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  • Patch 8.4 Summary

    Patch 8.4 when live today for the NA server. Full patch notes are available here.

    General Highlights:

    • New tanks: British TDs, 3 German Lights, Soviet T6 premium TD
    • Dragon Ridge and Serene Coast removed from random battles (hallelujah)
    • Fixes for the following maps: Cliff, Prokhorovka, Abbey and Ruinberg
    • Reworked the following maps: Steppes, Fisherman's Bay, Ensk, Live Oaks
    • Fixed the failure of "10 calibers rule" for internal ricochets (will discuss at the bottom)

    I liked the changes to Steppes and Ensk on my first passes, but FB and LO haven't had much done to them besides graphics updates so there isn't much to talk about there. I'm somewhat disappointed with the "fixes" for Ruinberg. From what I understood they were intending to smooth our the roads and craters, but they're still ridiculously tall/deep and absolutely ruin firing lanes.

    Balance/Fix Highlights:

    • Tanks with auto loader system will reload the whole cassette/drum instead of one shell when the “Intuition” skill is triggered.
    • The FPS rate in hangar is forcibly limited to 60 FPS (idling in the garage no longer maxes out your GPU)
    • Returned the option to train crew members for tanks missing in the hangar. A separate warning window has been added for this purpose
    • Added a windowed full-screen option (maximize button in the right top corner)
    • Fixed most cases causing the game client crash during the loading of a battle when  Alt +Tabbed out of the game
    • Fixed several graphical issues that would reduce FPS
    • Fixed the omission of damage randomization with HE shells when hitting the ground near a tank (Haven't found out the details of this, but I noticed artillery did a lot of damage while splashing lately)
    • Implemented new function of loading the necessary shell type within the countdown before the battle start
    • Fixed the failure of "10 calibers rule" for internal ricochets

    It's hard to say exactly what this has fixed due to the wording, but from my understanding the "10 caliber rule" means that when a shot penetrates it travels 10 times its caliber in length into the target. This mechanic malfunctioning would be the most likely cause of the god forsaken zero damage penetrations that occur so frequently. Now this wouldn't mean that every penetration will do damage as spaced armor and modules can still stop them, but it should be much less likely now that those shells aren't bugging out and vanishing too early. If my assumption here is correct then this is a huge, huge, HUGE fix for those of us who have been playing long enough to remember what reliable damage was like.

    Vehicle Highlights:

    • WZ-132: Reload time for the 100mm 59-100T nerfed from 8.6s to 9.1s (.5s added)
    • AMX M4 1945: Depression buffed on all guns by 5 degrees
    • M4A2E4 Sherman: Depression of M3 L/37 gun nerfed by 5 degrees; elevation nerfed by 5 degrees
    • T57: elevation of T179 gun nerfed from -15 to -12 degrees (3 degree change)

    Luchs, Leopard and 2801 were pushed a tier forward and adjusted in many ways:

    Luchs:

    • Camouflage cost increased to 33%
    • Load capacity of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis changed from 12,250 kg to 12,500 kg
    • Traverse mechanics changed for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis
    • Traverse speed of Luchsketten Ausf. A changed from 35 to 30
    • Dispersion on move for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis reduced by 4%
    • Dispersion on turn for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis reduced by 4%
    • Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for solid grounds increased by 9%
    • Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for moderately soft grounds reduced by 24%
    • Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for soft grounds reduced by 19%
    • Research cost of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 750 to 1950
    • Load capacity of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 15,850 kg to 15,500 kg
    • Cost of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 4,650 to 9,650
    • Traverse mechanics changed for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis
    • Traverse speed of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 38 to 33
    • Dispersion on move for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis reduced by 4%
    • Dispersion on turn for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis reduced by 4%
    • Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis for moderate terrain reduced by 20%
    • Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis for soft terrain reduced by 8%
    • Power capacity of Maybach HL 66 P engine changed from 200 to 180
    • Body weight changed from 7000 kg to 6830 kg
    • Tank tier changed from III to IV
    • Tank cost changed from 39,000 to 155,000
    • Repair cost increased by 21%
    • Max reverse speed changed from 20 km/h to 22 km/h
    • View range for PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret changed from 330 m to 360 m
    • Reload time of 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 3.4 sec to 2.7 sec
    • Reload time of 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 3.4 sec to 2.7 sec
    • Dispersion on turret turn for 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun reduced by 29%
    • Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gun changed from 8 degrees to 10 degrees
    • Dispersion on turret turn for 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gum reduced by 25%
    • Added new 3 cm M.K.103 gun
    • Added new 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun
    • PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret tier changed from 4 to 5
    • Cost of PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret changed from 4700 to 10500
    • Turret traverse speed for PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm changed from 26 deg/sec to 38 deg/sec
    • Turret weight changed from 2500 kg to 2000 kg
    • View range of PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm turret changed from 320 m to 330 m
    • Aiming time for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 1.6 sec to 1.5 sec
    • Reload time for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 4.3 sec to 3 sec
    • Dispersion on turret turn for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun reduced by 20%
    • Aiming time of 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 1.6 sec to 1.5sec
    • Reload time for 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 4.3 sec to 3 sec
    • Dispersion on turret turn for 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun reduced by 20%
    • Elevation angle of 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun changed from -20 degrees to -16 degrees
    • Depression angle of 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun changed from 10 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Added new 3 cm M.K.103 gun
    • Turret traverse speed for PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm changed from 39 deg/sec to 42 deg/sec
    • Total HP with PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret mounted changed from 230 to 340 points
    • Total HP with PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm turret mounted changed from 190 to 310 points

