The Story of the King Tiger (Captured)

KEY OBJECT CHARACTERISTICS | HOW TO GET THE KING TIGER (CAPTURED)

Commanders!

Operation Mirny: Hope is in full swing. Now it's time to focus on the main event reward: the VII King Tiger (Captured) , the Tier VII Premium American heavy tank. How did this vehicle end up in Mirny? Who found it and pulled it to the base? Is it safe to use it in battle, and how do you use it most effectively?

These questions need answers, and we'll try to find them together in this article. So, here's what we think happened and where the King Tiger (C) came from.


Key Object Characteristics

TOP SECRET

Reporter: Colonel K., Technical Supply Officer

Event location: Mirny

Recipient: Colonel Gromov, Head of the Operation

We studied the King Tiger (C) and brought it to the base. Attached to this report are the details on its technical characteristics.

Key information:

  • According to its serial number, this King Tiger (C) was captured by the Allies, supposedly during the Battle of Bulge. The American forces then used it. Its post-war fate is unknown, as is how it ended up in Mirny. I'm asking to send a general request about the Allies and their use of captured vehicles. Perhaps it will help us find additional information about this vehicle.
  • The vehicle is equipped with the Serienturm turret and the 8,8 CM KW.K. 43 gun. The hull armor is standard for a vehicle of this type.
  • The American military certainly used the King Tiger (C). We discovered several leaflets in English containing the manuals. Also, we found an inscription in Latin on the inside of the hull: Nox Tenebris. We can't say yet how exactly this inscription was made. It looks very natural, as if it appeared during hull casting. We also found a case of cola in excellent condition but without an expiration date. The discovered items were sent to the scientists for analysis. And the idiot who opened and drank one of the bottles headed that way, too.
  • The tank has modifications similar to our standard modifications to adapt the vehicles for Mirny. But they look as if they were assembled from what was at hand. I'm not sure that they have any practical use, except for the spotlight. The first thought is that someone tried to copy our solutions to look like our vehicles but not for use. Did they want to look like us?
  • The King Tiger (C) is in excellent technical condition. This is not typical of a vehicle of that age. The technicians are thrilled about it and even argue about whose turn it is to maintain the tank. Surprisingly, I share their feelings—it's very cozy, and quite warm and calm inside the tank. However, it has standard heating.

The parameters displayed are valid for the vehicle with each crew member trained to 100% major qualification level. Some vehicle characteristics can be further improved with the Commander's bonus to major qualification level, crew perks, and skills, as well as special in-game items.
Main Characteristics
Firepower
Survivability
Mobility
King Tiger (Captured)
VII
Average Damage
240/240/295
HP
Average Penetration
203/237/44
mm
Hit Points
1,300
HP
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
38/12
km/h
Commander
Gunner
Driver
Radio Operator
Loader
Firepower
Average Damage
240/240/295
HP
Ammunition
70
shells
Average Penetration
203/237/44
mm
Gun Reload Time
8.5
s
Dispersion at 100 m
0.36
m
Gun Depression/Elevation Angles
−8/15
deg
Aiming Time
2.5
s
Turret Traverse Speed
20
deg/s
Shell Types
Shell Velocity
AP
1,000
m/s
APCR
1,250
m/s
HE
1,000
m/s
Survivability
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
2.62/0.59
%
Hit Points
1,300
HP
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
5.3/1.19
%
Hull Armor
150/80/80
mm
Signal Range
710
m
Turret Armor
185/80/80
mm
View Range
380
m
Mobility
Engine Power
700
h.p.
Specific Power
10.03
h.p./t
Traverse Speed
22
deg/s
Top Speed/Reverse Speed
38/12
km/h
   

My recommendation: The tank is best suited for use in Random Battles as an effective vehicle for its tier. I don't recommend using it in Mirny. It's too good for it, as if it's itself a part of that town.


How to Get the King Tiger (Captured)

To receive the menacing VII King Tiger (Captured) combat vehicle, you'll need to successfully complete the Halloween event at all three difficulty levels and gain access to the decrypted part of the event story. You'll also need to collect enough Decryption Keys to decrypt the received Reels. Decrypting all eight Reels will unlock access to the main reward of the event.

Additionally, every Reel contains a part of the event's backstory. Perhaps we'll be able to understand how—and thanks to whom—we now have a chance to destroy the Immortal. In addition to the story, you'll get additional rewards for decrypting each Reel.

1. Receive an encrypted Reel for completing Phase 2 on low difficulty.
2. Decrypt the Reel using 10 Keys.
x3
Hedgehog decal
50,000
credits
x5
Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat Experience for 2 hours
1. Receive an encrypted Reel for completing Phase 3 on low difficulty.
2. Decrypt the Reel using 10 Keys.
Unlock the Legio Ferrata heavy tank. Vehicles are available for rent for the duration of the Mirny: Hope event.
Norman Stansfield crew member with the Brothers in Arms perk trained to 100%
x5
Personal Reserves: +300% to Free Experience for 1 hour
1. Receive an encrypted Reel for completing Phase 2 on medium difficulty.
2. Decrypt the Reel using 20 Keys.
Personal Training Manual for 850,000 XP
250,000
credits
x5
Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew Experience for 1 hour
1. Receive an encrypted Reel for completing Phase 3 on medium difficulty.
2. Decrypt the Reel using 20 Keys.
Unlock the Malachite medium tank. Vehicles are available for rent for the duration of the Mirny: Hope event.
Robert Barnes crew member with the Brothers in Arms perk trained to 100%
x5
Personal Reserves: +50% to credits for 1 hour
1. Receive an encrypted Reel for completing Phase 4 on medium difficulty.
2. Decrypt the Reel using 20 Keys.
x3
Magnus decal
x5
Aim Tuning directive
Days of WoT Premium Account
1. Receive an encrypted Reel for completing Phase 2 on high difficulty.
2. Decrypt the Reel using 30 Keys.
Unlock the Grenadier light tank. Vehicles are available for rent for the duration of the Mirny: Hope event.
Pyotr Lopakhin crew member with the Brothers in Arms perk trained to 100%
x5
Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat Experience for 1 hour
1. Receive an encrypted Reel for completing Phase 3 on high difficulty.
2. Decrypt the Reel using 30 Keys.
or
Decrypt the Reel using 80 Keys, skipping the conditions for receiving it.
Universal Training Manual for 250,000 XP
x5
Orderly Ammo Rack directive
x5
Personal Reserves: +50% to credits for 1 hour
1. Receive an encrypted Reel for completing Phase 4 on high difficulty.
2. Decrypt the Reel using 30 Keys.
or
Decrypt the Reel using 130 Keys, skipping the conditions for receiving it.
Spotlight decal
Elias Grodin crew member with the Brothers in Arms perk trained to 100%
500,000
credits
Decrypt all 8 Reels during the Mirny: Hope event.
Tier VII American King Tiger (Captured) heavy tank
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Available from October 28 at 09:00 CEST (UTC+2) through November 11 at 08:00 CET (UTC+1)

Dive deeper and quicker into this mysterious story with in-game bundles, available in the Premium Shop right now. In addition to gold and Premium Account time or Personal Reserves, they each include free Decryption Keys to help you get to the King Tiger (Captured) faster, plus unique styles and decals.


Good luck, Commanders! The main reward is an excellent combat vehicle with a unique look and mysterious history. That's surely worth fighting for. It's time to face the Immortal!

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