Marks of Excellence in World of Tanks show how your combined damage in one tank compares with everyone else in that tank. One mark means the top 35 percent, two marks the top 15 percent and three marks the top 5 percent. Marks are earned on Tier V and higher tanks and are tracked separately for each tank.
How are Marks of Excellence calculated?
The game tracks a moving average of your combined damage in each tank. Combined damage is the damage you deal plus the damage you help others deal by spotting or tracking enemies. That average is compared with the results of everyone who plays the same tank on your server. Recent battles count more than old ones, so a good streak raises your percentage quickly, and a bad one lowers it.
| Marks | You beat | Where it shows |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mark | About 65 percent of players in that tank | One stripe on the gun barrel |
| 2 marks | About 85 percent | Two stripes |
| 3 marks | About 95 percent | Three stripes |
This works the same way as of October 2026, after Update 2.4.
Which tanks are easiest to mark?
Tanks you play often and well are the easiest to mark, regardless of tier. Beyond that, tanks with good gun handling, decent view range and the ability to deal damage safely tend to be friendlier than very specialised vehicles. Lower tiers, from Tier V, can feel easier, but the requirement scales with how good other players are in that tank.
What habits raise your marking percentage?
- Stay alive. A tank that survives keeps dealing damage late in the match.
- Spot and track. Assisted damage counts, so tracking enemies helps your marks.
- Pick your fights. Avoid trades where you lose more health than you deal.
- Play when fresh. Tired sessions drag your average down.
- Use good equipment and crew skills. Small advantages add up over many battles.
Why is the third mark so hard?
The third mark means beating about 95 percent of players in that tank, and because the average is moving, you need to stay at that level for many battles, not one. Most players see their percentage rise and fall several times before it locks in. Short, focused sessions and stopping after a few bad games helps protect the average.
For the current state of the game, including Update 2.4 and Onslaught, see our Update 2.4 guide.
How are marks different from mastery badges?
Mastery badges, from Third Class up to Ace Tanker, are earned in a single battle based on your experience compared with recent players in that tank. Marks of Excellence measure your average over many battles. Ace Tanker can come from one great match; three marks take sustained performance.
That difference shapes how you should play for each. For Ace Tanker, a single high-impact match is enough, so aggressive plays can pay off. For marks, consistency wins: a steady, safe performance every battle beats one spectacular game followed by three early deaths. Many players pick one tank per season to mark and play it carefully, while using other tanks for fun.
What does Marks of Excellence help cost?
Boosting Games sells fixed-price World of Tanks services. Prices below are the starting prices at the time of writing (October 2026), and the exact price for your option shows before checkout. Every service is listed on the World of Tanks services collection.
| Service | What you get | How you play | Price | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World of Tanks Marks of Excellence | We play your chosen tank until it earns the number of marks you pick. | Piloted | From $25 | 1–7 days |
| World of Tanks Ace Tanker Mastery Badge | We play your chosen tank until it earns the Ace Tanker mastery badge. | Piloted | From $19 | 1–5 days |
| World of Tanks Platoon With Pros | Our players platoon with you on your own account. | Self-play (duo) | From $13 | Within 24 hours |
| World of Tanks Coaching | Live coaching or replay review on positioning, spotting, armor angling and map reads. | Coaching | From $25 | Within 48 hours |
Honest risk note: Wargaming's EULA says your account is personal and must not be shared, transferred or traded, and accounts found shared can be suspended or closed. It also bans rigged battles. Platoon sessions keep you on your own account. Self-play and coaching keep your login with you and carry less risk than piloted orders. Read our account safety notice before you order. We never sell silver, gold, bonds, free XP, premium time, tanks, accounts, mods that break the Fair Play Policy, cheats or exploits.
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World of Tanks FAQ
What do Marks of Excellence mean in World of Tanks?
Marks of Excellence show how your combined damage in a tank compares with other players of that tank. One mark means you beat about 65 percent of them, two marks about 85 percent and three marks about 95 percent. They appear as stripes on your gun barrel.
What tier do you need for Marks of Excellence?
Marks of Excellence can be earned on tanks from Tier V upward. Each tank tracks its own marks, so a three-mark tank does not help your marks on any other tank.
Does assisted damage count for marks?
Yes. Marks use combined damage, which is your own damage plus damage you help teammates deal by spotting or tracking enemies. That is why light and medium tanks can mark well even when they deal less direct damage.
How long does it take to get 3 marks?
It varies a lot by tank and skill. Many players need dozens to hundreds of battles in one tank, because the percentage is a moving average and has to stay above the third-mark line. Short, focused sessions help.
Can someone get Marks of Excellence for me?
Some services play your tank on your account, which means sharing your login. Wargaming's EULA says accounts must not be shared, and shared accounts can be suspended or closed. Platoon sessions and coaching keep you on your own account. We never sell silver, gold or accounts.
Sources: Wargaming Wiki: Marks of Excellence, The Armored Patrol: Update 2.4.