WG Buffed Premium Tanks in World of Tanks 2.0.1

Update 2.0.1 I’ve been digging into every tweak in Update 2.0.1, and man, this has to be the biggest shake-up for premium tanks Wargaming’s ever pulled off. Sure, folks are hyped on Tier XI stuff and map overhauls, but the real deal is these old premiums getting a fresh shot at relevance after sitting idle forever. I’ll break down all the key buffs, price cuts, and how they’ll shift your gameplay. Believe me, a few of these tweaks turn total duds into beasts – perfect if you’ve got some dusty premiums waiting for their moment.

The Big Picture: Why This Update Matters

Wargaming didn’t slap buffs on randomly. They combed through hundreds of tanks – yeah, hundreds – and tuned them to fit the current meta.

The philosophy behind these changes:

• Stock setups reworked so fresh players skip the grind hell
• Old junk modules axed – you get free XP comp
• Mid and high-tier lights got HP bumps all around
• Tier VIII and IX premiums dropped about 10% in gold cost

That price slash stretches your gold budget way further. If you’ve been eyeing a few, now’s the time to pounce.

KJPZ TIII Jäger: From Mediocre to Monster

Let’s kick off with the wildest turnaround here. The TIII Jäger went from forgettable filler to a real threat.

What changed:

• Dispersion during movement and hull traverse improved by 33% (yes, thirty-three percent)
• DPM got a significant boost through faster reload (10.7s down to 10.0s)
• Alpha damage increased on ALL shell types:
  • Standard round: 420 → 450 HP
  • SDRN1V HE: 515 → 530 HP
• Engine power bumped from 850 to 900 horsepower
• Extra 50 hit points (1,650 → 1,700)
• Gold price dropped from 11,300 to 10,150

That 33% dispersion fix means shots actually land when you’re dodging fire. The old version was all guesswork; this one nails moving targets. Extra alpha per pop stacks up quick in scraps, and the quicker reload pushes DPM into scary territory. Plus, it’s cheaper now. Skipped it before? Dust it off – this thing slaps.

T-44-100: Finally Competitive

The T-44-100 always hovered in no-man’s-land, solid enough but why bother over other Soviet mediums? Wargaming fixed that.

Key improvements:

• Dispersion on movement and hull traverse reduced by 17%
• Turret traverse dispersion cut by 27%
• Reload speed improved by a full second (7.5s → 6.5s)
• Penetration buffs across the board:
  • Standard round: 190 → 210 mm (that’s a 20mm jump!)
  • Premium round: 247 → 253 mm
• Price reduction: 11,200 → 9,500 gold

The pen boost steals the show. 190 mm standard was laughable against heavies; 210 mm opens up the whole map without burning gold ammo. Pair it with the reload cut, and this feels like a proper Tier VIII contender. Gun handling’s snappier too – no more whiffing because you twitched.

Fury: Sherman That Actually Competes

The M4A3E8 Fury’s been more garage ornament than fighter for ages. These changes flip the script hard.

What they did:

• Overall accuracy improved to 0.38m (from 0.4m)
• Dispersion on turret traverse reduced by 33%
• Dispersion during movement and hull rotation buffed by 16%
• Aiming time slashed from 2.3s down to 1.8s
• Dispersion after firing decreased by 14%

Dropping aim time by half a second hits different mid-fight – line up that follow-up before they clap back. The Sherman’s always had the legs; now the cannon matches pace for those flank plays.

Centurion Mk. 5/1 RAAC: Subtle but Effective

Quiet buffs can pack a punch. The Centurion just shaved its reload from 7.5s to 7.0s. Half a tick faster per shot racks up real damage over a match. It was already king of ridge peeks; now it swaps blows without folding. Price: 6,500 → 6,400 gold (slight reduction)

Primo Victoria and Strv 81: Swedish Excellence

These Swedish mediums got the same tweaks, fitting since they’re basically twins:

• Turret traverse dispersion improved by 25%
• Reload time: 7.5s → 6.6s
• Engine power: 900 → 950 horsepower

Faster shells fly out when you’re covering the line, and that engine kick helps bail when things go south. Spot-on for their support vibe.

Price changes:

• Strv 81: 8,700 → 7,800 gold
• Primo Victoria: same reduction

Rambo (Tier IX Heavy): Power Where It Counts

The Tier IX heavy “Rambo” just gained 50 horsepower, 900 to 950. Small on stats, big in feel. Heavies live or die on getting to spots first – this edges you ahead in the scrum.

