Tier 8 in World of Tanks is where mediums get serious — you’ll face Tier 10 matchmaking, so mobility, view range, and a flexible gun matter more than raw armor. Here are the best Tier 8 medium tanks, split into the top tech-tree pick and the strongest premiums.
Best tech-tree medium: T-44
The Soviet T-44 is the standout tech-tree Tier 8 medium. It has the best net mobility in its tier, a low profile that’s great for camo and flanking, and reasonable turret armor that bounces shots when you angle it. Its weakness is gun penetration, so play it as a fast support tank — strike alongside your heavies rather than leading the charge.
Best premium all-rounder: Progetto M35 mod. 46
The Italian Progetto 46 is one of the best premium Tier 8 mediums ever — a forgiving autoreloader that lets you dump multiple shells fast or single-fire for sustained damage. Fantastic gun handling, great mobility, and excellent for grinding credits and crew XP.
Best aggressive premium: Bourrasque
The French Bourrasque is a small, nimble autoloader with a punchy clip and superb camo. It excels at darting in, unloading, and relocating — a favorite for aggressive players and credit farming.
Honorable mentions
- Skoda T 27 — autoreloader with a strong first-shell mode and good gun handling.
- Lansen C — accurate, mobile, and easy to play with solid DPM.
How to pick
- Free / tech-tree route: grind the T-44 and lean on mobility + support play.
- Credits + premium: the Progetto 46 is the safest, most flexible buy; Bourrasque if you like aggressive burst.
- Whatever you pick, run optics/vents and play to view range and flanking, not frontal armor.