Preferential battle levels for premium wot vehicles. Vehicles with preferential battle levels
> Preferential premium tanks are being removed from the game
Preferential premium tanks have a more comfortable level of battles; they do not get into battles against tanks whose level is two higher than theirs. That is, the preferential eight fights at most against nines, and the preferential seven will not meet opponents above level 8.This is not a panic article, since there is actually no reason to panic. You, dear readers of the site, know very well that Minsk developers are not used to rushing. Moreover, all their actions are inhibited. So they will actively launch discounted premium tanks, but not too quickly.
The process is already underway
Let's get to the heart of the matter. The withdrawal of preferential premium tanks from sale is not a rumor, but a fait accompli. More precisely, a fait accompli, that is, the process is ongoing at the moment. Many tanks have already been removed from the game with a preferential level of battles. Here is just a small list of them: type 59, duck, KV-5, e 25. Many tanks of the seventh and sixth levels are next in line for decommissioning: panther m10, tog 2. And the process has noticeably accelerated.So in the near future we can expect further exclusion of tanks with preferential battle levels from sale. Naturally, those players who already have them in their hangar will remain there. And, as a rule, developers do not degrade the characteristics of premium cars. So here the owners of the world of tanks are consistent.
Tanks will be removed from sale in batches, and I predict the process will speed up, so that once every two to three months another batch may be available for decommissioning by beneficiaries. Naturally, there will be announcements and offers for sale about this. In the future, such tanks can be expected to be sold only as part of promotional packages; most players simply cannot afford them.
What prevented the beneficiaries?
The developers' opinion is quite logical and correct. Preferential premium tanks often make it to the top, and their number in itself is large in the game. So they break the balance on the eighth levels. If compared with ordinary, regular eights, then those with tens fight very often, with more than disastrous results. So it is becoming more and more difficult to provide the right to a preferential level of fights, including at the expense of regular eights.
New generation of premiums
In principle, the developers have already fully prepared for the withdrawal of preferential premiums from sale in World of Tanks. A line of new premium Tier 8 tanks was consistently introduced, including medium ones, which have a standard level of battles. That is, they fall into the top ten.Yes, some cars turned out better than others. Some people even liked them. But that's not the main point. The fact is that a new generation of premium tanks has appeared in the game. They are worse than linear ones, they can earn silver, but they do not affect the balance in battles, they do not have any benefits. So the old generation of cars can be taken out of sale without problems and losses.
But in battles with dozens, even successful examples of premium equipment live poorly and do not last long. Even with a good weapon, they do not have time to inflict damage. They either have low one-time damage (hello to the lion, asds), or have hellish reduction and a low rate of fire (a prime example is T 34). And the own survivability of premium tanks against dozens is practically zero. They can withstand one to three hits.
One-shots are very common, both from art and from brutal pts and drummers. In fact, I consider being destroyed by a drum enemy as a one-shot. And there are plenty of such opponents at level ten. So there is a formal opportunity to cause damage, but it is difficult for the average player to implement it. Primarily due to the large gap in strength between tanks of the eighth and tenth levels.
Is it worth buying discounted premium tanks before it’s too late?
My advice is simple but original. It is clear that the withdrawal of the tank from sale will be announced in advance, so there will be an opportunity to buy it before hour. But why the opportunity to purchase a premium tank at full price? My advice is to choose a tank for yourself, wait for a discount on it and buy it. Don't wait until the last minuteMy opinion about premium tanks has not changed in general throughout the entire game. Preferential premium tanks, even taking into account their shortcomings, are the best premium vehicles. Getting into a comfortable level of combat is their main advantage. It’s very, very difficult to play tens, and absolutely any eight. The same lion and t 34 suffer there very much, catching one-shots or getting away with a maximum of 2-3 hits.
My choice for farming is only preferential premium cars of the eighth level. Yes, some are difficult to play (FCM), others have frankly weak weapons (IS-6 and 112), but they do not see tanks of the tenth level, and this is the main thing. I don’t mention playing gold on premium machines; it has no practical meaning, especially since the balance of premium shells is just around the corner.
The main part of the work to improve the characteristics of the “eights” with a preferential level of battles has been completed. But we continue to monitor statistics and read your reviews. If the applied changes are not enough, we will make new ones. In addition, a little later we will begin work on Tier VII vehicles and other equipment with a preferential battle level.