T-832: Incremental but Welcome

The T-832 trimmed reload from 11.0s to about 10.6s. Nothing earth-shaking, but free damage? Sign me up.

Lower-Tier Premiums: Don’t Sleep on These

Tier VIII and IX grab eyes, but low-tiers got real juice too:

Loza’s M4-A2 Sherman:

• Penetration buffs (standard: 128 → 143 mm; premium: 177 → 185 mm)
• Aiming time: 2.3s → 2.0s
• Engine power: 410 → 500 horsepower
• Dispersion after firing reduced by 14%

T-34 Shielded:

• Gun accuracy: 0.43m → 0.41m
• Turret traverse dispersion reduced by 14%
• Aiming time: 2.3s → 2.1s
• Engine power: 500 → 560 horsepower

IS-2 Shielded:

• Hit points: 1,230 → 1,270 HP

KV-1SA:

• Dispersion on movement/hull traverse reduced by 11%
• Turret traverse dispersion cut by 12%
• Engine power: 500 → 600 horsepower

Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2:

• Accuracy: 0.39m → 0.37m
• Turret traverse dispersion reduced by 12%
• Dispersion after firing slashed by 25%
• Reload time: 4.0s → 3.6s
• Aiming time: 2.3s → 2.1s

These aren’t flashy, but they grind credits and train crews without the hassle. Now they hold their own in scraps.

The Price Revolution: Your Gold Goes Further

Performance jumps aside, Wargaming slashed costs fleet-wide. Your depot’s buying power just spiked.

Clear trend – 10k gold snags way more rides than before. Stock up.

Object 590: The Complete Overhaul

• Price: 10,950 → 9,850 gold
• Full magazine reload: 40.75s → 35.0s
• Shell reload inside magazine: 4.0s → 3.0s
• Aiming time: 2.78s → 2.59s
• Dispersion improvements across the board (movement, hull traverse, turret traverse)
• Turret armor buffed: 200/130/100 → 245/130/100 mm

Turret front jumping to 245 mm? That’s hull-down gold. Gun’s smoother, reload’s quicker – turns clunky into slick.

Panzer 58 Family: Damage Boost Paradise

Panzer 58, Schwarzpanzer 58, and Panzer 58 Mutz all match up:

• Price: 6,900 → 6,700 gold
• Alpha damage increase (AP/APCR: 250 → 300; HE: 330 → 360)
• Top speed: 50 → 55 km/h
• Engine power: 600 → 700 horsepower
• DPM improvements across all shell types

250 to 300 alpha? Trades hit way harder now. Forget poking – these punch faces.

T54 Heavy Tank: Finally Worth the Price Tag

The American Tier IX heavy T54 was a rip-off slog. Fixed.

• Price slashed: 13,100 → 11,150 gold (nearly 2,000 gold discount!)
• Reload time: 12.46s → 11.79s
• Aiming time: 2.68s → 2.40s
• Accuracy: 0.40 → 0.36
• Top speed: 34 → 40 km/h
• Engine power: 810 → 880
• Turret traverse: 26.07 → 31.29 deg/s

Everything leveled up. 40 km/h top end means you actually arrive on time. Gun’s reliable – no more spray-and-pray. At this price, it stacks with other Tier IX heavies.

FCM 50 t: French Speed Demon Gets Better

FCM’s all about zip and output. Now it’s dialed.

• Price: 10,700 → 9,200 gold
• Reload time: 6.52s → 5.56s
• Aiming time: 2.21s → 1.92s
• Shot dispersion reduced
• Multiple dispersion improvements

Reload that fast? Outpaces some mediums. With the speed, you dictate fights.

WZ-111/Alpine Tiger: Chinese Heavy Finally Competes

• Price: 11,000 → 9,400 gold
• Reload: 11.98s → 11.51s
• Aiming time: 2.68s → 2.49s
• Accuracy: 0.40 → 0.37
• Engine power: 600 → 670

Accuracy fix closes the gap. These brawlers finally land shots consistently.

Strategic Implications: What This Means for You

Covered the rides – now how it hits your setup and grind.

For credit farmers:

Price drops let you mix up earners without draining gold. Skip one-trick grinding; grab options for every map and spread. Low-tiers (VI-VII) buffed solid for cheap runs – low repairs, ammo, but they fight back now.

For collectors:

Complete the set? Jump in. 10k gold hauls more than ever.

