# Sand River Desert camouflage·1000 × 1000 m StandardEncounterAttack/DefenseOnslaughtOnslaught Night Grid ![Sand River minimap](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmaps%2F28_desert.webp&w=3840&q=75) 1234567890ABCDEFGHJK ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fbase_ally.png&w=128&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fbase_enemy.png&w=128&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fbase_ally.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fbase_enemy.png&w=64&q=75)Base![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fspawn_ally_1.png&w=64&q=75)Team 1 · East![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fspawn_enemy_1.png&w=64&q=75)Team 2 · West Size1000 × 1000 m (1,000,000 m²) Battle time15:00 Team size15 v 15 ModeStandard This map looks open, but appearances can be deceiving! The village houses can be used as cover for vehicles and artillery. Consider attacking on the enemy flanks safely protected from their fire by cliffs and dunes. ## Tactics on Sand River 2 tactic videos CardsTable Log in to suggest a tactic SpawnEast2West1 ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F5Q0YKgsy9ys%2Fhqdefault.jpg&w=3840&q=75)1 battle World of Tanks - FAME vs OM - Advance [![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu.wargaming.net%2Fclans%2Fmedia%2Fclans%2Femblems%2Fcl_989%2F500025989%2Femblem_195x195.png&w=32&q=75)\[FAME\]](/na/clans/FAME.md) Scania·[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q0YKgsy9ys) - Sand River|Standard|EastVictory14:36 ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FA6t83StBGso%2Fhqdefault.jpg&w=3840&q=75)2 battles World of Tanks Advance: GIFTD Vs 3PX #102 [![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu.wargaming.net%2Fclans%2Fmedia%2Fclans%2Femblems%2Fcl_427%2F500075427%2Femblem_195x195.png&w=32&q=75)\[GIFTD\]](/na/clans/GIFTD.md) Tanks With Wings·[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6t83StBGso) - Sand River|Standard|EastVictory13:52 - Sand River|Standard|WestVictory28:18 ## Changes to Sand River Every update that changed this map, newest first, read from the game client itself. ### Update 2.4.030 Aug 2026 1 change - Onslaught Night versionOnslaught Night version added ### Update 2.1.119 Feb 2026 3 changes - [Artillery Headquarters (Onslaught)](/glossary/artillery-headquarters.md)Artillery Headquarters (Onslaught) moved - Allied spawns (Onslaught)Allied spawns (Onslaught) moved - Enemy spawns (Onslaught)Enemy spawns (Onslaught) moved ![Sand River minimap](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmaps%2F28_desert_comp7.webp&w=3840&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fspawn_ally_1.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fspawn_enemy_1.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fspawn_ally_1.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fspawn_enemy_1.png&w=48&q=75) BeforeAfter ### Update 1.20.122 May 2023 3 changes - Control point (Onslaught)Control point (Onslaught) moved - [Artillery Headquarters (Onslaught)](/glossary/artillery-headquarters.md)Artillery Headquarters (Onslaught): 2 → 3 - [Comms Centers (Onslaught)](/glossary/comms-center.md)Comms Centers (Onslaught) moved ![Sand River minimap](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmaps%2F28_desert_comp7.webp&w=3840&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fcontrol_point.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_recon.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_recon.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fcontrol_point.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_recon.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_recon.png&w=48&q=75) BeforeAfter ### Update 1.18.121 Nov 2022 6 changes - [Onslaught](/glossary/onslaught.md)Now played in Onslaught - Allied spawns (Onslaught)Allied spawns (Onslaught) added - Control point (Onslaught)Control point (Onslaught) added - Enemy spawns (Onslaught)Enemy spawns (Onslaught) added - [Artillery Headquarters (Onslaught)](/glossary/artillery-headquarters.md)Artillery Headquarters (Onslaught) added - [Comms Centers (Onslaught)](/glossary/comms-center.md)Comms Centers (Onslaught) added ![Sand River minimap](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmaps%2F28_desert_comp7.webp&w=3840&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fspawn_ally_1.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fcontrol_point.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fspawn_enemy_1.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_strike.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_recon.png&w=48&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.jsdelivr.net%2Fgh%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.maps%40WG%2Fmarkers%2Fpoi_recon.png&w=48&q=75) BeforeAfter ### In the game - AddedBefore update 1.13.0 ## Navigation - [unicum.gg](/na.md) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/Hqbfb8YPbU) - [GitHub](https://github.com/unicum-gg/unicum.gg) ## Indexes - [llms.txt](/llms.txt): the API, the MCP server and the other machine-readable surfaces. - [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt): the same, with every endpoint's parameters inline. - [sitemap.md](/sitemap.md): every section of the site, down to the individual pages.