    Leopard:

    • Camouflage price increased by 25%
    • Load limit for suspension on Leopardketten Ausf. A changed from 22,250 kg. to 21,900 kg.
    • Changed reversal mechanism for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. A
    • Traverse speed for Leopardketten Ausf. A changed from 30 to 33
    • Gun dispersion on movement with Leopardketten Ausf. A decreased by 4%
    • Gun dispersion on turning with Leopardketten Ausf. A decreased by 4%
    • Maneuverability for suspension on Leopardketten Ausf. A on moderately soft terrain decreased by 29%
    • Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. A on soft terrain decreased by 8%
    • Research cost for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 2,615 to 5,100
    • Load limit for suspension on Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 25,550 kg. to 24,000 kg.
    • Price for suspension on Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 10,740 to 12,740
    • Changed reversal mechanism for Leopardketten Ausf. B
    • Traverse speed for Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 33 to 36
    • Maneuverability for suspension on Leopardketten Ausf. B on moderately soft terrain decreased by 27%
    • Maneuverability for suspension on Leopardketten Ausf. B по on soft terrain decreased by 9%
    • Hull weight changed from 10,000 kg to 12,320 kg
    • Tank price changed from 210,000 to 355,000
    • Repair costs increased by 7%
    • Max reverse speed changed from 20 km/h to 22 km/h
    • Max forward speed changed from 68 km/h to 60 km/h
    • View range for turret Leopardturm changed from 350 m. to 380 m.
    • Aiming time for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 2.3 sec. to 1.7 sec.
    • Elevation angle for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle  for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
    • Reloading time for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 2.5 sec. to 2.1 sec.
    • Dispersion for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 0.4 м to 0.39 м
    • Added 3 cm M.K.103 gun
    • Removed the following gun: 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5
    • Removed the following gun: 5 cm KwK 38 L/42
    • Turret rotation speed for Leopardturm changed from 42 deg/sec to 40 deg/sec
    • Turret weight changed from 3000 kg to 2000 kg
    • HP changed from 390 to 440.

    2801:

    Speed, maneuverability, 10,5cm gun nerfed

    • Camouflage cost increased by 20%
    • VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension load capacity changed from 22,500 kg. to 26,500 kg.
    • Gun dispersion on move with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension increased by 33%
    • Gun dispersion on hull turning with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension increased by 33%
    • VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on moderately soft terrain decreased by 15%
    • VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on soft ground decreased by 9%
    • VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B suspension load capacity changed from 28,800 kg to 29,000 kg
    • Gun dispersion on move with  VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B increased by 64%
    • Gun dispersion on hull turning with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B increased by 64%
    • VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B suspension performance on soft ground decreased by 10%
    • Hull weight changed from 10,500 kg to 13,438 kg
    • Tank tier changed from V to VI
    • Tank price changed from 705,000 to 945,000
    • Maximum speed changed from 72 km/h to 60 km/h
    • View distance of VK-2801-Turm Ausf. A turret changed from 350 m to 370 m
    • Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Dispersion of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun on turret traverse decreased by 33%
    • Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Reloading speed of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
    • 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun dispersion on turret traverse decreased by 17%
    • Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
    • Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
    • Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43gun on turret traverse decreased by 17%
    • Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Reload time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
    • Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun on turret traverse decreased by 17%
    • Turret weight changed from 3,000 kg to 2,800 kg
    • Aiming time of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 1.7 sec to 2.3 sec
    • Elevation angle of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Dispersion of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun on turret traverse increased by 33%
    • Dispersion of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
    • Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from -17 to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
    • Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
    • Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
    • Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
    • Depression angle of  7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
    • Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
    • Turret weight changed from 4,000 kg to 3,000 kg
    • Durability with VK-2801-Turm Ausf. A turret changed from 560 to 550 hit points

    I'm shocked that the T57 wasn't hit harder than a 3 degree elevation adjustment. It's by far the most confusingly balanced tank at Tier 10, especially considering the current balance of the AMX 50B and the fact that it was heavily nerfed despite never having been as good as the T57 is right now.

