ROBLOX At War Guide: First steps when you join
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OverviewROBLOX At War drops you into a large-scale military conflict where the US is fighting on multiple fronts — New York, Seattle, and Washington D.C. are all active warzones. You can fight on foot, drive tanks, pilot helicopters and jets, command NPC soldiers, and build or blow up almost anything on the map. This guide walks you through getting started, earning rank badges through the group, and chasing the badge unlocks that give you new weapons and gear.
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First steps when you join
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The moment you enter the game you automatically earn the Modern War Visit badge. From there, two actions matter more than anything else early on: joining the official group and getting your first kill. Everything gated behind the three group badges — Ground Forces, Air Forces, and Task Force 243 — is locked until you join.
- Enter the game the Modern War Visit badge is awarded automatically on your first visit.
- Join the group use the group link on the game's page; without this step the three rank badges are unavailable.
- Get your first kill this earns First Blood.
- Work toward 25 kills, then 50, then 100 each milestone has its own badge.
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Group rank badges and what they require
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All three badges require group membership. Meet the conditions below and the badge — and its perks — are yours.
| Badge | Kill requirement | Extra condition | What you unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Forces | Group membership only | Must be in group | Heavy vehicles and light helicopters |
| Air Forces | 20 kills by aircraft + 40 total kills | Must be in group | Full aircraft and paradrop missions |
| Task Force 243 | 15 kills with 0 deaths + 100 total kills | Must be in group | Elite task force status |
Badge unlocks worth chasing
Table
Each row below shows exactly what you need to do and what you get for doing it. All kill-count conditions marked 'one round' must be hit within a single match.
| Badge | Condition | What it unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| No Russian | 20 kills in one round with heavy armor and any LMG | Stoner63 machine gun |
| Tank Hunter | Destroy 15 enemy vehicles in one round using infantry weapons and explosives only | M93 Hornet guided anti-tank mine |
| Elite Sniper | 20 headshots at long range in one round using any sniper | Ballistic computer for all snipers |
| Hostage Rescue | Rescue 5 civilians in one round | SWAT camo |
| Engineer | Build or repair 50,000 health points total | Engineer NPC that repairs parts automatically |
| Drone Operator | 20 kills in one round using drones | Switchblade drone |
| Commander | 20 kills in one match using tactical aid | Digital camo for both teams |
| Rambo | 20 kills in one round using an LMG or M1911 with no armor | M60 machine gun |
| Hitman | 30 kills using suppressed weapons or knives | WA2000 sniper, MAC-10 silenced, silver M1911 silenced |
The Hurt Locker and Antiair Expert badges
Tips
Hurt Locker requires you to disarm five traps in a single match. Antiair Expert asks for ten aircraft kills in one match using Igla or Stinger missiles.
- Disarming five traps in one game completes Hurt Locker.
- For Antiair Expert, use an Igla or Stinger and reach ten aircraft kills in one match.
Glossary
Glossary- Ground Forces
- A group-gated badge that opens access to heavy vehicles and light helicopters.
- Air Forces
- A group-gated badge earned by getting 20 kills with aircraft and 40 total kills, allowing full aircraft and paradrop operations.
- Task Force 243
- The top rank badge, requiring 15 kills with zero deaths plus 100 total kills, all while in the group.
- Ballistic computer
- An aiming aid unlocked by the Elite Sniper badge that can be fitted to any sniper rifle.
- Tactical aid
- A support method used to earn the Commander badge, requiring 20 kills in one match.
- Switchblade drone
- A drone unlocked by earning the Drone Operator badge.
- Engineer NPC
- An automatic repair helper unlocked by the Engineer badge after you build or repair 50,000 health points.
Common questions
FAQDo I need to join the group to play at all?
You can play without joining, but three badges — Ground Forces, Air Forces, and Task Force 243 — are completely locked unless you are a group member. Heavy vehicles and light helicopters are also tied to Ground Forces. The group link is on the game's page.
How do I earn the Tank Hunter badge?
You need to destroy 15 enemy vehicles in a single round using only infantry weapons and explosives. The reward is the M93 Hornet guided anti-tank mine.
Are private servers free?
The game description states that private servers come with free admin. Check the game's page directly for current pricing details on the server itself.
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