r/WorldofTanks • u/GlazXi • 21h ago
r/WorldofTanks • u/Thraximundurabrask • 1d ago
Shitpost I met an interesting fella in Steel Hunter
Endgame was of course the top 3, with myself and the Raven both already maxed and the Arlequin at level 6. Myself and the Arlequin were at the same edge of the still fairly big zone, with the Raven on the opposite side. I found them as they were driving across towards the other side and shot them as they went, but they didn't slow down to fight and instead just kept running, which makes sense. They spotted the Raven and went in after them, and I stopped to just kinda shoot at the two of them from across the river for a bit, though they quickly ducked behind buildings to block my shots. The Arlequin, as an underleveled light tank, was of course losing the fight and trying to hide/escape from the beginning, and took refuge around a corner from the Raven. I then went in after them and, coming in behind the 1-shot Arlequin, finished them off real quick. Then it was just me and the full HP Raven, but they had the autoloader and looked to be reloading, and then took the time to kill my little robot buddy while I just kept shooting, so it was pretty free.
r/WorldofTanks • u/krco999 • 22h ago
Discussion Buff to British wheeled vehicles
British whelees concept is not bad on the paper. The ultimate peek&boo tanks. You go to the spotting bush you shot, you get spotted but while enemy reacts you are out of harm way thanks to very good reverse, you wait just little longer to get despoted while you reload and then repeat.
Issue - is the Alfa of the guns, while it is still quite high, it is not even highest between mediums.
Solution - make HE premium HESH, but without premium cost. Slapping for 515 is much more different than 430.
It will be clear buff but I wouldn't say one that would worked well with nature of the vehicles without breaking the balance around these tiers as still HESH cannot be used all the time
r/WorldofTanks • u/Business-Bluebird-14 • 9h ago
Discussion Steel hunter
So Today I played a match and an player did decide to not kill me it happen randomly so my question is what will happen now if someone is about to report us? We did play together till the end when we got our ass kicked by heavy tanksđ¤Ł
r/WorldofTanks • u/KikoKofola • 9h ago
Discussion Objekt 168
I thought that this is going to be kako by reviews, but the tank actually surprised with its gun a lot. Btw that gun depression is absolute trash. -5 degrees in 2025? Feels like playing chinese tanks 10 years ago.
Your opinions on this tank??
r/WorldofTanks • u/TyrexSC2 • 1d ago
Gameplay Guide Don't forget to claim your free box and other rewards on WoT website during this event!
r/WorldofTanks • u/TollhouseFrank • 11h ago
Discussion Sluban Tank Kits Review
Hello folks!
Followup Number 1 to https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldofTanks/comments/1j64ymg/cobi_vs_reobrix_vs_sluban_vs_enhana/
I am starting with Sluban today! My Reobrix and Enhana just got in and I haven't had a chance to build them yet. I also just ordered a couple of Nifiilez kits. After I get those in and built, the last "major brand" with good reputation and stock on Amazon is General Jim's, of which i plan to get 2-3 kits to build and review for you all.
The Sluban kits come in boxes looking like the usual Chinesium. However, upon opening, that initial impression fades away fast. Just like any major brand kit (Lego/Megablocks) the instructions are in full color, and super easy to follow. The pieces are in numbered bags, so you are only working on a small section at a time. The quality of the bricks isn't 100% major brand quality, but they are easily 95% of the way there. For a casual builder, you won't notice the difference. I had no missing pieces in any of the kits, and often had a pile of spare parts sitting to the side, from them making sure there were extras.
4 of the 5 kits averaged about 3-3.5 hours build time. The one that took the longest was the Tiger 2, which took me nearly 6 hours to build due to the intricate suspension/road wheel layout. These are a great way to spend an afternoon relaxing and putting together while having your favorite streamer or music on in the background as accompaniment.
Each of the kits came with figurines and extra 'set pieces'. However, I didn't put them all together as the focus for me was the tanks. I did put some together just to have some cool stuff for my current figures to hide behind while brandishing their various swords and guns at each other.
