouette is also displayed.
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Radio Detection Mechanics
All special vehicles are equipped with Radio Detection, which displays loot points and enemy tanks on the minimap within its coverage area. To activate it, press the "X" key. But be aware that using Radio Detection will reveal your current position on the minimap at the time of activation to all players within Radar range of your position.
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