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AHT-7 Tank Preview – World of Tanks Supertest
Whether you’re excited or concerned about the AHT-7, one thing is certain: this tank destroyer will demand respect from both those who play it and those who face it on the battlefield.

Firepower That Commands Respect

The AHT-7’s defining feature is its colossal 165.1 mm gun, placing it among the most destructive weapons in its class. This monster cannon offers two devastating ammunition options:
- Standard HEAT rounds: 1,000 HP damage per shot with 320 mm penetration
- Special HESH shells: 1,200 HP damage per shot with 265 mm penetration
These damage numbers are extraordinary, capable of crippling or outright destroying enemy vehicles in just a few well-placed shots. The ability to inflict 1,200 HP of damage with a single HESH shell gives the AHT-7 incredible late-game potential, where every shot can be game-changing.

The Trade-Off: Gun Handling Challenges

Of course, such devastating power comes with significant drawbacks. The AHT-7 features some challenging gun handling characteristics:
- Aiming time: 3.3 seconds
- Accuracy: 0.44 dispersion
These statistics place the AHT-7 firmly in the category of tanks that require patience and careful positioning. This isn’t a vehicle for snap shots or reactive gameplay. Instead, commanders will need to pre-aim, choose their moments carefully, and make every shot count.

Survivability and Positioning

The AHT-7 isn’t just about raw firepower. It brings several defensive capabilities that complement its role:

Turret Armor: The full-rotation turret features up to 241 mm of nominal armor at the front, providing solid protection when properly angled and positioned.

Gun Depression: With 8 degrees of gun depression, the AHT-7 can effectively utilize hull-down positions and terrain features, a crucial advantage given its lengthy aim time.

Camouflage Values: The vehicle boasts excellent camouflage ratings, allowing it to leverage its devastating firepower from concealed positions and strike from unexpected angles.

Tactical Considerations

The AHT-7 appears designed for a specific tactical niche:

Ambush Predator: With its exceptional camouflage and one-shot potential, the AHT-7 excels at setting up ambushes and catching enemies off-guard. The combination of stealth and firepower means skilled players can dictate engagements on their terms.

Terrain-Based Warfare: The solid turret armor and respectable gun depression enable hull-down play, compensating somewhat for the challenging gun handling. Finding good positions with solid cover will be essential.

Late-Game Specialist: As battles thin out and opponents become more cautious, the AHT-7’s ability to delete nearly any target in 1-2 shots becomes increasingly valuable. Patient players who survive to the endgame could find this tank particularly rewarding.

Playstyle Implications

Early community feedback suggests the AHT-7 will reward careful, methodical gameplay. The poor accuracy and lengthy aim time mean aggressive pushes are risky, but the combination of high alpha damage, good camouflage, and a rotating turret provides versatility that fixed-gun tank destroyers lack.

Commanders looking to master the AHT-7 should consider:
- Maximizing camouflage with crew skills, equipment, and positioning
- Pre-aiming common routes and chokepoints
- Using the full-rotation turret to cover multiple angles without repositioning
- Taking advantage of the gun depression to minimize exposure
- Saving premium HESH shells for crucial moments or soft-skinned targets
Community Reception

Initial reactions from the World of Tanks community have been mixed, with some players expressing concerns about another high-alpha vehicle entering the game, while others are excited about the tactical possibilities. Comparisons to vehicles like the FV215b (183) and Object 268 Version 4 are inevitable, though the AHT-7’s combination of turret, camouflage, and specific gun characteristics gives it a distinct identity.

What’s Next?

As a Supertest vehicle, the AHT-7’s statistics and characteristics are subject to change before any potential release. Wargaming will be gathering data and feedback from Supertesters to refine the vehicle’s balance and ensure it fits properly into the game’s ecosystem.

Its combination of devastating alpha damage, solid defensive capabilities, and stealth potential creates a unique package that could become either a beloved favorite or a frustrating opponent, depending on which side of its gun you find yourself.
December 25, 2025
World of tanks Black Market 2026 – Tank predictions
Last year, the Black Market was quite underwhelming for the majority of the playerbase. It was dominated by the gold offer,s and there was only 1 credits offer for a trash tank K-91-2.

Pretty much, there wasn’t any new content that was offered to the players apart from that K-91-2. Last offer featured just a mystery box with premium tanks with fancy 3D styles that many players already had. Let’s try to guess which tanks could be featured in this event. We guessed 2 tanks for the Christmas lootboxes, let’s see if we can do it better this time.

