New Artillery Units Rain Down Destruction in World of Tanks Update 8.6 - Free to play

Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced that Update 8.6 is now available in Europe and rolling out to the rest of the world later this month. Southeast Asia will see the update go live on June 20th, while American and South Korean players will get the update on June 25th and July 2nd, respectively.

The latest update to World of Tanks brings further changes and balance to the in-game economy, as well as adds new SPGs that further bolster that line of vehicles up to Tier X. Along with the new artillery units, Update 8.6 also adds a new premium British tank, the A33 Excelsior, as well as a new battle arena—Sacred Valley, based on a Korean setting.

USA - M44

USA - M53 55

USSR - SU 14 1

USSR - SU122A

German - 10.5 GW Mk.IV(e)

German - Geschutzwagen Elefant (210mm)

German - Pz.Sfl.IVb

France - Bat.Chatillon 155 (55)

France - AMX Obusier Automoteur de 105

Welcome to the overview of Update 8.6 for World of Tanks! This document contains a detailed guide of the new machines, balance changes, and other tweaks and features introduced in the latest version.
Update 8.6 brings significant changes to game’s core mechanics and a major redesign of tech trees for self-propelled guns that caused rebalance tweaks to all artillery units in the game.
Current Tier 8 SPGs have been promoted to top tiers and the newly introduced vehicles will fill the vacancies in middle tiers, extending the lines for self-propelled guns to Tier 10. Introduction of these new vehicles has added support to top-tier battles by establishing a better power balance between different vehicle classes.
Changes in the formula behind average penetration, damage rolls, and the standard deviation calculation for accuracy have improved the overall game mechanics. Update 8.6 has also introduced changes to the HEAT shells effect, experience gain process, and camouflage system, which increase the effectiveness of armor and results with more emphasis on player skill.
In addition to the new self-propelled guns, World of Tanks has received a new Tier 5 British heavy premium tank, the A33 Excelsior.
New Self-Propelled Guns
Soviet Tree
The USSR SPG line has been added two new vehicles.
The SU-122А SPG that is based on the Soviet Tier 3 tank destroyer SU-76 now occupies the open slot at Tier 5. Agile and maneuverable, the newly added model makes a good defensive vehicle and will suit players who prefer to protect their team’s base.
SU-122А
Pros
Cons
• Small size
• Agile and maneuverable, especially for Soviet arty
• Good credit income
• Good Damage per Minute with 152mm gun
• Below average accuracy
• Slow aim time
• Low shell velocity