  • Patch 8.3 Breakdown

    As we all know patch 8.3 came out today and brought with it the expansion of the Chinese Tank Tree. Each segment will have a summary, but you can expand the spoilers to see the exact details of each change reordered by tier and highlighted for importance.

    General Changes

    • Basic user interface fixes
    • Addition of Chinese tanks.
    • Splash radius for HE shells has been adjusted with an increase to small calibers and a decrease to large calibers. Most medium caliber shells have been left as they were.
    • Lots of artillery tweaks. Lowered hitpoints, longer aim times and slightly better average mobility seems to be the trend.

    I'm a fan of the lower HP for all artillery in particular. I've always felt that artillery should be a 1 shot to the average gun from its tier. These changes will alleviate the problem a lot of people face when they have to go 1v1 against an entrenched arty to win a battle. All too often the attacker's round will drift and pen for 0 damage which can mean that the artillery gets two shots back. Considering that most of these vehicles are absolutely packed full of crew and ammunition I feel this is more than fair.

    • Added the new Chinese tanks tech tree (17 light, medium, and heavy tanks)
    • The tier I light tank Renault NC-31 is added with a slot
    • Fixed tank model errors: T57, T28, AMX 13 75, Grille, M10 Wolverine, T25/2, Valentine GB, AC Mle 1946, SU 100Y, AT-15A, IS, TOG-2, Churchill I, Object 263, IS-2, T30, and KV-5
    • Fixed armoring discrepancies: T82, Object 261, M22 Locust, Pz III/IV, VK 4502 P, and Т69
    • Fixed camouflage cost for Type 62 and SU100 Y
    • Changed HE explosion splash radius: slightly increased for small calibers, practically no changes to medium calibers, and decreased for large calibers. Changes to medium calibers can be found in the vehicle changes section of the update notes.
    • Added new loading screens featuring Chinese tanks
    • Fixed incorrect visualization of permitted vehicle tiers for participation in junior and medium tank companies
    • Fixed some minor errors in the battle results screen
    • Fixed the description of the "Confederate" achievement
    • The criteria for crediting the "Spartan" commemorative has been brought into accordance to its description
    • Fixed font quality in some places of the interface
    • Fixed the system name of the ban at the login screen
    • Fixed surname duplicates in the personal data of French tankers
    • Removed from the store the turrets for TD/SPGs which have no turrets
    • Fixed the visualization errors of vehicles track traces

    Changes to French Tanks

    Only artillery has been affected with the Lorraine 155 51 and the BatChat 155 receiving the biggest hits.

        RenaultBS

    • Influence of RenaultBS M17 suspension movement on the gun dispersion increased by 4%
    • Influence of RenaultBS M17 suspension turn on the gun dispersion increased by 4%
    • RenaultBS M17 suspension characteristics decreased by 9% for solid ground
    • RenaultBS M17 suspension characteristics increased by 7% for medium ground
    • RenaultBS M17 suspension characteristics decreased by 56% for soft ground
    • Influence of RenaultBS M26/M27 suspension movement on the gun dispersion increased by 5%
    • Influence of RenaultBS M26/M27 suspension turn on the gun dispersion increased by 5%
    • Max back speed changed from 6 km/h to 7 km/h
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 140 to 110 points

        Lorraine39 L AM

    • Influence of Lorraine39 L AM suspension movement on the gun dispersion increased by 4%
    • Influence of Lorraine39 L AM suspension turn on the gun dispersion increased by 4%
    • Lorraine39 L AM suspension characteristics decreased by 9% for solid ground
    • Lorraine39 L AM suspension characteristics increased by 6% for medium ground
    • Lorraine39 L AM suspension characteristics decreased by 7% for soft ground
    • Influence of Lorraine39 L AM Bis suspension movement on the gun dispersion increased by 4% 
    • Influence of Lorraine39 L AM Bis suspension turn on the gun dispersion increased by 4%
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 12 km/h to 10 km/h
    • View range changed from 400 m to 350 m
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 160 to 140 points

        AMX 105AM

    • Speed of AMX 105a changed from 23 to 22
    • Ability of AMX105a to traverse solid ground is decreased by 9%
    • Ability of AMX105a to traverse medium ground is increased by 19%
    • Ability of AMX105a to traverse on soft ground is increased by 15%
    • Speed of AMX 105b changed from 25 to 24
    • Maximum reverse speed is changed from 15 km/h to 14 km/h
    • View range changed from 390 m to 360 m
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 240 to 200
    • Removed additional equipment "Improved Ventilation" (dismounted and moved to the Depot)

