Oct 16, 2019

World of Tanks Blitz - TOG II*

Darkness has befallen Alpenstadt. Otherworldly powers are waking up and preparing to cross over into our already troubled world. Very soon you will discover what new creatures they bring! Meanwhile, let's take a closer look at the changes that will take place in Update 6.4. New camouflages, balance improvements, and other fixes will be added to the game on October 16.

Camouflage Creates Atmosphere

The deceptively peaceful Lucky Legendary camouflage can be now installed on the WZ-113G FT for 2,550 gold. It changes the tank destroyer's name in battle to WZ-113G FT Lucky.

We also prepared a whole set of eerily beautiful and terribly stylish Rare warpaints, as well as an unusual attachment.

Pumpkin Spice for 65–750 gold.
Spidertrap for 65–750 gold.
Scary Swarm for 65–750 gold.

In addition, you can dress your vehicle in a themed camouflage:

Pumpkin Mayhem for 65–750 gold.
Spooky Web for 65–750 gold.

The Woodland Ranger and Fire Sentinel Rare warpaints will no longer be available in the Appearance tab.
New attachments were added:
Bicycle for the WZ-113G FT at 1,200 gold.

Wings of Night is available for some vehicles at 400–4,000 gold.

The Standard Bearer attachment became available for the T-22 medium at 4,000 gold.

Vehicles Become Stronger

The multipliers for Combat XP and credits earned were increased for researchable Tier IV tanks. The exception is the B1 and M7, for which the multiplier for credits earned was slightly decreased.
Decreased gun reload time:

From 6.23 to 4.31 s for the Vickers Medium Mk. III.
From 6.23 to 3.84 s for the Valentine AT.
From 5 to 3.5 s for the M3 Light.
From 5 to 4.2 s for the top gun of the D2.
From 7.19 to 4.79 s for the Renault UE 57.
From 13.42 to 11.51 s for the Großtraktor - Krupp.

The average damage of an APCR shell was decreased from 40 to 30 HP for the M2 Medium Tank, M22 Locust, and M5 Stuart.

T82
For the gun:

Dispersion on gun traverse was decreased.
Dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.52 to 0.451 m.
Aiming time was decreased from 5.8 to 4.6 s.

T-28 mod. 1940
For the gun:

Reload time was decreased from 10.74 to 8.15 s.
Dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.412 to 0.393 m.

SU-85B
Dispersion on hull traverse of the stock and top suspension was decreased.
The aiming time for the top gun was decreased from 5.2 to 3.1 s.

Alecto
For the top gun:

Reload time was decreased from 11.03 to 9.59 s.
Dispersion on gun traverse was decreased.
Dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.499 to 0.431 m.
Aiming time was decreased from 5.3 to 3.8 s.

Covenanter
Dispersion on hull traverse was decreased.
For the gun:

Dispersion on gun traverse was decreased.
Magazine reload time was decreased from 11.51 to 9.59 s.

B1
The front now has a lower glacis plate. Its armor thickness is 27 mm.
All other parts of the frontal armor were evened out at 75 mm (previous values varied from 75 to 80 mm).
The armor behind the drive wheels at the front of the suspension was enhanced from 25 to 75 mm.
The side armor of the driver's cabin was enhanced from 20 to 65 mm.

T1 Heavy Tank
Increased armor:

From 83 to 127 mm for the upper glacis plate.
From 70 to 127 mm for the sloped parts of the upper and lower glacis plates.
From 44 to 76 mm for the side armor above the tracks.

The frontal armor of the lower glacis plate was weakened from 102 to 83 mm.
The armor of the frontal part and gun's mantlet for the stock turret was enhanced from 102 to 115 mm.
The armor of the frontal part and gun's mantlet for the top turret was enhanced from 102 to 127 mm.

BDR G1 B
Increased armor:

From 75 to 80 mm for the upper glacis plate.
From 65 to 80 mm for the sides.
From 65 to 80 mm both in the front and the rear and from 30 to 50 mm on the top for the parts of armor above the tracks.
Lower glacis plate armor was weakened from 90 to 75 mm.

Increased stock turret armor:

From 65 to 100 mm for the front.
From 65 to 76 mm for the sides.
From 80 to 100 mm for the gun's mantlet.

