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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.

This striking Tier VI soldier is ready to follow your orders. The tank doesn't boast sturdy armor, but it features great mobility and rate of fire. It is most effective when supporting allied vehicles from long range and can easily circle a clumsy enemy. Moreover, it will regularly earn you a considerable number of credits in battle. Complete the Sentinel Challenge and seize the AC IV Sentinel!

In addition to other rewards, the most persistent tankers will also get the Ozzie rare camouflage for the AC IV Sentinel. This warpaint will emphasize the Australian origin of the vehicle and signal your intention to thrash your enemies.





When will the Sentinel Challenge event take place?

Schedule by server:

• 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).
  

To participate in the Sentinel Challenge, newcomers need a vehicle of Tier V or higher.

How to receive rewards?

Fight in regular and rating battles from April 11 through April 18. You will receive 1 Trophy for each 10 Combat XP earned. Use the x2 XP multipliers or play with boosters and Premium Account to earn more Trophies! The bonus to XP earned in rating battles is also counted.

Players who earn less than 150 Combat XP don't receive Trophies.

You can spend your Trophies on the Sentinel Challenge screen. Complete stages and seize your rewards!



After April 18, you will have 2 more days to complete the remaining stages using the earned Trophies or gold. After April 20, the remaining Trophies will be deducted from your account without compensation.


How many Trophies do I need to get the AC IV Sentinel?

To get the AC IV Sentinel Premium tank and all rewards that preceded it, you will need 13,040 Trophies, and 23,540 Trophies if you want to receive all the event rewards.

If you already have the AC IV Sentinel in your Garage, you will receive 600,000 credits and a Garage slot as compensation.


What characteristics does the AC IV Sentinel have?

The Collector AMX 30 B is prepared for the battlefield, g-g-growling in anticipation of adrenaline-filled skirmishes with the enemy. Just one order from you and this tank will tear up random battles, ripping all that stand in its way into small pieces. Climb in and command this beast to release the rage of the AMX 30 B on your enemies*!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWrMAeRK8rc

Available in the Store until April 19, there's a chance of getting the Collector AMX 30 B inside special containers! Each container will guarantee a random reward.

*Caution: You may feel sorry for the enemy!



Without being modest: great! From the first seconds of combat, the AMX 30 B impresses with its mobility, excellent gun depression and a pretty decent weapon. Look at its stats and see for yourself:



The closest competitor of the AMX 30 B is the researchable Leopard 1. If you know what the German “cat” is capable of, then you can easily imagine the potential of its French counterpart. Both tanks are lacking in armor, but they can move fast, deal a good amount of damage and skillfully use features of combat locations. If the AMX 30 B falls into the hands of a knowledgeable commander, the enemy team will have a tough time!



According to the speed and dynamic characteristics of the AMX 30 B, it will be clipping at the heels of the Leopard 1. Without equipment, the French tank accelerates to 30 km/h in just 3 seconds, and within 10 can hit speeds above 60 km/h.

The tank easily climbs steep slopes and can quickly occupy key positions: a classic ride up the mountain on Mines takes you about 15-20 seconds (even without the Engine Power Boost!).

The AMX 30 B stands out thanks to its excellent maneuverability. You will enjoy the precision and responsiveness of its control. On the AMX 30 B, you’ll easily take sharp turns and be able to dodge shells. Catching this tank on the fly and taking an accurate shot is a serious test for the enemy.



The dealer of the painful and devastating stings is a quick-firing 105-mm gun. With it, you will make plenty of holes in the sides and the rear of enemy targets. Even penetrating the frontal armor of various foes is quite feasible. If you find yourself taking on a shy enemy, fenced off from the outside world with especially thick armor, you’ll need a HEAT shell, which boasts 295-mm armor penetration.



But it makes little sense for the agile AMX 30 B to trade damage in face-to-face duels, as it quickly can drive to the enemy’s flank or rear. When you see an opponent's softest spots in the crosshairs, you're using the gun of your AMX 30 B to 100% of its potential. The potential DPM (without equipment and Premium ammo) scores over 2600 points, making even the most “thicc” of foes melt under your fire quickly!

The accuracy and stability of the French’s gun lags behind the excellent one on the Leopard 1, but the difference is minimal. Using equipment, you can improve these characteristics and you will end up on par with the German sniper.



Generally, with great speed comes not-so great armor. The rule remains true for the AMX 30 B: the hull can be pierced easily by any opponent. A lot of damage can also be caused by HE rounds, so remember:

The AMX 30 B’s armor is its speed!

A stationary AMX 30 B is the best gift your opponents could want. You will save a lot of HP if you move and change positions frequently. Sharp turns, unexpected directions of attack, flanking or going around the rear—the AMX 30 B’s mobility offers something that thick armor could never give.



Unlike the Leopard 1, the French tank has a pretty strong turret. A large gun mask can block shots even from the most powerful tank destroyers, while the rest of the tower can often ricochet shells. There is a weak point however: the large and poorly protected commander hatch. In order not to take damage in a positional firefight, it’s better to move and make it difficult for the enemy to focus fire on it.

Taking the AMX 30 B for a spin, you can use the strongest armor in the game (and no, it’s not attached to any vehicle from Tier I to Tier X). Use the terrain to your advantage; whether it’s sand, earth, rocks or asphalt. You have the ability to do this thanks to your solid turret, the ability to quickly climb steep slopes, and even a gun with 10 degrees of depression. Take up a favorable position and torment the enemy under the cover of map’s natural features.