        AMX 13 F3 AM

    • Ability of AMX 13 F3 AM to traverse solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Ability of AMX 13 F3 AM to traverse medium ground increased by 12%
    • Ability of AMX 13 F3 AM to traverse soft ground increased by 14%
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 15 km/h to 14 km/h
    • View range changed from 390 m to 370 m
    • Reload time of the Canon de 155 mm de 33 calibres cannon changed from 22 sec. to 22.8 sec.
    • Removed the M 107 shell (dismounted from the vehicle and moved to the Depot)
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 300 to 240

        Lorraine155 50

    • Hull traverse speed of Lorraine155 50 changed from 25 to 24
    • Gun dispersion for moving or turning Lorraine155 50 increased by 14%
    • Ability of Lorraine155 50 to traverse solid ground increased by 9%
    • Ability of Lorraine155 50 to traverse medium ground increased by 18%
    • Ability of Lorraine155 50 to traverse soft ground increased by 7%
    • Speed of Lorraine155 50 Bis changed from 28 to 26
    • Gun dispersion on moving or turning of Lorraine155 50 Bis increased by 15 %
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 15 km/h to 14 km/h
    • View range changed from 330 m to 370 m
    • Removed the M 107 shell (dismounted from the vehicle and moved to the Depot) <-- Only for the stock gun
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 400 to 330

        Lorraine155 51

    • Chassis traverse of the Lorraine155 51 changed from 24 to 22
    • Gun dispersion on move or turning of Lorraine155 51 increased by 7%
    • Ability of Lorraine155 51 to traverse medium ground increased by 12%
    • Ability of Lorraine155 51 to traverse soft ground increased by 4%
    • Traverse speed of Lorraine155 51 bis chassis changed from 27 to 24
    • Gun dispersion on move or turning of Lorraine155 51 bis decreased by 8% <-- Gun dispersion is better when moving with the upgraded suspension
    • Ability of Lorraine155 51 bis to traverse solid ground decreased by 11%
    • Ability of Lorraine155 51 bis to traverse medium ground decreased by 8%  <-- Slower movement over all ground
    • Ability of Lorraine155 51 bis to traverse soft ground decreased by 4%
    • Maximum reverse speed is changed from 15 km/h to 14 km/h
    • View range changed from 350 m to 380 m
    • Aiming speed of the Canon de 155 mm L GPF changed from 5.3 sec. to 5.5 sec.
    • Reload time of the Canon de 155 mm L GPF changed from 23.5 sec. to 24 sec
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 540 to 400

        Bat Chatillon 155

    • Ability of Bat Chatillon 155 to traverse solid ground increased by 9%
    • Ability of Bat Chatillon 155 to traverse medium ground increased by 7% <-- Faster movement over all ground
    • Ability of Bat Chatillon 155 to traverse soft ground increased by 8%
    • Speed of Bat Chatillon 155 hull traverse speed changed from 29 to 28
    • Maximum reverse speed is changed from 18 km/h to 14 km/h
    • View range changed from 350 m to 390 m
    • Aiming speed of the Canon de 155 mm changed from 4.6 sec. to 5 sec.
    • Rate of fire within the autoloader of the Canon de 155 mm reduced by 17%
    • Gun dispersion after a shot from the Canon de 155 mm increased by 29%
    • Gun dispersion during the Canon de 155 mm increased by 25% <-- Missing a word here. Likely "traverse" but either way it's a nerf
    • Turret traverse speed changed from 12 grad./sec. to 10 grad./sec.
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 620 to 480
    • Removed additional equipment "Improved Ventilation" (dismounted and moved to the Depot)

    Changes to German Tanks

    Only artillery affected with GW E and GW T receiving the biggest hits.

        Sturmpanzer I Bison:

    • Influence of Sturmpanzerketten I suspension movement on the gun dispersion reduced by 3%
    • Influence of Sturmpanzerketten I suspension turn on the gun dispersion reduced by 3%
    • Sturmpanzerketten I suspension passability characteristics decreased by 9% for solid ground
    • Sturmpanzerketten I suspension passability characteristics increased by 12% for medium ground
    • Sturmpanzerketten I suspension passability characteristics increased by 14% for soft ground
    • Influence of Sturmpanzerketten II suspension movement on the gun dispersion increased by 3%
    • Influence of Sturmpanzerketten II suspension turn on the gun dispersion increased by 3%
    • View range decreased from 400m to 320m <- Huge decrease, but it's a great change for balance
    • 15 cm sIG 33 L/11 elevation angle changed from -65 degrees to -73 degrees <-- Higher firing arc means longer travel time, but often better shots on stationary targets.
    • Hit points reduced from 140 to 120

        Sturmpanzer II

    • StPz-Ketten Ausf. A suspension traverse speed altered from 19 to 20
    • StPz-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • StPz-Ketten Ausf. A suspension perfomance on moderately soft ground increased by 12%
    • StPz-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on soft ground increased by 14%
    • StPz-Ketten Ausf. B gun dispersion on the move increased by 4%
    • StPz-Ketten Ausf. B gun dispersion upon hull rotation increased by 4%
    • View range altered from 400 m to 360 m
    • 15 cm sIG 33 L/11 elevation angle altered from -65 degrees to -73 degrees <-- Higher firing arc means longer travel time, but often better shots on stationary targets.

