Master mortars in Wardogs and unlock the ballistic secret to hitting enemies up to 700 meters away

Mastering the mortar in Wardogs transforms any squad's dynamics, providing devastating indirect fire support against fortified positions. The complex artillery interface punishes novice players who try to simply point and shoot without understanding ballistics. Hitting fortifications or entire platoons at long range depends on map reading, elevation calculation, and correct management of the weapon's internal parameters.

How to build and operate the artillery piece

Before launching grenades at the enemy team, your squad must craft the piece in the field. Visit the merchant to acquire two essential items: a Large Hammer and the Mortar kit itself. Find a protected area, position the structure on the ground, and hammer it for a few seconds until assembly is complete.

With the piece raised, press Enter to take control of the firing. Primary barrel movement responds faster via keyboard using the WASD keys. The mouse also allows you to rotate the piece and apply optical zoom, although the peripheral's sensitivity is slower compared to directional commands. The compass on the mortar interface mirrors exactly the orientation ruler at the top of the player's screen, making it easy to set your bearing.

What changes in practice: calculating RNG and MILS

The ballistic display divides the fundamental controls into two side scales: RNG (range in meters) on the left and MILS (milliradian angle) on the right. The game's projectile physics follows the classic artillery rule: the higher the barrel is elevated, the shorter the grenade's travel distance. Reducing the incline makes the projectile travel longer distances, respecting the weapon's 700-meter ceiling.

The equipment does not calculate distances automatically, requiring manual work from the operator. Open the tactical map, identify the enemy route, and mark the target. This marking creates a white diamond on the HUD that points the exact azimuth for rotating the barrel. Then, compare the map scale with your position to estimate the meters of distance and match the RNG with the equivalent MILS.

Impact adjustment and shot correction

After calibrating angle and bearing, fire the first mortar. The game engine displays a camera with the impact animation exactly where the shell detonates. This visual confirmation tells you whether the mortar fell short of the enemy line or overshot the target.

Use each mistake to refine the barrel's angle on subsequent shots. When the team coordinates precise marks from spotters with dedicated gunners, mortars halt ground advances and clear capture points with high efficiency.