Tier XI tanks have made their grand entrance to World of Tanks, and there are 16 incredible vehicles to drive around.
After more than a decade of Tier X being the highest, Wargaming has taken things past the expected norm. The 2.0 update has released 16 Tier XI tanks to unlock and spread across different roles. However, not all of them are equally effective in their respective roles, and this tier list will be of incredible help in your endgame grind.
Complete World of Tanks Tier XI tank tier list
To separate the tanks, I have used three different tiers.
- S-tier choices are among the best in the current meta. You can't go wrong with them during a battle.
- A-tier choices are definitely worthwhile choices, and can be considered as S-tier if you love their playstyles. They could be slightly harder to master for beginners.
- B-tier tanks are okay, but they could have been designed better. Either their abilities are average, or they're extremely hard to master in the game.
Do note that the tiering of a vehicle will differ based on if you're a beginner or someone who has hundreds of hours in World of Tanks.
| Tank | Tank type | Beginner Tier | Veteran tier | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard 120 | Medium | A | B | It's a great tank to play as a sniper medium. You stay behind bushes, move across different spots, and shoot from a distance. Its ability allows you to get precision shots, which are helpful for beginners. However, the base alpha is lower than that of the Tier X Leopard, which is a massive disappointment. The ability also becomes redundant for experts who already have good aim. |
| Hirschkafer | Tank Destroyer | A | B | The Hirschkafer benefits from waiting on your shots as it heats up its shells to do more damage. This is ideal for beginners since the ability teaches them the skill of having to wait and not spam their shots. For experts, however, the ability will act as more of a hindrance, and the base alpha is average at best. |
| Taschenratte | Heavy | S | S | Once beginners learn the art of ramming, the KR-1 is a monster on the battlefield. It can just hit an enemy tank head-on and destroy it without taking damage. The gun is pretty good, and so is the frontal armor. It's a masterpiece to use and arguably the strongest Tier XI tank. |
| Obj 432U | Medium | A | S | The Obj 432U might not excel in one department, but it has no weakness. A decent gun, decent armor, and mobility - the Obj 432U is great for beginners and veterans alike. |
| KR-1 | Heavy | S | S | Once beginners learn the art of ramming, the KR-1 is a monster on the battlefield. It can just hit an enemy tank head-on and destroy it without taking damage. The gun is pretty good, and so is the frontal armor. It's a masterpiece to use and arguably the strongest Tier XI tank. |
| Hacker | Medium | B | A | The Hacker's ability makes it the perfect tank to run-and-gun, which is an extremely hard style for beginners. The dispersion becomes negligible even when you're moving at full speed, allowing players to outflank their opponents. |
| T803 | Heavy | B | S | The trick with the T803 is to hit your enemies consistently. The more you do that, the quicker your reloads will be. Beginners will have a hard time doing that compared to more experienced World of Tanks players, who can exploit the ability to perfection. |
| BZ-79 | Heavy | S | A | The BZ-79 comes powered with rocket-fuel technology that provides it with a quick burst of movement speed. For beginners, this is a good Heavy tank as you will also have speed on your side. The ability is relatively easy to understand, which makes it a good choice. |
| Contriver | Heavy | A | S | The Contriver's unique ability allows you to double damage and greater stabilization while giving up mobility and turret-movement speed. Typically, beginners who can accidentally get into bad positions can get out of them using this ability. The Contriver, like the Canopener, will always be a great choice in the hands of experienced players. |
| Imbattable | Heavy | B | A | The Imbattable is essentially a unique auto-loader where the key is always to keep one shell left to aid the reload process. For beginners, this can be a complex skill to master, as they typically spam shots. The alpha could also have been slightly higher, but it's a decent tank in the hands of veterans. |
| Black Rock | Heavy | S | S | It's hard to go wrong with the Black Rock, which can be earned from the Personal Missions. Once you manage to land two armor-penetrating shots on the enemy, your next round will be a dual burst shot that does more damage and takes less time to execute. Despite being slightly on the slower side, the Black Rock is an excellent choice for beginners and veterans alike. |
| 40t | Medium | B | A | The 40t looks fun as its ability allows you to control when you want to shoot. You can temporarily pause a reload and shoot with your existing bullets. This can be a hard job for beginners to understand, and there are easier alternatives to pick for them. |
| Szakal | Medium | B | B | The Szakal is a good hybrid that has two modes. One allows you to move quicker, while the other offers better accuracy and reduces reload speed. While all these abilities read better on paper, they're less impressive on the battlefield. |
| Strv 107-12 | Tank Destroyer | A | A | The Strv 107-12 is your classic tank destroyer that has a Pillbox mode. In this mode, you sacrifice movement and turret speed to enjoy quicker reloads and make more accurate shots. This tank would have been S-tier if the ability benefits were more noticable. |
| Breaker | Tank Destroyer | B | S | If you love the Badger, you will love the Breaker. I won't recommend this tank for beginners, as you will have to be on the move and dish out damage. In the current meta and maps, the Breaker can have a natural advantage due to higher forward speed and engine power, especially while trying to scale an elevated area. |
| Borkenkafer | Light Tank | A | A | The ability is slightly confusing, as its effects depend on whether you hit a spotted enemy or an unspotted one. Doing the first will extend their revealed status, while the other will reveal their location. It's a good ability, but it will require a bit of learning. |
Ultimately, the tank you like from the table above should also dictate which tank tech tree you pick for free as part of the 2.0 update gifts.
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