Wardogs is pretty approachable for a milsim, but very complex for a military shooter. The 100-player king of the hill FPS is somewhere between Battlefield and Squad in terms of realism, but it's also got elements of Counter-Strike and extraction shooters. It's a weird game, but very fun.
If you have experience in both, you're already ahead of the game, but if you've never played an FPS with dedicated driver and logistic roles, then let me ease you into it. These are my best beginner tips for understanding Wardogs, including its unique economy systems and transportation.
When you're done reading them, it's also worth checking out my guide to making money fast in Wardogs.
Never leave spawn without these
If you're about to jump on a heli without any of these, turn around:
- Two extra magazines
- 3-5 bandages
- A dot sight (unless you really like iron sights)
- A class gadget, like binoculars, a hammer, or RPG
Yea, it all costs a few extra hundred bucks, but you'll make that back by simply standing in the ...


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