Ranked Battles Season X: Try Out the New Format!

Commanders!

A new test season—Season X—is coming to Ranked Battles, kicking off on June 28. As we work on the future of this competitive mode, you’ll have the opportunity to try out several important changes aimed at making Ranked Battles even better and more enjoyable. We’d love to hear your feedback to help us decide what format Ranked Battles 2021–2022 will take.

An updated battle format and other improvements await, so get ready for intense clashes in Tier X vehicles! You will have a chance to earn exclusive rewards, brand-new improved equipment and directives, and other valuable goodies—bonds, days of WoT Premium Account, credits, and more. This test is important and your help is crucial, so please join this experiment and share your opinions!

Ranked Battles Season X

Season Dates

June 28, 2021, 10:00 CEST through July 12, 2021, 10:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Prime-Times

Weekdays: 14:00–02:00 CEST (UTC+2) (EU server)

Weekends: 10:00–02:00 CEST (UTC+2) (EU server)

CONTENTS

    Ranked Battles Season X: General Overview

    Season X is a stand-alone game event that will be held in a test format and is not associated with the upcoming cycle of Ranked Battles 2021–2022. You won’t earn Rank Tokens or Annual Rewards, but you’ll have a chance to participate and provide feedback, thereby contributing and helping us make decisions about the future of Ranked Battles while earning cool Season X rewards. Jump in and take an active part in this experimental event and let us know what you think by filling out the relevant survey. Your opinion is important to us!

    For the test Season, there will be 10 vehicles instead of 15 on each side. To make the battle format even more consistent with the highly competitive spirit of Ranked Battles, we’ve reduced the number of players per team. This will increase the importance of your personal skills and give you greater influence over the outcome of each battle. Plus, reducing the number of players will:

    • give teams more room to maneuver and implement various tactics.
    • reduce battle density and increase average battle duration.
    • increase the value of teamwork.

    The test Season will run for two weeks instead of the usual three before ending on July 12. Shortening its duration will make battles even more intense. The value of each victory will increase, so you will have extra motivation to push yourself to the limit and fight to the last in every battle!

    These changes will also affect the matchmaker. During the event, no more than 1 SPG and 2 light tanks will be sent into battle per team.

    Together, these changes will emphasize the competitive nature that has always been the most important feature of Ranked Battles. Your contribution to your team’s victory will become more meaningful and valuable.

    In Season X, you can still earn Battle Pass Points.

    POSITION IN POST-BATTLE RANKING VICTORY DEFEAT/DRAW
    Top 3 by XP earned
    Top 7 by XP earned

    Progression System

    In Season X, we'll adapt the progression system to the new battle format to make it more achievable. The number of chevrons you need to earn to move from one rank to another to qualify for Leagues will be reduced from 102 to 94. Now it will be easier for you to get new ranks and reach Leagues.

    The distribution of chevrons has also been adapted to the mode’s changed format. Chevrons will be credited according to the following rules:

    We've added new filters to the Season Leaderboard, so you can now search for your friends and clanmates to compare their results with your battle performance.

    Role Experience System Rework

    We’ve also updated the Role Experience system. All vehicle roles have been given new, more precise names, and their actions now better match the vehicles’ characteristics and purpose in battle. For example, heavy tank destroyers (the Jagdpanzer E 100 and other TDs) will not only need to block damage and trade HP, but also deal damage at close range. Assault medium tanks (the Object 430U and other mediums) will now gain Role XP for blocking damage and trading HP.

    Season X also introduces one new role—the "versatile heavy tank". Vehicles like the Super Conqueror or the T110E5 will perform this role. To effectively fulfill their role, these tanks need to block damage, trade HP, and deal damage to vehicles in their view range upon spotting them.

    • Assault Heavy Tank
    • Breakthrough Heavy Tank
    • Versatile Heavy Tank
    • Support Heavy Tank
    • Assault Medium Tank
    • Versatile Medium Tank
    • Sniper Medium Tank
    • Support Medium Tank
    • Assault Tank Destroyer
    • Versatile Tank Destroyer
    • Sniper Tank Destroyer
    • Support Tank Destroyer
    • Versatile Light Tank
    • Wheeled Light Tank
    • SPG
    Assault Heavy Tank

    Heavily armored vehicles that can effectively trade their hit points and halt enemy advance staying on the edge of the attack.

