FIREPOWER | SURVIVABILITY | MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT | CREW
Commanders!
The annual gift that shows our appreciation for World of Tanks players is here! Make sure to claim your Well-Deserved Reward for 2022 and enjoy goodies and rewards of your choice.
The items you receive depend on the age of your account. New players are treated to a day of WoT Premium Account, Personal Reserves, and more. Commanders who have been rolling out since 2018 or longer can also look forward to reward vehicles. Among the five free vehicles is the KV-1SA, a brand-new Tier V Soviet heavy tank!
Let’s see why the newcomer is a worthy reward for seasoned players and hardened veterans alike.
Firepower
The KV-1SA joins the ranks of several beloved KV-1 variants in the game, all of which are known for their versatility and solid damage potential. But at first glance, it looks like the newest KV tank can’t keep up with its peers.
A 76 mm canon, only 110 HP of damage per shot, an average penetration value of 120 mm with standard APCR shells, and around 1,500 DPM—there doesn’t seem to be anything outstanding about this Soviet heavy tank.
However, as the name indicates, the KV-1SA has an ace up its sleeve! Equipped with a reverse autoreloader similar to an IS-3A, this newcomer earns its place with an impressive 550 HP of burst damage potential. That's enough to take out light tanks and tank destroyers with one clip. It's even enough to take big HP bites out of enemy medium and heavy tanks.
Unlike a regular autoreloader, the reverse mechanic loads the first shell in about 4.3 seconds, while loading the fifth shell for a fully loaded clip takes 10.5 seconds. The more shells remain in the clip, the longer they reload. Take advantage of the short intra-clip reload time and always let the enemy feel your full force. The heavy tank also has APCR shells as standard and special ammunition, with a good 950 m/s shell velocity.
Survivability
The KV-1SA has one of the lowest hit point values of its tier: only 800 HP. It's a decent amount, but it's also something to keep in mind, especially as turret and hull armor leave much to be desired. They are thick enough for the occasional bounce, but do not rely on them.
It's better to increase your chances of reaching the end of the match by properly angling the tank and utilizing its side armor.
The view range of the KV-1SA is better than its fellow KV peers, but at 320 meters, it's below the class and tier average.
Mobility
The KV-1SA is a heavy tank, which is made very clear with its mobility. Although it leads the charge of its tier with a 43 km/h top speed, gravity needs to be on your side to achieve these numbers. Its true performance in the field is closer to that of a KV-220-2 because of the low power-to-weight ratio.
Let your fellow tank commanders lead the charge, and roll up after to hold the line.
Log in to the game right now to receive your Well-Deserved Reward, use your Tokens to choose additional gifts, and take the KV-1SA for a spin on the battlefield if you can!
Roll Out!
Additional Grousers
Increases mobility on soft and medium terrain.
Increases hull traverse speed.
Increases the ability to maintain speed.
Adrenaline Rush
Decreases the gun reload time by 10% if your vehicle's HP drops below 10%.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel
Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.
Band of Brothers
Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.
Also works if other crew members have the Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel perk.
Call for Vengeance
Reports the location of enemy vehicles for two more seconds after the destruction of your own vehicle.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Clutch Braking
Increases the traverse speed of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Commander's Vision System
Reduces the concealment of moving enemy vehicles.
Reduces the concealment of enemy vehicles behind foliage.
Concealment
Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Controlled Impact
Increases the ramming damage dealt and decreases damage taken by ramming.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Deadeye
Increases the chance of landing a critical hit.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Designated Target
Keeps targeted vehicles visible for two more seconds.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Eagle Eye
Allows you to identify damaged/destroyed modules as well as injured crew members of an enemy vehicle by hovering your mouse over it for several seconds.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Firefighting
Reduces the damage and duration of fire.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Intuition
Reduces the time to switch between shells in a fully loaded gun, double-barreled gun, or magazine.
The skill is effective after training starts. The average skill level is applied if multiple loaders are trained.
Minimum time to switch: 1 second for standard guns, or 2.5 seconds for double-barreled guns and magazines.
Improved Aiming
Smaller aiming circle size.
Improved Hardening
Fully restores suspension hit points after repairs.
Increases suspension load capacity.
Increases vehicle hit points.
Enhances suspension durability.
Reduces hull damage caused by suspension damage during impact.
Faster suspension repair speed.
Improved Radio Set
Increases the time an enemy vehicle is visible.
Reduces the time your vehicle is visible to the enemy.
Improved Rotation Mechanism
Reduces dispersion during vehicle movement and traverse, as well as during turret rotation.
Improves hull and turret traverse speed.
Jack of All Trades
Reduces the performance penalty of wounded crew members.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Low Noise Exhaust System
Reduces the visibility of a stationary or moving vehicle.
Mentor
Increases the Crew XP gained for each crew member apart from the commander.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Modified Configuration
Prevents one fuel tank fire, ammo rack explosion, or engine destruction in one battle.
Increases engine durability and the capacity of the ammo rack and fuel tank.
Reduces the damaged ammo rack penalty and damaged engine penalty.
Reduces the chance of engine fire.
Increases repair speed.
Off-Road Driving
Increases mobility on medium and soft terrain.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Preventative Maintenance
Reduces the chance of engine fire.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Recon
Increases the view range of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Relaying
Increases the signal range of allied vehicles within your radio coverage.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Repair
Reduces the repair time of destroyed modules.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Safe Stowage
Increases the durability of your vehicle's ammo rack.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Signal Boosting
Increases the signal range of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Situational Awareness
Increases the view range of your vehicle.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Sixth Sense
Shows a light bulb three seconds after you've been spotted.
Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.
Smooth Ride
Reduces the dispersion penalty while driving.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Snap Shot
Reduces the dispersion penalty when traversing the turret.
The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.
Spall Liner
Decreases damage taken by ramming and high-explosive splash.
Turbocharger
Increases engine power.
Increases top forward speed.
Increases top reverse speed.
Binocular Telescope
Increases the view range of your vehicle by 25%.
Your hull must be stationary for at least 3 seconds.
Camouflage Net
Significantly increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.
Your hull must be stationary for at least 3 seconds.
Enhanced Gun Laying Drive
Reduces the aiming time of your gun by 10%.
Coated Optics
Increases the view range of your vehicle by 10%.
Gun Rammer
Reduces the reload time of your gun by 10%.
Toolbox
Decreases the repair time of destroyed modules.
Cumulative with the Repair skill.
Improved Ventilation
Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.
Vertical Stabilizer
Reduces the dispersion penalties when moving and during hull and turret traverse by 20%.
"Wet" Ammo Rack
Increases the module HP of your ammo rack.