        Wespe

    • Wespe-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Wespe-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on moderately soft ground increased by 17%
    • Wespe-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on soft ground increased by 19%
    • Wespe-Ketten Ausf. B gun dispersion on the move decreased by 4%
    • Wespe-Ketten Ausf. B gun dispersion upon hull rotation decreased by 4%
    • View range altered from 400 m to 350 m
    • Hit points (HP) altered from 160 to 170

        Grille

    • Grille-Ketten Ausf. A suspension turn speed changed from 19 to 20
    • Grille-Ketten Ausf. A suspension characteristics decreased by 18% for solid ground
    • Grille-Ketten Ausf. A suspension characteristics increased by 12% for medium ground
    • Grille-Ketten Ausf. A suspension characteristics increased by 14% for soft ground
    • Grille-Ketten Ausf. B gun dispersion on the move increased by 4%
    • Grille-Ketten Ausf. B gun dispersion upon hull rotation increased by 4%
    • Grille-Ketten Ausf. B suspension perfomance on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Reverse speed limit altered from 8 km/h to 10 km/h
    • View range altered from 390 m to 360 m
    • 15 cm sFH 13 L/17 elevation angle altered from -72 degrees to -73 degrees
    • 15 cm sFH 13 L/17 declination angle altered from 5 degrees to 0 degrees
    • 15 cm sIG 33 L/11 elevation angle altered from -72 degrees to -73 degrees
    • 15 cm sIG 33 L/11 declination angle altered from 5 degrees to 0 degrees <- These changes make it a better shot in TD situations. The extra degree of elevation will yield a few shot angles that didn't previously exist.
    • Hit points (HP) altered from 240 to 220

        Hummel

    • Hummel Ausf. A suspension traverse speed altered from 29 to 30
    • Hummel Ausf. A suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 18%
    • Hummel Ausf. A suspension performance on moderately soft ground increased by 12%
    • Hummel Ausf. A suspension performance on soft ground increased by 14%
    • Hummel Ausf. B gun dispersion on the move increased by 4%
    • Hummel Ausf. B  gun dispersion upon hull rotation increased by 4%
    • Hummel Ausf. B suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • View range altered from 390 m to 370 m
    • 15 cm sFH 13 L/17 elevation angle altered from -45 degrees to -42 degrees
    • 15 cm sFH 13 L/17 declination angle altered from 4 degrees to 3 degrees
    • 15 cm sFH 18 L/30 elevation angle altered from -45 degrees to -42 degrees
    • 15 cm sFH 18 L/30 declination angle altered from 4 degrees to 3 degrees
    • Hit points (HP) altered from 320 to 280

        GW Panther

    • GW-Panther-Ketten Ausf. A suspension turn speed changed from 25 to 26
    • GW-Panther-Ketten Ausf. A suspension characteristics decreased by 18% for solid ground
    • GW-Panther-Ketten Ausf. A suspension characteristics decreased by 12% for medium ground
    • GW-Panther-Ketten Ausf. A suspension characteristics increased by 26% for soft ground
    • Influence of GW-Panther-Ketten Ausf. B suspension movement on the gun dispersion increased by 8%
    • Influence of GW-Panther-Ketten Ausf. B suspension turn on the gun dispersion increased by 8% <- Worse aim when moving/turning than before.
    • GW-Panther-Ketten Ausf. B suspension characteristics decreased by 9% for solid ground
    • GW-Panther-Ketten Ausf. B suspension characteristics decreased by 8% for medium ground
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 14 km/h to 12 km/h
    • View range changed from 330 m to 350 m
    • 15 cm sFH 18 L/30 elevation angle changed from 4 degrees to 3 degrees
    • 15 cm sFH 36 L/30 Ausf. 1943 elevation angle changed from 4 degrees to 3 degrees <- I'm assuming this was supposed to say "depression angle"
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 410 to 350 points

