Map Strategy: Paris

Paris was first introduced through the now defunct rampage mode.  The map was reworked and added several patches later as a regular map.  Paris features a layout reminiscent of Ruinberg with its urban layout but is more dynamic with more flanking options.  This World of Tanks Paris strategy guide will show key positions, routes, and tactics to use to excel on Paris.

Being set in Paris you will see just outside of the map is the Eiffel Tower just north of the map.  In the playable area is the Palais da Chaillot museums, Jardins du Trocadero public park, and the statue of General Ferdinand Foch.  While not 100% accurate to this area’s layout if you look at a birds eye view it is nearly identical to today’s layout.  Compared to other World of Tanks maps this makes Paris a bit unique given its based very closely on a specific real location.

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World of Tanks Paris StrategyMuseum Park (A / B / C / D Lines)

The museum park area on Paris is a difficult flank to play since one mistake can lead to a quick death.  Both sides share an almost mirrored layout with limited cover separating them.  Usually light tanks, mediums, and lightly armored tank destroyers perform the best on this flank.  This is largely based on it being difficult to push across the open park area.  Mobility is needed for a quick push to the steps in E5/E5 or out to the central locations in the open park.  Tank destroyers and support tanks sit further back in D3/D8 to pick off any enemies caught out of cover.

Early on make sure to make a calculated decision on whether it is worth to make a push up here.  Mid to late game it becomes easier to conclude how many enemies are still lingering in the northern part of the map.  This makes the guess work easier on whether it is worth to juggle the risks associated with this flank.

Center / Foch Statue (E / F / G / H Lines)

The center in Paris is what prevents the map from being a stagnant map with very little flanking.  The central statue of Ferdinand Foch is surrounded by 8 different routes that lead across the entire map.  Early in the match it is ill advised to try to dart out into the center since you will usually be mowed down.  A light tank may make it through early if it turns into the steps or back towards its own side.  Usually it isn’t the best tactic to use since the risks are high and rewards are low.

What does work is if you are in a low tier tank or tank destroyer.  You can set up in the E3 / E8 locations and fire on enemy tanks that do make that mistake.  The same goes with placing yourself far back on another flanking path that connects to the center.  Once a few minutes pass then flanking becomes a little easier through the center.  It is especially useful with helping to flank the enemy tanks located closest to the bridge.  With any push through the center you need to be careful not to get flanked yourself.

Bridge (J / K Lines)

The bridge is the area of Paris that usually sees the most tanks head to.  Partly because it straightforward and easy brawling.  But also because if your team loses it then it becomes increasingly difficult to hold the center.  Setting up from either side is purely based on your confidence level, what tank you are in, and how many teammates are near you.  If your team has a strong force and you are a top tier tank.  Then trying an early push to the positions marked in orange could be a good move.  This makes it harder for the enemy to advance past the initial positions near the bridge.

Always keep an eye out for enemy tanks trying to flank from the center.  Usually after the first several minutes if the bridge hasn’t been decided an enemy team will try to flank instead.

Artillery Placement

Artillery positions are usually the best if you set up in the museum park.  The only reason I wouldn’t head up there is if your team placing 0-2 tanks on the flank.  If you had to go elsewhere then the H line provides limited shots into the museum park and center area.

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Pre-1.0 World of Tanks Paris Strategy