And now a few words about working on the balancer.
In update 9.18, we introduced a new balancer that forms battles according to the 3-5-7 pattern. As a result, the distribution of teams in different parts of the list changed - from now on everyone could find an opponent within their strength. But something remains unresolved, and this is especially noticeable in relation to “preferential” cars. We're talking about frequent fights in the middle and bottom of the list. We will try to fix this. How exactly?
Currently, we cannot control the distribution of the number of battles in different parts of the list: the balancer simply does not have such a mechanism. Therefore, we need not only to decide on the most suitable distribution option, but also to completely redesign the balancer architecture, adding the possibility of such customization. This is what we are working on now. Such work will take time, so, unfortunately, the changes will appear in the game some time later, after updating the characteristics of the “preferential” vehicles.
As soon as we have details about the balancer changes, we will be sure to share them with you. Follow the news!
We hope you enjoy the cars with the corrected parameters. Version 1.2 will be released very soon - and you will be able to go into battle on the updated KV-5 and IS-6. And don’t forget to leave your feedback on changes and wishes in the comments on the forum - we will definitely take them into account in our future work.
On Friday, October 5, at 19:00 (Moscow time) there will be a live broadcast on Wargaming.FM, where product manager Alexey Ilyin and regional project manager Roman Tabolin will answer your questions on this topic.
Equipment that took part in real combat literally attracts the stronger sex. From a young age, in all the boys' games, whenever possible, ammunition, weapons and combat vehicles of past years are used. The equipment of the Great Patriotic War is especially valued.
The list of discounted tanks in the world of tanks, which includes many models of similar equipment, attract players with their maneuverability and combat power
Such vehicles were used as a factor of surprise during raids into enemy lairs. They move off-road without any problems. Respect for tanks that went through a terrible war and won victory still lives in the hearts of Russians. When playing tanks, many people imagine past battles and enjoy using rare equipment. The preferential tanks have a comfortable level of combat; they fight only with those vehicles whose level differs from their own by no more than two points.
List of preferential tanks in World of Tanks
Name of the technique | State of the art | Nation | Type of equipment | Fight level |
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KV-5 | 8 | USSR | TT | 8-9 |
| 8 | China | ST | 8-9 |
Type 59 | 8 | China | ST | 8-9 |
112 | 8 | China | ST | 8-9 |
| 8 | USSR | TT | 8-9 |
WZ-111 | 8 | China | TT | 8-9 |
8 | USA | ST | 8-9 | |
8.8 cm PaK 43 Jagdtiger | 8 | Germany | Tank destroyer | 8-9 |
8 | France | TT | 8-9 | |
T23E3 | 7 | USA | ST | 7-8 |
7 | Germany | Tank destroyer | 7-8 | |
T 44-122 | 7 | USSR | ST | 7-8 |
AT 15A | 7 | Great Britain | TT | 7-8 |
Panther M10 | 7 | Germany | ST | 7-8 |
TOG II | 6 | Great Britain | TT | 6-7 |
Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha | 5 | Germany | ST | 5-6 |
Excelsior | 5 | Great Britain | TT | 5-6 |
Pz.Kpfw. V/IV | 5 | Germany | ST | 5-6 |
KV-220-2 Beta Test | 5 | USSR | TT | 5-6 |
Matilda IV | 5 | USSR | ST | 5-6 |
SU-85I | 5 | USSR | Tank destroyer | 5-6 |
KV-220-2 | 5 | USSR | TT | 5-6 |
Matilda Black Prince | 5 | Great Britain | ST | 5-6 |
Churchill III | 5 | USSR | TT | 5-6 |
M4A2E4 Sherman | 5 | USA | ST | 5-6 |
T14 | 5 | USA | TT | 5-6 |
Pz.Kpfw. IV hydrostat | 5 | Germany | ST | 5-6 |
StuG IV | 5 | Germany | Tank destroyer | 5-6 |
Pz.Kpfw. B2 740 (f) | 4 | Germany | TT | 4 |
A-32 | 4 | USSR | ST | 4-5 |
Valentine II | 4 | USSR | ST | 4 |
M3 light | 3 | USSR | LT | 3-4 |
LTP | 3 | USSR | LT | 3-4 |
SU-76I | 3 | USSR | Tank destroyer | 3-4 |
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. J | 3 | Germany | LT | 3-4 |
T-127 | 3 | USSR | LT | 3-4 |
BT-SV | 3 | USSR | LT | 3-4 |
Light Mk. VIC | 2 | Great Britain | LT | 2 |
Type 97 Te-Ke | 2 | Japan | LT | 2-3 |
L-60 | 2 | Sweden | LT | 2-3 |
T7 Combat Car | 2 | USA | LT | 2 |
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. D | 2 | Germany | LT | 2-3 |
Pz.Kpfw. 38H 735 (f) | 2 | Germany | LT | 2-3 |
Tetrarch | 2 | USSR | LT | 2-3 |
T-45 | 2 | USSR | LT | 2-3 |
T1E6 | 2 | USA | LT | 2-3 |
8 | USA | TT | 8-9 |
Now there is a tendency to exclude such equipment from sale. The process is developing at a fairly fast pace. Such vehicles as the duck, KV-5, e 25 and others have already been removed from the preferential level.
