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[p]Commanders![/p][p]We have introduced a new progression system to Armored Warfare called Legendary Vehicles. These represent a significant upgrade over Tier 10 vehicles and in this article you’ll find the answer to all your questions.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]What are Legendary Vehicles?[/h2][p][/p][p]Legendary Vehicles are a new Tier of vehicles that rank above Tier 10. These are no mere upgrades to the current tech – each of them has a unique feature that makes its reign supreme on the battlefield (hence the crown icon used for them).[/p][p]In the game, Legendary Vehicles represent special experimental machines developed by Clayburn Industries and subsequently seized by the Black Company that was formed on Seahawk remains. Augment your Black Company forces with these monsters![/p][p]As these vehicles are a part of the current endgame progression system, you cannot just unlock them with a new account. Each of these requires the presence of a single prerequisite vehicle in your Garage. Without it, you cannot assemble a Legendary Vehicle.[/p][p]Here are the vehicles that are available at launch:[/p][p][/p][h2]Leopard 2A7DK “Holger Danske”[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Prerequisite vehicle: Leopard 2AX[/p]

[p]This is a heavily modified Danish Leopard 2A7 prototype and the first vehicle to be seized by the Black Company. The vehicle was painted in standard Danish camouflage and still used Danish military markings despite its acquisition by Clayburn Industries. The vehicle’s surface was coated with Sarpanite, an experimental solution hardening its armor as well as providing other yet undiscovered properties. It is this solution that gives the vehicles its golden luster.[/p][p][/p][p]The main feature of the vehicle is its impenetrable frontal armor. The frontal armor of this vehicle cannot be penetrated by the vast majority of ammunition and the vehicle can reliably repel most damage in any mode, as long as you do not offer your enemies your vehicle’s more vulnerable sides. Always aim your frontal armor straight at the enemy. This ability is paired with superior hard-kill APS (including its active version) that works against all types of cannon shells.[/p][p]The secondary feature of this vehicle is its special kinetic ammunition with a massive damage bonus against enemy modules. This ammunition can destroy enemy modules with a single shot (even those that take reduced damage) as long as you aim right.[/p][p]Special traits:[/p]

• [p]Impenetrable frontal armor[/p]
• [p]Special kinetic ammunition[/p]
• [p]Superior hard-kill APS[/p]
• [p]Superior ammunition[/p]

[p][/p][h2]BMPT Mod.2025[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Prerequisite vehicle: T-15 Armata[/p]

[p]Another heavily modified vehicle coated with Sarpanite is a modern version of the fearsome Terminator, acquired (most likely illegally) by Clayburn Industries. Compared to the standard series, this BMPT offers considerably thicker armor as well as good mobility and rebalanced autocannons with lower rate of fire but higher damage, but the true breakthrough is the upgraded version of the old Ataka missiles.[/p][p][/p][p]The main feature of the vehicle is its special all-penetrating missiles. The vehicle is available in two configurations – Ataka-M and Ataka-X. The Ataka-M configuration offers a full loadout of 48 missiles with solid performance. The Ataka-X missiles, however, offer more than 2000mm of penetration and 2000 units of damage. In short, they can penetrate pretty much anything at any distance, including the otherwise impenetrable frontal armor of Leopard 2A7DK, and can deal devastating damage. The downside? You only have four of them, so use them sparingly.[/p][p]General traits:[/p]

• [p]All-penetrating missiles[/p]
• [p]Slow-firing autocannons[/p]
• [p]Superior ammunition[/p]

[p][/p][h2]M10 Longstreet[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Prerequisite vehicle: XM1302 (obtainable via the Rough Riders Battle Path)[/p]

[p]The final Legendary Vehicle of this batch, the Longstreet, is an upgraded version of the XM1302 prototype. After the failure of the MPF program, Clayburn Industries acquired all the remaining examples but let them all go except for one, which was heavily modified to provide their rapid response units with the ultimate fast-moving tracked vehicle. A single prototype was seized by Emily Arakawa, Black Company’s recon section commander. The vehicle offers superior firepower and agility over the classic XM1302, but there’s one more major difference.[/p][p][/p][p]The main feature of this vehicle is its upgraded Mitigation passive ability that allows the vehicle to take less damage the faster it goes. The ability provides 45% damage reduction at 32 km/h, 65% damage reduction at 50 km/h and 85% damage reduction at 70 km/h. The best (and only) way of countering the Longstreet is stopping it in its tracks, a feat easier said than done. Everyone must be on high alert when this beast is on the prowl![/p][p]General traits:[/p]

• [p]Upgraded Mitigation passive ability[/p]
• [p]Superior agility[/p]
• [p]Superior ammunition[/p]

