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Recommended War Thunder settings
Researched August 2026. Copy any config below to grab these values.| Setting | PvP | Balanced | Visual Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display modeFullscreen is recommended over windowed modes to minimize input lag and dedicate full system resources in competitive play. | Fullscreen | Fullscreen | Fullscreen |
| Ambient occlusionDisabling SSAO is recommended for a competitive FPS build, trading the extra contact-shadow detail for frames; note some players prefer it left on for a less blurry look. | Off | On | On |
| Anti-aliasing qualityFXAA/None is favored for maximum FPS and unblurred edges when spotting distant vehicles, over the heavier TAA/SSAA modes. | Low | Medium | Epic |
| Resolution scaleGuides consistently recommend native/monitor-maximum resolution for the sharpest image and best target spotting rather than reducing render scale. | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Texture qualityHigh texture quality is kept even in performance builds since it aids reading enemy camo/decals and is comparatively cheap on FPS versus shadows or AA. | High | High | Epic |
| Effects qualityLow/off effects reduce explosion and smoke clutter that can obscure enemies and cost frames during large furballs. | Low | Medium | High |
| Frame rate limitNo source gives a specific competitive cap number; guides instead emphasize disabling VSync and letting FPS run as high as the (relatively light) engine allows. | Uncapped | 144 FPS | Uncapped |
| Shadow qualityMinimum shadow quality is a well-documented War Thunder spotting trick: it keeps shadows bright rather than dark, preventing enemy vehicles from hiding in shadow detail, while also being one of the costliest settings for FPS. | Low | Medium | Epic |
| VSyncVSync off is recommended to avoid added input lag and frame-rate capping, with TargetFPS advising a frame cap instead of VSync for competitive play. | Off | Off | On |
| Foliage qualityMinimal foliage removes bushes/grass that would otherwise conceal stationary vehicles, directly improving spotting while also being cheap FPS to reclaim. | Low | Medium | High |
| Motion blurEvery guide consulted disables motion blur outright since it smears fast-moving aircraft and tanks, hurting both clarity and perceived responsiveness. | Off | Off | Off |
| Post-process qualityGuides pair low effects with disabling extras like vignette and heavy sharpening filters under the same post-processing menu group, favoring a flatter, clearer image. | Low | Medium | High |
| View distance qualityLow view distance/terrain quality thins out drawn vegetation and clutter at range, a widely cited War Thunder tactic for spotting tanks hiding in tree lines and bushes. | Low | Medium | High |
Sources: steamcommunity.com, targetfps.com, realityremake.com, pcoptimizedsettings.com
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