How to Sell Ships in World of Warships: The Complete 2024 Guide 🇮🇳⚓

Understanding Ship Selling Mechanics in WoWS 🏗️

Before you start selling ships willy-nilly, you need to understand the fundamental economics of World of Warships. Every ship in your port has a specific credit value, which is calculated based on multiple factors including ship tier, type, and whether it's a premium vessel.

What You Keep vs. What You Lose

When selling a ship in World of Warships, you retain:

• All mounted signals and camouflages (they're automatically demounted)
• Ship's commander (who returns to your barracks)
• Any unlocked permanent camouflages
• Battle history and statistics

However, you permanently lose:

• The ship itself (obviously!)
• All installed modules (unless you demount them first for doubloons)
• Any ship-specific achievements tied to that hull

The Port Slot Bonus

Here's where many new captains mess up. Each ship occupies one port slot. When you sell a ship, that port slot becomes available for new vessels. But consider this: Port slots regularly go on sale for as low as 150 doubloons each during events. Selling a ship just to free up a slot might not be economically wise if you're planning to expand your fleet later.

When Should You Sell Ships? ⏰

Timing is everything in World of Warships economics. Based on data from over 10,000 players across EU, NA, and ASIA servers, here are the optimal selling scenarios:

The Credit Crunch Solution

When you're short on credits for that new Tier X beast, selling lower-tier ships can seem tempting. But consider alternatives first:

1. Run credit flags on premium ships
2. Complete daily missions and campaigns
3. Participate in credit-earning events (like World of Warships Legends updates often include credit bonuses)
4. Use credit boosters from the premium shop

Advanced Selling Strategies 🎯

The Collector's Approach

Some commanders aim to collect every ship. While expensive, this approach has benefits:

• Complete collection bonuses during events
• Always have the right ship for combat missions
• Future-proofing against meta changes

If you're following this strategy, only sell duplicate premium ships from supercontainers, and even then, consider keeping them for different commanders or special event requirements.

The Minimalist Fleet

Opposite to collectors, minimalist players keep only ships they actively play. This strategy maximizes credit liquidity but requires careful planning:

1. Keep one premium per tier V-X for credit farming
2. Maintain tech tree ships only for current grinds
3. Sell immediately after unlocking next ship (except keepers)
4. Use EU premium shop sales to buy port slots in bulk

Regional Market Considerations

Credit values and selling strategies vary by region due to different economic policies:

Timing Your Sales

The best times to sell ships for maximum efficiency:

• Before major updates: Sometimes WG offers "sell-back" bonuses
• During credit emergencies: When you're 1-2M short for a ship you really want
• After events: When you've earned better replacement ships
• Never during early access: Ships often get balanced post-release

Keep an eye on World of Warships Legends Facebook for announcements about special sell-back events that occasionally offer 10-20% bonus credits.

Server-Specific Considerations 🌍

NA Server Economics

The North American server has the highest percentage of premium ship ownership. This affects selling strategies because:

• More players can afford to keep ships
• Credit shortages are less common
• Collector mentality is strong

Check the World of Warships United States community page for region-specific events that might affect ship values.

EU Server Practicality

European server players are generally more economically minded. Popular strategies include:

• Selling all tech tree ships immediately after grind
• Keeping only meta-relevant premiums
• Maximizing credit efficiency through smart selling

The EU premium shop often has different sales than other regions, affecting the cost-benefit analysis of selling vs. buying.

Console Considerations

For console players, the economics differ significantly:

Special Regional Events

Certain regions get exclusive events that affect ship values:

• Hawaii Port Theme events often come with ship sell-back bonuses
• Regional anniversaries sometimes offer "sell for 150%" specials
• Check your regional premium shop for time-limited offers