Heavy Tanks

Yong Bing

Yong Bing is a tier 9 Chinese heavy tank with rocket boosters and a double-barreled gun capable of devastating double shots. I was already very surprised this tank wasn’t in 2026 lootboxes, but it is a perfect candidate for the black market since a lot of people are ready to bid big in order to get their hands on this beast. Based on the statistics alone, this seems like the best tier 9 premium at the moment.
Probably the most fun unreleased tier 9 premium heavy would give up to 25 million credits for it.

SPHT

SPHT is an American premium tier 9 heavy tank. It has very weak frontal armor with around 200 mm of effective armor thickness. Apart from the armor, it actually seems like a decent support heavy, with great gun and decent enough mobility to relocate on the battlefield if necessary. It seems on point with other tier 9 premiums in terms of power and balance.
This tank is pretty decent, would give up to 18 million credits for it.

Schwertwal

This is a pretty interesting German heavy at tier 10. Main characteristics of this vehicle are a high alpha damage gun at 700 damage per shot and a low top speed at only 30 km/h. In terms of armor, it’s nothing special; it has 2 big weakspots on the upper front plate, the upper deck can be overmatched by 121 mm guns and higher, while the lower plate is very big and tragically weak at only 200 mm of effective armor. The turret is tho very solid, around 400 mm on the front without any weak spots. While the gun is hard-hitting, it has horrible dispersion values.
I wouldn’t give more than 10 million credits; it doesn’t bring anything new to the game, and it doesn’t have a characteristic that would make it great at one thing.

Medium tanks

Leox

A very recent addition to the Supertest is a tier 9 premium French medium tank, the Leox. Playstyle-wise, it reminds me a lot of the AMX 30 and 30B. It features great penetration, decent alpha damage, good gun handling, bad hull armor, and a somewhat reliable turret. But the main interesting feature is the top speed of 70 km/h, which is really fast for a medium without any special modes. It could be a pretty fun tank, would give up to 20 million for it.

Serpente

A lot of people expected it in 2026 lootboxes, but it hasn’t appeared. There is a lot of hype surrounding it, so if it will be for bids, you can expect bids to be really high, around 30-40 million. The reason for the hype is the fact that this is the First Italian tank with a double-barreled gun. SFAC-105, which was in the last year, Black Market was also the first French TD with double barrels, so it does make sense if they put Serpente into the bids. Mechanics-wise, you also have insane dispersion values whenever you are charging the double shot, which proved very effective on the SFAC-105.

Light tanks

LTS-85

This is a tier 8 premium soviet light tank. It has been in a supertest phase for a couple of years now, while the chances are low for it appearing, this might be a stinker that WG can sell to you for credits or free XP. Stats-wise, it looks like a pretty bad tank, horrible dpm, bad penetration, bad camo rating, and no armor. The only decent things about this tank are the mobility and good alpha damage at 300.

Since I’m not such a fan of lights in the current meta, I wouldn’t give more than 5 million for it.

Tank Destroyers

Kanonenjagdpanzer 2

This is a Tier 8 premium German tank destroyer. A successor to the Kanonenjagdpanzer is equipped with a siege mechanic, which makes it one of the best snipers at tier 8 with only 0.29 dispersion in siege mode. DPM is solid at 2,7k and mobility is great. The ugly thing about the tank is the fact that it has absolutely no armor to the point where almost any HE rounds can penetrate it. Probably worth around 12 million.

SU-122V

SU-122V is a tier 9 premium Russian tank destroyer with hydropneumatic suspension. It has been on the supertest since February of 2024, but the tank hasn’t been featured in any event yet. The first Russian tank with such suspension, it also has a really good upper hull, where the majority is an autorichochet very similar to the Swedish tier 10 STRV103B. Did I forget to add that it also has a great gun with over 3k DPM? Tank might also receive some additional changes to the usual procedure, which is for WG. Probably worth around 20 million.

Lorraine 120 Alby

This is a French tier 8 premium TD. It seems like the standard stuff from the French TD, an autoloader, in this case with 4 shells in the clip, 2.5 s intraclip reload, and 40 seconds for the full clip reload. Frontal armor is really decent, actually, with not weakspots at the top of the vehicle, as is usually the case with Foch TDs. But this tank is a lot more flexible than the Foch tanks due to the fact that it has an extra 20 degrees of horizontal gun traverse, which makes playing the tank a lot more comfortable. It seems like a pretty good tank overall, could be a good credit maker.
I would bid up to 15 million for it.

