How to Install World of Tanks Mods (2.4.0.2) – Step-by-Step Guide

Updated for World of Tanks 2.4.0.2. This guide shows where to put single mods (crosshairs, damage panels, sounds and so on), how to keep them working after a game patch and what to do when a mod does not load. Modpacks such as Aslain’s WoT ModPack or ProTanki have their own installer, so you do not need to copy anything by hand for those.

Quick answer

1. Close the game.
2. Open your World of Tanks folder (the one that contains WorldOfTanks.exe).
3. Look inside the mod archive you downloaded:
   • it contains a mods folder → copy it into the game folder,
   • it contains a res_mods folder → copy it into the game folder,
   • it contains only gui, scripts or system folders → copy them into res_mods\2.4.0.2\,
   • it contains only .wotmod files → copy them into mods\2.4.0.2\.
4. Agree to merge folders if Windows asks, then start the game.

Find your game folder

The game folder is the one with WorldOfTanks.exe inside. Its location depends on how you installed the game:

• Wargaming Game Center: open Game Center, select World of Tanks, click the gear icon next to the Play button and choose Show in folder.
• Steam: right-click World of Tanks in your library → Manage → Browse local files.

mods vs res_mods – what is the difference?

World of Tanks has two folders for modifications, and this is where most of the confusion comes from. Both still work:

• mods – the newer system. Mods here are usually packed as single .wotmod files.
• res_mods – the older system. Mods here are loose files in folders such as gui, scripts or audioww.

Inside both folders there is a sub-folder named after the current game version, for example mods\2.4.0.2\ and res_mods\2.4.0.2\. The game only loads mods from the folder that matches its current version.

Screenshots show an older game version – the folder names will match your current version.

Step by step: installing a single mod

1. Download and unpack the archive (.zip, .rar or .7z) to your desktop with 7-Zip or WinRAR. Do not copy files straight from inside the archive window.
2. Check the structure. Open the unpacked folder and see what is at the top level: a mods folder, a res_mods folder, version folders, or loose .wotmod files.
3. Copy to the right place using the rules from the quick answer above. When the archive already contains mods or res_mods, copy that folder into the game folder and let Windows merge it with the existing one.
4. Check the version folder. If the mod was made for an earlier patch, its files may sit in an older version folder (for example 2.4.0.1). Move them into the current one, 2.4.0.2, but only if the mod author says it works with the current patch.
5. Start the game and check that the mod works, for example in a training room.

mods folder example

res_mods folder example

After a game patch

Every patch creates new, empty version folders, so your mods stop loading until you move them. After an update:

• wait until the mod author releases a version for the new patch – most mods on this site are updated within a few days,
• install the updated mod into the new version folder,
• do not copy old scripts folders across patches – outdated scripts are the most common cause of crashes.

How to uninstall mods

• One mod: delete its .wotmod file or its files from the current version folder.
• All mods: empty the current version folders inside mods and res_mods. Do not delete the mods and res_mods folders themselves.
• Modpacks: run the modpack installer again and choose the uninstall or clean option.

Mod not working? Common fixes

• Nothing changed in game – the files are in the wrong version folder, or an extra folder level was created while unpacking (for example res_mods\2.4.0.2\res_mods\…).
• Game crashes or shows a black screen – an outdated or conflicting mod. Remove the most recently added mod first, then the rest one by one.
• Two mods change the same thing (for example two crosshairs) – keep only one of them.
• Strange interface after an update – clear the game cache: close the game and delete the contents of %APPDATA%\Wargaming.net\WorldOfTanks (paste this path into the File Explorer address bar). Settings will be re-created at the next start.

Popular mods to try

Not sure where to start? These mods are kept up to date on this site:

Modpacks (with their own installer)

• Aslain’s WoT ModPack
• ProTanki ModPack
• Jove Mod Pack Extended

Crosshairs and sniper scopes

• J1mB0’s Gun Sight
• TAIPAN 2 Gun Sight
• Harpoon Gun Sight
• Deegie’s Sniper Scope
• Hard Scopes by Andre_V

Sounds and crew voices

• Historical Gun Sounds (HRMOD)
• Leviathan Crew Voices
• Minions Sound Pack

Stats and interface

• Marks of Excellence Calculator
• Battle Stats by PolarFox
• Battle Hits by P0LIR0ID
• Battle Assistant by Reven86

Tools

• WMCleaner – WoT Mod Cleaner
• WoT Tweaker Plus

Stay safe

• Use only mods allowed by Wargaming’s rules. Mods that give an unfair advantage can get your account banned.
• Scan downloaded archives with your antivirus before unpacking them.
• Never run .exe files that come with a single mod unless it is a known modpack installer.

FAQ

Where do .wotmod files go?

Into World_of_Tanks\mods\2.4.0.2\ (the version folder of your current game version).

Do I need to reinstall mods after every update?

Yes. Each patch uses a new version folder, so mods have to be installed again – ideally in a version updated for the new patch.

Can I use a modpack and single mods together?

Yes, but install the modpack first and add single mods afterwards. If something breaks, remove the single mods first.