Increased top turret armor:

From 90 to 105 mm for the front.
From 80 to 86 mm for the sides.
From 60 and 70 to 76 mm for the range finder on the commander's cupola.

The top gun's mantlet armor was enhanced from 70 and 30 to 100 and 100 mm.

VK 30.01 (H)
Increased armor:

From 50 to 100 mm for the upper glacis plate.
From 50 to 100 mm for the machine gun's mantlet in the upper glacis plate.
From 50 to 80 mm for the hull sides.

Increased turret armor:

From 80 to 100 mm for the front.
From 60 to 80 mm for the sides.
From 0 to 80 mm for the part behind the gun's mantlet.

The gun's mantlet armor was enhanced from 40 and 20 to 80 mm.

VK 16.02 Leopard
For the top gun:

The number of shells in the magazine was increased from 9 to 12.
The number of shells per shot was increased from 3 to 4.
Dispersion after firing was decreased.
Dispersion on turret traverse was decreased.

M6
Increased armor:

From 102 to 127 mm for the upper glacis plate.
From 86 to 127 mm for the radio operator and driver's hatches.

Increased stock turret armor:

From 102 and 83 to 140 and 140 mm for the front.
From 102 to 140 mm for the gun's mantlet.

Increased top turret armor:

From 102 to 150 mm for the front and gun's mantlet.
From 83 to 86 mm for the sides.

112 Glacial
Increased armor:

From 80 to 140 mm for the lower glacis plate.
From 0 to 150 mm for the part behind the gun's mantlet.

K-91
The UBR-412D AP shell was replaced with UBR-412DA. The average damage was increased from 310 to 350 HP.
The ZUBK4 HEAT shell was replaced with ZUBK4A. The average damage was increased from 260 to 300 HP.

Darkness Falls in the Mountains

For just one update, the Alpenstadt map received night lighting and became Horrorstadt.

Shells Fly Beautifully

The turrets of the Prototipo Standard B and Sherman Firefly can now be blown off upon destruction.
Shell tracers received a new improved look.
The vehicle names were updated: the T6 Dracula and Helsing H0 became simply the Dracula and Helsing.

Bugs are Fixed

The clan supply discount now applies to provisions for vehicles of the European nation.
The bug where the characteristics of the stock and top suspension of the 14TP were identical was fixed.
Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

Oct 11, 2019

The German Juggernaut E 75 TS

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The E 75 TS boasts a thick sloped front, side screens, and an extremely strong turret. Its fast-firing gun inflicts high damage per minute, aims quickly, and strikes its target accurately. This even-keeled German juggernaut rips the enemy defense open like a tin can! Get the superheavy E 75 TS, demolish your foes, and earn lots of credits!

Through October 25, you'll find two bundles in the Store: one with the E 75 TS and a Garage slot and one with a complete set featuring a fully-equipped E 75 TS with the Eagle Legendary camouflage and Underwater Menace Legendary avatar.

Eagle Legendary Camouflage

This warpaint represents the predatory nature of the E 75 TS at its finest. The tank keeps a watchful eye on the battlefield, patiently stalking before single-mindedly chasing its prey. It strikes with pinpoint accuracy and in cold blood, digging its deadly claws into the victim's armor.

The Eagle Legendary camouflage costs 1,450 gold, is effective on all map types, does not require replenishment, and changes the tank's name in battle to the E 75 TS Eagle. Attack the enemy like a merciless predator!

Irrepressible Power

Is it that irrepressible? Strong armor? How much? And what about the fast-firing gun? For answers to these and other questions, check the precise numbers of the E 75 TS stats.

The E 75 TS is first and foremost durable armor. Its upper armor plate and turret front are almost invulnerable for standard shells of medium tanks and most Tier VIII heavies. The enemy will need at least 245 mm of penetration to damage the turret front, while the upper armor plate will be a tough nut to crack for even most Tier X guns!

The weak spot is the tank's lower armor plate. It can be easily penetrated, so whenever possible, hide behind cover or destroyed tanks. The terrain can also help. The 10-degree gun depression angle allows the E 75 TS to play in the American style. If there is no such opportunity, then approach your opponent head-on! When going toe-to-toe, the guns of most enemies simply cannot reach the lower armor plate, while the E 75 TS penetrates the defenseless top of the enemy's turret.

