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Coccodrillo Tank Review – Medium Hulldown God – World of Tanks

This is a very unique medium tank in the game. We have some heavily armored mediums like the 430U, but they don’t have the gun depression of the Coccodrillo, so the closest competitor would probably be the Carro 45t with its strong turret, decent upper glacis, and great gun depression.

Firepower

Spec	Coccodrillo	Carro 45 t
DPM Base	2,451.05	2,503.20
Penetration	263	248
Reload time	11.51	15.34 / 13.42 / 11.51 / 9.59
Clip size	3	4
Clip damage	1,410 / 10s	1,600 / 12s
Intra-clip reload	5	4
Gold Pen	320 HEAT	320 APCR
Damage	470	400
Caliber	127	120
Shell velocity	1,310	960
Ammo capacity	60	60

Coccodrillo dominates when it comes to the firepower section.

It has slightly worse DPM on paper, but this is a scenario where the Carro fires only when he has the full clip, so the reload is the fastest. Coccordillo has the same reload time regardless of how many shells it has in the clip currently, which makes it a lot more flexible to unload on its opponents without losing the DPM.

You have one less shell in the clip compared to the Carro, and your intra-clip reload is slower by 1 second, but you have a lot more alpha damage, 470 compared to only 400.

Coccodrillo is a lot better when it comes to standard penetration, and it has a lot better shell velocity, which makes it a bit easier to land medium to long-range shots.

Gun Handling

Once again, the Coccodrillo has a significant advantage over the Carro.

Spec	Coccodrillo	Carro 45 t
Aim time	2.59	2.88
Dispersion	0.34	0.36
… moving	0.16	0.16
… turret traverse	0.10	0.12
… tank traverse	0.16	0.16
Elevation	20	15
Depression	8	9

Aim time is a lot lower, and when paired with lower dispersion values, you can really feel the difference in gun handling when playing both of the tanks.

Carro is a tiny touch more flexible tho, on the ridgeline due to an extra degree of gun depression, I’m actually surprised they didn’t give Coccodrillo the full 10 degrees when we consider the armor layout it has.

Mobility

Here, the Carro has the edge over the Coccodrillo, but it’s not a huge difference.

Spec	Coccodrillo	Carro 45 t
Top speed	50 km/h	55 km/h
Reverse speed	18 km/h	23 km/h
Power/weight	18.27	17.78
Weight	52 tons	45 tons
Terrain resist (hard)	0.96	0.77
… med	1.15	0.86
…. soft	1.92	1.73
Turret traverse	41.72	32.33
Tank traverse	52.15	44.85

You are losing around 5 km/h of top speed over the Carro, but most importantly, the reverse speed is a lot worse; here, you notice the lack of 5 km/h very much. It makes pulling back when in hull down position harder, and enemies will have an easier time catching your lower plate.

Power to weight ratio is almost identical, but Coccodrillo feels a lot more sluggish on all terrains due to the horrible ground resistances.

Turret and tank traverse is suprisingly good, a good 20-30% better then on Carro. So while getting into the position takes longer, holding the position with your mobility is much easier.

Armor

This is a highlight of Coccodrillo, almost unpennable turret armor.

Spec	Coccodrillo	Carro 45 t
Hull armor	110/50/45	80/70/30
Turret armor	110/80/45	230/80/50
Health	1,800	1,900

On flat ground, both of the tanks have really good turret armor, but Coccodrillo is on another level, with 90% of the turret being auto ricochet, and other parts are around 300mm of effective armor without any weak spots like commander hatches.
Hull is overall better on the Carro due to the upper plate and lower lower plate being auto ricochets. Coccodrillo’s lower plate is absolutely tragic at only 150 mm of effective armor; tier 8 lights can reliably go through the front of this thing.

If you manage to get the Coccodrillo in a hulldown position, you really become an absolute terror for your opponents, because this is what they see. Even though it has only 110mm of armor at the front, with such an aggressive angling, the whole hull and turret are an auto ricochet.

Sidescraping in this tank is not really an option, as soon as you angle a little bit, the whole part of the hull covering the tracks becomes very weak and easily overmatched by the majority of the tanks you’re going to meet.

Side armor is tragic on Coccodrillo, with only 40 mm of armor; HE rounds from any tanks will be able to go through the side of this thing. While the Carro’s armor is nothing to write home about, it still provides some protection from HE rounds.

The rear of the hulls is almost identical, while Coccodrillo has slightly more armor, but that realistically won’t make a difference in a real-world scenario.

Conclusion: While indeed godlike in a hulldown position, Coccodrillo’s armor falls apart as soon as you angle your hull or an enemy catches your side and rear.

Miscellaneous

Spec	Coccodrillo	Carro 45 t
Stationary camo	15.28	14.65
After firing	11.46	11
Moving camo	2.79	2.62
Shell cost	1,236	930
View Range	400	400

Very small differences here on miscellaneous, the only bigger one is the shell cost, but that is normal since Coccodrillo uses a higher caliber gun.

How to destroy

If on flat ground

Best best is the lower plate which is huge and incredibly weak

If below him

aim the area below the gun mantlet, you can auto ricochet into the hull or penetrate the turret straight away with any gun.

Aim for the track flaps, very thin and easy to penetrate

If above him

Aim for the upper plate, with such an aggressive angling, the upper plate becomes paper for taller tanks in face-hugging scenarios

If on the side

aim for the middle of the tank where it’s most flat

If on the rear

Fire HE at the back of the hull

Tips

Make sure to take good hull-down positions in which you can easily brawl with even heavy tanks, but you are not as flexible on ridgelines since you lack 2 degrees of gun depression. Be aware of your weak points below the mantlet; enemies can get lucky and get easy penetrations.

A lot of players won’t know that your reload doesn’t change with the number of shells left in the clip; they will either think you are a normal autoloader with long reloads or a standard autoreloader with horrible DPM without any shells in the magazine. Use it to your advantage and surprise your opponents.