It will soon be impossible to buy discounted tanks on free sale
But if you have these tanks in your hangar, no one will take them away from you. Perhaps the next machines created by developers for the game will be more powerful and more convenient, but the old proven technology will never let you down.
In the future, the value of your models from sale will increase many times. After all, in the future they can only be purchased together with a promotional package and it is not a fact that you have enough money for such a purchase.
In the future, it is planned to add new models to the list of preferential premium tanks. Of course, the new generation of vehicles is slightly worse in quality and therefore will not greatly affect the combat balance, the game will only benefit from this. The list of discounted tanks in the world of tanks, which is beginning to change, is in many ways stronger than the new models and, unlike modern models, will live a long time.
There are only four tanks in World of Tanks that always make it to the top. Namely: Valentine II; Pz.Kpfw. B2 740 (f)- are at level 4 of WoT, and are the worst opponents due to their good armor. Two more tanks: T7 Combat Car; Light Mk. VIC— who also always get to the top of their second level.
After all, even the most successful modern models of premium equipment quickly break down in battle. As a rule, they have a low rate of fire. Most of these tanks fail after several hits.
Based on this, you should purchase in advance preferential models of the old generation, which will be withdrawn from sale. It is better to do this at a discount, otherwise you will have to pay a lot. Agree that despite all the shortcomings, premium premium class tanks remain the best vehicles.
2017 is coming to an end, and Wargaming has already shown us about 20 premium tanks, many of which have already been sold or are still on sale. 2018 is already ahead and Wargaming is unlikely to slow down the pace of riveting premium vehicles for World of Tanks. Among all this diversity, let's figure out which cars are the best in terms of their performance characteristics and are still relevant for farming credits and pumping up the crew at the moment, that is, at the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018, and which of all this is worth buying for your hangar .
We will divide our review into several “Top 5” sections in order to cover as many wonderful premium vehicles as possible, of which there are quite a few in World of Tanks. In this article we will consider only premium level 8 tanks - because if you want to farm more and upgrade your crew faster, you should only take them.
Top 5 best promotional premium tanks in World of Tanks in 2017
This top will consist of the best vehicles at the moment, which will be relevant for farming and upgrading the crew in World of Tanks in 2018. These vehicles can only be purchased through promotions in the World of Tanks premium store.
First place. Well deserved! The best heavy tank of tier 8 in World of Tanks in terms of overall performance characteristics. Many people generally believe, and not without reason, that this is a Tier 9 tank. The alpha strike of 440 makes it the ultimate dispute resolution solution in many situations. Only tank destroyers have higher one-time damage at level 8. The tank, moreover, is also well armored. Disadvantages: poor visibility, long aiming times and average mobility. It went on sale only once on Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, 2017. Many who have not yet purchased the Object 252U Defender want to get this Soviet tank in their hangar, but it is still unknown when it will go on sale again in the WoT premium store.