Conclusion

If there are again going to be 5 tanks in the lootboxes, this would be my prediction:
- Serpente – Tier 9 Italian Medium
- Leox – Tier 9 French Medium
- Schwertwal – Tier 10 German Heavy
- SPHT – Tier 9 American Heavy
- Yong Bing – Tier 9 Chinese Heavy
- LTS-85 – Tier 8 Soviet light tank
- Kanonenjagdpanzer 2 – Tier 8 German TD
- SU-122V – Tier 9 Soviet TD
- Lorraine 120 Alby – Tier 9 French TD
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Good luck on the battlefield.
December 13, 2025
Lootboxes 2026 – World of Tanks – Are they worth buying?
We will break down each segment of the lootboxes’ rewards, so the high-tier vehicles, lower-tier vehicles, 3D styles, and attachments.

High Tier Premium Tanks

Last year it featured:
- 2 Tier 9 Premiums
- 3 Tier 8 Premiums
This year we have:
- 2 Tier 10 Reward Vehicles
- 3 Tier 9 Premiums
- 1 Tier 8 Premium
This is a significant difference compared to the last year, and in my opinion, a downgrade when it comes to the value. Let me explain.

In the current state, the tier 8 premiums are more powerful than the tech tree counterparts; the tier 9s, on the other hand, are quite a bit weaker than the tech tree tanks. Also, this is true for these tanks included in this year’s lootboxes. In my opinion, it’s a lot harder to have great games in weak premiums even when they earn more credits than the tier below, so until the tier 9s are at least on par with the tech tree tanks, for me, tier 8s are still a more effective way to be profitable.

Project Louis might be a fun tank to play, but it won’t make as much credits as a tier 8 heavy. TBT and Jgdpz E90 are underwhelming on paper. Stridsyxa, despite general opinion, I think it might be a very good tank; it has a better gun, almost the same mobility, and a lot better armor than a very solid Lansen C.

Apart from the lack of tier 8 premiums, we also have 2 tier 10 reward tanks. The majority of the players are not interested in reward vehicles, no matter how unique they might be, and they don’t offfer any impact to the economy of the players account, but they are technically as expensive as premium tanks, additional credit earning capabilites. So this guarantee of a vehicle after 50 boxes has been nerfed from a guaranteed premium vehicle to just a guaranteed vehicle.

Conclusion: If you’re mainly buying lootboxes for the good credit makers, this might be a good year to skip.

3D Styles

While this is a subjective thing, I think the 3D styles are also nowhere near the level of quality of previous years, looking at the level of detail and creativity of the styles. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the BZ-75 “Coastguard” style.

I’m having a really hard time actually spotting which parts are 3D, it looks more like a BZ-75 with a fancy camo….

The rest of the styles are alright, but compared to something like the “Amphibious” M53/55 or the “The Rod” Grill 15 from last year, they don’t come even close.

Either the developer lost the inspiration, or they didn’t want to put in the effort to make something as cool as before.

The only good thing is that you can get last year’s styles from this year’s lootboxes, which were epic, it all depends on your luck tho.

Conclusion: Most of the tanks that received the 3D styles already have 1 or 2 styles; it seems like a waste. The quality of them seems to have taken a hit.

3D Attachments

This is a segment that I think has retained the quality and value, while you cannot use the attachments on all tanks, they are really awesome in my opinion.

Especially the biker set, you could make some great creations with these attachments. Quality of life WG has made is the fact that you won’t get duplicate attachments until you collect them all. I do think the drop chance might still be a bit too low with only 6%.

Conclusion: if you are into 3D attachments, this year’s boxes offer great sets, and you won’t receive duplicates until you get them all.

Lower tier tanks

Very happy to see none of the lower tier tanks from the lootboxes seem to be broken. We really don’t need more LEFEs and other cancer tanks killing the quality of the lower-tier games, so props to the WG for keeping it normal.

Gold and Premium Time

This is an interesting topic now, since the compensation rates are a lot higher for the whole high-tier lineup of tanks.

Players buying around 20 boxes are probably going to get disappointed with the value they get, or lack of it. There is almost no chance of getting duplicate high-tier vehicles, so the gold gains are going to be worse than if you were to straight-up buy gold.

For players buying up to 100 boxes, I would say the situation with received gold and premium time stays the same as in earlier years. Around 26k gold and 40 days of premium for 75 boxes on average.

Whales that buy over 200 boxes might receive more gold at the end. The reason is the tier 10 tanks and the more valuable tier 9 tanks, which, when received as duplicates, will be compensated at the greater gold rate than was the case last year. But at the end of the day, it all depends on how lucky you are and how fast you are going to collect all the vehicles in order to get duplicates.