Try to do everything in your power to keep your frontal armor facing the enemies; otherwise, your armor is almost useless.

Conclusion

A very fun tank to play overall, it rewards positioning and use of your armor, but at the same time does not make the tank broken with longer intra-clip reloads and horrible side armor.

Check reviews of other vehicles:

Here is also a post about the best premium tanks in the game:
Best premium tanks in 2025 – Easy credit makers

December 3, 2025

Lootboxes 2026 – World of Tanks – Are they worth buying?
We will break down each segment of the lootboxes’ rewards, so the high-tier vehicles, lower-tier vehicles, 3D styles, and attachments.

High Tier Premium Tanks

Last year it featured:
- 2 Tier 9 Premiums
- 3 Tier 8 Premiums
This year we have:
- 2 Tier 10 Reward Vehicles
- 3 Tier 9 Premiums
- 1 Tier 8 Premium
This is a significant difference compared to the last year, and in my opinion, a downgrade when it comes to the value. Let me explain.

In the current state, the tier 8 premiums are more powerful than the tech tree counterparts; the tier 9s, on the other hand, are quite a bit weaker than the tech tree tanks. Also, this is true for these tanks included in this year’s lootboxes. In my opinion, it’s a lot harder to have great games in weak premiums even when they earn more credits than the tier below, so until the tier 9s are at least on par with the tech tree tanks, for me, tier 8s are still a more effective way to be profitable.

Project Louis might be a fun tank to play, but it won’t make as much credits as a tier 8 heavy. TBT and Jgdpz E90 are underwhelming on paper. Stridsyxa, despite general opinion, I think it might be a very good tank; it has a better gun, almost the same mobility, and a lot better armor than a very solid Lansen C.

Apart from the lack of tier 8 premiums, we also have 2 tier 10 reward tanks. The majority of the players are not interested in reward vehicles, no matter how unique they might be, and they don’t offfer any impact to the economy of the players account, but they are technically as expensive as premium tanks, additional credit earning capabilites. So this guarantee of a vehicle after 50 boxes has been nerfed from a guaranteed premium vehicle to just a guaranteed vehicle.

Conclusion: If you’re mainly buying lootboxes for the good credit makers, this might be a good year to skip.

3D Styles

While this is a subjective thing, I think the 3D styles are also nowhere near the level of quality of previous years, looking at the level of detail and creativity of the styles. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the BZ-75 “Coastguard” style.

I’m having a really hard time actually spotting which parts are 3D, it looks more like a BZ-75 with a fancy camo….

The rest of the styles are alright, but compared to something like the “Amphibious” M53/55 or the “The Rod” Grill 15 from last year, they don’t come even close.

Either the developer lost the inspiration, or they didn’t want to put in the effort to make something as cool as before.

The only good thing is that you can get last year’s styles from this year’s lootboxes, which were epic, it all depends on your luck tho.

Conclusion: Most of the tanks that received the 3D styles already have 1 or 2 styles; it seems like a waste. The quality of them seems to have taken a hit.

3D Attachments

This is a segment that I think has retained the quality and value, while you cannot use the attachments on all tanks, they are really awesome in my opinion.

Especially the biker set, you could make some great creations with these attachments. Quality of life WG has made is the fact that you won’t get duplicate attachments until you collect them all. I do think the drop chance might still be a bit too low with only 6%.

Conclusion: if you are into 3D attachments, this year’s boxes offer great sets, and you won’t receive duplicates until you get them all.

Lower tier tanks

Very happy to see none of the lower tier tanks from the lootboxes seem to be broken. We really don’t need more LEFEs and other cancer tanks killing the quality of the lower-tier games, so props to the WG for keeping it normal.

Gold and Premium Time

This is an interesting topic now, since the compensation rates are a lot higher for the whole high-tier lineup of tanks.

Players buying around 20 boxes are probably going to get disappointed with the value they get, or lack of it. There is almost no chance of getting duplicate high-tier vehicles, so the gold gains are going to be worse than if you were to straight-up buy gold.

For players buying up to 100 boxes, I would say the situation with received gold and premium time stays the same as in earlier years. Around 26k gold and 40 days of premium for 75 boxes on average.

Whales that buy over 200 boxes might receive more gold at the end. The reason is the tier 10 tanks and the more valuable tier 9 tanks, which, when received as duplicates, will be compensated at the greater gold rate than was the case last year. But at the end of the day, it all depends on how lucky you are and how fast you are going to collect all the vehicles in order to get duplicates.

For reference, I think I’ve never gotten a high-tier premium in the past 5 years, but last year I got a DZT-159 and Contradicious from just 5 boxes, so luck plays a huge role.

A lot of people say the lootboxes are gambling, and I would agree to a point. That point is around 200 boxes, where there is almost a guarantee you will receive more gold and premium time compared to just straight-up buying it. If you are willing to spend this much money on World of Tanks throughout the year to get gold and premium time, lootboxes are undoubtedly the most effective way, and you also might get some nice rewards along the way.

Conclusion: gold value, I think, has been unchanged for the lower amount of boxes, while the value increased for the higher amount of boxes due to the insane gold compensations of the tier 10s, which is great news.

Overall conclusion

While the lootbox tanks are not as exciting or overpowered as those that could be found in earlier years, the value you are getting has increased in case you are willing to throw a large amount of money at the game. The fact that the premiums are more or less balanced helps to make the game a little bit healthier and enjoyable to play.

So, are they worth buying? Only if you are going to buy a high amount of them, let’s say around 75 or more, less than that, you are risking not getting your money’s worth.

Personally, I will buy some, probably just around 14. I could use some gold, premium time, and if I get some legendary attachments or high-tier premiums, I’ll be even happier. Since I was very lucky last year, I won’t be mad if I don’t get anything great this year. While the game has its problems, it’s been a part of my life for over 13 years, and why not support the WG at least a little bit for keeping this game alive for this long?

