Wot Best Money Maker 2018

Alright, settle in folks, because we're about to take a trip down memory lane. Specifically, memory lane paved with... well, not actual gold, but digital gold. We're talking about World of Tanks (WoT) in 2018, and the burning question on everyone's mind: what tank was the absolute king of making credits?

The Credit Crunch: A Struggle We All Know

Let's be honest, playing WoT without worrying about credits is like trying to make a soufflé without eggs. It's just not gonna happen. You need those credits to buy new tanks, to repair the ones you inevitably wreck, and to stock up on ammunition. Run out of credits and you're basically stuck in the garage, watching everyone else have all the fun. It's the digital equivalent of being at a party and realizing you forgot your wallet. Mortifying!

In 2018, the credit crunch was real. Premium account? Sure, that helped. But even with a premium account, some tanks were just credit-guzzling monsters. You'd have a great game, deal tons of damage, and then look at the post-battle report and think, "Wait, I lost credits? How is that even possible?!" Sound familiar? I bet it does.

So, which tanks were the answer to our prayers? Which vehicles allowed us to finally afford that Tier VIII heavy we'd been drooling over? Let's get into it.

The Contenders (and the Pretenders)

Now, before we crown a champion, let's acknowledge some of the contenders. There were a few solid performers out there. Some people swore by the T-34-3, a Chinese Tier VIII medium. It had that glorious alpha damage that could make enemies rage quit, and it had enough armor to bounce the occasional shot. However, its accuracy wasn't exactly laser-guided, so you could also end up flinging shells into the dirt more often than you'd like. It was a bit of a gamble.

Others touted the IS-6, a Soviet Tier VIII premium heavy. It was tough, had preferential matchmaking (meaning it didn't see Tier X tanks), and could reliably earn credits. But it lacked penetration, meaning you had to aim carefully or load gold rounds, which negated some of the credit-making potential. It was like ordering a pizza with extra cheese, only to find out they forgot the sauce.

And let's not forget about the trusty Cromwell B, a British Tier VI medium. It was fast, nimble, and had a decent gun. It was a good all-around tank, but it wasn't exactly a credit-printing machine. It was more like a reliable scooter compared to a Ferrari.

The Undisputed Champion: The Skorpion G

But there was one tank that stood head and shoulders above the rest in 2018, at least in terms of sheer credit-earning potential: the Rheinmetall Skorpion G. This German Tier VIII premium tank destroyer was, quite simply, a beast.

Why was it so good? Well, for starters, it had an amazing gun. We're talking high alpha damage, excellent penetration, and decent accuracy. You could snipe enemies from across the map and watch the credits roll in. It was like having a money tree that also happened to shoot explosive projectiles.

It was also relatively mobile, meaning you could relocate quickly to new firing positions. And while its armor was practically non-existent (seriously, even a stiff breeze could penetrate it), that didn't matter. You were a sniper, not a brawler. Your job was to stay hidden and unleash hell from afar.

The Skorpion G was so good at making credits that some players jokingly referred to it as a "pay-to-win" tank. Okay, maybe it wasn't quite pay-to-win, but it definitely gave you a significant advantage in terms of economic viability.

The Legacy of the Skorpion G

While new tanks have been introduced since 2018, and the meta has shifted, the Skorpion G remains a legend in the WoT community. It's a reminder that sometimes, the best way to get ahead is to find a tank that perfectly suits your play style and then exploit its strengths to the fullest. And in 2018, the Skorpion G was the undisputed king of credit-making.

So, if you were around back then, chances are you either owned a Skorpion G, or you were constantly cursing its existence as it decimated your team from across the map. Either way, it was a memorable time in WoT history. And who knows, maybe one day we'll see another tank that can rival its credit-earning prowess. Until then, the Skorpion G reigns supreme... at least in our memories (and maybe in our garages, if you were lucky enough to snag one!).