Second place. or just Grisha! Second place in our top. Not because this tank destroyer is worse, but because it is more difficult for the average player to play on it, and the new balancer that appeared in WoT in the spring of 2017 did not make the situation easier, and in some places even vice versa. But the best weapon in terms of its performance at level 8 is the 12.8 CM KANONE 43 L/55, popularly known as a “Mousegun”, which has excellent armor penetration and one-shot damage. In addition, this tank destroyer has a circular rotation turret, which turns it into a medium tank, but the vehicle was designed on the basis of a tank. In the end, all this gave Grishka the people’s love. The disadvantages of Rheinmetall Skorpion G are its large dimensions and low number of strength points. Quite a frequent visitor to the WoT premium store, so if you have not yet purchased this machine for your hangar, then such a chance appears quite often.
Third place. New American heavy tank - ! As is clear from the GF prefix, this tank was sold for the WGL Grand Final in the spring of 2017, which is why it has black camouflage. Despite the large dimensions and rear position of the turret, the tank has excellent dynamics, stabilization and armor characteristics. And also a very good weapon, but gold-dependent. 198 mm of armor penetration for an BB is very little for level 8. It is still unknown when it will be possible to purchase it again in the World of Tanks premium store, but most likely the tank will also go on sale at the WGL Grand Final in 2018.
Fourth place. American heavy tank premium tank tier 8 - . Popularly nicknamed "Pershing without a driver"! The best premium medium tank, which for some reason was made heavy. If you like the gameplay of American CTs, in particular, then feel free to buy, the tank is a frequent guest of the premium store. Among the advantages is the excellent DPM and armor penetration of both basic and premium projectiles, in addition, it has good armor for its level, and it also has very comfortable UVN! Of the minuses - this is a Pershing without a mechanical drive! In addition, the tank is head and shoulders better than such premium garbage as . Because the one who balanced these machines clearly did not cope with his task, and, it seems, did not try.
Fifth place. The first premium tank of level 8 in World of Tanks is . Yes, many have already forgotten about this little face, popularly simply called the black bulldog. Yes, this is a version of the American light tank with a 90 mm gun. From the GF prefix it becomes clear that this tank was timed to coincide with the WGL Grand Final, and was sold in 2015. It is an imbad one, since this tank was balanced under the old light tank balancing system and after the LT branches were stretched to level 10, it did not receive a change/nerf to its characteristics, but received a normal level of battles, so yes, it is now very good tank. But alas, World of Tanks is unlikely to sell it anytime soon.
Top 5 best premium tanks in World of Tanks in 2017, which can be purchased in the game client
Yes, those premium tanks that can be purchased through the WoT in-game store should always be considered in a separate top, which is what we did for you!
First place. A newcomer among premium vehicles and just recently appeared in the in-game store is the Chinese premium tank destroyer! Yes, this new premium tank destroyer has very comfortable performance characteristics and will be an excellent purchase for those who love Soviet tank destroyers. The vehicle is easy to learn, and with an alpha of 440 units, high damage per minute, good armor and a low silhouette, it has already appealed to many players. WZ-120-1G FT! did not make it into the previous top not because of some of its shortcomings, but because it can be purchased in the game client. Perfect for getting acquainted with the new branch of Chinese tank destroyers and pumping up the crew for them, and not just farming silver. The tank destroyer is perfect for WoT beginners. Cost: 10200 gold
Second place. Also occupied by a newcomer to the World of Tanks in-game store. Swedish premium Tier 8 tank destroyer! An excellent premium car that has been setting records for farming on the server since its introduction. A well-deserved second place due to some difficulty in mastering this vehicle due to the mode (X key) that you need to switch to when playing Swedish tank destroyers. Excellent dynamics, low silhouette and alpha of 390 units, coupled with high damage per minute, make this tank destroyer a strong opponent. Cost: 10900 gold
Third place. Far from being a newcomer to the World of Tanks battlefields, the French medium tank is a Tier 8 tank! The gameplay of a medium tank with high one-time damage will appeal not only to fans of French technology, but also to everyone who likes Soviet destroyers. Alpha of 390 units, coupled with good UVNs, will give a lot of comfort when farming credits, which is also important; this medium tank has a low cost. Cost: 7200 gold
Fourth place. It is occupied by an old man and one of the first premium tanks of tier 8, into which the developers breathed new life not so long ago by making a good upgrade for the car, and this is a German premium tank of tier 8. Good dynamics, excellent air-damage and excellent armor make this TT a worthy purchase for farming credits and upgrading the crew. The disadvantages include low DPM and one-time damage, but nevertheless the tank is one of the most popular and well-deserved premium vehicles. This tank is also perfect for beginners. Cost: 12500
Fifth place. Rightfully ranked as the Japanese premium medium tank of level 8!. After a good upgrade, the tank turned from a piece of garbage into a good machine for farming and leveling up the Japanese crew. Good mobility, small dimensions and comfortable air pumps, coupled with low cost, make this tank a good addition to your hangar! Cost: 7400 gold
Top 5 preferential premium tanks in World of Tanks in 2017
And we continue. Once upon a time, the preferential level of battles was a feature of a number of premium vehicles and made them very comfortable vehicles for farming credits and leveling up the crew. But the developers have not released new benefits for a long time, and with the introduction of a new matchmaker, playing on non-benefits tanks has ceased to be a pain, especially at lvl 8. This top will contain only current and comfortable cars at the moment.