Thanks for checking out the post, and good luck with your openings 🙂
December 2, 2025
Well-Deserved Reward 2025 – What to get for tokens – World of Tanks
Wargaming has been incredibly generous this year with the 2.0 rewards and now the well-deserved ones. If 1 free tier 10 tank wasn’t enough for you, well, you can get another one with the well-deserved rewards in 2025.

Token Rewards

Since different playerbase values different things in different ways, let’s take a look what would be the best thing to grab for tokens for free to play players and those that already have a lot of money invested into the game.

Free to play

Premium time and credit boosters would be very useful to the free-to-play players. I would max out the credit boosters, with the leftover tokens, I would grab the universal manuals, and then if you have time to play much the day when you redeem the rewards, the premium account is not a bad idea.

Priorities:
1. Credit boosters
2. Universal manual
3. Premium account time
4. Bonds
5. Crew members
6. Components
7. Credits
8. Styles
Example with 15 available tokens

Paying players

I would imagine that the paying players have a couple of premium tanks, including the premium account, maybe even the WoT+, so such players should focus on other economy aspects, such as bonds.
Priorities:
- Improved Equipment
- Bonds
- Components
- Universal manual
- Credit boosters
- Crew member
- Credits
- Styles
- Premium account
Example with 15 available tokens

Free tier 10 tech tree branch

Recommendations for new players

Type 5

A very easy line to play, you have a ton of armor, a hard-hitting gun, and you can brutalize your opponents, especially after the buffs the tier 10 has received in the 2.0 patch

60TP

Not as much armor as the Type 5, but 60TP offers a lot more flexibility with better turret armor, more mobility, and gun depression.

STR103B

One of the best snipers in the game, and armor that works well on long-range engagements.

M48 Patton

All around great tank, maybe a little bit slower for a medium tank, but it features great turret armor and troll hull, which can pull off miracle bounces. The biggest strength of the tanks is the godlike gun handling.

IS-7

The OG tank in this game, with incredible turret armor and a very strong frontal hull paired with good mobility, can really make its impact on the battlefield.

Recommendations for the veteran players

STB-1

My favorite tank in the game due to the really good gun handling and amazing gun depression. Also, let’s not forget a deadly DPM.

TVP T 50/51

A very fun autoloader with short intraclip reloads and good mobility to take key positions at the start of the battle. Lack of armor does make it a bit harder to play.

K-91

A very underrated tank at tier 10 due to the fact that it has a rear-mounted turret. What you get in return is a godlike accuracy, gun handling, and DPM.

CS-63

One of the fastest mediums in the game, it takes some good decision-making to make the most use out of your 2 modes the tank can be in.
November 30, 2025
World of Tanks Christmas Twitch Drops – Worth watching?
Went through the WoT page explaining the system for the month of December for the twitch drops, and here is my breakdown if it’s worth the hassle in order to get a tier 8 premium tank with spending no cash.

Festive tokens

Here is the overview of the rewards for December:

The main rewards are the 2 tier 8 premium medium tanks, the Strv 81 and Object 274a. In my opinion, the 274a is a better tank, but none of them are OP by any means. They would be alright credit makers, both of the tanks have relatively high shell costs, which doesn’t make them very profitable in the long run.

If you skip a week of watching the streams, you can still get a tier 8 since the max amount of tokens is 120, and you get 20 for a full week of watching.

The rest of the rewards are kinda meh if you are not really into the 3D styles for the Maus and Vz 55. Premium account redemption is limited to only 1, which does suck for free-to-play players.

What to buy

If you collect 100 tokes or more, I would get a premium tier 8, since in the long run, you will get the most use out of it. If you value the accuracy and gun depression, grab the Strv 81; otherwise, the Object might be a better choice.

If you collect fewer than 100 tokens, the priorities for the rewards would go like this for me:
1. Booster
2. Premium Account
3. 2D Styles
4. Consumables
5. 3D Styles
12 Days of Tankmas

In my experience, the chances of rare loot dropping are extremely low, so I would not bother watching streams on all 12 days, but only these:

Day 3 – December 5th
Progetto 46 – One of the best tier 8 mediums

Day 6 – December 8th
LT-432 – Light with armor, DPM and camo

Day 8 – December 10th
IS-3A – Reverse autoreloader, very broken mechanic

Day 10 – December 12th
Contradicious after only 90 minutes of watching and 1 Large box after 150 minutes

Day 11 – December 13th
Bourrassque – heavy hitting medium with light tank camo

Day 12 – December 14th
Turtle Mk.1 – TD with crazy armor and monster DPM

Keep in mind, the drop rates for premium tanks are low, but if you have time on these days, feel free to give it a go, you never know, maybe you get lucky and get a great credits maker without spending money.
November 30, 2025
Holiday Ops 2026 Garage – World of Tanks

There are no significant changes in how the garage for the holiday ops looks compared to the previous years, but it still looks really apealing in my opinion.

Here are some screenshots of the garage or also known as a hangar for Holiday Ops 2026:

In terms of extra options that were mentioned, it was reported that for the first time, players will be able to switch to the daytime inside the hangar, compared to the past, where the garage was only at night.