Another way for the E 75 TS to block damage is to sidescrape behind cover. In this position, the lower armor plate is hidden and the 120 mm side with its 15 mm shield is perfectly sloped for ricocheting. It's the perfect situation. You deal damage while taking none! The only drawback to this tank is that the front of its suspension can sometimes be penetrated, so it's better for you not to stay in the same place for a long time. Also, remember to always keep a Repair Kit on you.

The gun of the E 75 TS deals 2,086 damage per minute, among the best rates for Tier VIII heavy tanks. Combined with provisions and equipment, the E 75 TS can deal damage up to 2,400 HP! When you take aim at your opponent, its HP will melt as quickly as ice cream on a hot day!

The E 75 TS penetrates the hulls of most Tier VIII heavies with ease in spite of its modest 215 mm of penetration. However, it may experience some difficulties when dealing with the Tiger II or Tier IX vehicles. In this case, use APCR shells.

The gun of the E 75 TS features high accuracy, quick aiming, and small reticle dispersion when moving and turning the hull or the turret. Combined with strong armor, this means you'll be able to unleash the full potential of the E 75 TS' impressive firepower: play aggressively, hit frequently, and achieve penetration even when moving at full speed!

The engine of the E 75 TS has a difficult task to perform. It needs to move a huge 85-ton machine! It huffs and puffs, using all 780 horsepower to work, but it copes with its task with dignity, accelerating the tank to 20 km/h in 4-5 seconds and to 30 km/h in 10 seconds.

A price must be paid for the armor of the E 75 TS, which is its low power-to-weight ratio and slow chassis. A close encounter with a quick maneuverable tank may prove to be fatal. Use Improved Control or Engine Accelerator and take Standard or Improved Fuel when going into battle, and then enable Engine Power Boost when carouselling. Everything that can increase engine power or hull traverse speed also increases your chances of survival.

Such a heavy mass has its pros for the E 75 TS. If you happen to meet an unfortunate, lightly armored fellow on your way, just ram it without remorse! Successful ramming will deprive the opponent of 100-350 HP. You won't be able to resist laughing maniacally when a careless light tank explodes after bumping into you!

The E 75 TS was made for fighting face-to-face on the frontline with the most dangerous opponents. It's an armored wedge that you can force through the enemy's defense shell by shell, breaking through and paving the way to victory for your allies and yourself.

Oct 4, 2019

The Furious Vulcan

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Welcome the new hero of the Valkyria Chronicles! The state-of-the-art imperial tank Vulcan] has arrived in World of Tanks Blitz straight from the epicenter of European War II. This well armed and perfectly armored combat vehicle will intimidate your enemies and tear them to pieces!

Until October 18, bundles featuring the brand-new Vulcan, as well as the iconic Edelweiss, Lupus, Nameless, and Hafen, are available in the Premium Store.

The Vulcan bears a very strong resemblance to German tank destroyers, despite the fact that it has a solid turret instead of casemate.

The first thing you notice about the Vulcan (characteristics) is its reliable armor. The front of the turret is 155 mm thick, while the hull is 160 mm. The sides are less armored, but still pretty impressive due to the protective shielding. Despite being quite well-armored, the Vulcan requires wise combat tactics. Its front is thick, but not invulnerable. To make sure you’ll live to the end of the battle, avoid open areas and use cover.

Although the Vulcan is a heavy tank, it is quite speedy for its class. The 900 hp engine and high specific power guarantee good dynamics. This vehicle can accelerate to 36 km/h and maintain its speed well. Additionally, the tank boasts great maneuverability as the Vulcan acts quickly and accurately, making it perfectly suited for dynamic second-line combat.

The new imperial “heavy” is armed with a 110 mm gun. Its penetration indicators are equal to the Nameless. However, the Vulcan’s AP and APCR shells deal more damage per shot at 350 HP and 290 HP respectively. That's enough to make enemies think twice before approaching.

This combination of solid armor, a powerful gun, and good maneuverability will let you support the offensive, break through enemy lines, and reduce anyone who gets in your way to ashes.

