WoT RU: Vehicle Balance Changes in Update 1.29

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Tier X Object 268 Version V

Was It became
Reload time of the 152 mm M-53 gun 19.6 sec 16.2 sec
Aiming time of the 152 mm M-53 gun 3 s 2.6 sec
Ammunition for the 152 mm M-53 gun 30 pcs. 36 pcs.
Damage from HE shell 53-OF-551M 1100  840 
Damage from AP shell UBK551M 750  650 
Damage from HEAT shell UBR551M 750  650 

The role has been changed from universal tank destroyer to sniper tank destroyer.
The spread of the gun due to chassis movement has been reduced by 18%.
The gun’s dispersion from chassis rotation has been reduced by 18%.
The dispersion of the 152 mm M-53 gun when traversing the turret has been reduced by 20%.
The current characteristics of the vehicle do not allow it to be effective as a universal tank destroyer. At the same time, weak hull armor and a fairly effective gun allow it to successfully perform the role of a sniper tank destroyer at medium and long distances.

In update 1.29 the following tank parameters will be adjusted:

  • reduced damage of a number of projectiles,
  • improved stabilization in motion and when turning the turret,
  • significantly improved aiming and reload speed of the gun,
  • The ammunition load has been increased.

These changes will help the tank play much more comfortably and actively at medium and long ranges. Despite the decrease in damage per shot, the effectiveness of shooting will increase. All the changes made will potentially allow you to inflict more damage per battle.

The role of the vehicle will also be changed from a universal tank destroyer to a sniper tank destroyer. If at least one level of field upgrade was pumped up on the tank, when changing the role of the vehicle, the spent experience and credits will be returned, and the equipment and shells will be unloaded into the warehouse. Please note: all experience spent on upgrades (both free and combat) will be returned to the vehicle as combat.

Tier VIII VK 75.01 (K)

Was It became
Reload time of the 12.8 cm Kw.K. L/61K gun 17.8 sec 16 s
Gun depression angle 12.8 cm Kw.K. L/61K down -5 degrees. -7 degrees.
The dispersion of the gun due to chassis movement has been reduced by 21%.
The gun’s dispersion from chassis rotation has been reduced by 21%.
The dispersion of the 12.8 cm Kw.K. L/61K gun during turret rotation has been reduced by 18%.

To make the tank more comfortable on the battlefield, the stabilization and vertical aiming angles when firing at the side will be improved. Increasing the reload speed will increase the effectiveness of the vehicle.

Tier VIII Strv 81

Was It became
Reload time of the 8.4 cm kan strv 81 gun 7.5 sec 6.5 sec
Time of aiming of the gun 8.4 cm kan strv 81 2.3 sec 1.9 sec
Armor penetration of the HE slsgr m/53 projectile of the 8.4 cm kan gun 42 mm 84 mm
The dispersion of the gun due to the movement of the Strv 81 chassis has been reduced by 14%.
The dispersion of the gun when turning the Strv 81 chassis has been reduced by 14%.
The dispersion of the 8.4 cm kan strv 81 gun when traversing the Strv 81 turret has been reduced by 38%.
The speed of the slsgr m/53 projectile of the 8.4 cm kan strv 81 gun has been increased by 70%.

Tier VIII Primo Victoria

Was It became
Reload time of the 8.4 cm kan strv 81 gun for the Primo Victoria turret 7.5 sec 6.5 sec
Sighting time of the 8.4 cm kan strv 81 gun for the Primo Victoria turret 2.3 sec 1.9 sec
Armor penetration of HE the slsgr m/53 projectile of the 8.4 cm kan strv 81 gun 42 mm 84 mm
The dispersion of the gun due to movement of the Primo Victoria chassis has been reduced by 14%.
The Primo Victoria’s gun dispersion from chassis traverse has been reduced by 14%.
The dispersion of the 8.4 cm kan strv 81 gun when traversing the Primo Victoria turret has been reduced by 38%.
The speed of the HE slsgr m/53 projectile of the 8.4 cm kan strv 81 gun has been increased by 70%.
According to our data, these tanks are quite weak at their tier and in their role and require changes aimed at increasing the comfort of the game and the effectiveness of the vehicles in battle.

The stabilization parameters will be improved (dispersion when moving and when turning the chassis, as well as when turning the turret). 

Increasing the aiming speed will further enhance the comfort of the game. And improving the reload speed will make tanks more effective in combat at all distances. 

In addition, the characteristics of high-explosive ammunition (flight speed and armor penetration) will be changed to match the vehicles’ declared role. 

Tier VIII Centurion Mk.I

Was It became
OQF 20-pdr Gun Type A Barrel Reload Time 7.5 sec 6.5 sec
OQF 20-pdr Gun Type A Barrel aiming time 2.3 sec 1.9 sec
Armor Penetration of HE Mk. 3 Shell from OQF 20-pdr Gun Type A Barrel 42 mm 84 mm
Gun dispersion due to movement of the Centurion Mk. I chassis has been reduced by 12%.
Gun dispersion due to movement of the Centurion Mk. III chassis has been reduced by 14%.
Gun dispersion during traverse of Centurion Mk. I chassis has been reduced by 12%.
Gun dispersion during traverse of Centurion Mk. III chassis has been reduced by 14%.
The dispersion of the OQF 20-pdr Gun Type A Barrel when traversing the Centurion Mk. III turret has been reduced by 38%.

Like the Strv 81 and Primo Victoria tanks, this vehicle lagged behind its “ classmates “ . In this regard, changes will be made that should make the vehicle more comfortable and effective in combat.

  • Improved stabilization performance (dispersion when moving and when turning the chassis, as well as when turning the turret). 
  • Improving the aiming characteristics will further increase the comfort of playing the tank.
  • Increasing the reload speed will make the vehicle more effective in combat at all ranges. 
  • Changing the characteristics of high-explosive ammunition (flight speed and armor penetration) will help the tank better match its stated role.

Similar adjustments will be made to the stock modules. In addition, changes to the gun will be applied to the Centurion Mk. 7/1 tank, on which the OQF 20-pdr Gun Type A Barrel and OQF 20-pdr Gun Type B Barrel guns are through-fire.

Tier VIII 59-Patton

Was It became
Dispersion of the 90 mm Gun M41 0.36 m 0.33 m
Reload time of the 90 mm Gun M41 7.5 sec 6.7 sec
Gun mantlet armor 114.3 mm 254 mm

Due to the weakened zone in the area of ​​the gun mantlet, the tank was often penetrated in this very place, which reduced its survivability in combat. Insufficient firepower did not allow it to effectively counter enemy medium tanks.

Improved gun mantlet armor, as well as changes to a number of other parameters (reload time, accuracy) will make the tank easier to play and more competitive. At the same time, the armor features typical of such vehicles will be preserved.

5 thoughts on “WoT RU: Vehicle Balance Changes in Update 1.29”

    1. Why?

      That points they do more things then WG.

      When PZ 7 was buffed, no buff come to VK auf B which ist inferior to E75 in everything.

      Tier 8 Premium VK k is also useless. By far the worst tier 8

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      1. WOT RU Lesta is non sense and overboard changes…You have point that WOT RU done more things in Lootbox section than WG……Agree posting WOT RU should be posted a on sub category

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    2. Is your feeling hurt knowing there are people who make the game better?

      Most people are actually fine with monetization as long as the game is constantly being improved.

      The endless trash on WG is the expected result from their actions.
      What Lesta is doing is just the cherry on top.

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