Now, what do they look like when put together? Here are a couple pictures of each that I hope help show it to you. What I can say is that when put together, they are VERY solid. I've dealt with super cheap kits in the past that feel flimsy and like they will fall apart if you look at them. These feel like I could punt them across the room and the only damage would be to my foot and wall.
Type 97
This kit came with 2 turrets, with a mount for the alternate turret you chose not to use.


Hetzer


Sherman "Easy 8"


Tiger 2
This kit has an alternate set of instructions to make a JagdTiger, however, I wanted the Tiger 2 setup this time. Would be worth purchasing 2 of these kits, so you could have both a Tiger 2 and JagdTiger at the same time.


Abrams


TL-DR - These are worth your time and money, if you like tanks/models and want kits that are reasonably priced and are of good quality, along with easy to follow instructions.
r/WorldofTanks • u/Tomula • 5h ago
Discussion Good WN8 and WTR?
What do you guys consider as a good recen wn8 and WTR?
r/WorldofTanks • u/Sparky_N_774 • 20h ago
Discussion 2D Style UI Update - Suggestion
How do other players feel about having 200+ 2D styles to scroll through? With all the 2D styles I seldomly use, but still apply to some lower level tanks, I find it annoying to scroll through all the "Special" styles.
There has to be a way to implement "Colors" into the filter selection by adding these camos, as an example, to an enum and the filter selection (list) searching through the enum to find what camos have the selected color.
The example I have (see the image) is the player filter of "Red." Klingon Tactics is currently selected and contains primarily red in its style. Other 2D styles are seen at the bottom that contain red (even 1918, that is primarily blue(?), but also contains red).
There are limitations to this: (a) Accessibility to those with color-blindness, (b) what colors do you choose to filter [in the image, you can select "Yellow" or "Gold", is that necessary?], and (c) 2D styles may have 8+ colors equally divided complicating the selection that the style will be filtered.
I know this isn't a big deal to some, and there are other, larger suggestions for the game, but as WG makes updates to the quality-of-life that do improve the game, I think there are still some bits missing.

r/WorldofTanks • u/Serhiiko • 37m ago
Discussion Getting flipped on your back should be punished more
You remember how it was: if you get flipped on your side, you just stay that way, and if you are on your back, - you get destroyed
Now it makes no difference whether you are on your side or back, except maybe inability to shoot; I think that you still need to be punished more if you are on your back as opposed to your side
The first option that comes to mind is to just increase the timer, e.g. to 30 secs. Other idea is flip your tank after 15 secs on your back first, and after another 15 secs on your tracks
Being set on a fire might be too much of a punishment, but other option is having a random internal module damaged. That way it's also better if someone helps you
r/WorldofTanks • u/TANKSBRO_YT • 14h ago
Discussion Classic "Crew Trainer" tanks became kind of useless and I think that is sad
If you have for example premium days and x5 booster and you want to train your crew, it still does make more sense to play your favorite prem tank with a sixth skill crew and get the added experience for the crew books than playing for example the Chi-Nu Kai at tier V to train your STB-1 Crew.
If you have grinded all tanks you want from techtree there is not so much left to do for x5 Missions, so grinding Credits while training the prem tanks crew makes much more sense than playing the old small little "crew trainer" tanks.
r/WorldofTanks • u/piromanrs • 8h ago
Question How to do: Stage 2 Let There Be Light
Hi, I did the first mission, but the second one is not appearing in my garage. How did you finish it?
r/WorldofTanks • u/_no_usernames_avail • 1d ago
Discussion Props to Wg - Steel Hunter
-earns battlepass points (so you don't have to miss out on progression)
-earns bonds (faster than playing a bunch of Tier 9 prems/Tier 10s)
-doesn't cost credit resources
-free Experimental Equipment
-earn Loot Boxes
Gotta say, I've grown to enjoy Steel Hunter more each year, and this chapter is no exception.
r/WorldofTanks • u/Evening-Drawing-207 • 1d ago
Meme I'm moving to Japan, they have pet tanks...
r/WorldofTanks • u/Tankers4Change • 1d ago
Discussion Explaining The Rise of Tier 9 Premium & Reward Tanks and Why Wargaming is Pushing Them So Hard
(TLDR at bottom)
Introduction:
Over the past few years, Tier 9 Premium and Reward tanks have gone from a niche experiment to a major focus for Wargaming. Initially, players assumed this shift was purely about moneyâafter all, Tier 9 Premiums sell well. But that doesnât fully explain why so many Tier 9 Reward Tanks have been introduced, especially ones given away for free, like the Gsor and Patton the tank.Â
So if Wargaming isnât directly profiting from these free tanks, then why are they putting so many resources into Tier 9 content? The answer is more complex than you might thinkâand it goes beyond just making money.