In Valkyria Chronicles, the Vulcan is in the service of the 502nd Imperial Heavy Tank Battalion, better known by its unit name Ausbruch. Its commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Klaus Walz. The tank was named after the Roman equivalent of the Greek god, the smith Hephaestus, who was associated with fire in all its aspects, including forges, metalworking, and volcanoes.

Sep 18, 2019

Update 6.3

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It finally happened! The European nation, the highly anticipated new branch, becomes available September 18! Research it to the top and enjoy the advantages of an Italian Tier X tank with an autoreloading system. Dress the Progetto M40 mod. 65 and P.44 Pantera in a Legendary camouflage right off the bat. Last but not least, try out the provisions and consumables introduced in recent updates on Chinese tank destroyers and American heavies.

New Nation

The European nation has joined the game. For Tiers VIII–X, it is represented by Italian medium tanks featuring a gun autoreloading system. The branch includes: Vickers Mk. F, 10TP, 14TP, Lago, Strv m/42, P.43 bis, P.43 ter, P.44 Pantera, Prototipo Standard B, Progetto M40 mod. 65.
Each tank has its national flag as the background. At the same time, a union flag of the European nation is used to represent the whole branch for the pre-tutorial screen, Tech Tree screen, Profile statistics screen, and vehicle selection filter.
With the release of Update 6.3, all players will receive the Vickers Mk. F and a Garage slot.

Provisions and Consumables

The Cinnamon Roll (+3% to crew mastery) and Cheesehead (+10% to crew mastery) provisions are available for Tier VI–X tanks of the European nation. Tier IV and V vehicles can only grab a cinnamon roll for the battle.
The Reticle Calibration and Reactive Armor consumables, as well as the Sandbag Armor and Enhanced Sandbag Armor provisions, are now available for Chinese Tier VII–X tank destroyers.
The Improved Engine Power Boost and Reactive Armor consumables, as well as the Sandbag Armor and Enhanced Sandbag Armor provisions, are now available for American Tier VII–X heavies in the T110E5 branch.

Camouflage

You can dress the Italian newcomers in a Legendary camouflage right off the bat:

Furious for the P.44 Pantera at 1,450 gold. Changes the tank name in battle to P.44 Pantera Furious.
Gladiator for the Progetto M40 mod. 65 at 2,550 gold. Changes the tank name in battle to Progetto 65 Gladiator.

Or get a Common camouflage using 50–3,000 credits (for all vehicles of the European nation):

Heatwave and Tree Bark for summer maps.
Winter Steppe and Ice Mosaic for winter maps.
Sun-scorched and Bronze Green for desert maps.

The following new Rare camouflages can be applied to all vehicles in the game:

Area 52 for 65–750 gold.
Golden Carp for 65–750 gold.

The Missile Arsenal and Missile Salvo Rare camouflages are back in the Store for 65–750 gold.
While the Full Forward, Retro, Blitz, and Faster, Higher, Stronger camouflages are no longer available for purchase.
Take a closer look at the new camouflages in the Camouflage in Update 6.3 article.

Balance Changes

Engine power was increased from 650 to 750 hp for the WZ-113G FT.
Gun reload time was reduced from 9.11 to 8.34 s for the WZ-121.
Tiger II
Increased armor:

From 150 to 160 mm for the upper glacis plate.
From 120 to 160 mm for the lower glacis plate.
From 80 to 100 mm for the upper part of the side.

Increased top turret armor:

From 185 to 220 mm for the front.
From 80 to 100 mm for the side.
From 40 to 55 mm for the turret roof.
From 80 to 100 mm for the commander's cupola.
From 80 to 180 mm for the gun mount.
From 0 to 180 mm for the gun mount opening.
To 180 mm for all gun mantlets (previous values varied from 20 to 145 mm).

VK 36.01 (H)
Increased armor:

From 100 to 145 mm for the upper glacis plate.
From 100 to 145 mm for the machine gun's mantlet and covers of the drive wheels.
From 86 to 100 mm for the lower glacis plate and upper part of the transmission roof.
From 60 to 80 mm for the lower part of the side.
From 60 to 80 mm for the side hatches and bottom of the rear.
From 0 to 80 mm for the side rear observation slits.
From 100 to 145 mm for the driver's observation slit.