November 30, 2025
Escape from Tarkov – Why so popular in 2025?
In the ever-evolving landscape of gaming and streaming, few games have managed to capture the collective attention of viewers quite like Escape from Tarkov in 2025. Recent data from Twitch tracking platforms reveals that this hardcore tactical shooter has solidified its position as the second most-watched game on Twitch, consistently maintaining around 203,000 average concurrent viewers and commanding nearly 10% of all Twitch viewership share . This remarkable achievement places it in the company of streaming giants, trailing only behind the ever-popular “Just Chatting” category.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: Tarkov’s Streaming Dominance

The statistics surrounding Escape from Tarkov’s 2025 performance are nothing short of impressive. According to comprehensive data from SullyGnome and TwitchTracker, the game has experienced explosive growth across multiple metrics:

Current Performance (November 2025)
- Average Viewers: 203,000 concurrent viewers
- Market Share: 9.796% of total Twitch viewership
- Peak Viewers: 383,524 (achieved on November 15, 2025)
- Total Hours Watched (YTD): 219.8 million hours
- Growth Rate: 1,314% increase in watch hours over the past 30 days
Player Base Growth

Beyond streaming success, Escape from Tarkov has seen remarkable growth in its player base:
- Monthly Active Players: 1.77 million (November 2025)
- Growth: 27.9% increase from October 2025
- Daily Players: 393,000+
- Live Players: 37,000+ concurrent players
What Makes Tarkov Addictive to Watch?

The game’s success on Twitch isn’t coincidental. Escape from Tarkov possesses several characteristics that make it inherently compelling for viewers:

High-Stakes Gameplay

Every raid in Tarkov represents a significant investment. Players risk valuable gear, ammunition, and hours of progress in pursuit of valuable loot. This high-risk, high-reward system creates genuine tension that translates directly to compelling viewing content.

Unpredictable Outcomes

Unlike more casual shooters, Tarkov’s hardcore nature means that even skilled players can be eliminated instantly by lesser-armed opponents. This unpredictability keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, as no outcome is guaranteed regardless of the streamer’s skill level.

Rich Storytelling

Each raid creates its own narrative. Whether it’s a successful gear run that funds future raids, a devastating loss that forces strategic adaptations, or encounters with other players that lead to emergent storytelling, every session offers unique content.

Community Engagement

The game’s complexity encourages active community participation. Viewers often provide tactical advice, speculate about enemy locations, and celebrate or mourn outcomes alongside the streamer, creating an engaging interactive experience.

The Streaming Elite: Tarkov’s Content Creators

The game’s popularity has been amplified by exceptional content creators who have mastered the art of Tarkov streaming:

Top Streamers Leading the Charge

Leading the charge are streamers like LVNDMARK and Pestily, who have accumulated millions of viewing hours in 2025 . These creators have built dedicated communities around their Tarkov content, with some individual streamers averaging over 100,000 viewers during peak streams.

Streamer Growth Trends

The data shows remarkable growth in streaming activity:
- Active Streamers: 34,600 streamers broadcasting Tarkov content
- Average Channels: 911 concurrent streams at any given time
- Growth in Streaming: 238.5% increase in total hours streamed
Technical Excellence and Updates

Escape from Tarkov’s continued relevance stems from Battlestate Games’ commitment to regular updates and improvements. The release of patch 0.16 on August 20, 2025, brought significant changes that kept the meta fresh and encouraged both returning and new players to engage with the game .

Regional Popularity

Interestingly, the game shows varying levels of popularity across different regions:
- Highest Interest: Estonia (100%), Finland (95%), Russia (83%)
- Strong European Presence: Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania all showing 70%+ interest levels
Comparison to Gaming Titans

Achieving second place among all games on Twitch places Escape from Tarkov in extraordinary company. The top rankings in November 2025 show:
1. Just Chatting: 294K viewers
2. Escape from Tarkov: 203K viewers
3. Counter-Strike: 90.4K viewers
4. League of Legends: 89.4K viewers
5. ARC Raiders: (lower viewer count)
The Broader Impact on Gaming Culture

Escape from Tarkov’s streaming success represents more than just numbers—it reflects a shift in gaming preferences toward more hardcore, skill-based experiences. The game’s emphasis on:
- Authentic gunplay mechanics
- Economic simulation
- Permadeath-style consequences
- Realistic ballistics and weapon handling
  These elements have resonated with audiences seeking more demanding and rewarding gaming experiences.
Looking Ahead: Tarkov’s Streaming Future

With consistent updates, an expanding player base, and unwavering community support, Escape from Tarkov appears well-positioned to maintain its streaming dominance. The game’s unique position as both a challenging competitive experience and compelling entertainment content suggests its popularity will continue growing.
The 2025 data reveals a game that has successfully bridged the gap between hardcore simulation and mainstream entertainment, proving that there’s a substantial audience for demanding, skill-intensive gaming experiences. As streaming continues to evolve, Escape from Tarkov’s success serves as a blueprint for how developers can create games that are both challenging to master and engaging to watch.

Escape from Tarkov’s rise to become Twitch’s second-most watched game in 2025 represents a remarkable achievement in gaming history. With nearly 10% of all Twitch viewership and millions of dedicated players and viewers, it has proven that hardcore gaming experiences can achieve mainstream success when executed with precision and community focus.
November 30, 2025
Best Support Champions – Patch 25.23 – League of Legends
The current support meta has seen significant evolution with Nami emerging as the premier pick according to METAsrc’s algorithm. Mobalytics identifies several high-performing support champions who excel in the current patch environment . Meanwhile, the analysis of both win rates AND pick rates reveals which champions are genuinely meta-relevant versus statistical outliers . Let’s examine the champions defining this patch’s support meta.

S+ Tier: The Meta-Defining Picks

Nami has emerged as the highest-scoring support champion according to METAsrc’s algorithm with a score of 95.31, combining an excellent 52.19% win rate with a strong 10.81% pick rate . Her combination of healing, crowd control, and team fight utility makes her an exceptional blind pick that can adapt to any team composition.
Thresh maintains his status as a cornerstone support pick with a METAsrc score of 88.14, featuring a solid 50.50% win rate and an impressive 10.34% pick rate . His lantern utility and crowd control provide unmatched engage and save potential that makes him valuable across all skill levels.
Nautilus demonstrates exceptional tank support performance with a METAsrc score of 85.08, showcasing a 49.37% win rate with a substantial 9.60% pick rate . His engage potential and peel tools make him particularly effective in aggressive team compositions.
Lulu provides exceptional protective utility with a METAsrc score of 82.79, maintaining a 49.91% win rate with an 8.72% pick rate

