World of Tanks Buffs Guide - All You Need to Know

What to know

• Update 2.0 rolls out the most extensive rebalance in World of Tanks history, improving stock performance and premium economy across all tiers.
• Tier XI adds 16 new vehicles with unique Special Mechanics, a positive-only upgrade system, and exclusive customization.
• You’ll also get a redesigned Garage, immersive audio, a new map with random events, and better matchmaking role balance.
• A Commander’s Gift unlocks an entire Tier VI–X tech line plus resources, while Tier VIII–IX premiums cost less gold and earn more credits.

World of Tanks 2.0 is the game’s most significant update yet. It rebalances every tank, adds a new top tier, refines systems, and offers rewards that transform your progression and gameplay across the board.

Smoother Progression and Vehicle Rebalance Across All Tiers

Update 2.0 delivers the biggest vehicle rebalance in World of Tanks history, starting from Tier I through Tier X—improving stock configurations, removing outdated modules, and polishing progression pacing.

You’ll notice that stock tanks feel more capable and responsive right out of the gate, making early gameplay smoother. Removed modules on Tier I tanks are compensated with Combat XP.

Light tanks now enjoy increased HP, helping them stay alive long enough to fulfill their scouting role—without turning into medium tanks.
Speaking of premiums, many older Tier VIII–IX vehicles receive technical improvements, lower gold cost, and higher credit earnings at Tier IX to offset expenses.

Tier XI Arrives: New Vehicles with Unique Mechanics and Upgrades

Update 2.0 introduces 16 Tier XI vehicles (15 in tech lines and one via personal missions). Each tank brings a unique Special Mechanic, enhancing tactical depth.

These mechanics include things like secondary weapon systems (e.g. Taschenratte), salvo fire modes, or ramming configurations. Rather than field modifications, Tier XI tanks use a new upgrade system with positive-only nodes (small, large, and final), letting you bolster firepower, mobility, survivability, or a tank’s unique ability.

Unlocking all nodes grants Elite status and unlocks exclusive visual features: volumetric 2D styles, gun sleeves (3D attachments), and Stat Trackers that count kills in real time. (All sourced from official tier XI overview and release notes.)

Refined Matchmaking and Role Balance

Matchmaker gets a full rebuild: role-aware team compositions, tighter tier spreads, and limits per vehicle class—up to 3 light tanks, 5–6 tank destroyers, max 1 wheeled light per team at Tier V+, while SPGs remain capped at 3.

Tier XI operates under the same rules as Tier X and can match with Tier IX–X vehicles. Queue logic adjusts dynamically based on player availability.

Immersive UI, Sound, and Map Enhancements

The Garage interface receives a full redesign with vertical menus, expandable carousels, and an armor visualizer.

Audio gets cinematic—and more usable—updates: authentic engine recordings, distinct tread and collision sounds, improved UI sounds, and ambisonic ambient audio to deepen immersion.

A new map, Nordskar, takes you to a volcanic island. Random events now occur on four existing maps (Paris, Ensk Region, Fjords, Redshire), dynamically changing gameplay—like collapsing bridges or zeppelin crashes.

What the community sees as under-the-radar changes

On Reddit, players highlighted the Type 5 heavy as part of a complete rework rather than a minor buff. Others pointed out that all light tanks received a meaningful buff—extra HP and better gun handling—making them more effective scouts.

Why these changes matter

Update 2.0 revamps every phase of your World of Tanks journey—from fresh unlocks to elite-level customization. You get improved economy, smarter matchmaking, immersive UI and audio, new missions, and strategic depth. Whether you're gearing up for Tier XI or just getting back in the Garage, this update shapes your battles in meaningful ways.