Increased top turret armor:

From 100 to 145 mm for the front.
From 60 to 100 mm for the rear part of the mantlet.
From 0 to 100 mm for the gun mount opening.
To 135 mm for all gun mantlets (previous values varied from 20 to 100 mm).

New Matchmaker Rule

Testing of the matchmaker rule for players who show extremely low efficiency in recent series of battles has been extended for CIS and EU live servers.

Medals

You can put some more medals on your chest:

Technical Engineer: European Nation — research all tanks of the European nation.
Expert: European Nation — destroy each tank of the European nation at least once.

National Flag

The Ram II is now displayed with the Canadian flag as a background, while the AC 1 Sentinel and AC IV Sentinel are with the Australian flag.

Bug Fixes

A hole between the T-44's triplex and turret was removed.
On Vineyards, bushes and windmill will no longer be able to stop shells with invisible textures. Also, gaps between objects and terrain were removed.
For the Mines and New Bay maps, unplanned passages and areas where players could get stuck were removed.
The Black Dragon camouflage, when used on the Dead Rail map, will no longer look like a hole in space.
Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

Sep 16, 2019

Camouflage in Update 6.3

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Update 6.3 will add a number of warpaints to the game. Most of them are meant for tanks of the new game nation — the European nation. Check out the new arrivals and choose the lucky camo that will help you climb to the top of this research branch!

As the new update is released, the Full Forward, Retro, Blitz, and Faster, Higher, Stronger camouflages will no longer be available. So hurry up and get them before they're gone!

Camouflage for the European Nation

Common Warpaints

Heatwave

Tree Bark

Despite their placid names, these two summer camos will throw off the enemy team. Wear them for a realistic battle and the enemy will have a hard time trying to pinpoint you in the thickets or on a grassy terrain.
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Winter Steppe

Ice Mosaic

These two cold, harsh, and stately winter warpaints for the European Nation tanks will send shivers down your enemies' spine. An excellent choice for snowy maps such as Faust and Dead Rail.
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Sun-scorched

Bronze Green

These are two camouflages designed for desert locations. Install them on your tank to make every sand dune or a rocky hill on the map your faithful ally!
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Legendary Warpaints

The Furious Legendary camouflage for the P.44 Pantera European Nation tank.
This stylish warpaint gives the P.44 Pantera the look of a race car. All the more reason to rush to victory at maximum speed!
Cost: 1,450 gold

The Gladiator Legendary camouflage for the Progetto M40 mod. 65 European Nation tank.
One look at the Gladiator warpaint colors is enough to show that this fighter has countless victories and mountains of fallen enemies under its tracks. Install the camouflage on the Progetto M40 mod. 65 and let your glory shine!
Cost: 2,550 gold

Camouflage for the Tanks of all Nations

New Warpaints

The Area 52 Rare camouflage is a predatory and somewhat “unearthly” warpaint. Install it on your tank and, in the eyes of opponents, you'll transform into an alien beast on the hunt!
Cost: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.

On the Golden Carp Rare camouflage, the silhouettes of fish against the black background look stylish and picturesque, like an artist’s canvas and not tank armor. In other words, it's not a warpaint but a work of art!
A fancy tank deserves a stylish camo!
Cost: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.

Returning to the Store
With the update release, two rare camouflage will be back in the game: Missile Arsenal and Missile Salvo.

Missile Arsenal

Missile Salvo

Sep 16, 2019

The European Nation is Advancing!

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Update 6.3 will bring a ninth nation to the game — the European Nation. The new Tech Tree currently contains only one branch with ten various tanks from four countries: Finland, Poland, Sweden, and Italy.

The branch is topped off with Italian tanks equipped with guns using the autoreloading system. This new mechanism combines the best of two worlds: the phenomenal rate of fire by "drummers" and the ability to shoot as soon as one shell has been loaded into the magazine. Get acquainted with the new tanks and prepare to research the European Nation!

Each tank of the European Nation will be displayed with its own background in the Garage. The Polish one with the Polish flag, the Swedish one with the Swedish flag, and so on. As for provisions that improve the mastery of the crew, tankers of the European Nation can take into battle the tastiest Cinnamon Roll (+3%) as well as a Cheesehead (+10%) suitable for long-term storage.

