War Robots Beginner’s Guide: Mistakes I Made & How to Avoid Them

Starting War Robots is exciting, but it’s easy to make costly errors. I want to help new players avoid the mistakes I made so you can progress faster and stop wasting money along the way!

Don’t Try to Max Out All Five Hangars

When I started, my goal was to fill out all five hangars with strong robots. I spent resources trying to build multiple hangars instead of focusing on mastering a single robot. As a result, none of my robots reached their full potential—and I still don’t own an MK3 robot!

Tip: Focus on one core robot that fits your playstyle, then slowly add others as you learn the game. You’ll grow stronger and save resources.

Spending Traps: Learn From My Mistakes

Each time I lost a game, it felt like the answer was to buy something to fix it immediately. A few $5-$10 purchases here and there quickly added up, and before I knew it, I’d spent far more than I intended—with little true progression.

Tip: Track your spending each month. Question every purchase—don’t buy loot boxes, rush upgrades, or overpriced meta items just because you lost a game.

What You Should Spend On

• Focus on upgrades that give lasting value—like pilot skills or drone synergy
• Invest in resources that help your favorite robot get stronger

What to Avoid

• Don’t get trapped by ‘meta’ hype; spend wisely and research before spending
• Avoid loot boxes and impulse purchases after losses

How to Keep War Robots Spending From Hurting Your Personal Finances

Don’t let small spending slip by unnoticed—every $5 or $10 really can add up to hundreds or thousands over time. Set a monthly gaming budget. Avoid the cycle of playing, losing, and buying impulsively.

Other Mistakes New Players Make

• Not learning map tactics and robot specializations
• Ignoring pilot skills and drone pairings
• Neglecting clan teamwork and progress

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Final Tip: Master one robot, review your spending regularly, and never buy upgrades just because you lost a match. Learn from my mistakes and your hangar will be stronger for it.