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Discover all the advantages of its dependable gun, assault the flanks in time, teach "spotters" their place, and leave battles triumphantly with piles of credits using the new Tier V German tank Krupp-38(D).

Through May 31, you'll find two bundles in the Store: one with the new tank and the other its fully equipped version. Take this chance and test the Krupp-38(D) for yourself in battle!

The Krupp-38(D) is based on blueprint ideas of German engineers. It once seemed impossible to build this vehicle with the Hetzer's hull and a more powerful medium tank gun in steel, but now you can appreciate the realization of this idea in World of Tanks Blitz.



The gun of the Krupp-38(D) is already known to many of you thanks to the Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G or the Pz.Kpfw. V/IV. This gun is one of the most accurate for Tier V. It aims really quickly, deals 160 HP of damage with an AP shell, and penetrates up to 110 mm of armor. Good gun stabilization and a quick turret make this tank a great tool for destroying the ELC AMXs and the Leopards. Coping with their armor for this gun is like multiplying two by two for a pupil. Your shells will also bring welcome damage to medium tanks. Heavy tanks will be more difficult to destroy, but flanking maneuvers and shooting at vulnerable sides and rear will help you resolve this issue.



The imposing single-shot damage delivers major blows to enemy tanks' hit points. But don't forget to take cover when necessary: the average rate of fire makes machine gunning impossible. If you have no way out, just go ahead disabling enemies and destroying them then and there. Good accuracy and stabilization will help you.

The quick turret will allow you to change your target easily and save you in a high maneuver battle since the chassis of this machine is relatively slow. If any agile tank invites you to "a spin dance", you'll hardly have time to point your protective front armor. However, the high turret traverse speed will let you take aim at the enemy and battle on equal terms, perhaps even sending the "dancer" to the Garage prematurely.



Although this tank is not brilliant at turning, it has absolutely no problems with dynamics. Having chosen your tactics at the beginning of battle, hurry up to take the most advantageous position on the map. It will take the Krupp-38(D) 5-6 seconds to increase its speed to 30 km/h, and if the road is straight and flat, it will do an even 40 km/h. You'll have enough time both to take a good position and to ride away in case of danger.


The front hull of the Krupp-38(D) has 80 mm of armor, which doesn't impress at first sight. But prudent engineers made the Hetzer’s hull armor sloped. That means an enemy shell has to pierce one and a half or even two times more than 80 mm. This is how the proprietary hull of a famous German tank destroyer can gift you a bunch of Damage Blocked ribbons.



Unfortunately, the Krupp-38(D) wasn't as lucky with turret armor. It's also 80 mm thick but without angles. The gun mantlet is unlikely to be of any interest for an enemy, which means the "cheeks" will take most damage. So don't forget to shift the turret slightly when reloading.

The small size will help save hit points. The Krupp-38(D) is one of the most compact medium tanks of this Tier: you'll be able to hide even in small shelters and it will be more difficult for the enemy to aim at you.



The Krupp-38(D) gives you everything one would expect from a German medium tank: decent damage dealt by a dependable gun, good dynamics, and strong frontal hull armor. Destroy enemy vehicles even from minimal cover or support allies' attacks by striking opponents on the move. And, of course, earn more credits and experience for every battle!

A tank capable of breaching enemy defenses, attacking from the flanks, and inflicting a first strike always comes in handy in battles. With the fast, accurate, and quick-firing Т23Е3, you will always be the spearhead of your team!





The ability to control the course of battle is the key to victory. Find a perfect sniping position, provide cover for your allies, and crush careless enemy vehicles using the SU-122-44's powerful gun!





Be a solid shield for your team! Strong frontal armor and high durability enable the AT 15A to take effective action on the frontline by destroying enemy vehicles with an accurate, quick-firing gun!

Answers to the main questions about the Triumphant Victory in-game event are available in the game client and on our official website .

Mix a striking camouflage with a new system of missions, add a new-look Garage, and, for the finishing touch, sprinkle a dozen various avatars on top. Voila! A colorful spring update is ready!