        GW Tiger

    • GW-Tiger-Ketten Ausf. A suspension turn speed changed from 11 to 12
    • GW-Tiger-Ketten Ausf. A suspension characteristics decreased by 36% for solid ground
    • GW-Tiger-Ketten Ausf. A suspension characteristics increased by 9% for soft ground
    • Influence of GW-Tiger-Ketten Ausf. B suspension movement on the gun dispersion increased by 9%
    • Influence of GW-Tiger-Ketten Ausf. B suspension turn on the gun dispersion increased by 9% <- Worse aim when moving/turning than before. This a pretty big problem for this arty
    • GW-Tiger-Ketten Ausf. B suspension characteristics decreased by 27% for solid ground
    • GW-Tiger-Ketten Ausf. B suspension characteristics decreased by 7% for medium ground <- less agile on solid and medium terrain with upgraded suspension.
    • View range changed from 390 m to 380 m
    • Hit points (HP) amount changed from 570 to 470 points

        GW Type E

    • Fgst E-100 suspension turn speed changed from 13 to 14
    • Influence of Fgst E-100 suspension movement on the gun dispersion decreased by 9%
    • Influence of Fgst E-100 suspension turn on the gun dispersion decreased by 9%
    • Fgst E-100 suspension characteristics decreased by 27% for solid ground
    • Fgst E-100 suspension characteristics decreased by 7% for medium ground
    • Sd. Fgst. E-100 suspension turn speed changed from 15 to 16
    • Influence of Sd. Fgst. E-100 suspension movement on the gun dispersion increased by 12%
    • Influence of Sd. Fgst. E-100 suspension turn on the gun dispersion increased by 12% <- Worse aim when moving/turning than before by a solid margin.
    • Sd. Fgst. E-100 suspension characteristics decreased by 18% for solid ground
    • Sd. Fgst. E-100 suspension characteristics decreased by 7% for medium ground
    • Sd. Fgst. E-100 suspension characteristics decreased by 59% for soft ground <- Less agile on all ground, basically immobile on soft terrain. Avoid swamps.
    • Max back speed changed from 11 km/h to 10 km/h
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 660 to 580 points

    Changes to British Tanks

        Centurion Mk. I

    • Centurion Mk. I turret price altered from 32,500 to 15,000 credits

    Changes to American Tanks

    Stat changes to artillery and cost changes to a few tank modules

    Nothing that drastic changed here.

    ARTILLERY

        T57

    • Traverse speed of VVSS T36E6 chassis changed from 17 to 18
    • Ability of VVSS T36E6 to traverse solid ground increased by 8%
    • Ability of VVSS T36E6 to traverse medium ground increased by 11%
    • Ability of VVSS T36E6 to traverse soft ground increased by 21%
    • Gun dispersion on the move or turning of VVSS T55E1 increased на 4%
    • Ability of VVSS T55E1 on soft ground decreased by 9%
    • View range changed from 390 m to 330 m <- Huge nerf, but it's very fair for this tier
    • HP changed from 140 to 115.

        M37

    • T85E1 suspension traverse speed altered from 17 to 18
    • T85E1 gun dispersion on the move increased by 3%
    • T85E1 gun dispersion upon hull rotation increased by 3%
    • T85E1 suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • T85E1 suspension performance on moderately soft ground increased by 18%
    • T85E1 suspension performance on soft ground increased by 14%
    • Maximum reverse speed altered from 16 km/h by 14 km/h
    • View range altered from 390 m to 370 m
    • Hit points (HP) altered from 160 to 150

        M7 Priest

    • Traverse speed of VVSS T49 chassis changed from 17 to 18
    • Gun dispersion on the move or turning of VVSS T49 chassis decreased by 8%
    • Ability of VVSS T49 to traverse solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Ability of VVSS T49 to traverse medium ground increased by 6%
    • Ability of VVSS T49 to traverse soft ground increased by 14%
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 14 km/h to 12 km/h
    • View range changed from 390 m to 370 m
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 240 to 210.

        M41

    • T72 gun dispersion on the move T72 decreased by 9%
    • T72 gun dispersion upon hull rotation decreased by 9%
    • T72 suspension performance on moderately soft ground increased by 16%
    • T72 suspension performance on soft ground increased by 10%
    • T72E1 suspension traverse speed altered from 21 to 20
    • View range changed from 390 m to 370 m
    • Declination angle of 155 mm Gun M1918M1 changed from 5 deg to 2 deg
    • Declination angle of 155 mm Howitzer M1 changed from 5 deg to 2 deg <- better aim during TD situations for both guns
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 300 to 250.