S Tier: The Reliable Performers

Pyke provides exceptional assassination support with a METAsrc score of 74.24, maintaining a 48.96% win rate while commanding a massive 24.25% ban rate with a 6.96% pick rate . His high ban rate combined with reasonable performance suggests he’s being undervalued by the general population.
Leona offers reliable engage and crowd control with a METAsrc score of 73.47, featuring a 50.99% win rate and a solid 7.52% pick rate . Her straightforward playstyle makes her excellent for players transitioning to tank supports.
Karma demonstrates versatile utility with a METAsrc score of 73.04, maintaining a 50.18% win rate with a 7.65% pick rate

A Tier: The Solid Choices

Bard offers unique roaming and utility support with a METAsrc score of 62.96, showcasing a 50.22% win rate with a 5.75% pick rate

Champion Selection Strategies

Meta-Relevant Blind Picks

When first-selecting support, prioritize champions that combine good win rates with high pick rates:
- Balanced Performance: Nami, Thresh, Nautilus
- Protective Utility: Lulu, Janna, Karma
- Engage Potential: Leona, Nautilus, Blitzcrank
Counter-Pick Considerations
- Against Hook Champions: Morgana, Sivir, Janna
- Against Poke Compositions: Leona, Nautilus, Alistar
- Against Assassin Compositions: Lulu, Morgana, Janna
Win Rate vs. Pick Rate Analysis

High Pick Rate Meta Champions

Champions like Nami (10.81% pick rate, 52.19% win rate) and Thresh (10.34% pick rate, 50.50% win rate) maintain both strong win rates and high pick rates, indicating their consistent effectiveness across various team compositions and skill levels

High Win Rate Specialists

Soraka shows an exceptional 51.93% win rate with reasonable 5.43% pick rate, suggesting she’s genuinely powerful when executed correctly rather than a statistical outlier

High Ban Rate Considerations

Pyke (24.25% ban rate), Morgana (22.41% ban rate), and Blitzcrank (15.12% ban rate) command high ban rates while maintaining reasonable performance, indicating they’re perceived as threats by the community

Support Synergies and ADC Combinations

Aggressive Lane Combos

Thresh synergizes exceptionally well with ADC champions who can follow up on hook engages, allowing for consistent kill pressure throughout the laning phase

Scaling Team Compositions

Lulu and Nami excel in compositions that protect hyper-carry ADC champions, providing the utility and sustain needed for late-game success

Control and Pick Potential

Lux and Morgana provide excellent screen control through their long-range crowd control, making them valuable in compositions focused on pick plays

Lane Management and Trading Patterns

Early Game Priorities

Successful support play in this meta requires understanding optimal positioning and trading:
- Ward Coverage: Establish vision in river bushes and pixel wards
- ADC Protection: Time your crowd control to counter enemy engage attempts
- Roaming Timing: Coordinate with ADC for optimal recall timing
Mid-Game Impact

The current meta emphasizes mid-game team fighting and objective control:
- Group Coordination: Coordinate with your team for major objectives
- Vision Control: Maintain deep wards in enemy jungle for information
- Engage Timing: Coordinate with your team for optimal engage opportunities
Late-Game Scaling

Several meta champions excel at late-game impact:
- Team Fight Carriers: Nami, Soraka, Seraphine
- Utility Focus: Thresh, Lulu, Janna
- Engage Specialists: Leona, Nautilus, Blitzcrank
Itemization Trends

Core Support Items
- Imperial Mandate: Ability haste and damage amplification for engage supports
- Moonstone Renewer: Healing and shielding amplification for enchanter supports
- Zeke’s Convergence: Armor and engage bonus for tank supports
- Redemption: Global healing and damage item for all support types
Situational Picks
- Mikael’s Blessing: Magic resistance with crowd control cleanse
- Locket of the Iron Solari: Magic resistance shield for team protection
- Knight’s Vow: Damage redirection and movement speed for protective supports
- Ardent Censer: Attack speed and on-hit healing for ADC-focused compositions
Meta Analysis and Key Trends

The Enchanter Renaissance

The current meta has seen traditional enchanters like Nami and Lulu return to prominence due to their ability to protect carries in an assassin-heavy environment

The Tank Support Stability

Tank supports like Nautilus and Leona maintain consistent performance due to their reliable engage tools and crowd control that can initiate fights effectively

The Pick Rate Indicator

High pick rates combined with good win rates (Nami 10.81%, Thresh 10.34%, Nautilus 9.60%) indicate genuine meta relevance rather than statistical anomalies

Climbing Strategy Recommendations

For Lower Elo Players (Iron-Bronze-Silver)

Focus on mastering these beginner-friendly champions:
- Soraka: Simple mechanics with strong healing and global presence
- Lux: Long-range safety with strong crowd control
- Morgana: Black shield provides unique anti-magic protection
For Mid Elo Players (Gold-Platinum)

Consider these intermediate champions:
- Thresh: Requires practice but offers excellent utility and save potential
- Nami: Good balance of healing, crowd control, and team fight presence
- Leona: Straightforward engage with reliable crowd control
For Higher Elo Players (Diamond+)

Experiment with these advanced picks:
- Pyke: High skill ceiling with assassination potential
- Bard: Requires exceptional macro understanding and roaming
- Rakan: Complex mobility patterns with excellent engage potential
Advanced Tips for SoloQ Success

Communication and Team Coordination
- ADC Synergy: Communicate your crowd control timings and engage windows
- Jungler Coordination: Time your wards and engages for river objective contests
- Late Game Focus: Communicate when you need to engage vs. when to protect
Adaptation and Flexibility
- Draft Awareness: Adjust your pick based on enemy team composition
- Meta Monitoring: Stay updated on support item changes and champion updates
- Personal Performance: Track your own statistics to identify improvement areas
Conclusion: Mastering the Modern Support Role