Update 5.10 will take effect on April 24. Watch this video to find out what it'll bring:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W75VdL_fQNI


The number of available tasks has become larger, and the rewards more diverse. Check out the New Missions article for more details.

Now you can complete not three, but ten daily missions, which are grouped by difficulty level. The higher your vehicle tier, the higher the mission level. This means the reward for completing the mission is of higher quality as well! Among the prizes are a lot of new warpaints for any vehicle.

With the update release, all players will receive 360 Keys as a bonus. To claim these Keys, install the update and enter the game by April 29, 0:00 (UTC) (3:00 (MSK) / 2:00 (CEST) / 8:00 (UTC+8); April 28, 17:00 (PT) / 20:00 (ET)).



Read the Balance Improvements in Update 5.10 article to see all the stats.

We enhanced the armor of the sides, lower and upper glacis plates, hatches, and commander's cupolas for many Tier VI heavies so that they feel more confident when opposing Tier VII vehicles on the battlefield.

To simplify module research at lower tiers, we replaced or removed inefficient guns and engines for several vehicles, as well as added missing types of shells or increased their number.

All the shells for replaced or removed guns will be refunded in full.



Check out the Smashing Camo article to thoroughly examine our new warpaints and find out battle names of the vehicles wearing legendary camouflages.

All legendary warpaints now change vehicle names in battle.

You'll be able to receive one of the following six new Rare warpaints for all vehicles for completing missions: Frozen Soil, Oasis, Hexagons, Green Mamba, Carbon, or Radiant Energy.

After the update release, some Rare warpaints will be available for purchase again: Retro, Thunderbolt, Full Forward, and Faster, Higher, Stronger. The Tactical Shield, Frozen Flame, and Tectonic camos will be removed from sale.

The Fire Sentinel Rare camouflage is now available for vehicles of all nations and types.



The following 11 new temporary avatars can drop from bonus containers:



You can receive the same 11 avatars permanently for completing missions.



Previously, an additional menu was displayed upon tapping the battle type selection button. Now, you will see a new screen. You can go back by tapping any free area on the screen or the Back button. Double tap the battle type button to select a battle type and close the screen. (Oh, and beautiful sparks are flying here.)

Let's spend this spring in the forest! For that purpose, the Garage was moved outside into fresh air:



The battle queue screen was renewed.

The Detailed Overview screen now shows concealment parameters in percentage (while stationary, while moving, and upon firing while stationary). The names of characteristics were updated for autocannons (Burst Reload Time > Reload Time between Shots; Bursts per Magazine > Shots per Magazine; Shells per Burst > Shells per Shot).

We were so desperate to add the concealment parameter in this version that we missed a bug with camouflage. In Update 5.10, the concealment value for some vehicles may be displayed including the camouflage bonus, even if this camo is not installed on the vehicle. We will fix this bug in the next version of the game.

The Appearance tab is now also available on the components panel. It will be blocked for vehicles featuring a unique appearance (for example, T6 Dracula).

The link to the World of Tanks Blitz official server in Discord was added to the Community tab in the side menu.



If you have a certificate for a camouflage in Storage, you can now get this camouflage even if it is removed from sale.

The bug where the clan supply discount on vehicle repairs was displayed incorrectly in the Detailed > Credits tab on the battle results screen was fixed.

When selecting a rating battle, tournament participants now see their rating in the Garage.

The shell tracer is now displayed correctly when firing at an obstacle.

Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.

General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

It feels much better when your vehicle not only easily smashes enemies, but looks smashing! Update 5.10 features many camouflage options that you can try on your favorite vehicles. Meanwhile, let's take a look at the new spring camos and see which of them will transform your tank into the most stylish battle vehicle on the server!
As the new update is released, the Tactical Shield, Frozen Flame, and Tectonic camouflages will no longer be available. Hurry up and get them before they're gone!