       M12

    • M12T48 suspension traverse speed altered from 17 to 18
    • M12T48 gun dispersion on the move decreased by 10%
    • M12T48 gun dispersion upon hull rotation decreased by 10%
    • M12T48 suspension performance on soft ground increased by 26%
    • M12T51 gun dispersion on the move decreased by 4%
    • M12T51 gun dispersion upon hull rotation decreased by 4%
    • M12T51 suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 11%
    • View range altered from 390 m to 380 m
    • Hit points (HP) altered from 400 to 340

        M40/M43

    • M40 suspension traverse speed altered from 19 to 20
    • M40 suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • M40 suspension performance on moderately soft ground increased by 6%
    • M40 suspension performance on soft ground increased by 14% <- average mobility increase
    • M43 gun dispersion on the move increased by 3%
    • M43 gun dispersion upon hull rotation increased by 3% <- slight aim decrease over
    • Hit points (HP) altered from 530 to 410

        T92

    • Traverse speed of T92 T80E1 chassis changed from 19 to 20
    • Ability of T92 T80E1 to traverse solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Ability of T92 T80E1 to traverse medium ground increased by 16% 
    • Ability of T92 T80E1 to traverse soft ground increased by 26% <- average mobility increase
    • Gun dispersion on the move or turning of T92 T82E4 increased by 3%
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 10 km/h to 12 km/h
    • View range changed from 390 m to 400 m
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 630 to 500.

    TANKS

        M7

    • Cost of QF 6 pounder Mk. III gun changed from 22,250 to 30,500

        T21

    • Cost of QF 6 pounder Mk. III gun changed from 22,250 to 30,500

        T71

    • Cost of T71 chassis changed from 8,350 to 15,000
    • Cost of Continental AOI-628-1 engine changed from 9,300 to 14,000
    • Cost of 76 mm Gun T185 changed from 60,000 to 63,000

        T69

    • Cost of 76 mm Gun T185 changed from 60,000 to 63,000

    Changes to Soviet Tanks

    Only artillery has been affected here as well. Nothing that drastic here either.

        SU-18

    • Load limit of suspension SU-18 changed from 9,700 kg. to 6,000 kg.
    • Dispersion of gun during suspension movement SU-18 decreased by 35%
    • Dispersion of a gun during suspension rotation/turning SU-18 decreased by 35% <- large buffs to this gun's disperson with stock susp
    • Performance of SU-18 suspension on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Load Limit of suspension SU-18 bis changed from 9,950 kg. to 8,500 kg.
    • Dispersion of gun during suspension movement SU-18 bis decreased by 5%
    • Dispersion of a gun during suspension rotation/turning SU-18 bis decreased by 5%
    • Hull weight changed from 3,750 kg to 3,354 kg
    • Max reverse speed changed from 5 km/h to 7 km/h
    • Ammunition of Gun 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 changed from 20 to 24
    • Declination angle of Gun 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 changed from 6 degrees to 3 degrees <- slightly better TD shots
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 140 to 100

        SU-26

    • Load limit of suspension SU-26А changed from 10,490 kg. to 8,200 kg.
    • Traverse speed of suspension SU-26А changed from 19 to 20
    • Dispersion of gun during suspension movement SU-26А increased by 4%
    • Dispersion of a gun during suspension rotation/turning SU-26А increased by 4%
    • Performance of SU-26А suspension on solid ground decreased by 18%
    • Performance of SU-26А suspension on moderately soft ground decreased by 13%
    • Performance of SU-26А suspension on soft ground decreased by 9%
    • Load Limit of suspension SU-26B changed from 13,790 kg. to 10,500 kg.
    • Dispersion of gun during suspension movement SU-26B increased by 4%
    • Dispersion of a gun during suspension rotation/turning SU-26B increased by 4%
    • Performance of SU-26B suspension on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Performance of SU-26B suspension on moderately soft ground decreased by 7% <- mobility decreases all around
    • Hull weight changed from 7,100 kg to 5,045 kg
    • View Range changed from 320 m. to 300 m.
    • Ammunition of Gun 122 mm Howitzer mod. 1930 changed from 28 to 24
    • Declination angle of Gun 122 mm Howitzer mod. 1930 changed from 6 degrees to 0 degrees <- even better TD mode for the best gun
    • Reloading speed of Gun 122 mm Howitzer mod. 1930 changed from 8.9 sec. to 9.3 sec.
    • Declination angle of  Gun 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1903/30. changed from 6 degrees to 2 degrees
    • Aiming time of Gun 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 changed from 4.6 sec. to 4.4 sec.
    • Declination angle of  Gun 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 changed from 6 degrees to 2 degrees
    • Reloading speed of Gun 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 changed from 6.9 sec. to 6.7 sec.
    • Turret traverse speed of SU-26 changed from 12 deg/sec to 10 deg/sec
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 150 to 140