Armament:
• 122 mm howitzer M-30
• D-1 howitzer M1943
The second addition to the Soviet tech tree is the Tier 7 SU-14-1, a modified version of the SU-14 equipped with an open-top turret.
SU-14-1
Pros
Cons
• Better speed than the SU-14
• More maneuverable (resembles the Soviet Tier 3 tank destroyer SU-76)
• Mediocre gun range
• Low shell velocity
Armament:
• 152 mm gun M1935 (Br-2)
• 203 mm howitzer M1931 (B-4)
With the addition of the SU-122A, the SU-8 has moved from Tier 5 to Tier 6, while the SU-14-1 has pushed the SU-14 to Tier 8 and the S-51 has jumped to Tier 7. The Object 261 now tops the Soviet SPG line. Tier 9 spot is now by the Object 262.
German Tree
The German tech tree has received SPG additions at tiers 2, 4, and 8.
The Sturmpanzer I Bison has been relocated to Tier 3, while its previous place is taken by the new G.Pz. Mk. VI (e) self-propelled gun, based on the British light tank Mark VI.
G.Pz. Mk. VI (e)
Pros
Cons
• High ammo capacity
• Decent penetration (40-66 mm)
• Highest Damage per Minute for Tier 2 artillery
Low accuracy
Low rate of fire (2.22 r/m)
Equipped with 10.5 cm le. F.H.16 L/22 field howitzer.
The two Tier 3 self-propelled guns are the Sturmpanzer I Bison and the Wespe. Tier 4 offers players either the Sturmpanzer II or the improved Wespe modification—Pz.Sfl.IVb.
Pz.Sfl.IVb
Pros
Cons
• Semi-traverse turret
• Decent dispersion (0.72), especially for artillery
• Great accuracy
• Better weapon stabilization while moving/turning than that of other SPGs
• Very long convergence time (5.5 s)
• Pathetic damage
Equipped with 105 mm caliber 10.5 cm le.F.H. 16 L/22 field howitzer.
The addition of the Pz.Sfl.IVb caused the Sturmpanzer II, Grille, Hummel, and the GW Panther to each move up a tier. The third new German artillery unit—the Tier 8 GW Tiger (P)—is based on the Tiger Porsche tank.
GW Tiger (P)
Pros
Cons
• Good frontal (100 mm) and hull (80 mm) armor (for artillery)
• Large Damage per Minute of the top gun (21 cm Morser 18/1)
• Decent splash damage (6.5 m)
• Vulnerable cockpit and stern
• Very long reload time
• Very long convergence time
Armament:
• 17 cm Kanone 72
• 21 cm Mörser 18/1
At the top of the German SPG line is GW Type E 100, placing the GW Tiger at Tier 9.
French Tree
The French artillery line has welcomed the addition of two new vehicles: the AMX 105 AM mle. 47 has rolled to Tier 4, and the Bat.-Châtillon 155 55 has joined at Tier 9.
The AMX 105 AM mle. 47 resembles its bigger brother—the Tier 5 AMX 105 AM—when it comes to rate of fire and accuracy. Machine’s excellent speed makes it a great choice for players to participate in Junior Tank Companies.
Pros
Cons
• Great rate of fire of the top gun (4.0)
• Decent accuracy
• High engine power with top speed of 60 km/h
• Long shell flight time
Armament:
• 105 mm D.E.F.A. 4767 modifié
• 105 mm obusier mle. 1950
The Lorraine 155-50 and the Lorraine 155-151 have been moved to tiers 7 and 8 correspondingly. The Bat.-Châtillon 155 58 has become the top French self-propelled gun, while its newly added modification—the Bat.-Châtillon 155 55—has joined the roster at Tier 9.
Bat.-Châtillon 155 55
Pros
Cons
• Good dynamics with top speed of 56 km/h
• Decent armor (102/76/50), for artillery
• Poor view range
• No autoloader
• Small gun caliber for a Tier 9 artillery unit (155 mm)
• Armor has adverse effect on maneuverability
• Long reload time
Armament:
• Canon de 155 mm mle. 1917 G.P.F.
• Canon de 155 mm
American Tree
The M37 and the M7 Priest have reshuffled places and now occupy tiers 3 and 4 respectively.
The Tier 5 M 41 self-propelled gun now leads the М44—a somewhat heavier twin-brother of the M 41.
М44
Pros
Cons
• Great vertical (−5°/ +65°) and horizontal (±30°) elevation arc
• Good engine power with top speed of 56 km/h
• Agility
• Decent rate of fire (2.67 r/m)
• Lowest penetration, Damage per Minute, and accuracy among its Tier 6 counterparts
• Long reload time
• Mediocre passability and low speed
Armament:
• 155mm Howizer M1
• 155mm Howizer M4
The M 12 and the M40/43 have gone up a tier, while the T92 now sits on top the American tree.
Tier 9 is occupied by another new vehicle—the M53/M55.
M53/M55
Pros
Cons
• High ammo capacity
• The turret traverse is 30 degrees each way
• Fully armored turret
• Decent mobility
• No weapon unification with М40/43
Armament:
• 155 mm Gun M46
• 8-inch Howitzer M47
British Tree
Admirers of British steel chariots have received a new Tier 5 heavy premium tank A33 Excelsior—the T 14 analogue with less armor and improved speed.
A33 Excelsior
Pros
Cons
• Great rate of fire (15.79 r/m)
• Rather short convergence time (2.3 s)
• Poor damage (83-138 HP)
• Low penetration (68-114 mm)
• Pathetic view range (350m)
Miscellaneous
The camouflage system has been completely reworked. Previously assigned to each vehicle model, camouflage values are now class-based. Camouflage nets and patterns add to a tank's base camouflage value, giving every machine an equal chance of hiding.
Version 8.6 has also added new camouflage patterns for Soviet (1 new winter and 2 new summer patterns), German (1 new desert and 2 summer patterns), French (3 new summer patterns), and American (one new desert pattern) vehicles.
The spotting distance and engagement ranges have been increased.
Tank Company requirements for different classes of tanks have been rebalanced. Now all divisions will have the same requirements for Medium and Heavy tanks, TDs and SPGs.
Murovanka, Widepark, and Airfield have been completely upgraded to the new rendering standard. The Encounter mode has been added to Mines, Lakeville and Redshire. News birds have been added to Ruinberg and Lakeville.
Sacred Valley—the new battle arena set in Asia—gives tankmen an opportunity to fight among white-capped mountains and quaint traditional Korean homesteads.

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New Artillery Units Rain Down Destruction in World of Tanks Update 8.6 - Free to play