For competitive players:

Ignored premiums shine in strongholds, advances, clans. T-44-100, TIII Jäger, Object 590? Viable picks in lineups.

For new players:

Stock tweaks and module cleans cut grind pain. Gift or event premiums that sucked? Retry them, especially lows.

What Didn’t Get Buffed (And What That Means)

Not all premiums touched – signals Wargaming’s focus.

Untouched ones? Stats say they’re fine. Your go-to didn’t weaken; laggards just caught up.

Still, some duds linger. Next big patch brings more tweaks – skipped this time? Hang tight.

Tier IX Premium Credit Earning Adjustment

Overlooked gem: Tier IX premiums earn extra credits to offset high costs.

Tier IX always lagged Tier VIII for farming. This evens it, making them grind-worthy beyond missions.

With cuts, Tier IX buys make sense.

How to Maximize These Changes

Immediate action items:

• Review your premium garage – Tanks you dismissed months or years ago might now be worth revisiting
• Check your gold balance – With price reductions, you might be able to afford premiums that were previously out of reach
• Test the buffed tanks in training rooms – Get a feel for the improved gun handling and mobility before taking them into randoms
• Adjust your crew training strategy – Better-performing low-tier premiums make crew training less painful
• Re-evaluate your credit grinding rotation – Diversifying your credit farmers prevents burnout

Long-term considerations:

• Future updates will likely follow this pattern – more rebalances, more adjustments
• Tanks that got minor buffs now might receive additional attention later
• The meta will shift as more players bring buffed premiums back into rotation
• Premium tank values are no longer static; staying informed about updates becomes crucial

Common Questions and Misconceptions

“Does this mean my favorite premium got nerfed indirectly?”

Nah. These lift weaklings without touching the strong. Your solid pick stays golden.

“Should I buy premiums now or wait for sales?”

Cuts are locked in. Sales hit the new lows. Grab if it fits – sales just sweeten it more.

“Are these buffs enough to make bad premiums good?”

Tank by tank. TIII Jäger? Mediocre to meta. Others? Less trash, not trash-free. Wargaming’s aiming for playable, not every tank OP.

“Will there be more buffs in future updates?”

Yep. Next major drops more. This kicks off a rebalance wave.

The Tanks Still Worth Waiting For

Some rides prepped or tags cleared – incoming soon:

• E 65 Zwilling (German HT-8): Prepared for release at 9,800 gold
• Schwertwal (German HT-10): Promotional tier X heavy at 22,500 gold
• Windhund (German TD-8): Prepared at 9,650 gold
• Sentinelle (French HT-9): Ready at 11,500 gold
• BZT-70 (Chinese HT-10): Promotional tier X with armor buffs (hull front 270 → 320mm)

Gold for fresh drops? These top the list.

Map Changes Impact on These Tanks

Update 2.0.1 reworked Erlenberg, Overlord, Fjords, Highway, Airfield. Buffs sync up.

• Erlenberg’s expanded castle area favors brawlers like the buffed IS-2 and heavier premiums that can trade effectively at close range.
• Overlord’s coastal rework benefits mobile mediums – the T-44-100 and Primo Victoria buffs become more valuable when you can quickly flex between the new inland direction and traditional flanks.
• Fjords’ northern redesign creates opportunities for light and medium tanks with good gun depression – exactly what several buffed premiums now offer.
• Highway’s elevated terrain additions reward maneuverability – the engine power buffs on multiple premiums directly translate to better performance here.

Map-vehicle ties show Wargaming’s balancing the whole ride, not just stats.

Final Thoughts: Is This Update Worth Coming Back For?

Taken a break or just dailies? 2.0.1 pulls you in deep.

Premium reworks are Wargaming’s deepest balance pass yet. Add map fixes, modes like Steel Hunter and Frontline returning, Tier XI rollout – fresh meat everywhere.

Old investments pay off; dusty tanks gain edge, and you save gold on what you own.

The bottom line: Bookmark this page because I’ve gathered everything you need to know about these changes in one place. Instead of hunting through patch notes, forum posts, and scattered YouTube videos, you’ve got the complete picture right here.

Whether you’re optimizing your credit grinding, building a new crew trainer lineup, or just trying to figure out which premium to buy next with your accumulated gold – these changes fundamentally alter the value equation. Study them, test the tanks that interest you, and most importantly, have fun with vehicles that finally perform the way they should have from the start.

The meta is shifting. Your garage is stronger. Time to put these buffed premiums to work.