    Role actions:

    • Trade hit points and block damage.
    • Cause damage from close-range distances.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    Germany Pz.Kpfw. VII
    Maus
    E 100
    Japan Type 5 Heavy
    U.S.S.R. ST-II
    IS-4
    Object 705A
    Breakthrough Heavy Tank

    Vehicles with good mobility and reliable armor that make them effective both on the first line of attack in positional close-range combat and during flanking maneuvers.

    Role actions:

    • Trade hit points and block damage.
    • Cause damage from close-range distances.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.S.R. IS-7
    Object 277
    China WZ-111 model 5A
    113
    Poland 60TP Lewandowskiego
    Versatile Heavy Tank

    Multipurpose tanks that can easily adapt to any combat situation.

    Role actions:

    • Trade hit points and block damage.
    • Cause damage upon own spotting.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.A T110E5
    France AMX M4 mle. 54
    U.K. Super Conqueror
    Support Heavy Tank

    Vehicles with great guns, the effective implementation of which requires compliance with certain conditions. They can cause a great amount of damage within a short time.

    Role actions:

    • Trade hit points and block damage.
    • Cause damage from close-range distances.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.A T57 Heavy Tank
    France AMX 50 B
    Sweden Kranvagn
    Italy Rinoceronte
    Assault Medium Tank

    Vehicles with decent armor that makes them best suited for close combat and standing against enemy heavy tanks.

    Role actions:

    • Trade hit points and block damage.
    • Cause damage from close-range distances.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.S.R. Object 430U
    Germany E 50 Ausf. M
    Versatile Medium Tank

    Well-balanced vehicles that are capable of performing a wide range of combat tasks. They can easily adapt to the map specifics and tactical situation.

    Role actions:

    • Trade hit points and block damage.
    • Cause damage upon own spotting.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.S.R. Object 140
    T-62A
    U.S.A M48A5 Patton
    U.K. Centurion Action X
    China 121
    Japan STB-1
    Sweden UDES 15/16
    Sniper Medium Tank

    Vehicles with excellent guns and weak armor that demonstrate effective performance at long distances.

    Role action:

    • Cause damage from long-range distances.
    • Spot enemy vehicles.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.S.R. K-91
    Germany Leopard 1
    France AMX 30 B
    Poland CS-63
    Support Medium Tank

    Vehicles with great guns, the effective implementation of which requires compliance with certain conditions. They can cause a great amount of damage within a short time.

    Role action:

    • Cause damage from close-range distances.
    • Spot enemy vehicles.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    France Bat.-Châtillon 25 t
    Czechoslovakia TVP T 50/51
    Italy Progetto M40 mod. 65
    Assault Tank Destroyer

    Vehicles with low mobility, but reliable frontal armor. They demonstrate high performance when fighting on the front lines.

    Role actions:

    • Trade hit points and block damage.
    • Cause damage from close-range distances.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.S.R. Object 268 Version 4
    Germany Jagdpanzer E 100
    U.S.A T110E3
    T110E4
    U.K. FV217 Badger
    China WZ-113G FT
    Versatile Tank Destroyer

    Tank destroyers with average vehicle characteristics that are equally effective at any distance.

    Role actions:

    • Cause damage upon own spotting.
    • Trade hit points and block damage.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.S.R. Object 268
    Sniper Tank Destroyer

    Vehicles with weak armor but decent guns that call for ambush tactics in most combat situations.

    Role actions:

    • Cause damage from long-range distances.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    Germany Grille 15
    Sweden Strv 103B
    Support Tank Destroyer

    Vehicles with great guns, the effective implementation of which requires compliance with certain conditions. They can cause a great amount of damage within a short time.

    Role actions:

    • Cause damage from close- to mid-range distances.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    France AMX 50 Foch B
    U.K. FV4005 Stage II
    Versatile Light Tank

    Fast and maneuverable vehicles that can both scout and cause damage when performing flanking maneuvers.

    Role actions:

    • Cause damage upon own spotting.
    • Spot enemy vehicles while remaining unspotted.
    • Spot enemy vehicles.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.S.R. T-100 LT
    Germany Rheinmetall Panzerwagen
    U.S.A XM551 Sheridan
    France AMX 13 105
    U.K. Manticore
    China WZ-132-1
    Wheeled Light Tank

    Vehicles with outstanding dynamic characteristics, the effective implementation of which depends on the map or tactical situation.