Tiers I–III. Finland and Poland

Tier I. The Vickers Mk. F
This base Finnish tank will appear in your Garage along with a slot. It possesses great dynamics, good maneuverability, and a penetrating gun.
Tier II. The 10TP — 210 XP
This Polish tank has a slow turret and thin armor as well as good dynamics and a penetrating gun with high damage per minute. In terms of mobility, the 10TP is like the BT-2 and in terms of firepower, it's similar to the LT vz. 38.
Tier III. The 14TP — 700 XP
It represents the development of the 10TP's idea: the engine has become more powerful, the speed higher, the gun more effective, and the armor a bit thicker. Its gun is great at damaging Tier III vehicles, but it's a bit weak against Tier IV. On the other hand, the 14TP accelerates quickly, maintains its speed on irregular terrain, and provides great damage per minute.

Tiers IV–V. Sweden

Tier IV. The Lago — 2,500 XP
This Swede has weak armor, but great mobility. It will easily outflank opponents, change directions, and arrive on time to defend the base before rejoining the main battle. The Lago will be similarly effective with the base gun and the top gun. The first is more accurate, penetrating, and fast-firing, while the second deals a major blow of 120 HP per shot.
Tier V. The Strv m/42 — 8,000 XP
This vehicle contains everything an average medium Tier V tank has: high power-to-weight ratio, weak armor, the standard 110 mm of gun penetration, and 160 HP of single-shot damage. Nevertheless, the Strv m/42 has one unique trait. The depression angle of its gun reaches 15 degrees! That’s why this Swede feels especially comfortable hiding from enemies and returning fire from behind very steep slopes.

Tiers VI–VII. The Italians with Classical Arms

Tier VI. The P.43 bis — 24,500 XP
It is rather frisky with comfortable penetration while dealing some of the best single-shot damage among its peers. This tank is an excellent choice for quick flanking attacks, capturing key spots, and providing fire support for allies.
Tier VII. The P.43 ter — 53,370 XP
The direct evolution of the P.43 bis received thicker frontal armor for the hull and turret, a faster firing gun with increased accuracy and penetrating characteristics, and a more powerful engine. In terms of gameplay, the P.43 ter is like the T20 or the Comet. This Italian always gets to the right place at the right time and never stops attacking and retreating, tiring out the opponent and depriving it of 225 HP with each shot.

Tiers VIII–X. The Italians with the Autoreloading System

The peculiarity of the European Nation's top tanks is their autoreloading system that combines the advantages of standard guns and magazine-fed guns. In this system, the magazine does not reload all at once, but rather shell by shell.

When the magazine is fully loaded, you can fire just like a common "drummer". You shoot and another shell is loaded into the gun from the magazine. For these Italian tanks, it takes 3 seconds.
After that, a new shell starts being reloaded into the vacant slot in the magazine. The more shells left in the magazine, the quicker the autoreloading. But if you continue firing, the autoreloading process will be restarted.
Upon having expended the whole magazine without pausing for autoreloading, there's no need to leave the battle for 15-25 seconds. You can continue the fight like a tank with a standard gun.

Provisions and Improved Ventilation influence the autoreloading speed of each shell in the magazine.

Tier VIII. The P.44 Pantera — 87,200 XP

Judging by its look and name, this tank resembles the German Panther, but they have little in common except for the gun's sniper-like accuracy. The German "cat" is heavy, accelerates slowly, and is armed with a standard gun. The Italian tank is totally different as it's lighter, more maneuverable and dynamic. The armor of the P.44 Pantera hides its powerful 1,000 horsepower engine that bestows great dynamics and a maximum speed of 60 km/h.

The Pantera's top gun is outfitted with the autoreloading system. It will take this tank only 6 seconds to fire 3 shells, dealing 675 HP of overall damage. After that, the P.44 Pantera can continue battling with a 7-second reload time for each shot!

The commanders of the P.44 Pantera will gain access to the Furious Legendary camouflage. It changes the tank's name in battle to the P.44 Pantera Furious and costs 1,450 Gold.