[p][/p][h2]How are Legendary Vehicles obtained?[/h2][p][/p][p]The primary way of obtaining Legendary Vehicles is through gameplay. In order to acquire a Legendary Vehicle, you must collect 10000 universal blueprints. These blueprints are obtained by opening Legendary Crates and Legendary Crates simply drop from matches under the following rules:[/p]

• [p]PvP (Random Battles): Top 3 winning players by ranking receive a Legendary Loot Crate and the Top player on the losing team receives a crate as well[/p]
• [p]PvE (except for Special Operations): Top player receives a Legendary Loot Crate if the match ends with a victory[/p]
• [p]PvE (Special Operations, including the older ones): Top two players receives a Legendary Loot Crate if the match ends with a victory[/p]

[p]Please note that to receive a Legendary Loot Crate:[/p]

• [p]You have to be playing a Tier 8 vehicle or higher[/p]
• [p]You cannot play Global Operations or Heroic Special Operations as these modes do not award Legendary Loot Crates[/p]
• [p]PvP matches must have at least 20 players (10v10)[/p]

[p]Please be also aware that players cannot earn more than 10 Legendary Loot Crates per day (which starts and ends at midnight, GMT).[/p][p]Legendary Loot Crates award players with 1 to 300 Legendary Blueprints (and nothing else). And to save you from number crunching – the fastest a single Legendary Vehicle is obtainable without any boost is roughly two months. There will be additional ways of earning bonus Blueprints, which will include:[/p]

• [p]Events (including the ones on the website)[/p]
• [p]Contests[/p]
• [p]Battle Paths[/p]
• [p]Special Offers[/p]

[p]Upon collecting 10000 Blueprints, the Legendary Vehicles can be assembled in your new Inventory section marked LEGENDARY (as long as you have their prerequisite vehicles). The number on the screen indicates the amount of blueprints you have. Assemble your vehicle using the wrench icon.[/p][p][/p][h2]Frequently Asked Questions[/h2][p][/p][p]How are Legendary Vehicles balanced?[/p][p]Legendary vehicles are primarily balanced against each other. They are superior to Tier 10 vehicles and even though they are far from completely indestructible, you will have to come up with creative ways of dealing with them.[/p][p]What matchmaking will Legendary Vehicles have?[/p][p]In the future, we aim to have a separate matchmaking for Legendary Vehicles but until their numbers pick up, they will match roughly the same way as Tier 10 vehicles (the maximum Tier without Legendary Vehicles will be Tier 7). In PvP, they are matched primarily against each other so cases when one side has more Legendary Vehicles than the other should not happen unless the waiting times in the queue are very long.[/p][p]Can I remove the golden color?[/p][p]Yes. Each vehicle offers a skin called “Metal” that removes the golden edges. Think of it as painting over the Sarpanite coating, which takes extra effort.[/p][p]Can I visually customize Legendary Vehicles?[/p][p]Legendary vehicles do support decals and flags but they do not support camouflages and base paints. In this regard, they behave like skins. Different skins will be available for Legendary Vehicles in the future.[/p][p]Can I complete various missions with these vehicles?[/p][p]Yes. Unless specified otherwise, Legendary Vehicles can be used to complete missions of all kinds, including Contracts and Battle Paths the same way as a Tier 10 vehicle would be.[/p][p]How many Credits and XP do these vehicles earn?[/p][p]Legendary Vehicles earn roughly as much Credits and XP as Tier 10 vehicles.[/p][p]Can I assemble a duplicate Legendary Vehicle?[/p][p]No, duplicate Legendary Vehicles cannot be acquired.[/p][p]Can I sell a legendary vehicle or switch it for another one?[/p][p]Legendary vehicles cannot be switched. They can technically be sold for Credits but this action is not recommended.[/p]

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[p]Commanders![/p][p]We are happy to announce that the Update 0.380 is now available![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]List of Update 0.380 Changes[/h2][p][/p][p]Legendary Vehicles[/p][p]We are introducing a new progression system to Armored Warfare called Legendary Vehicles. These represent a significant upgrade over Tier 10 vehicles. Three Legendary Vehicles are initially available:[/p]

• [p]Leopard 2A7DK “Holger Danske”[/p]
• [p]BMPT Mod.2025[/p]
• [p]M10 Longstreet[/p]

[p]You can read more about these vehicles in our dedicated article where you will find the answers to all your questions.[/p][p]Icebreak[/p][p]The holiday season is slowly coming and with it various gifts, contests and events. The main one of these will be an event called Icebreak, which will feature various camouflages and decals loosely tied by the concept of winter, mountains and various real-life units from these states.[/p][p]As usual, the rules will be simple. You will be able to participate by destroying 5 enemy vehicles in PvE (or 1 in PvP) per day while driving a Tier 3 vehicle or higher in order to receive a reward. The rewards include:[/p]