        SU-5

    • Traverse speed of suspension SU-5 changed from 27 to 28
    • Dispersion of gun during suspension movement SU-5 decreased by 4%
    • Dispersion of a gun during suspension rotation/turning SU-5 decreased by 4%
    • Performance of SU-5 suspension on soft ground increased by 9%
    • Load Limit of suspension SU-5 bis changed from 13,770 kg. to 12,500 kg.
    • Dispersion of gun during suspension movement SU-5 bis decreased by 4%
    • Dispersion of a gun during suspension rotation/turning SU-5 bis decreased by 4%
    • Hull weight changed from 7,100 kg to 7,036 kg
    • Elevation angle of Gun 122 mm Howitzer mod. 1930 changed from -45 degrees to -60 degrees
    • Dispersion of Gun 122 mm Howitzer mod. 1930 after a shot increased by 25%
    • Elevation angle of Gun 152 mm Mortar NM mod. 1931changed from -45 degrees to -72 degrees
    • Ammunition of  Gun 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1903/30. changed from 48 to 56
    • Elevation angle of Gun 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1903/30. changed from -45 degrees to -60 degrees <- Higher arc angles typically mean longer shell travel, but better accuracy against stationary targets
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 230 to 180

        SU-8

    • Load limit of suspension SU-8 changed from 20,800 kg. to 21,800 kg.
    • Performance of SU-8 suspension on solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Performance of SU-8 suspension on moderately soft ground increased by 12%
    • Performance of SU-8 suspension on soft ground decreased by 9%
    • Load limit of suspension SU-8А changed from 22300 kg. to 24500 kg.
    • Traverse speed of suspension SU-8А changed from 21 to 20
    • Hull weight changed from 12,000 kg to 13,417 kg
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 10 km/h to 12 km/h
    • View range changed from 390 m. to 360 m.
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 310 to 260

        SU-14

    • Load limit of suspension SU-14 changed from 66,000 kg. to 64,000 kg.
    • Perfomance of SU-14 suspension on solid ground increased by 14%
    • Performance of SU-14 suspension on moderately soft ground increased by 26%
    • Performance of SU-14 suspension on soft ground increased by 14% <- Stock suspension mobility increased
    • Load Limit of suspension SU-14 bis changed from 67,900 kg. to 66,000 kg.
    • Dispersion of gun during suspension movement SU-14 bis increased by 4%
    • Dispersion of a gun during suspension rotation/turning SU-14 bis increased by 4%
    • Hull weight changed from 38,400 kg to 41,930 kg <- this will harm all mobility
    • View Range changed from 260 m. to 300 m.
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 460 to 370

        S-51

    • Load limit of S-51 chassis changed from 52,000 kg to 50,500 kg
    • Traverse speed of S-51 chassis changed from 17 to 18
    • Ability of S-51 to traverse solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Ability of S-51 to traverse medium ground increased by 11%
    • Ability of S-51 to traverse soft ground increased by 14%
    • Speed of S-51 bis chassis changed from 19 to 20  <- average mobility increased
    • Gun dispersion on the move or turning of S-51 bis increased by 4%
    • Hull weight changed from 29,300 kg to 30,800 kg
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 12 km/h to 10 km/h
    • View range changed from 390 m to 370 m
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 380 to 310

        Object 212

    • Load limit of Object 212 chassis changed from 55,500 kg to 55,000 kg
    • Gun dispersion on the move or turning of Object 212 chassis increased by 4%
    • Ability of Object 212 to traverse solid ground decreased by 9%
    • Ability of Object 212 to traverse soft ground decreased by 7%
    • Load limit of Object 212М chassis changed from 60,000 kg to 57,500 kg.
    • Gun dispersion on the move or turning of Object 212М increased by 10%
    • Gun dispersion on the move or turning of Object 212М chassis increased by 10% <- looks like typos here. I'd wager it's a 10% nerf to both suspensions while turning/moving
    • Hull weight changed from 31,500 kg to 32,985 kg
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 560 to 460

        Object 261

    • Load limit of Object 261 chassis changed from 59,900 kg to 59,200 kg
    • Traverse speed of Object 261 chassis changed from 18 to 20
    • Gun dispersion on move or turning of Object 261 chassis decreased by 4%
    • Ability of Object 261 to traverse medium ground increased by 11%
    • Ability of Object 261 to traverse soft ground increased by 6%
    • Load limit Object 261М changed from 65,900 kg to 62,200 kg
    • Gun dispersion on the move or turning of Object 261М increased by 11% <- sizeable nerf to dispersion
    • Ability of Object 261М chassis on soft ground increased by 6% <- greater mobility all around
    • Hull weight changed from 21,500 kg to 18,575 kg
    • Maximum reverse speed changed from 13 km/h to 12 km/h
    • View range changed from 400 m to 380 m
    • Hit points (HP) changed from 650 to 520

     

    After having combed through these patch notes this time around I've decided that next time I'll be sure to set up a table for each tank so that the changes can be more easily read and understood. The formatting for these definitely leaves a lot to be desired.

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