For reference, I think I’ve never gotten a high-tier premium in the past 5 years, but last year I got a DZT-159 and Contradicious from just 5 boxes, so luck plays a huge role.

A lot of people say the lootboxes are gambling, and I would agree to a point. That point is around 200 boxes, where there is almost a guarantee you will receive more gold and premium time compared to just straight-up buying it. If you are willing to spend this much money on World of Tanks throughout the year to get gold and premium time, lootboxes are undoubtedly the most effective way, and you also might get some nice rewards along the way.

Conclusion: gold value, I think, has been unchanged for the lower amount of boxes, while the value increased for the higher amount of boxes due to the insane gold compensations of the tier 10s, which is great news.

Overall conclusion

While the lootbox tanks are not as exciting or overpowered as those that could be found in earlier years, the value you are getting has increased in case you are willing to throw a large amount of money at the game. The fact that the premiums are more or less balanced helps to make the game a little bit healthier and enjoyable to play.

So, are they worth buying? Only if you are going to buy a high amount of them, let’s say around 75 or more, less than that, you are risking not getting your money’s worth.

Personally, I will buy some, probably just around 14. I could use some gold, premium time, and if I get some legendary attachments or high-tier premiums, I’ll be even happier. Since I was very lucky last year, I won’t be mad if I don’t get anything great this year. While the game has its problems, it’s been a part of my life for over 13 years, and why not support the WG at least a little bit for keeping this game alive for this long?

Thanks for checking out the post, and good luck with your openings 🙂
December 2, 2025
Well-Deserved Reward 2025 – What to get for tokens – World of Tanks
Wargaming has been incredibly generous this year with the 2.0 rewards and now the well-deserved ones. If 1 free tier 10 tank wasn’t enough for you, well, you can get another one with the well-deserved rewards in 2025.

Token Rewards

Since different playerbase values different things in different ways, let’s take a look what would be the best thing to grab for tokens for free to play players and those that already have a lot of money invested into the game.

Free to play

Premium time and credit boosters would be very useful to the free-to-play players. I would max out the credit boosters, with the leftover tokens, I would grab the universal manuals, and then if you have time to play much the day when you redeem the rewards, the premium account is not a bad idea.

Priorities:
1. Credit boosters
2. Universal manual
3. Premium account time
4. Bonds
5. Crew members
6. Components
7. Credits
8. Styles
Example with 15 available tokens

Paying players

I would imagine that the paying players have a couple of premium tanks, including the premium account, maybe even the WoT+, so such players should focus on other economy aspects, such as bonds.
Priorities:
- Improved Equipment
- Bonds
- Components
- Universal manual
- Credit boosters
- Crew member
- Credits
- Styles
- Premium account
Example with 15 available tokens

Free tier 10 tech tree branch

Recommendations for new players

Type 5

A very easy line to play, you have a ton of armor, a hard-hitting gun, and you can brutalize your opponents, especially after the buffs the tier 10 has received in the 2.0 patch

60TP

Not as much armor as the Type 5, but 60TP offers a lot more flexibility with better turret armor, more mobility, and gun depression.

STR103B

One of the best snipers in the game, and armor that works well on long-range engagements.

M48 Patton

All around great tank, maybe a little bit slower for a medium tank, but it features great turret armor and troll hull, which can pull off miracle bounces. The biggest strength of the tanks is the godlike gun handling.

IS-7

The OG tank in this game, with incredible turret armor and a very strong frontal hull paired with good mobility, can really make its impact on the battlefield.

Recommendations for the veteran players

STB-1

My favorite tank in the game due to the really good gun handling and amazing gun depression. Also, let’s not forget a deadly DPM.

TVP T 50/51

A very fun autoloader with short intraclip reloads and good mobility to take key positions at the start of the battle. Lack of armor does make it a bit harder to play.

K-91

A very underrated tank at tier 10 due to the fact that it has a rear-mounted turret. What you get in return is a godlike accuracy, gun handling, and DPM.

CS-63

One of the fastest mediums in the game, it takes some good decision-making to make the most use out of your 2 modes the tank can be in.
November 30, 2025
World of Tanks Christmas Twitch Drops – Worth watching?
Went through the WoT page explaining the system for the month of December for the twitch drops, and here is my breakdown if it’s worth the hassle in order to get a tier 8 premium tank with spending no cash.

