Update 2.0: Tier XI Tank Destroyers and Light Tank

 
 
 
 

Spot Them, Hit Them, and Never Miss Them

Tier XI isn't just about raw stats, but redefining battlefield roles. Three cutting-edge tank destroyers, plus a single stealthy light tank, introduce mechanics never seen before in World of Tanks.
Whether it's snipers that overheat their shells for explosive results or spotters that mark their targets with laser rounds, this lineup offers more than just support. Combine breakthrough firepower with pinpoint recon capabilities and unlock Progression paths that push each role to the extreme.
 

Upgrades That Boost You Forward

Tier XI introduces a refined upgrade experience that replaces the Field Modifications from lower tiers with a linear, modular system focused on continuous improvement—no more trade-offs, just performance enhancements tailored to your vehicle's role.
 
Small Nodes
Research small nodes to upgrade vehicle characteristics.
Large Nodes
Research large nodes to give vehicle characteristics a significant upgrade.
Mechanic Nodes
Improve the vehicle's Special Mechanic
Alternate Configuration
Lets you configure an alternative loadout of equipment and directives or ammunition and consumables.
Second Slot Category
Assign a category to the second equipment slot.
Final Node
Available after researching all other nodes. Significantly improves the vehicle's Special Mechanic. Grants the vehicle Elite status. Use this to select all other nodes and research them if you have enough resources.
Elite Rewards
The Elite Rewards system becomes available after researching all nodes. Receive exclusive rewards for Tier XI vehicles—including a volumetric style, Stat Tracker, and gun sleeve.
 

Hirschkäfer

A Leopard-based sniper with a punishing twist. Keep still or stay under 20 km/h to charge up a hidden buff that increases accuracy and alpha damage. Max it out to unlock a bonus: guaranteed ammo rack detonation if your target's HP is below your average alpha damage.

One shot. One exploding ammo rack. And one more victory.

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Hirschkäfer
 Propellant Thermal Control System
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Remain stationary or move slowly to build preheat, increasing your next shot's damage and accuracy. At maximum preheat, penetrating an enemy with fewer HP than your average damage causes a lethal ammo rack explosion.

Upgrades
Overview
Firepower
Survivability
Mobility
Successor to: Grille 15
Average Damage
       
Average Penetration
       
Hit Points
   
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
     
Average Damage
       
Average Penetration
       
Dispersion at 100 m
 
Aiming Time
   
Ammunition
   
Gun Reload Time
   
Gun Depression/Elevation Angles
     
Gun Traverse Limits
     
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
     
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
     
View Range
   
Hit Points
   
Hull Armor
       
Turret Armor
       
Turret Traverse Speed
   
Engine Power
   
Specific Power
   
Traverse Speed
   
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
     
 

Strv 107-12

This Swedish SD isn't one to simply squat in siege mode and let the battle pass it by. Hold X to enter Pillbox Mode, a super-siege state that sacrifices all mobility for extreme accuracy, reload, and DPM. Want some movement? Tap X to switch to standard siege mode.

Stay low on the battlefield, but take the high road in damage output.

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Strv 107-12
 Pillbox Mode
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This mode turns your vehicle into a fortified gun platform, granting superior accuracy and shorter reload time. In exchange for this enhanced firepower, vehicle mobility—forward/reverse speed and vertical/horizontal traverse—is severely limited.

Upgrades
Overview
Firepower
Survivability
Mobility
Successor to: Strv 103B
Average Damage
       
Average Penetration
       
Hit Points
   
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
     
Top Speed/Reverse Speed (Pillbox Mode)
     
Average Damage
       
Average Penetration
       
Dispersion at 100 m
 
Dispersion at 100 m (Pillbox Mode)
 
Aiming Time
   
Aiming Time (Pillbox Mode)
   
Ammunition
   
Gun Reload Time
   
Gun Reload Time (Pillbox Mode)
   
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
     
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
     
View Range
   
Hit Points
   
Hull Armor
       
Turret Traverse Speed
   
Engine Power
   
Specific Power
   
Traverse Speed
   
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
     
Top Speed/Reverse Speed (Pillbox Mode)
     
 

AT-FV230 Breaker

A bruiser with a purpose. Thanks to its Direct Drive mechanic, the Breaker turns its armor and firepower into forward momentum. The longer you advance, the more your engine power and top speed increase. No extra buttons required: just hold W and roll through anything.

Get there faster and break them harder.

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AT-FV230 Breaker
 Direct Drive
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This mode provides a significant boost to engine power and top forward speed. The longer you drive forward, the higher your acceleration. This lets you surge across the battlefield and cover large distances with ease.

Upgrades
Overview
Firepower
Survivability
Mobility
Successor to: FV217 Badger
Average Damage
       
Average Penetration
       
Hit Points
   
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
     
Average Damage
       
Average Penetration
       
Dispersion at 100 m
 
Aiming Time
   
Ammunition
   
Gun Reload Time
   
Gun Depression/Elevation Angles
     
Gun Traverse Limits
     
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
     
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
     
View Range
   
Hit Points
   
Hull Armor
       
Turret Traverse Speed
   
Engine Power
   
Specific Power
   
Traverse Speed
   
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
     
 

leKpz Borkenkäfer

Forget passive spotting–this scout marks targets with precision. The LeKpz Borkenkäfer introduces a Laser Target Designator system. Press X to activate a laser guidance module on your next shot.

The Laser Target Designator adds a special effect to your next shot, applied to any enemy you hit. The effect varies depending on whether the enemy was spotted at the moment of impact. Hitting a spotted enemy vehicle will mark it, extending the time it remains spotted and increasing the damage it receives from shells, while hitting an unspotted enemy vehicle will highlight its location with a special marker.

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leKpz Borkenkäfer
 Laser Target Designator
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Your next shot applies an effect based on the enemy's spotting status. Hitting a spotted enemy will mark them, meaning they will remain spotted longer and receive more damage. Hitting an unspotted enemy will highlight their location with a special marker.

Upgrades
Overview
Firepower
Survivability
Mobility
Successor to: Rheinmetall Panzerwagen
Average Damage
       
Average Penetration
       
Hit Points
   
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
     
Average Damage
       
Average Penetration
       
Dispersion at 100 m
 
Aiming Time
   
Ammunition
   
Gun Reload Time
   
Gun Depression/Elevation Angles
     
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
     
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
     
View Range
   
Hit Points
   
Hull Armor
       
Turret Armor
       
Turret Traverse Speed
   
Engine Power
   
Specific Power
   
Traverse Speed
   
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
     
 

Discover World of Tanks 2.0

Explore everything that's coming in the biggest update in World of Tanks history!
2.0 Hub: Get an overview of all the new features, including Tier XI, the updated matchmaker, vehicle rebalances, and more.
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