The panther's scowl on the turret's side highlights the savage nature of this tank. The two main colors are separated by racing stripes, and the stenciled inscriptions on the sides highlight that the P.44 Pantera is a truly Italian vehicle: extremely fast, highly maneuverable, and simply beautiful.

Tier IX. The Prototipo Standard B — 162,350 XP

This Italian tank and the German Leopard PT A are prototypes from the same project that resulted in the Leopard 1. Although the Standard B is not as sporty as its German brother, these tanks are quite alike. And all the leopards' tactical tricks work excellently for the Prototipo Standard B, taking into account the even more dangerous armament.

The base gun of this Italian does not possess the autoreloading system, but it has the autoloading system with a 4-shell magazine. In just 9 seconds, the enemy tank loses 900 HP. And it takes only 11 seconds for the magazine to reload. These characteristics will make it easy for you to save up some XP for the top gun!

Once the top gun is equipped, the Standard B will unleash its full potential. In "drummer" mode, you'll deal 1,050 HP every 3 shots, and in standard mode, you'll cause 350 HP every 8 seconds. The gun's penetration will be enough to deliver shells not only through the sides and rear of most opponents, but also their front. Although the Standard B has almost no armor, its opponent will have little time to react before experiencing a hailstorm of Italian shells!

Tier X. The Progetto M40 mod. 65 — 250,200 XP

The Progetto 65 also lacks thick armor, but the millimeters it has are used as effectively as possible. The upper glacis plate and the upper parts of the side armor are placed at a very slight ricochet angle, enabling them to easily deflect many crazy shells. However, all other parts of the armor, even the turret, rarely withstand enemy shots.

But does the absence of good protection really prevent the Leopard 1 from regularly finishing a battle at the top with regards to the amount of damage dealt? The Progetto 65 manages to perform quite successfully without the extra tons of steel. It would only slow the tank down!

The goal of the Progetto 65 is the express delivery of shells directly into enemy tanks. When this hot Italian joins the battle, its opponents have to nervously gaze about, watching for where the Progetto will jump out and from which side fly 3 more shells to deal 1,050 HP of damage. How does one tussle with this tireless fighter when it doesn't even need to reload its magazine? While enemies try to find the answers to these philosophical questions, the Progetto 65 tortures their armor and gives out free tickets to the Garage.

After researching and buying the Progetto M40 mod. 65, go to the Appearance tab. The Legendary Gladiator camo will be waiting for you there. It changes the tank's name in battle to the Progetto 65 Gladiator and costs 2,550 Gold.

With this camouflage, the spirit of an ancient warrior who survived hundreds of merciless battles seems to fill the tank. Its once-white armor is now covered with the scars of combat, and it's looking forward to new battles. Like a military chariot bristling up with spears, your tank will break through enemy lines at full speed, leaving no chance for victory!

Update 6.3 is on the horizon and the way to the Progetto 65 will soon be open. Collect XP and get ready for new victories!

Aug 22, 2019

Winds of Wins

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Meteorologists are forecasting the imminent onset of the Winds of Wins. The raging gusts will carry a bunch of rewards: credits, boosters, and other useful assets. The grand prize is the Premium 59-Patton!

And if that's not enough, from August 23 through September 2, more rewards await you for scoring your first victory of the day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrC4fXmMP_Y

The Formidable 59-Patton

The 59-Patton is a modified Soviet-Chinese Type 59 with the turret of the American M48 Patton. From its predecessors, the vehicle has inherited excellent combat characteristics: sloped 100 mm armor, great dynamics, a 90 mm gun with a high rate of fire, nice stabilization as well as good depression and elevation angles.

FAQs

When will the Winds of Wins event be held?

CIS: from August 23, 8:00 (MSK) through September 2, 8:00 (MSK)
Europe: from August 23, 14:00 (CEST) through September 2, 14:00 (CEST)
North America: from August 23, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET) through September 2, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
Asia: from August 23, 14:00 (UTC+8) through September 2, 14:00 (UTC+8)

To participate in the Winds of Wins, new players need a Tier V vehicle or higher.

How to get the rewards?

Fight in regular and rating battles in Tier V-X vehicles from August 23 through September 2. Each victory will bring you 20 Winner Pins.

