※ Note on Category: I selected the ‘Other’ category because, while this topic involves Battle Ratings (BR), it suggests a structural reorganization of the Research Tree rather than simple balance changes (buffs/nerfs) to specific items.
Does something look strange to you? Please take a look at these 5 images first.
As you can see from the screenshots above, the current Research Tree placement is extremely inconsistent with the actual Battle Rating (BR) of the equipment.
1. The Issue We currently have situations where:
- Low BR equipment is locked behind High Ranks: (e.g., The Beretta M38/42 is BR II but sits in Rank IV).
- High BR equipment appears in Low Ranks: (e.g., The Beaufighter Mk X is BR IV but sits in Rank III).
This happens because when weapon stats (BR) are adjusted or new items are added, their position in the tech tree isn’t always updated to reflect their new performance level.
2. Why this is a problem
- Unfair to New Players: A new player has to grind through Tier 4 research costs just to unlock a Tier 2 weapon. This creates a huge barrier to entry for building basic low-BR lineups.
- Illogical Progression: Unlocking a “worse” (lower BR) weapon after grinding through “better” (higher BR) weapons feels unrewarding and confusing.
- Lineup Difficulty: It makes it difficult to see at a glance which weapons belong to which tier, complicating the process of building a balanced squad.
3. The Suggestion I suggest a comprehensive reorganization of the Research Tree. Please review the current BR of all weapons and vehicles and rearrange their positions so that they are unlocked in a logical order (e.g., BR I → II → III → IV → V).
This “cleanup” is necessary to ensure a smooth and logical progression path for everyone.
- Yes, the current placement is confusing and needs fixing.
- No, the current system is fine.