How to Read the War Thunder Results Screen
Decode your battle results: Silver Lions, Research Points, activity score, and what each number says about your next battle.
The results screen after every battle is the game’s clearest feedback loop. Read it wrong and you grind the wrong vehicles in the wrong modes; read it right and it tells you exactly what to change. Here is what each number means and what action it implies.
The fields that matter
| Field | What it is | What to do with it |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Lions (SL) | Your net balance change after repair costs, ammo, and rewards | Negative for several matches in a row means change vehicle, mode, or behavior |
| Research Points (RP) | Progress toward unlocking vehicles in the tree you played | Spend on the vehicle you actually intend to play next |
| Activity score | How active you were relative to the battle’s objectives | Low activity with high deaths equals a positioning problem |
| Rewards / bonuses | Boosters, talismans, premium account effects | Check whether a booster is doing the work you think it is |
| Vehicle repair cost | What the battle charged you to field that vehicle | The number that decides if a vehicle is affordable for you |
Exact payout values vary by mode, battle rating, vehicle, and account status — check the results screen and vehicle cards in-game for your current numbers rather than trusting any fixed table.
Reading the three common patterns
Wins but losing money. Your vehicle’s repair cost is too high for what you earn. Drop to a cheaper vehicle or a lower battle rating until the economy works. The full breakdown is in Silver Lions explained.
Making money but barely researching. You are farming rewards, not progress. Play vehicles on the line you intend to unlock, and prefer modes with higher research output for your level. Efficiency frameworks live in Silver Lions grinding.
Both numbers poor. The problem is usually survival: early deaths cost repairs and pay nothing. Work through the common beginner mistakes list before changing anything else.
Activity score vs. win rate
A high activity score on a losing team means you did your job; a low score on a winning team means you were carried. Neither is a verdict on skill, but the activity score is the better coaching signal for new players because it rewards objective play over kill farming.
One habit to build
After every session, check your last ten matches, not your last one. One bad loss is noise; ten negative matches are a signal to change vehicles, drop battle rating, or revisit your positioning.
Sources & References
This guide is verified against the game's own data and official communications. For patch notes, current balance, and authoritative specifics, consult the references below. Where a precise number cannot be verified, we explain the mechanic rather than invent a figure.
- War Thunder on Steam — patch notes, current season, and authoritative game data.