Festive tokens

Here is the overview of the rewards for December:

The main rewards are the 2 tier 8 premium medium tanks, the Strv 81 and Object 274a. In my opinion, the 274a is a better tank, but none of them are OP by any means. They would be alright credit makers, both of the tanks have relatively high shell costs, which doesn’t make them very profitable in the long run.

If you skip a week of watching the streams, you can still get a tier 8 since the max amount of tokens is 120, and you get 20 for a full week of watching.

The rest of the rewards are kinda meh if you are not really into the 3D styles for the Maus and Vz 55. Premium account redemption is limited to only 1, which does suck for free-to-play players.

What to buy

If you collect 100 tokes or more, I would get a premium tier 8, since in the long run, you will get the most use out of it. If you value the accuracy and gun depression, grab the Strv 81; otherwise, the Object might be a better choice.

If you collect fewer than 100 tokens, the priorities for the rewards would go like this for me:
1. Booster
2. Premium Account
3. 2D Styles
4. Consumables
5. 3D Styles
12 Days of Tankmas

In my experience, the chances of rare loot dropping are extremely low, so I would not bother watching streams on all 12 days, but only these:

Day 3 – December 5th
Progetto 46 – One of the best tier 8 mediums

Day 6 – December 8th
LT-432 – Light with armor, DPM and camo

Day 8 – December 10th
IS-3A – Reverse autoreloader, very broken mechanic

Day 10 – December 12th
Contradicious after only 90 minutes of watching and 1 Large box after 150 minutes

Day 11 – December 13th
Bourrassque – heavy hitting medium with light tank camo

Day 12 – December 14th
Turtle Mk.1 – TD with crazy armor and monster DPM

Keep in mind, the drop rates for premium tanks are low, but if you have time on these days, feel free to give it a go, you never know, maybe you get lucky and get a great credits maker without spending money.
November 30, 2025
Holiday Ops 2026 Garage – World of Tanks

There are no significant changes in how the garage for the holiday ops looks compared to the previous years, but it still looks really apealing in my opinion.

Here are some screenshots of the garage or also known as a hangar for Holiday Ops 2026:

In terms of extra options that were mentioned, it was reported that for the first time, players will be able to switch to the daytime inside the hangar, compared to the past, where the garage was only at night.

November 30, 2025
World of tanks Holiday Ops 2026 – Tank predictions
Since last year, the tank lineup consisted of 5 tanks, 2 of them were tier 9, and 3 were tier 8 tanks. This year, I feel like we could have 3 or 4 tier 9s, and the rest would be tier 8s, since we have this shift in the game happening where the tier 9 premiums are now the most profitable vehicles.

Tanks that are featured in the lootboxes are usually those that haven’t been introduced to the game yet, which makes sense, as it forces players to gamble for those new vehicles. Another rule is that at least one of the tanks has to be overpowered, that is how it was the case in previous years, with tanks like Object 703 II, Progetto 46, or last year the XM57.

Heavy Tanks

M-VI-Y

This is a tier 9 premium American heavy tank. On paper, it really doesn’t seem special at all, decent gun, but god awful turret weakspots. We haven’t seen it on sale yet, and it might be in the lootboxes as a stinker tank, the one nobody wants. Usually, this is also the case with the lootbox tanks; last year, it was the Squall, which nobody wanted.

SPHT

A tier 9 American heavy tank, although it has almost no armor, with around 200 mm at the front plate. Apart from the armor, it actually seems like a good support heavy, with great gun and decent enough mobility to relocate on the battlefield if necessary. Compared to the tier 9s we have currently in the game, this might step it up when it comes to competitiveness.

Yong Bing

Yong Bing is a tier 9 Chinese heavy tank with rocket boosters and a double-barreled gun. Out of all the tanks on this list, in my opinion, it’s almost certain that Yong Bing will be in the lootboxes. It has that OP aura to it; there is no tank in the game that has both of those mechanics, and statistics-wise, it seems like the best tier 9 premium at the moment.

Rating: A Tier

Medium tanks

Serpente

The most likely candidate for a tier 9 medium in the lootboxes is the Serpente. First Italian tank with a double-barreled gun. It also has the same mechanic from the SFAC-105, where your dispersion values go to almost 0 once you are charging your shells, which, in my opinion, is broken. While it has no armor, it has great guns and good mobility.

Stridsyxa

Not a lot of talk has been about this tier 8 Swedish medium tank, but from the armor layout and statistics themselves, in my opinion, it is a straight upgrade compared to the Lansen C. It has a harder-hitting gun, higher penetration and alpha, and most importantly, a lot better armor, especially when hull down. Since Lansen is a pretty good tank, Stridsyxa could be a pretty powerful tank at tier 8. I wouldn’t mind getting it from lootboxes.