• [p]16000 On the Hunt Battle Coins (in the form of inventory tokens)[/p]
• [p]6 camouflages[/p]
• [p]9 decals[/p]
• [p]1 flag[/p]
• [p]1 avatar[/p]
• [p]2 Platinum boosters[/p]

[p]We’ll tell you more about the prizes in the future.[/p][p]Vehicle Fixes and Updates[/p][p]With each patch we continue (and will continue) to update vehicles based on your feedback and fix them. In this update, we have the following changes for you:[/p]

• [p]KF51 Panther: Damaged ERA is no longer incorrectly positioned[/p]
• [p]Leclerc T4: Fixed the broken textures on the vehicle’s side[/p]
• [p]Leclerc T40: Fixed the broken textures on the vehicle’s side[/p]
• [p]Leopard 2AX: Red Gold skin icon no longer contains smoke[/p]
• [p]M1A1 Storm: Collision model is no longer clipping into the ground[/p]
• [p]XM1302: Magazine size changed from 8 to 6[/p]

[p]General Changes[/p]

• [p]Fixed several issues leading to game crashes[/p]
• [p]Fixed several issues causing the game to leak memory[/p]
• [p]Battalion Contract selection screen now works correctly[/p]
• [p]Insignia token selection in the Garage is now working correctly[/p]
• [p]Mission progression in Special Operations is now working correctly[/p]
• [p]Added several new assets for future events[/p]

[p]On the 9th of December 2025, starting from 4:00 CET, the server will not be available for 5 hours due to a planned server maintenance.[/p][p][/p][p]Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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[p]Commanders![/p][p]Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:[/p]

• [p]XK3 Phantom Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
• [p]Type 99B Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank[/p]
• [p]Hunter Tier 9 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle[/p]
• [p]Pindad SBS Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle[/p]
• [p]Type 89 Tier 7 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle[/p]
• [p]K21 Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle[/p]
• [p]Rough Riders Battle Coins (special end-of-Battle Path discount)[/p]

[p]Between December 4, 2025 and December 11, 2025, the following items will be available:[/p][p][/p][h2]XK3 Phantom[/h2][p][/p][p]The XK3 is based on a small scale model of the Next Generation Tank, unveiled by Hyundai during the ADEX 2023 expo in Seoul where several concepts of South Korean “next-gen MBT” were presented. You can read more in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the XK3 Phantom is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. It is light, fast and very well protected against HEAT shells. It also features a unique ability called Ambush Mode.[/p][p]When the ability is activated, the tank redirects its power from the electric generator to camouflage and cooling systems. In game terms, what this means is that its active protection systems (both of them) become deactivated as long as the ability works. On the upside, the camouflage factor jumps to whopping 70%, making the vehicle very hard to detect.[/p][p]When the ability is active, the gun/missiles gain an overheat meter. It doesn’t prevent you from firing but as long as the weapons don’t overheat, you can fire without a penalty to camouflage. This on one hand severely limits your damage output but it keeps the vehicle practically invisible for as long as the ability is active.[/p][p]The XK3 MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Type 99B[/h2][p][/p][p]The Type 99B is a fictional improved version of the currently most modern Chinese Main Battle Tank. It was designed as a concept by the Chinese tank community some years ago and we used the concept as a basis for its introduction. However, our version bears significant differences, most notably the Red Arrow missile launcher on the roof. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Type 99B is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. It is fast, agile, and capable of dealing tremendous damage over a short period of time thanks to its turret-mounted thermobaric missile launcher.[/p][p]The Type 99B MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Hunter AFV[/h2][p][/p][p]Another alternative name for this vehicle is NGAFV (or Next Gen AFV), since it belongs to a whole program to replace the obsolete M113 APC in Singaporean service and to operate alongside its predecessor, another indigenous Singaporean IFV called Bionix. Hunter is the name of the production model of this program. The Hunter AFV is the pinnacle of bleeding edge of technology. In this sense, it can be compared to the AS21 Redback and both vehicles share several characteristics, not the least of which being relatively large size. This bulky IFV offers considerable levels of protection and firepower. It is expected to serve in the Singaporean army in large numbers in the near future with its mass-production having recently begun. You can read more about its history in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Hunter AFV is a Tier 9 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. As its description above suggests, it is a rather standard-sized IFV with good levels of protection and excellent firepower (consisting of a 30mm autocannon and a Spike ATGM launcher). It also features a recently introduced type of armor, NERA. Simply put, NERA is an ablative armor kit that deteriorates whenever it gets hit. In other words, the vehicle starts with excellent protection levels but it will lose some with damage taken as the battle progresses. Apart from that, the vehicle is adequately mobile and quite universal. It can, of course, also deploy Mechanized Infantry.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Pindad SBS[/h2][p][/p][p]The SBS platform is one of the first domestic armored vehicles developed by Pindad (the largest Indonesian armor producer) for Indonesia and is officially listed as a “light tank”. It was developed sometimes in the early 2010s with some prototypes in different configuration appearing in public in 2014 or so. The variant in the game is a long-range MLRS fire support vehicle with a 122mm multi-barreled rocket launcher. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Pindad SBS is a Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. This AFV is fairly unique, since its main weapon is a multi-barreled rocket launcher capable of firing over obstacles. This makes the Pindad incredibly powerful in both offense and defense. Static enemy targets stand no chance! This vehicle is best used with Commander Ophelia Kitescu and in a platoon – the firepower of such a formation is truly without equal.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Type 89[/h2][p][/p][p]The Type 89 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is the current Japanese service IFV. It was built in very small numbers between 1989 and 2004. The low-production meant that, with the development costs sunk into it, each unit was incredibly expensive. In fact, to date, the Type 89 is the most expensive IFV in the world. Otherwise it’s generally unremarkable – last generation steel armor, a 35mm autocannon and massive guided missiles (that were also meant for landing ship destruction instead of just anti-tank combat) are generally being all phased out by now. The Type 89 is, however, still waiting for its replacement. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the Type 89 is a Tier 7 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle that is capable of not only deploying Mechanized Infantry, but also to destroy its targets at long distances using its powerful guided missiles. It is also fast and maneuverable, but does not feature thick armor.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]K21[/h2][p][/p][p]The K21 is a modern Infantry Fighting Vehicle, designed to replace the K200 series in the Korean Army. It features good protection and a hi-tech weapon system with the "hunter-killer" capability. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.[/p][p][/p][p]In Armored Warfare, the K21 is a Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. In the game, it is an IFV with solid protection and firepower, but also excellent mobility. It carries Mechanized Infantry.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Rough Riders Battle Coins[/h2][p][/p][p]This week, we are offering you an opportunity to boost your Battle Path progress and get that main prize you know you want – the XM1302 Tier 10 Premium LT![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The following Battle Coin bundles are available:[/p]

