How to honk in World of Warships

Horns. What are they and what are they for? Let's talk about it.

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Honking warships are a regular part of the World of Warships experience. It’s almost impossible to imagine a round starting without the sound of players tooting their own horns as a sort of pre-combat ceremony.

This short guide will teach you how to honk in World of Warships. We’ll also touch on how players use honks to communicate when playing the game (don’t worry; it’s super simple). Unlock amazing in-game benefits today through our featured World of Warship codes and become a true commander with World of Tank codes – seize the opportunity!

How to honk

By default, the key to honk your horn in World of Warships is “N.” Jump into a practice room and give it a go!

Communicating with your honk

Not all honks are created equal. As with your car’s horn, you can say a lot with just a few honks.

Long honk

You’ll hear this a lot at the start of a round. Players love to spend the early moments of a match exhausting their horn. Long honks are also used to celebrate a kill.

2 short honks

You can use two short, polite honks to let a teammate know they’re on a course for collision. Go ahead and spam those honks if they haven’t made corrections to avoid a crash.

3 short honks

This one isn’t as universally understood as the other two, but to many players, three short honks means a torpedo is coming.

How to disable honks in World of Warships

You can’t. Sorry. But you can disable your own horns by going into the settings and unchecking the “Enable Ship Horns” option. If you can’t stand the incessant honking, consider learning how to change servers in World of Warships. You might find a part of the world that doesn’t spam honk all game (unlikely).

And that’s the end of this short guide on how to honk in World of Warships. This little feature isn’t particularly important to know, but it can be fun to get in on the early-round festivities. At least until you get tired of it. So hit the seas and get honking!

What is honking in World of Warships?

Honking in World of Warships is a form of communication that allows players to make their ships emit a horn sound.

Why would I want to honk in World of Warships?

Honking in World of Warships can be used as a form of communication with other players, as a way to signal the start of an attack, or simply as a way to have fun.

How do I honk in World of Warships?

To honk in World of Warships, press the assigned key or button (the default key is N).

Can I customize the sound of my honk in World of Warships?

It is currently not possible to customize the sound of your honk in World of Warships.

Can I honk while I’m in battle in World of Warships?

Yes, you can honk while you are in battle in World of Warships by pressing the assigned key or button (the default key is N).

Can other players hear my honk in World of Warships?

Yes, other players in the same battle as you can hear your honk in World of Warships. Honking can be used as a form of communication with other players.