The current support meta emphasizes champions that can provide consistent utility and team fight impact throughout all phases of the game. The top-tier supports excel through a combination of reliable crowd control, protective utility, and strategic decision-making
1. Champion Mastery: Focus on 2-3 champions from the S-tier that match your playstyle
2. Game Awareness: Master vision control and macro decision-making
3. Team Coordination: Learn to synergize with your ADC and team composition
Final Rankings Summary

S+ Tier (Meta-Defining): Nami, Thresh, Nautilus, Lulu, Milio
S Tier (Strong): Pyke, Leona, Karma, Morgana, Lux, Blitzcrank, Soraka
A Tier (Reliable): Bard, Seraphine, Yuumi, Braum, Rakan, Janna

May your wards be placed wisely and your crowd control be precise!
November 30, 2025
Best ADC Champions – Patch 25.23 – League of Legends
The current ADC meta has seen significant evolution with Miss Fortune emerging as the premier pick after receiving buffs this patch. Mobalytics identifies her as the current best ADC choice, praising her ability to consistently bully opponents and facilitate kills in lane . Meanwhile, METAsrc’s proprietary algorithm has highlighted several S+ tier performers that combine strong win rates with excellent pick rates . Let’s examine the champions defining this patch’s ADC meta.

S+ Tier: The Meta-Defining Picks

Miss Fortune has emerged as the highest-scoring ADC champion according to METAsrc’s algorithm with a score of 93.67, combining a solid 52.07% win rate with an excellent 17.27% pick rate . Her recent buffs have made her exceptionally strong in lane, capable of consistently bullying enemy champions and facilitating frequent kills when paired with tanky, crowd control, or aggressive poke supports.
Kaisa maintains her dominance in the bot lane with a METAsrc score of 90.01, offering unique evolution mechanics that adapt to any situation . Her 18.36% pick rate demonstrates her meta relevance, while her 49.65% win rate reflects her consistent performance across all skill brackets.
Jhin demonstrates exceptional performance with a METAsrc score of 85.49, combining a 50.54% win rate with a strong 15.81% pick rate . His four-shot rhythm and crowd control capabilities make him particularly effective in organized team fights.
Caitlyn showcases her classic pick potential with a METAsrc score of 77.27, maintaining a 13.25% pick rate with a 48.99% win rate . Her range advantage and trap mechanics provide excellent lane control and pick potential.
Jinx offers exceptional team fight scaling with a METAsrc score of 70.98, showcasing a 51.44% win rate with an 11.93% pick rate . Her rocket launcher form provides unmatched AoE damage in late-game team fights.
Ashe demonstrates consistent utility and scaling with a METAsrc score of 70.03, featuring a 50.98% win rate and an 11.38% pick rate . Her vision control and ultimate pick potential make her valuable across all game phases.

S Tier: The Reliable Performers

Ezreal provides consistent poke and safety with a METAsrc score of 63.67, maintaining an 11.33% pick rate with a 48.45% win rate . His mobility and triforce-based build make him effective in both lane control and skirmishes.
Smolder has emerged as a strong scaling pick with a METAsrc score of 61.05, showcasing a 51.30% win rate with an 8.76% pick rate . His unique passive scaling provides excellent late-game hyper-carry potential.
Tristana offers exceptional tower taking and pick potential with a METAsrc score of 55.46, maintaining a 7.16% pick rate with a solid 51.42% win rate . Her jump mechanics provide excellent safety and engage potential.
Lucian demonstrates strong lane presence and mid-game power with a METAsrc score of 56.18, featuring an 8.24% pick rate and a 49.98% win rate . His combo-based kit provides excellent outplay potential in skilled hands.

A Tier: The Solid Choices

Vayne offers unmatched late-game scaling with a METAsrc score of 53.68, showcasing a 51.81% win rate with a 6.60% pick rate . Her true damage and stealth mechanics provide excellent dueling potential against tank compositions.
Sivir provides excellent wave clear and team fight utility with a METAsrc score of 50.64, maintaining a 5.64% pick rate with a 51.13% win rate . Her spell shield and speed boost offer unique defensive capabilities.
Yunara demonstrates surprising effectiveness with a METAsrc score of 51.09, featuring an 8.15% pick rate with a 48.18% win rate . Her zone control and scaling potential make her effective in the right compositions.
Mel represents an interesting case with a METAsrc score of 48.88, showing a 51.69% win rate but maintaining only a 2.54% pick rate due to her 45.53% ban rate . This indicates she may be undervalued by the general population but highly effective in capable hands.

Champion Selection Strategies

Meta-Relevant Blind Picks

When first-selecting ADC, prioritize champions that combine good win rates with high pick rates:
- Balanced Performance: Miss Fortune, Kaisa, Jhin
- Scaling Focus: Jinx, Vayne, Smolder
- Utility Picks: Ashe, Sivir, Caitlyn
Counter-Pick Considerations
- Against Long Range: Vayne, Kalista, Lucian
- Against Poke Compositions: Ezreal, Sivir, Miss Fortune
- Against Tank Compositions: Vayne, Kaisa, Jinx
Win Rate vs. Pick Rate Analysis

High Pick Rate Meta Champions

Champions like Kaisa and Miss Fortune maintain both strong win rates and high pick rates, indicating their consistent effectiveness across various team compositions and skill levels .

High Win Rate Specialists

Vayne and Smolder show exceptional win rates while maintaining reasonable pick rates, suggesting they’re not just statistical outliers but genuinely powerful picks when executed correctly .

Emerging Strong Picks

Mel represents an interesting case where moderate pick rates combined with strong win rates and extremely high ban rates (45.53%) indicate a champion that may be undervalued by the general population but highly effective in capable hands .

Bot Lane Synergies and Support Combinations

Aggressive Lane Combos

Miss Fortune synergizes exceptionally well with engage supports, allowing for frequent all-ins and kill pressure throughout the laning phase .