The AMX 30 B will remind you of battle scenes from action movies: dashing chases, intense firefights, sniper shots, maneuverable skirmishes on the verge of madness and deserved victories. Take the reins and tear up the battlefield like a pro!

Reworked vehicle characteristics on the updated screen, a new camouflage, start of the Spring Season, a multiple x2 bonus for your first victory in a tank, improved equipment for Tier V–VI vehicles, the return of Mad Games... Phew, we're tired from listing the changes. And you are probably already enjoying this video about Update 5.9 that takes effect on March 27.
https://youtu.be/x9LFDAi4y1s

The vehicle characteristics panel on the Upgrades screen is now divided into two tabs. Brief Characteristics include six parameters: damage, rate of fire, penetration, armor, speed, and rotation. The indication system works like this:

• Yellow shows the current parameter.
  
• Red and green allow you to see the difference in parameters when switching between modules.
  
• Light-gray shows the maximum value that can be achieved if you mount all top modules.
  
• The bar is filled based on the comparison of the selected vehicle's parameters with the maximum possible values among vehicles of all tiers.
  

Some old parameters displayed in the Detailed Characteristics tab were renamed (e.g. Armor -> Main Armor). Plenty of new parameters were added: reload time, damage per minute, depression/elevation angles, gun traverse limits to the left / to the right, maximum forward/reverse speed, average speed, power-to-weight ratio, road/ground/water crossing capacity. For autocannons: bursts per magazine, burst reload time, shells in magazine.


From April 1 through April 8, you'll be able to get a multiple x2 bonus for your first victory in a Tier X vehicle. You can use the x2 bonus as many times as the number of Tier X vehicles you have in your Garage.


The Spring Season will be held from March 27 through July 5 and includes the following three types of activities: Professionals Tournament, Ascent Tournaments and Echelon Championships, and Quick Tournaments. Earn Season Coins by fighting in tournaments and rating battles, as well as by watching tournament live streams on our portal.
Use Season Coins to open Season Containers in the Store. Among other things, these containers include the A-32, Type 64, and Cromwell B.


Three new rare warpaints were added for all vehicles: Crimson Fury, Desert Wind, and Hardy. Cost: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.
The following legendary warpaints and a rare one are available for purchase again:

• Shinobi for the Type 3 Chi-Nu Kai. Cost: 450 gold.
  
• Valor for the M36 Jackson. Cost: 490 gold.
  
• Pz.Kpfw. IV (-o-) for the Pz.Kpfw. IV Schmalturm. Cost: 600 gold.
  
• Gamescom 2016 for the Tiger I. Cost: 950 gold.
  
• Rin for the STA-1. Cost: 1,450 gold.
  
• Clan Guardian for the IS-5. Cost: 1,450 gold.
  
• Tomahawk for the Chrysler K. Cost: 1,450 gold.
  
• Steel Cavalry for the KpfPz 70. Cost: 1,890 gold.
  
• Invincible for the 121B. Cost: 2,550 gold.
  
• Uncatchable for the T-22 medium. Cost: 2,550 gold.

Some rare camouflages will be removed from sale: Old Signora, Galácticos, WG Fest 2017, Iron Will, Oxidized Metal, Jade Shards, Ice Block, Cold-blooded, Glacial Armor, and Time-tested.
The Nine Lives and Verdun Forest warpaints are now resupplied using credits.


Check out the Balance Improvements in Update 5.9 article for all the values.
The gameplay comfort was improved for Tier I–IV vehicles: suspension restoration was accelerated, ground resistance was reduced, average penetration was increased, and gun aiming time was decreased.
Firepower was improved for researchable Tier VII light tanks, while several tank destroyers were made more durable in battle and more effective when firing.
Armor and/or durability were decreased for the VK 100.01 (P), Mäuschen, and AMX 50 Foch. Efficiency and firing performance were increased for the KpfPz 70 and Jagdpanzer E 100.
Players can now sell the T-22 medium and T95E6 for 7,500, the standard price for Tier X Collector vehicles.


Improved Modules and Defense System for Tier V–VI vehicles will be replaced with new equipment: Improved Modules + and Defense System +. This will allow you to resist High-Explosive shells more effectively without shaking from fear when the KV-2 appears on the battlefield.
Improved Modules + increase the durability of modules and reduce damage from ramming. Plus reduce the damage from High-Explosive shells with a caliber larger than 130 mm by 10%.
Defense System + decreases the enemy's chances of inflicting damage to your vehicle's modules and crew. Plus reduces the penetration of High-Explosive shells with a caliber larger than 130 mm by 10%.


Shell tracers received a new improved look. A picture is worth a thousand words:

The Mad Games battle type will be available from April 26 through 30.
The game client size was decreased by approximately 30% for iOS-devices, in the Mac App Store, and Steam. When installing the update, the whole game client will be downloaded again.
The game is no longer available for Android 4.1 and lower.
The New Render setting is now enabled by default on all Metal API compatible Apple devices.


Progress for the Avenger medal is accrued again.
The 120 FPS option is available on Razer Phone again.
When reloading the clan recruitment screen, the previously selected values are now displayed.
The FPS settings are now displayed correctly when entering the game again.
Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.