Tyr Spotting and Vision Mechanics: Stealth Systems

Vehicle baseline statistics, mobility ratings, and stealth mechanics reflect community-compiled testing and player-reported benchmarks across Early Access combat lobbies.

Tactical Overview

Vision in Tyr is governed by an asymmetric detection model. Opposing vehicles do not render on screen simply because an unobstructed camera angle exists. Instead, an enemy becomes targetable only when actively spotted by your own vehicle or an allied unit, and the exact same rule applies to your own tank. Understanding the core tyr spotting vision mechanics separates coordinated fireteams from teams caught in devastating crossfires.

Asymmetric Spot Sharing Dynamics

The primary foundation of tactical awareness in Tyr is instant team-wide intelligence relay:

• Universal Allied Broadcast: When any single tank spots a hostile target, that target’s position, heading, and hull outline are broadcast to all team members across the entire battlefield.
• Reciprocal Enemy Spotting: If an enemy scout gains vision on your hull, your precise coordinate is immediately shared with the entire enemy team, allowing long-range artillery and tank destroyers to pre-aim your position.
• HUD Spotted Indicator: Whenever an enemy maintains active line of sight, an unmistakable visual warning appears on your HUD. Even if you cannot see the spotter, you must assume multiple guns are acquiring your position.

Minimap Radar Circles: Range vs Detection

Your minimap interface provides live optical telemetry represented by two concentric indicators:

Minimap Indicator	Optical Function	Tactical Interpretation
Dotted White Circle	Spotting Range Envelope	The forward perimeter within which your optics can actively detect uncamouflaged hostile hulls
Solid White Circle	Hull Detection Footprint	The proximity threshold enemies must cross to spot your vehicle; smaller circles indicate superior stealth
Solid Circle in Brush	Concealment Contraction	Minimap radius visibly compresses, requiring enemies to approach significantly closer
Solid Circle on Cannon Fire	Muzzle Flash Expansion	Momentary maximum bloom upon discharging shells, temporarily exposing your position
Cooldown Indicator	Concealment Recovery Clock	Fixed 7-second countdown that initiates the moment unbroken cover or extreme range severs line of sight

The optimal tactical posture is maintaining hostile units inside your dotted white circle while keeping their hulls outside your solid white circle. Achieving this positioning guarantees one-way asymmetric vision.

Chassis Class Camouflage & Spotting Profiles

Every vehicle in Tyr features distinct optical characteristics dictated by hull dimensions, silhouette height, and weight classification. Light tanks feature compact detection footprints and high mobility, medium tanks offer balanced reconnaissance profiles, while heavy tanks possess massive visual signatures that trigger detection from substantial distances.

The following table details all 18 combat vehicles, cross-referencing their baseline chassis attributes with their optical role:

Tank Model	Chassis Class	Baseline HP	Base Cannon DMG	Penetration	Top Speed	Tactical Vision & Camo Profile
Alecto	Light Tank	1000	110	60	57	Agile forward scout; high baseline camouflage and rapid perimeter repositioning
Fuse	Light Tank	910	225	50	62	High-alpha skirmisher; compact detection radius ideal for hit-and-run ambushes
Ikarus	Light Tank	890	85	50	52	Dual-form airborne spotter; elevated flight profile provides unmatched sightline angles
Kestrel	Light Tank	900	160	70	61	Deep flanker; excellent stationary concealment for passive perimeter monitoring
Phantom	Light Tank	825	290	70	65	Fragile ambush predator; tightest passive silhouette in the light vehicle roster
Seeker	Light Tank	850	155	70	75	Highest base speed (75); primary active reconnaissance vehicle for breaking stale lines
Arbalest	Medium Tank	1150	400	100	40	High-caliber marksman; relies on second-line brush cover to preserve firing concealment
Ark	Medium Tank	1000	282	90	48	Balanced support chassis; standard medium detection footprint and steady recon pacing
Deadeye	Medium Tank	1200	235	80	45	Precision hunter; moderate stationary camouflage for holding defensive chokepoints
Ranger	Medium Tank	1375	195	70	46.5	Workhorse medium; reliable frontline sightline anchor with dependable hull survivability
Rook	Medium Tank	1425	210	80	36	Brawler medium; wider detection circle balanced by high durability during engagements
Tempest	Medium Tank	1275	125	60	46	Rapid-fire skirmisher; sustained firing bursts cause repeated detection radius blooms
Valor	Medium Tank	1200	160	60	46	Midline enforcer; intermediate concealment profile supporting push maneuvers
Atlas	Heavy Tank	2050	360	80	23	Colossal anchor (2050 HP); massive detection footprint easily spotted across open ground
Fortis	Heavy Tank	1600	315	80	35	Assault heavy; wide silhouette requires deliberate route planning using terrain masks
Helio	Heavy Tank	1750	200	80	33	Bulwark platform; high visibility on open plains, relies on defensive armor over stealth
Maul	Heavy Tank	1500	215	70	40	Breaker heavy; aggressive vanguard presence that draws enemy focus away from light scouts
Tricera	Heavy Tank	1650	283	80	31	Triple-barrel juggernaut; maximum visual signature spotted at long operational ranges

Tactical Concealment & Brush Mechanics

Terrain features, particularly foliage and environmental brush, serve as the primary defensive counter to hostile spotting networks:

Tactical State	Minimap Solid Circle Effect	Line of Sight Interaction	Cooldown Clock to Dark
Stationary in Open Field	Standard baseline radius	Direct visual contact required	7 seconds upon breaking line of sight
Moving Across Open Terrain	Baseline radius maintained	Continuous tracking across active line of sight	7 seconds upon entering hard cover
Stationary Inside Brush	Solid circle contracts visibly	Enemies must close significant distance to spot	7 seconds once line of sight is broken
Firing Cannon Inside Brush	Solid circle blooms to maximum	Immediate detection if enemy has line of sight	7 seconds after firing ceases
Hard Cover Obstruction	Solid circle blocked by geometry	Raycast trace severed by solid terrain	7-second cooldown clock begins immediately
Disengagement Phase	Spotted icon displays on HUD	Entire hostile team tracks vehicle movement	Exactly 7 seconds to complete recovery

When parking inside brush, observe your solid circle compress on the minimap. Never fire your main cannon while relying on brush concealment unless you are prepared for immediate retaliatory fire, as the firing bloom temporarily nullifies foliage protection.

Breaking Concealment & Going Dark

Being spotted is a temporary state, but resetting your status to undetected requires strict adherence to line-of-sight discipline:

1. Sever Direct Visual Raycasts: Immediately reposition behind hard geometry such as rock formations, solid building facades, or deep terrain depressions. Soft foliage does not instantly sever line of sight if the enemy is within your expanded detection radius.
2. Respect the 7-Second Rule: The moment visual contact is severed, a non-negotiable 7-second cooldown clock begins. During these 7 seconds, the enemy team retains full visibility of your position.
3. Avoid Re-Peeking the Same Angle: A common mistake is peeking out before the 7-second timer expires. Re-establishing line of sight even for a fraction of a second resets the full 7-second timer back to zero.
4. Relocate While Dark: Once the spotted icon disappears from your HUD, use your cleared state to flank or reposition to an unpredictable angle rather than re-engaging from the identical spot.

Additional Tactical Notes

Certain vehicle modules and shell choices interact with detection profiles. While Stoke Games has not published exact meter-based detection distances, mastering minimap circle management and respecting the 7-second reset clock ensures consistent tactical advantage across all map layouts.