Scaling Team Compositions

Jinx and Vayne excel in compositions that can protect them through the mid-game, providing unmatched late-game damage output .

Utility-Focused Picks

Ashe provides excellent vision control and pick potential, making her valuable in coordinated team compositions that can utilize her ultimate effectively .

Lane Management and Trading Patterns

Early Game Priorities

Successful ADC play in this meta requires understanding optimal trading patterns:
- Safe Farming: Focus on last hitting under tower when possible
- Trading Windows: Time your engage when enemy ADC is going for CS
- Support Coordination: Communicate with your support for all-in opportunities
Mid-Game Impact

The current meta emphasizes mid-game team fighting and objective control:
- Group Timing: Coordinate with your team for major objectives
- Positioning: Stay behind your frontline and maintain optimal range
- Tower Taking: Utilize your tower destroying power for map pressure
Late-Game Scaling

Several meta champions excel at late-game impact:
- Hyper-Carries: Vayne, Jinx, Smolder
- Utility Carries: Ashe, Sivir, Caitlyn
- Battle Carriers: Miss Fortune, Kaisa, Lucian
Itemization Trends

Core ADC Items
- Infinity Edge: Essential crit scaling for most ADC champions
- Runaan’s Hurricane: AoE potential for champions like Jinx
- Phantom Dancer: Mobility and survivability
- Mercurial Scimitar: Magic resistance with crowd control immunity
Situational Picks
- Lord Dominik’s Regards: Anti-tank penetration
- Mortal Reminder: Anti-heal and armor penetration
- Bloodthirster: Lifesteal and survivability
- Guardian Angel: Second life in team fights
Meta Analysis and Key Trends

The Aggressive ADC Renaissance

The current meta has seen aggressive ADC champions like Miss Fortune and Lucian regain prominence due to their ability to create early advantages and snowball leads .

The Scaling Debate

Traditional hyper-carries like Vayne and Jinx remain viable but require stronger team protection and longer games to reach their full potential .

The Pick Rate Indicator

High pick rates combined with good win rates (Kaisa 18.36%, Miss Fortune 17.27%) indicate genuine meta relevance rather than statistical anomalies .

Climbing Strategy Recommendations

For Lower Elo Players (Iron-Bronze-Silver)

Focus on mastering these beginner-friendly champions:
- Miss Fortune: Simple mechanics with strong lane presence
- Ashe: Reliable utility and pick potential
- Jinx: Excellent scaling with straightforward kit
For Mid Elo Players (Gold-Platinum)

Consider these intermediate champions:
- Kaisa: Requires practice but offers excellent adaptability
- Jhin: Good balance of safety and damage with unique mechanics
- Ezreal: Safe laning with strong poke and mobility
For Higher Elo Players (Diamond+)

Experiment with these advanced picks:
- Vayne: High skill ceiling but unmatched late-game carry potential
- Kalista: Requires exceptional mechanical execution
- Caitlyn: High skill ceiling with excellent range advantage
Advanced Tips for SoloQ Success

Communication and Team Coordination
- Support Synergy: Communicate your power spikes and engage timing
- Jungler Coordination: Time your pushes for river crab contests
- Late Game Focus: Communicate when you need protection vs. when to engage
Adaptation and Flexibility
- Draft Awareness: Adjust your pick based on enemy ADC and support combination
- Meta Monitoring: Stay updated on champion changes and item updates
- Personal Performance: Track your own statistics to identify improvement areas
Conclusion: Mastering the Modern ADC Role

The current ADC meta emphasizes champions that can provide consistent impact throughout all phases of the game. The top-tier ADCs excel through a combination of reliable scaling, lane presence, and team fight effectiveness .

Final Rankings Summary

S+ Tier (Meta-Defining): Miss Fortune, Kaisa, Jhin, Caitlyn, Jinx, Ashe
S Tier (Strong): Ezreal, Smolder, Tristana, Lucian
A Tier (Reliable): Vayne, Sivir, Yunara, Mel

May your CS be crisp and your positioning impeccable!
November 30, 2025
Games with the best Christmas events in 2025

In this post we’ll be taking a look at the games which have the best and most unique Christmas events, so you know from which games you can expect special experience through the Christmas time.

Holiday Ops – World of Tanks

Usual timeline – December 1st – January 8th

Personally, the best Christmas event that any game has at the moment, the amount of rewards you get just by playing through December is amazing, it makes grinding through the tank lines a lot more enjoyable and a relaxing experience. Also, each year we get a special commander who is one of the very popular actors, such as Arnold Schwarzenneger, Chuck Norris.

Most of the people look forward towards the lootboxes the most, through the years, they have become a staple for the best bang for buck in the game. While the bundles are very expensive, going up to 300 euros, they are worth your money if you were planning to get a year of premium or want to spend gold on season passes. You just get a lot more gold at the end from the big lootbox bundle compared to what you would get from straight buying the gold and premium time.

Lootboxes often feature new tanks with new mechanics, which forces players to buy lootboxes in order to have a chance of owning such vehicles in the garage.

Winterfest – Fortnite

Usual timeline – mid-December to start of January

While not as impressive as the Holiday Ops in World of Tanks, Winterfest in Fortnite still has something to offer to it’s players, the core mechanic is the daily present system. You can open one present per day from the winterfest lodge from which you can get 14 free cosmetics.

There can be also special skins like those that appeared last year, one that has to be opened last and one that is avaliable on Christmas day.
Good thing compared to the Holiday ops is that the rewards are completely free and each present has consistent rewards for all players, but this daily system does force you to play the game every day or you will miss a skin or a cosmetic.

Feast of the Winter Veil – World of Warcraft

Usual timeline – Mid-December to the start of January

A pretty short event that offers a lot of content to its players. It features some special events with Christmas-themed plots.
Main features of the event are the holiday boss, gift opening, which usually lasts from Christmas to January 2nd, and features 6 distinct presents under the Greatfather Winter’s tree. Snowball fights for PvP activities and winter revelers, which are the NPCs in inns that give gifts.
In terms of rewards, last year it featured the pets, transmog sets, achievement rewards, crafting recipes, historic gifts, and toys.