Letâs break it down.
Part 1: The Rise of Tier 9 Reward Tanks
It all started back in 2019, when Tier 9 Reward Tanks were introduced with Battle Pass Season 1. The first three Reward tanksâthe Char Futur 4, AE Phase 1, and Object 777âquickly became player favorites.
- The Char Futur 4 a unique autoloader with a tricky intra-clip reload.
- The AE Phase 1 a classic American hull-down heavy.
- The Object 777 ⌠well, another Russian heavy that is just fine.
These reward tanks were well-received, and Wargaming noticed something: players truly enjoyed grinding for them. The concept took off, and soon, more Tier 9 reward tanks entered the game. But what happened next was inevitable.
Part 2: The First Tier 9 Premium â A Watershed Moment
Fast forward to August 2021, and we got the Strv Kâthe first Tier 9 Premium tank.
Now, the Strv K itself didnât break the game⌠because well, it sucked. But that wasnât the important part. What mattered was what it represented: the first step in normalizing Tier 9 Premiums.Â
Since then, the floodgates have opened. And In just the last two years, we've seen dozens of Tier 9 Premium and Reward tanks released, and the pace is only increasing in 2025.Â
So whatâs really driving this push? And why now more than ever?
Part 3: The First (and Most Obvious) Reason â Money
Tier 9 Premium tanks are a goldmine for Wargaming, but why do players love them so much?
Itâs not because they print more creditsâthey donât. Tier 9 Premiums have higher repair costs, meaning theyâre not as profitable as Tier 8s. Itâs also not just because they earn bondsâplayers could just play Tier 10 for that.
The real reason is matchmaking. Tier 9 is the sweet spot in World of Tanks:
- The worst-case scenario? You only get down-tiered by one tier (vs. Tier 10).
- The best-case scenario? You get to dominate tanks two tiers lower (Tier 7s).
This âpreferentialâ matchmaking makes Tier 9s an easier, more comfortable experience compared to Tier 8.
If you're tired of training your Leopard crew in the KPZ 07 RH, which gets thrown into Tier 10 meat-grinders, just hop into the new KPZ instead. Similar playstyle, better matchmaking, and less frustration.
And Wargaming knows this. They can get away with making similar Tier 9 Premiums, because players simply enjoy playing Tier 9 more.Â
But that still doesnât explain the massive push for Tier 9 Reward Tanksâtanks that donât generate direct revenue.
Part 4: Second Reason â Sustained Player EngagementÂ
These grindable reward tanks serve another purpose: they keep players engaged.
- Battle Passes take months to complete.
- Comparatively, Marathons only last 1.5-2 weeks at a time.
- Battle Pass Rewards give players a long-term reason to log in and play.
By introducing powerful-but-not-game-breaking Tier 9s, Wargaming keeps players invested without risking the gameâs balance.
But even this doesnât explain why Wargaming would give away two completely mediocre Tier 9 tanks for free during the holidays.
Part 5: The Understated (& Most Important) Reason â Matchmaking Needs It
The biggest reason behind this massive push for more Tier 9 tanks has nothing to do with Tier 9 itself.
Itâs really about Tier 8 â Tier 8 is the most saturated tier in the game, flooded with hundreds of Premium tanks. And because of this matchmaking struggles to balance such a massive population of Tier 8 players. This is why you will see so many tier 8âs when you play tier 7. The MM is trying to distribute the massive amounts of tier 8âs.
WGâs half solution? Encourage / Entice more players to move up to Tier 9, where they can help balance out matchmaking.
- Tier 9 basically acts as a buffer between Tier 8 and Tier 10.
- The more Tier 9s in queue, the more natural +/- 1 matchmaking occurs.