The Winner Pins will be awarded to players who earned at least 100 Combat XP per battle before multipliers were applied.

Exchange Winner Pins for rewards on the event screen:

The rewards include boosters, credits, Free XP, and a certificate for a camouflage. The Winds of Wins' grand prize is the Chinese Premium Tier VIII 59-Patton tank!

If you already have the 59-Patton in your Garage, you will receive 2,000,000 credits as compensation for this tank.

After September 2, you will have one more day to complete the remaining stages using the Winner Pins earned or in-game gold. The unused Winner Pins will then be removed from your account without compensation.

Aug 16, 2019

The Almighty T-22 Medium

World of Tanks Blitz - TOG II*

The T-22 medium is, without exaggeration, a near perfect tank. It is dynamic and maneuverable like the Leopard. Fast-firing like the T-62A. Accurate even while driving at full speed like the Patton. Exceptional at deflecting enemy shells with its cleverly designed armor like the IS-7. Its turret is as resilient as the T95's front. Get one of the rarest and most effective tanks in the game!

Containers that may include the Collector T-22 medium or other rewards will be available in the in-game Store through August 31. Come and open them!

The Uncatchable Legendary Camouflage

The Uncatchable Legendary camouflage is effective on all map types. It doesn't require replenishment and changes the tank name in battle to T-22 Uncatchable.

A Tank That Influences the Battle's Outcome

If you think we’re praising a medium tank too much, even though it’s a Tier X tank, trust us. It’s worth the praise. The T-22 medium is a tank that won’t back down where others might. No tank in the game can overcome all situations, but this one will come out on top more often than not, usually swaying the battle outcome in the process. With great power comes great responsibility... Think you can handle it?

The T-22 medium resembles a heavy tank from the IS-3/IS-8/IS-7 line, highlighting a "pike nose", solid turret, and deceptive sides that easily deflect enemy shells.

The frontal hull armor is just 100 mm thick, which is not enough for this tank to block the shots of most Tier X opponents. But thanks to its shape and steep slope, the vehicle's frontal armor will sometimes deflect stray shells, saving your hit points.

The sides of the hull are a different story. With the vertical side skirt and the sharp slope of the main hull underneath, this tank is as deceptive as Soviet heavies. Despite the weak 80 mm armor, penetrating the sides of the T-22 medium upon angling is near impossible.

The rounded turret with its 230 mm of frontal armor can repel shells fired from even the most powerful guns. So whenever possible, hide the hull behind cover and enjoy watching your enemy's squirm! But remember, it won't be easy to take advantage of the turret armor when playing on rough terrain as the gun’s depression angle is just 6 degrees.

Similar to the Object 140 and T-62A, the T-22 medium is armed with a 100 mm gun. It deals devastating damage per minute: 3,000 HP without bonuses and 3,500 HP with equipment and provisions applied. The gun reloads in 5.3 seconds, and its stabilization and accuracy allow the T-22 medium to strike a target even while driving at full speed.

This tank pays the price for such impressive firepower with low single-shot damage for a Tier X vehicle and mediocre standard shell penetration. 240 mm won't always be enough to penetrate heavily armored enemies at the front. Yet, the T-22 medium is a maneuverable and dynamic tank that can easily flank the enemy, and then the high rate of fire will do its part.

Thanks to its high specific power, this tank effortlessly reaches speeds of 40–50 km/h. Add equipment, provisions, and the Engine Power Boost, and you'll be able to climb any mountain and take any key position!

Skillfully maneuvering between obstacles and circling around enemy vehicles is a piece of cake in the T-22 medium. This tank barely loses speed when traversing. For example, while moving at 50 km/h, the T-22 medium will only slow down by 5 km/h on a 90-degree turn and just 10–12 km/h on a full turn!

The close-range combat efficiency is slightly dampened by the turret. Sometimes, its traverse speed isn't enough to aim at the enemy all the time. To enhance this and other characteristics, we recommend you use Improved Fuel and Extra Combat Rations in battle.

The Collector T-22 medium is well-suited for both aggressive maneuvering battles and flanking movements. If needed, this tank can effectively snipe at long distances. When driven by a skilled player, the T-22 medium will prove the enemy team’s undoing. Take command of this awesome tank!