Winter Tales – War Thunder

Usual timeline – December 20th – January 9th

Similar to the WoT, War Thunder’s Christmas event also features special vehicles that can be obtained through playing as the event rewards or premium vehicles that can be purchased.
Vehicles are also significantly discounted, up to 50% off all vehicles, 50% off modifications, talismans, and backups, and also premium account can be purchased for half the price.
In terms of free rewards, there are decals and Christmas decorations, which in all honesty is not all the exciting.

Khorovod – Escape from Tarkov

Usual timeline – starts December 26th

A very short and simple Christmas event in Escape from Tarkov, which starts right after Christmas.
Main features are the Santa Claus NPC that spawns on all maps except The Lab, he hands out items from the Santa Bag, then we also have the Christmas Tree Module, which is available in the Hideout.
Holiday Quest Chain features the 10 new quests and a festive atmosphere with Christmas-themed decorations and ambient effects.
Rewards are the winter clothing, unique achievements, Christmas walkers and labrys access keycards.

Winter’s Haunt – Apex Legends

Usual timeline – Mid-December to January 7th

Apex Legends also has a nice Christmas Event, which features the Winter Express LTM, a fan-favorite train-based mode, 30 event cosmetics, so you can complete the collection of the frost-themed items, ice gems currency, which you can spend in the reward shop and event packs, specialized Apex packs with guaranteed event items.

Gameplay wise, it can include new weapons, legend balance changes and reward shop rotations.

Major rewards are skins and Heirlooms shards.

November 28, 2025
Fortnite Winterfest 2025: What to Expect When the Holiday Cheer Arrives
What’s Official (And What We Can Confirm)

The Event Will Definitely Happen

Winterfest is a cornerstone of Fortnite’s annual calendar, running consistently since 2018 . This December will be no exception, with the event likely kicking off in the final weeks of December to coincide with Epic Games’ winter break .

New Chapter 7 Context

Winterfest 2025 will follow the conclusion of the current “Simpsons mini season” and the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7, which promises a fresh map and new weapons system . This sets up an interesting dynamic where we’ll be experiencing Winterfest on a brand new map for the first time in years.

Timing Expectations

Based on community discussions and historical patterns, Winterfest 2025 is expected to start around December 17-18, aligning with Fortnite’s typical update schedule, and run through January 7-8 . This gives players about 3 weeks to collect all the holiday goodies.

The Big Changes We’re Expecting

1. Strategic Snow Coverage

Unlike previous years where the entire map would get blanketed in snow, leaks suggest Winterfest 2025 will only cover specific Points of Interest (POIs) . This tactical approach allows players to better explore and learn the new Chapter 7 map while still enjoying that festive Winterfest atmosphere.

2. Enhanced Free Content

Community feedback from last year’s Winterfest has been heard – players are expecting more substantial free content. The 2024 event was criticized for having minimal new in-game items (just a grappler with some technical issues), so Epic Games is likely to step up their game for 2025 .

3. Return of the Daily Present System

The beloved tradition of unlocking one present per day throughout the event will continue, typically ending with a special reward like the “Santa Dogg” skin that players can unlock on the final day .

What the Leaks Are Suggesting

Hatsune Miku Christmas Skin

Dataminers have discovered files indicating a new Christmas or winter-themed Hatsune Miku skin . Given Hatsune Miku’s popularity in the Fortnite community and her previous successful collaborations, this could be a major free skin highlight for Winterfest 2025.

Enhanced Map Features

With Chapter 7’s fresh start, we’re expecting the new map to receive special Winterfest treatment, though exactly how the seasonal overlay will work with the unfamiliar POIs remains to be seen.

The Community’s Holiday Wishlist

The Fortnite subreddit has been buzzing with expectations and hopes for Winterfest 2025 . Here are some of the top requests from players:
- Classic Holiday Crossovers: Fans are hoping for crossovers like “Home Alone” with Kevin McCallister and his iconic trap setups
- Christmas Movie Characters: Requests include Jim Carrey’s Grinch and Will Ferrell’s Elf character
- More Substantial Free Skins: The community is hoping for multiple high-quality free skins throughout the event
- Return of OG Elements: Some players want to see beloved older features return alongside new Chapter 7 innovations
What Makes This Winterfest Special

First Winterfest on Chapter 7 Map

For the first time since Chapter 2, Winterfest will debut on a completely new map. This represents a significant opportunity for Epic Games to create fresh holiday experiences while respecting both nostalgia and innovation .

Enhanced Event Scope

Following the successful integration of multiple game modes, Winterfest 2025 is expected to be more comprehensive than previous years, potentially incorporating elements across Battle Royale, Zero Build, Creative, and other Fortnite experiences.

Looking Ahead

Winterfest 2025 represents more than just another holiday event – it’s the first major seasonal celebration on Fortnite’s Chapter 7 map, setting the tone for how Epic Games will handle future seasonal events on the new battleground. With community feedback from previous years factored in and some exciting leaks suggesting substantial improvements, this could be one of the most memorable Winterfests yet.
The combination of fresh map exploration opportunities, enhanced free content expectations, and beloved holiday traditions creates a unique scenario where both new and veteran players can find something to get excited about.

The Bottom Line

While we’ll need to wait for Epic Games’ official announcement for confirmed details, the signs point to Winterfest 2025 being a significant milestone event. The timing coincides with the fresh start of Chapter 7, community expectations are higher than ever, and the leaks suggest some genuinely exciting content on the horizon.
Mark your calendars for mid-December, prepare your wishlist, and get ready for what could be Fortnite’s best Winterfest yet. The holiday cheer is coming, and this time it’s arriving on a brand new island.
November 26, 2025