A new German behemoth enters the battlefield, wielding secondary guns that reload independently.

Update 2.0 brought a new chapter to World of Tanks with the arrival of brand-new Tier XI vehicles. These are not just upgrades to existing branches—they’re a bold leap forward.

Tier XI combines raw engineering with special mechanics: secondary weapons, enhanced ramming, progressive autoloaders, and more. Each of these machines is tougher, smarter, and deadlier than anything that came before.

Maus Evolves into Taschenratte

Germany answers to the new tier. Positioned as the successor to the legendary Maus, this super-heavy is built to dominate the battlefield with its sheer bulk and resilience.

Tank class: heavy (super-heavy)
Tech Tree branch: German heavy line, following the Maus
Distinctive traits: unmatched hit points, near-impenetrable armor, and a unique secondary guns mechanic.

This behemoth is all about surviving the fight and outlasting the enemy.

Vehicle Characteristics Overview

Hit Points	3,500 HP
Hull Armor	185/190/190 mm
Turret Armor	250/230/220 mm
Average Damage	520/520/670 HP
Average Penetration	268/330/66 mm
Dispersion at 100 m	0.35 m
Aiming Time	1.9 s
Gun Reload Time	13.8 s
Gun Depression / Elevation Angles	−8/24 deg
Top Speed / Reverse Speed	20/15 km/h

Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.

Special Ability: Auxiliary Weapons!

Pressing the activation button fires your vehicle’s auxiliary weapons at the target. This additional firepower comes with its own reload cycle, independent of the main gun!

Upgrades That Boost You Forward

At its core, Tier XI brings a streamlined upgrade system that replaces Field Modifications with linear, modular progress—only positive improvements tailored to each vehicle’s role.

All Tier XI vehicles gain:

A new modular upgrade system with pure positive boosts
Role-specific tactical mechanics
Built-in milestones like gun sleeves, Stat Trackers, and volumetric styles
Seamless progression from Tier X with no extra unlocks

Achieve Elite Status

Moreover, you can unlock all nodes to reach Elite status—with every battle receive Elite XP and exclusive rewards:

Volumetric 2D styles with textured finishes
Gun sleeves for custom barrels
Stat Trackers to display enemy kills

Elite status is your evolving badge of mastery.

A New Era of Heavy Armor

As you see, the Taschenratte is only the beginning of the Tier XI journey. Update 2.0 brings upgrades, rewards, and tactical depth to fuel your battles. And don’t forget to claim your one-time gift when you log in and experience the future of heavy armor.