Light tanks

LTC II

While not maybe broken, this tier 9 American light tank is definitely unique with its 10-clip autoloader capable of doing 2,000 damage. Paired with great mobility and decent camo rating, it could be one of the more fun light tanks to play at tier 9.

Tank Destroyers

SU-122V

Tank that entered the supertest last year in February, but we haven’t seen it in the game yet. This is a tier 9 premium soviet tank destroyer that has a siege mechanic. First Russian tank with such suspension, it also has a really good upper hull, where the majority is an autorichochet. Did I forget to add that it also has a great gun with over 3k DPM? Yea….

Jagdpanzer E 90

E-90 joined the super test very recently, but it looks like a very powerful vehicle; the hull reminds me of the Sturmtiger. While the armor is not the best, the gun is really good with 750 alpha and 290 mm of penetration.

Conclusion

If there are again going to be 5 tanks in the lootboxes, this would be my prediction:
- Serpente – Tier 9 Italian Medium
- Yong Bing – Tier 9 Chinese heavy
- Jagdpanzer E 90 – Tier 9 German tank destroyer
- LTC II – Tier 9 American light tank
- Stridsyxa – Tier 8 Swedish medium tank
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Good luck on the battlefield.
November 11, 2025
ZŤS Vz.63-1 Ogar Preview – World of Tanks Supertest
Since, at the moment, all we have is the statistics list, we can only speculate on how good a vehicle this is going to be. In my opinion, it could be pretty good; it has a lot of mobility, decent armor based on stats, and an accurate gun with good gun handling.

What might hold Ogar back is below the average alpha damage for a tier 9 medium tank, and a low standard and gold penetration. Also, the shell velocity seems very low for a “Sniper” medium; due to that, long-range engagements will be very hard.

Characteristics
- Alpha damage: 350 alpha is not very competitive for a tier 9; you will have to expose yourself more in order to deal significant damage
- Penetration: a pretty bad penetration all across the board. Meeting heavily armored tier 11 tanks is going to be horrible
- Armor: While we don’t know about the exact effective values, the upper plate seems to be angled well; it might have around 250 mm of effective armor thickness on the upper plate, which is pretty good
- Mobility: since it has a gas-turbine engine, the top speed is actually 65 km/h. It should enable you to take important positions at the start of the battle.
- Gun Depression: 8° doesn’t make it a ridgeline god, but still offers good flexibility on various terrain
- Gun handling: exact dispersion values are still not known, but it has a pretty good aim time of just 2 seconds and 0.34 dispersion, which makes it pretty accurate
Potential Playstyle

The Ogar playstyle seems to consist of brawling with other fast vehicles at the start of the battle:
- Mid-to-short range engagements due to the bad penetration
- Flanking maneuvers: Decent mobility for tactical repositioning
- Rushing to positions: with an excellent top speed, it can easily contest for key positions. Since you have pretty good armor, you could easily take out light tanks that have the same ideas as you.
- Ogar kinda reminds me of a T-54, but with better mobility.
This is the first well-armored medium tank from the Czech line, which might suggest a new line appearing.

Note: Some promotional details may be subject to change as the vehicle progresses through testing phases.
November 11, 2025
Zmije Preview – World of Tanks Supertest
Since at the moment all we have is the statistics list, we can only speculate on how good of a vehicle this is going to be. In my opinion, it could be mediocre; the gun doesn’t feel like it is that good that you would be trading all of your armor for it. It lacks standard penetration, and the gold pen is also lackluster.

My prediciton is that this is going to be a hard tank to play, you will have to be in close range engagements more often then not, and you’ll have to rely on flanking, which in this meta of superheavies, it might not be the easiest thing.

Characteristics
- High Alpha Damage: 570 damage per shot is very competitive for tier 9
- Poor Penetration: a very bad standard penetration for a tank destroyer
- Rotating Turret: Unlike most of the tank destroyers, Zmije has a fully rotating turret which gives it a lot more flexibility
- Mobility: 50 km/h top speed with 18 hp/ton specific power gives good mobility for flanking and repositioning
- Gun Depression: 10° allows for effective hull-down gameplay
- Paper armor: probably the least armored tank at tier 9, HE rounds will demolish this tank
- Decent camo rating
- Poor view range: It definitely will depend on others for spotting
Potential Playstyle

The Zmije appears to be designed as a sniper-flanker with assault capabilities:
- Mid-to-short range engagements due to the bad penetration
- Flanking maneuvers: Decent mobility for tactical repositioning
- Hull-down positions: Good gun depression for ridge-line combat, but enemies will be able to penetrate you easily in the turret even when hull down
- The Zmije represents an interesting hybrid between traditional tank destroyer sniping and more aggressive, mobile gameplay.
This is the first tank destroyer from the Czechs, meaning that the new nation’s TD Line might appear in the near future.