First place. And our gold goes to a Tier 8 American medium tank! Yes, this tank even in the current realities of World of Tanks feels great at its preferential level of battles, as it has excellent armor. however, not without vulnerabilities. But the most important advantage of the tank is its armor penetration; the Super Pershing gun allows you to farm comfortably and penetrate 9 levels. Perfect for WOrld of Tanks beginners. The tank is also sold in the game client and has a low price. Cost: 7200 gold.
Second place. Silver is rightfully occupied by a representative of the French school of tank building - a heavy tank of level 8! The tank, just like the American, feels at a preferential level of combat; the only thing that distinguishes it is the complex, in terms of gameplay, mastering the vehicle, which requires higher gaming skills from the player. Perfect for farming credits and upgrading French crews of heavy tanks, besides, a second branch of TT will appear in the French tree with update 0.9.21. Cost: 11900 gold
Third place. In this place of honor in our top is the German premium Tier 8 tank destroyer! One of the best preferential credit farmers on the server - what else do you need to buy this car for your hangar?! Unfortunately, this tank destroyer has been withdrawn from free sale and appears in the premium store only during certain promotions. So don't miss out when it's available for purchase again. Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the general slowness and sluggishness of this machine.
Fourth place. This place is occupied by one of the rarest representatives of preferential premium Tier 8 tanks in World of Tanks -! The fact is that this TT could only be purchased in a package with a large amount of gold, which was then removed by the developers for sale. Many players have wanted to get their hands on this premium car for a long time, and such an opportunity presented itself in 2016, when it was put on sale for a short time. It is possible that someday such an opportunity will present itself again. The tank has excellent armor and a good gun, against the backdrop of general slowness and very large dimensions. We recommend for purchase.
Fifth place. This place is occupied by a Chinese premium heavy tank of level 8 -! Yes, it takes the last place in our top, but not the last in terms of its performance characteristics, the Chinese premium tank. Unfortunately, it is a rather rare visitor to the premium store, and it is unknown when it will go on sale again. At one time, many players got it through a marathon. Then the tank was given a gun and now, thanks to it, it is head and shoulders above its Chinese counterpart and the Soviet heavy tank. Good armor, good mobility and excellent armor penetration - that's all you need to know about this tank.
As you can see, we have such an impressive list of 15 tanks that we can safely recommend for purchase! Here you will find both tanks that are inexpensive and available for free sale, as well as those vehicles that are very difficult to get into your hangar. But rest assured that each of them will bring you a lot of credits and fun from the game. Choose!
Nowadays, the balancer is often unable to ensure that teams are evenly placed in the top/middle/bottom of the list. Getting into the same part of the list in several battles in a row slows down the development in the game and worsens the gaming experience for absolutely any vehicle. Unfortunately, simply tweaking the current algorithm will not correct the situation.
In internal tests, we tried to artificially reduce the likelihood of “preferential” vehicles getting into battles with +1 level vehicles and single-level battles. However, this led to an increase in the number of single-level battles and the battle waiting time not only for tiers VIII and IX, but also for Tier VI and X vehicles.
We are currently revising the balancer rules to improve the distribution of the number of battles between the 3/5/7, 10/5 and 15 templates. Our goal is to avoid situations where players end up at the bottom of the 3/5/7 template list too often (in approximately 80 % of cases).
Finding the optimal solution will take some time (about six months), so we ask you to be patient. We already have a plan and have started working on a balancer. We will tell you the details in a separate publication - stay tuned.