Update 5.10 features six new options of rare camouflage that can drop out of containers as a reward for completing missions:

Frozen Soil
The cold, sober colors of the camo will help you blend into the severe and majestic winter landscape. In short, it will blend in naturally on snowy maps. It's a great choice for those who want to get a small piece of winter, which has already gone.

Resupply Cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Oasis
A warm and visually pleasing pattern of this camouflage resembles the combination of sand and vegetation. The enemy looks at it, starts dreaming about the sun and the sea, loses their guard, and you get an easy frag!

Resupply Cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Hexagons
This camouflage's pattern consists of hexagons. They give it a kind of a futuristic look: it seems like the vehicle has travelled back in time from the future to reverse the outcome of the battle and lead your team the victory.

Resupply Cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Green Mamba
A stylish camouflage with shades of black and green resembling a venomous tropical snake ready to attack. One glance at your tank will be enough for the enemy to recoil in fear! Especially if you land an accurately aimed shell!

Doesn't require resupply

Carbon
A stylish black camouflage resembling hi-tech armor. It looks stunning on any tank and any map. Black is always in fashion!

Doesn't require resupply

Radiant Energy
This camouflage, which is covered in lines of light, will make your tank look like a magical artifact. A dash of magic will make your victories even more pleasant!

Doesn't require resupply


Four rare camouflages are back in the game: Retro, Thunderbolt, Full Forward, and Faster, Higher, Stronger.



Fire Sentinel
The Fire Sentinel rare camouflage that had previously been available for mounting only on Chinese medium tanks has become available for vehicles of all types and nations in Update 5.10.

Cost to unlock: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.


In Update 5.10, all legendary camouflages in the game will change vehicle names in battle. This change will be applied to the legendary warpaints of the following vehicles:

• KV-1
  
• Cromwell B
  
• T28 Concept
  
• IS-2 (1945)
  
• T26E4 SuperPershing
  
• Löwe
  
• T-44
  
• T-44-100
  
• T-54 first prototype
  
• O-47
  
• AMX Chasseur de chars
  
• IS-6
  
• IS-2Sh
  
• IS-5
  
• Chieftain/T95
  
• KpfPz 70
  
• T-54
  
• Maus
  
• T-62A
  

Boxes with gold are now available in the Store. Fight in regular and rating battles to fill Boxes and strike a deal! Use x2 XP multipliers, boosters, or Premium Account to get more XP in battles and fill boxes with gold faster.

Common Box

• Minimum: 150 gold.
  
• Refilling: 1 gold for each 25 XP.
  
• Maximum: 750 gold.
  
• Number of purchases: 3.
  

When purchasing the Box, you will receive as much gold as indicated on it at the time of purchase. After the purchase, the Box should be refilled with gold!

Rare Box

• Minimum: 1,000 gold.
  
• Refilling: 1 gold for each 20 XP.
  
• Maximum: 4,250 gold.
  
• Number of purchases: 1.
  

When purchasing the Box, you will receive as much gold as indicated on it at the time of purchase.

What are Boxes with gold?

It's an offer in the Store. Each Box initially contains the minimum amount of gold. You will be filling Boxes with gold by fighting in regular and rating battles up to April 18. Bundle prices don't change when Boxes are filled with gold. When purchasing the Box, you will receive as much gold as indicated on it at the time of purchase.

When can I fill up and buy Boxes with gold?

Boxes with gold are filled and sold in the Store:

• CIS: from April 11, 8:00 (MSK) through April 18, 8:00 (MSK).
  
• Europe: from April 11, 14:00 (CEST) through April 18, 14:00 (CEST).
  
• North America: from April 11, 6:00 (PT), 9:00 (ET) through April 18, 6:00 (PT), 9:00 (ET).
  
• Asia: from April 11, 14:00 (UTC+8) through April 18, 14:00 (UTC+8).
  

After April 18, Boxes will no longer be filled, but you will still have 48 hours to purchase them. After April 20, Boxes will be removed regardless of their contents.

To fill Boxes with gold, new players have to get a vehicle of Tier V or higher.