Note: Some promotional details may be subject to change as the vehicle progresses through testing phases.
November 11, 2025

Serpente – World of Tanks Supertest Preview

While most Italian medium tanks pride themselves on autoloader systems, the Serpente takes a completely different approach with its double-barreled gun system, making it one of the most distinctive vehicles to grace the battlefield.
But what makes this tank truly special, and more importantly, how do you play it effectively? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into the mechanics, strategies, and tactics that make the Serpente both a fascinating addition to any garage and a formidable opponent on the battlefield.

The Unconventional Italian

Breaking the Autoloader Tradition

Italian medium tanks have long been synonymous with autoloader systems, designed for rapid bursts of damage followed by critical reload periods. The Serpente, however, breaks this tradition entirely. Instead of following the familiar autoloader path, this Tier IX premium tank embraces a double-barreled gun system more commonly found on Soviet heavy tanks.

This isn’t just a cosmetic difference – it’s a fundamental shift in how the tank operates and, by extension, how you should play it. The Serpente represents a bold departure from Italian tank design philosophy, creating a unique hybrid vehicle that combines the mobility of a medium tank with the burst damage potential of a double-barrel system.

Statistics

Technical Specifications and Performance

Core Statistics

Tier: IX
Nation: Italy
Class: Premium Medium Tank
Top Speed: 55-60 km/h
Health Pool: 1,600 HP
Damage per Shot: 420 HP
Average Salvo Damage: 840 HP
Ammo Capacity: 40 rounds

Firepower Analysis

The Serpente’s armament is centered around a 120mm gun with impressive specifications:

Penetration: 254mm (241mm at 500m)
Shell Velocity: 1,050 m/s
Damage per Minute (DPM): 2,021.82
Aim Time: 2.49 seconds
Reload Time: 12.46 seconds (8 seconds for alternate gun)

Mobility and Protection

With a top speed of 55-60 km/h and a power-to-weight ratio of 19.09 hp/ton, the Serpente is exceptionally mobile for its tier. However, this mobility comes at the cost of armor protection:

Hull Armor: 80mm / 45mm / 35mm
Turret Armor: 100mm / 80mm / 50mm
View Range: 390 meters
Camo Rating: 14.82% stationary / 11.12% moving

Statistic	Value	Commander’s Notes
Tier	IX (Premium Medium Tank)	A powerful premium option for earning credits and training crews.
Alpha Damage (Single Shot)	420 HP	Respectable single-shot damage for a medium tank.
Alpha Damage (Salvo)	840 HP	A massive burst of damage that is terrifying for enemy mediums and lights.
Salvo Preparation Time	2.0 seconds	The quick time needed to “charge” the double shot, allowing for fast reaction.
Post-Salvo Lock-out	2.0 seconds	The brief time where the guns are disabled after the double shot, limiting your follow-up.
Top Speed	60 km/h	Excellent top speed for rapid repositioning, flanking, and retreating.
Power-to-Weight Ratio	23 hp/t	Fantastic acceleration, cementing its role as a quick skirmisher.
Gun Depression	8 degrees	Essential for playing effectively over ridges and maximizing exposure control.

The Double-Barreled Mechanic: Understanding the System

How It Works

The Serpente’s defining characteristic is its unique firing system, which operates fundamentally differently from both traditional Italian autoloaders and conventional single-barrel guns:

Salvo Preparation: Unlike autoloaders, the Serpente requires time to prepare each salvo before firing
Double-Shot Fire: Once prepared, the tank fires both barrels in quick succession
Brief Lockout Period: After firing, there’s a short gun lockout period before the next salvo can be prepared
Enhanced Accuracy: The salvo mode provides improved aiming speed, stabilization, and accuracy for double shots

Optimal Firing Strategy

The key to mastering the Serpente lies in understanding when to use its salvo mechanics:

Salvo Mode (Recommended): Offers enhanced aiming, stability, and accuracy for double shots with relatively short preparation and lockout times
Preparation Time: Not lengthy compared to other double-barrel tanks, making it more forgiving
Post-Salvo Cooldown: Brief lockout period allows for repositioning and tactical planning

