EZ8 changes for the live patch.

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So did the Ez8 lose the passive buffs it got? The movement speed and rotation rate changes aren't listed.

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M4A3 Sherman E8

The following changes will allow the E8 to scale into the late game with veterancy against heavier vehicles. A tank commander has also been added to give players an option if they want their E8 to focus on anti-vehicle work, or have additional protection against infantry.

Veterancy 1: Focused Gunnery replaces Radio Net

Focused Gunnery: Toggled ability. Increases range by 10 and improves penetration by 20%, but decreases speed, rotation rate, and acceleration/deceleration by 25%. 5 Second delay before range and weapon penetration bonuses activate.

Veterancy 3 reload modifier from -20% to -30%

Can now be upgraded with a tank commander mutually exclusive with the M2HB 50cal. Grants +10 sight and +10% weapon accuracy

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2 Jun 2021, 02:27 AMEtherealDragon

M4A3 Sherman E8

The following changes will allow the E8 to scale into the late game with veterancy against heavier vehicles. A tank commander has also been added to give players an option if they want their E8 to focus on anti-vehicle work, or have additional protection against infantry.

Veterancy 1: Focused Gunnery replaces Radio Net

Focused Gunnery: Toggled ability. Increases range by 10 and improves penetration by 20%, but decreases speed, rotation rate, and acceleration/deceleration by 25%. 5 Second delay before range and weapon penetration bonuses activate.

Veterancy 3 reload modifier from -20% to -30%

Can now be upgraded with a tank commander mutually exclusive with the M2HB 50cal. Grants +10 sight and +10% weapon accuracy

Yes I know. But why did it LOSE the rotation rate and movement speed changes.

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2 Jun 2021, 02:58 AMInfiknight

Yes I know. But why did it LOSE the rotation rate and movement speed changes.

Right there in the notes

M4A3 Sherman E8
The E8 is having a number of its changes reverted. The improvements mainly helped the unit's performance eagainst medium tanks which it has no issues with, but the increased price and and 45 range do not help the unit enough against heavier vehicles. To solve the issue with this unit's AT performance in the late-game veterancy 1 has been changed to give the E8 additional penetration and range to help fend off heavier vehicles at a distance when used in a supporting role. Its reload speed at veterancy has also been increased due to the tank's long reload time and lose of Radio Net.