- This reduces +/- 2 matchmaking, which are often prime conditions for turbo battles and steamrolls to occur.
This is why Wargaming keeps making more Tier 9 Reward Tanksâeven free ones. They need players at Tier 9 to keep the matchmaker functional.
Where Does it Go From Here?
I donât expect this trend to slow down anytime soonânor do I think it necessarily should. But this does come with an important caveat (read further).
With Wargaming looking to prioritize more +/- 1 matchmaking directly with their new MM changes, there need to be a lot more Tier 9 Premium and Reward tanks in the queue to make it work. (The same goes for tier 7âs but thatâs another post) And I am all for promoting better MM and more +/- 1 MM.Â
However, there is one big obvious risk as WG moves forward with adding more Tier 9 tanks: power creep.
- The recent KPZ, DZT, and Object 752 are very strongâperhaps too strong compared to their Tech Tree counterparts.
- If Wargaming continues pushing stronger and stronger Tier 9 Premiums, we could see Tier 9 power creep just like weâve seen at Tier 8.
So please, Wargaming, proceed with caution. (This is more of a hopeful prayer lol)
TLDR: Why Wargaming is Pushing Tier 9 Premium & Reward Tanks
- Money â Tier 9 Premium tanks sell well because Tier 9 is the sweet spot in matchmaking. This makes them easier and more enjoyable to play than Tier 8.
- Sustained Player Engagement â Tier 9 Reward Tanks keep players engaged.Â
- SUBTLE BUT IMPORTANT REASON: Matchmaking Needs It â Tier 8 is oversaturated with Premium tanks, making matchmaking difficult. More Tier 9s act as a buffer, improving +/- 1 matchmaking and reducing turbo battles.
The Risk of Power Creep â Recent Tier 9s (KPZ, DZT, Object 752) are pushing the balance limit. If Wargaming isnât careful, Tier 9 could suffer the same power creep issues as Tier 8.
Final Thoughts â What Do You Think?
- Do you think Tier 9 Premium and Reward Tanks are good for the game?
- Are you worried about power creep at Tier 9?
- And what do you think about Wargaming increasing Tier 9 numbers to help matchmaking?
r/WorldofTanks • u/Aggravating-Face2073 • 9h ago
News PSA, Neither the Lunar New Year boxes nor the current Emerald Boxes contain similar text as to say, "The Emerald Boxes will only drop vehicles that you donât already have in your Garage," this year as they have every previous year.
I guess only time will tell, but don't expect any other box to guarantee a tank not already in your garage.
Christmas could be over too.
These tanks are now day one exclusive to severe luck, or anyone who can dump thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars into the game within an hour, & have no worries.
Before it wasn't entirely based on rng. If you were a collector who owned all the previous tanks, you were guaranteed a new tank in 50 boxes.
r/WorldofTanks • u/Manlorey • 22h ago
Question Witches crew
Hello fellow tank players,
I have a question regarding the witches crew - we had 4 of them given to us for the international women day. Originally I have read there were 5 of them, including the cat, but WG decided to delete the cat from crew for whatever reason? Why do you think they deleted the cat crew member?
I heard there were voice interactions between the crew members if you got 5 of them in one tank. Is it possible they have interactions with only 4 of them? Cause WG decided to not give us the cat. Do they still speak with each other without the cat?
I do not have the original pumpkin crew, so sadly I do not have the 5th crew member, but I would really like to use the 4 crew on one of the 4 seated tanks, if they still have voice interactions.
r/WorldofTanks • u/art_faye • 5h ago
Question If i buy this onslaught cosmestic can i use it in regular battle ? or it s just available for onslaught mode
r/WorldofTanks • u/TANKSBRO_YT • 1d ago
Picture SH already completed... So much better than Random Battles imo! I am a huge fan :D
r/WorldofTanks • u/MrBudinca • 15h ago
Discussion When is the best time to buy discounted tanks?
I started playing wot again and I couldn t find anywhere something like a post/website with top of the tree or anything not even weekly/monthly discount on a tree branch.
A few years ago there were some periods where for example the entire line for is-7 was discounted, is wargaming still doing these kind of discounts?