Strategic Gameplay Guide

The Mobility-First Philosophy

The Serpente’s basic armor means that mobility is your primary form of protection. This isn’t just a playstyle preference – it’s a survival necessity. The tank’s exceptional speed (60 km/h forward) should be leveraged for:

Flanking Maneuvers: Use your speed to create attack angles that catch enemies off-guard
Repositioning: Constant movement makes you a difficult target to hit and track
Surprise Attacks: Your mobility enables quick strikes followed by rapid retreats

Offensive Tactics

Burst Damage Opportunities: Look for situations where you can dump an 840 HP salvo into exposed enemies
Hit-and-Run Tactics: Engage with salvo fire, then relocate before enemies can return fire effectively
Multiple Attack Angles: Use your mobility to create confusion and force enemies into difficult positioning choices
Support Flanking: Work with team mates to create crossfires that enemies cannot easily escape

Defensive Considerations

Given your limited armor protection:

Avoid Head-On Engagements: You’re not a brawler – pick your battles carefully
Use Terrain for Cover: Your speed gets you to cover quickly, but you still need to reach it
Watch for Artillery: Your thin armor makes you vulnerable toarty shots – always be aware of your position relative to arty threats
Manage Vision Control: Use your mobility to maintain advantageous sight lines

Advantages and Disadvantages

Strengths

High Burst Damage: 840 HP average salvo provides significant damage spikes
Excellent Mobility: 60 km/h top speed enables aggressive positioning
Unique Mechanic: Double-barrel system offers tactical depth different from standard mediums
Enhanced Accuracy: Salvo mode provides superior stability and precision
Forgiving Mechanics: Shorter preparation/lockout times than other double-barrel tanks
Premium Perks: Credit earnings and tank experience bonuses typical of premium vehicles

Weaknesses

Limited Armor: Basic protection makes positioning critical for survival
Low DPM: 2,021.82 DPM is lower than many contemporary medium tanks
Ammo Limitations: 40-round capacity can limit sustained engagements
Skill Dependency: Requires good game sense and positioning to excel
Learning Curve: Double-barrel mechanics demand practice to master

Competitive Analysis: How It Stacks Up

vs. Traditional Italian Mediums

The Serpente fundamentally differs from its Italian medium tank brothers:

No Autoloader: Instead of Italian autoloader damage bursts, you have double-barrel salvos
Different Positioning: Less dependent on reload timing, more on momentum and positioning
Unique Role: More suited to flanking than the direct combat role of autoloader mediums

vs. Soviet Double-Barrel Tanks

Comparing to heavy tank double-barrel systems:

Better Mobility: Medium tank speeds in a double-barrel platform
Better Penetration: 254mm vs. typical heavy tank penetrations
Lower Health: 1,600 HP vs. heavy tank health pools makes mistakes more punishing
Different Role: More tactical flexibility than the heavy tank commitment

Equipment and Crew Recommendations

Equipment Selection

Stabilization Equipment: Essential for maintaining accuracy during movement
Enhanced Gun Laying Drive: Reduces aim time to capitalize on your burst damage potential
Improved Ventilation: Boosts all crew skills and module performance
Rammer: Increases DPM to offset your lower damage-per-minute baseline

Crew Skill Priorities

Commander: Sixth Sense, Situational Awareness
Gunner: Snapshot, Sniper
Driver: Smooth Ride, Clutch Braking
Loader: Safe Stowage, Intuition

Conclusion: A Tank That Rewards Mastery

The Serpente represents one of the most interesting additions to the Tier IX lineup in recent memory. Its unique combination of medium tank mobility and double-barrel burst damage creates a vehicle that’s both challenging to master and highly rewarding to play well.

Success with the Serpente demands a fundamental shift in thinking from traditional medium tank gameplay. Rather than sustained firefights, you’ll excel through opportunistic strikes, aggressive positioning, and tactical retreats. The tank rewards players who can think several moves ahead, using their mobility to create situations where their burst damage can make the most impact.

While its basic armor and moderate DPM might initially seem limiting, those who invest the time to master its unique mechanics will find the Serpente to be a genuinely distinctive and effective addition to their arsenal. In a game filled with variations of familiar tank archetypes, the Serpente stands out as a true innovation – a medium tank that plays like no other.

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran looking for a new challenge or a player interested in exploring unconventional tank mechanics, the Serpente offers an experience that’s both educational and entertaining. Just remember: in this tank, your greatest weapon isn’t your gun – it’s your speed.

October 28, 2025

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