    Role actions:

    • Spot enemy vehicles.
    • Cause damage upon own spotting.
    • Assist in destroying enemy vehicles.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    France Panhard EBR 105
    SPG

    A long range support to allied attack. Auxiliary vehicles the effectiveness of which usually depends on the combat situation and actions of the teams.

    Role actions:

    • Assist in causing damage by stunning enemy vehicles.
    • Stun two or more enemy vehicles with one shot.
    • Cause damage to SPGs.

    Typical representatives:

    Vehicle Nation Vehicles
    U.S.S.R. Object 261
    Germany G.W. E 100
    U.S.A T92 HMC
    France Bat.-Châtillon 155 58
    U.K. Conqueror Gun Carriage

    Performing actions specific to the role of your vehicle will help you earn chevrons and advance towards the Season’s rewards. Each successful role action is marked with a special icon in your battle events panel on the battle screen.

    The exact amount of Role Experience received is displayed in the Detailed Report tab of the Battle Results window.

    Daily missions for different vehicle roles will become available as soon as you qualify for a League. In total, there will be three missions. These special missions will reward you with bonds and Daily Bonus Battles.

    All-Round Player
    Condition
    Be among the top 3 players on your team by experience earned playing in a Versatile Medium Tank.
     
    Rewards
    Daily Bonus Battle
    25
    Bonds
    "Assault!" Order
    Condition
    Cause at least 3,000 HP of damage to enemy vehicles in a battle playing in an Assault Tank Destroyer.
     
    Rewards
    Daily Bonus Battle
    25
    Bonds
    Heavy Is Good. Heavy Is Reliable.
    Condition
    Earn at least 150 Role Experience in a battle playing in an Assault Heavy Tank.
     
    Rewards
    Daily Bonus Battle
    25
    Bonds
     
     

    Display Your Mastery and Grab Exclusive Rewards!

    Season X is separated from the annual Ranked Battles cycle. It is not associated with the Annual Reward and Rank Tokens, but features other unique rewards available exclusively in this stand-alone event.

    The main prize is a new piece of improved equipment—the Improved Compressor. This is an upgraded version of Turbocharger that will make your vehicle even more powerful. Plus, you'll be able to earn brand-new directives called Fuel Filter Replacement. These unique items are currently only available as League rewards for Season X of Ranked Battles. And, of course, you will have the opportunity to earn standard rewards like days of WoT Premium Account, directives, bonds, credits, and Personal Reserves.

    • Qualification
    • Division III
    • Division II
    • Division I
    • Bronze League
    • Silver League
    • Gold League
    1,000,000 Credits
    1,600 Bonds
    750,000 Credits
    500 Gold
    Consumables
    1 day of WoT Premium Account
    Directives
    Personal Reserves
    2,050 Bonds
    1,250,000 Credits
    500 Gold
    Consumables
    3 days of WoT Premium Account
    Directives
    Personal Reserves
    2,500 Bonds
    1,750,000 Credits
    1,000 Gold
    3 days of WoT Premium Account
    Directives
    Personal Reserves
    Improved Compressor
    Improved Compressor
    Fuel Filter Replacement
    Improved Compressor
    Fuel Filter Replacement
    +50% to Credits for 1 h
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    In Season X, you won’t be able to accumulate a new cumulative discount. However, you will have the opportunity to use your previously accumulated personal discount on purchases for bonds. You’ll be able to use bonds to get your hands on the various items below when you reach the Second Division.

    ITEM COST IN BONDS
    VII Škoda T 45   12,500 
    IX Kampfpanzer 50 t   20,000 

     Exclusive Aquilifer 3D style for the Progetto M40 mod. 65

    10,000 
     Exclusive Blunt-Nosed Viper 3D style for the T-100 LT 10,000 

    Try Out the New Format and Share Your Feedback!

    Prepare your Tier X vehicles, try out all these changes, and share your detailed feedback via special questionnaires! This will help us understand if we are moving in the right direction and what the format of Ranked Battles will be in the upcoming Seasons. Let's make this competitive mode even more enjoyable, so jump in, experience 10v10 battles, and seize your chance to earn exclusive rewards!

    Good luck in Season X, Commanders!

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