• [p]1.000 Battle Coins (20% off)[/p]
• [p]5.000 Battle Coins (30% off)[/p]
• [p]10.000 Battle Coins (40% off)[/p]
• [p]25.000 Battle Coins (50% off)[/p]
• [p]50.000 Battle Coins (60% off)[/p]

[p]Battle Coins can be used for a number of things, including:[/p]

• [p]Force-completing Battle Path missions[/p]
• [p]Progressing through Battle Path levels[/p]
• [p]Purchasing the Gadyuka blueprints from the Shop[/p]

[p]Please note: In order to use Battle Coins, you need to obtain the access to the Rough Riders Battle Path.[/p][p]This bundle is available in our Web Shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We hope that you will enjoy this offer and, as usual:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Today, we’d like to show you more of the First Person Missile Control feature we unveiled not so long ago. With the Battle Path coming around Christmas, we are making progress on a yet unannounced feature that’s coming for the holidays as well as the Battle Path itself so there is a lot of work to be done. But, without further ado, let’s take a look at the demonstration of the coming Bulsae-6 Tank Destroyer.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]As you can see, the missiles are considerably slower and more agile than regular missiles. They are also relatively easy to control, although some trick shots do require skill. This was achieved by a combination of two elements:[/p]

• [p]High agility and low flight speed (obviously)[/p]
• [p]Reduced missile noise (this played a major part in improving the experience)[/p]
• [p]Immunity to soft-kill APS[/p]

[p]The final point is an important one because the presence of passive soft-kill APS made the camera shake violently and the missile almost impossible to control. On one hand, this was initially deemed a good balancing factor. On the other hand, it made for a very unpleasant experience in the presence of more than one vehicle with such a system and we therefore decided to get rid of it. However, please note that:[/p]

• [p]Supercharged soft-kill APS will still divert these missiles[/p]
• [p]Hard-kill APS will still destroy these missiles[/p]

[p]We hope that you’ll enjoy the gameplay this way. Of course we’ll keep an eye on the missiles’ performance and hope you’ll enjoy playing these missile carriers. The Battle Path is now available for preorder before its launch – don’t miss out on it in case you want to get your access early and, as always:[/p][p]See you on the battlefield![/p]

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