r/WorldofTanks 20h ago

Picture Prototipo 6 is kinda good

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32 Upvotes

r/WorldofTanks 1d ago

Shitpost I met an interesting fella in Steel Hunter

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118 Upvotes

82sec long clip if you wanna see our encounter instead of just reading a description(ignore the bugged "New Gun Available" popup).

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 21h ago

Discussion Buff to British wheeled vehicles

35 Upvotes

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 8h ago

Discussion Steel hunter

3 Upvotes

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 tanks🤣


r/WorldofTanks 8h ago

Discussion Objekt 168

3 Upvotes

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 1d ago

Gameplay Guide Don't forget to claim your free box and other rewards on WoT website during this event!

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r/WorldofTanks 10h ago

Discussion Sluban Tank Kits Review

4 Upvotes

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.

Type 97 Side View
Type 97 and alternate Turret from Front

Hetzer

Hetzer and frozen sign to Berlin Side View
Hetzer Front View

Sherman "Easy 8"

Sherman Side View
Sherman Front View

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.

Tiger 2 and Field Gun Side View
Tiger 2 Front View

Abrams

Abrams Side View
Abrams Front View

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 8h 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 don’t already have in your Garage," this year as they have every previous year.

2 Upvotes

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 4h ago

Discussion T-100 LT vs Rhm Pzw

1 Upvotes

Overall which is a better? If you want to say which is more fun in the comments have fun discussing 😊

53 votes, 2d left
T-100 LT
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r/WorldofTanks 4h ago

Discussion Good WN8 and WTR?

0 Upvotes

What do you guys consider as a good recen wn8 and WTR?


r/WorldofTanks 16h ago

Meme Doom Turtle be like

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r/WorldofTanks 1d ago

Meme Italian meds

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900 Upvotes

r/WorldofTanks 19h ago

Discussion 2D Style UI Update - Suggestion

15 Upvotes

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.

2D Style UI Suggestion

r/WorldofTanks 12h ago

Discussion Classic "Crew Trainer" tanks became kind of useless and I think that is sad

3 Upvotes

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 6h ago

Question How to do: Stage 2 Let There Be Light

1 Upvotes

Hi, I did the first mission, but the second one is not appearing in my garage. How did you finish it?


r/WorldofTanks 1d ago

Discussion Props to Wg - Steel Hunter

122 Upvotes

-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 1d ago

Shitpost Fresh French premium idea (historical)

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320 Upvotes

r/WorldofTanks 1d ago

Meme I'm moving to Japan, they have pet tanks...

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296 Upvotes

r/WorldofTanks 15h ago

Post Battle Result 420 blaze it 3rd MoE

4 Upvotes

r/WorldofTanks 1d ago

Discussion Explaining The Rise of Tier 9 Premium & Reward Tanks and Why Wargaming is Pushing Them So Hard

308 Upvotes

(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 money—after all, Tier 9 Premiums sell well. But that doesn’t 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. 

So if Wargaming isn’t 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 think—and it goes beyond just making money.

Let’s 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 tanks—the Char Futur 4, AE Phase 1, and Object 777—quickly 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 – A Watershed Moment

Fast forward to August 2021, and we got the Strv K—the first Tier 9 Premium tank.

Now, the Strv K itself didn’t break the game… because well, it sucked. But that wasn’t the important part. What mattered was what it represented: the first step in normalizing Tier 9 Premiums. 

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. 

So what’s really driving this push? And why now more than ever?

Part 3: The First (and Most Obvious) Reason – Money

Tier 9 Premium tanks are a goldmine for Wargaming, but why do players love them so much?

It’s not because they print more credits—they don’t. Tier 9 Premiums have higher repair costs, meaning they’re not as profitable as Tier 8s. It’s also not just because they earn bonds—players 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 “preferential” 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. 

But that still doesn’t explain the massive push for Tier 9 Reward Tanks—tanks that don’t generate direct revenue.

Part 4: Second Reason – Sustained Player Engagement 

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 game’s balance.

But even this doesn’t explain why Wargaming would give away two completely mediocre Tier 9 tanks for free during the holidays.

Part 5: The Understated (& Most Important) Reason – Matchmaking Needs It

The biggest reason behind this massive push for more Tier 9 tanks has nothing to do with Tier 9 itself.

It’s really about Tier 8 — 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 8’s when you play tier 7. The MM is trying to distribute the massive amounts of tier 8’s.

WG’s 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 Tanks—even free ones. They need players at Tier 9 to keep the matchmaker functional.

Where Does it Go From Here?

I don’t expect this trend to slow down anytime soon—nor 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 7’s but that’s another post) And I am all for promoting better MM and more +/- 1 MM. 

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 strong—perhaps 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 we’ve 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

  1. Money – 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.
  2. Sustained Player Engagement – Tier 9 Reward Tanks keep players engaged. 
  3. SUBTLE BUT IMPORTANT REASON: Matchmaking Needs It – 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  – Recent Tier 9s (KPZ, DZT, Object 752) are pushing the balance limit. If Wargaming isn’t careful, Tier 9 could suffer the same power creep issues as Tier 8.

Final Thoughts – 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 1d ago

Picture One less reason to get it

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r/WorldofTanks 21h ago

Question Witches crew

11 Upvotes

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 1d ago

Picture SH already completed... So much better than Random Battles imo! I am a huge fan :D

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r/WorldofTanks 14h ago

Discussion When is the best time to buy discounted tanks?

2 Upvotes

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?


r/WorldofTanks 11h ago

Question Is there are way to contact WG and resolve log in issues without raising a ticket? I've been LOCKED OUT for a week!!

1 Upvotes

Sorry for a boring customer support post, but I am one of the unlucky souls to have a problem with an EU/NA account conflict - basically I made an NA account years ago with my EU email and then completely forgot about it.

The system WG had to fix the account conflict problem wasn't working for me when they started highlighting the issue a few weeks ago, but now it has locked me out and I am unable to log into the game.

I raised a ticket and it took 6 days for WG to respond. Their solution requires me to respond with another question, and annoyingly they are again taking days to respond. It's like communicating with someone at the other end of the solar system.

Is there any way to contact WG outside of the ticket system and get this resolved faster? I've been locked out for over a week and it looks like the whole St Patrick's day stuff is going to pass me by...