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Lago M38 Review: Grab Your Fun & Free Swede

FIREPOWER | SURVIVABILITY | MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT | CREW | GET IT TODAY

Commander!

A brand-new, rapid-firing Premium Swedish light tank has graced your favorite online tank game for the World of Tanks 12th Anniversary, bringing along an exciting challenge, missions, and plenty of cool rewards. To get one of your own, just complete any 3 Daily Anniversary Missions from August 12–22.

To help you get the most out of this vehicle when playing action-packed low-tier battles, we've put together a guide that delves into its key attributes. Whether you're new to the game or just a World of Tanks veteran looking for some Tier III thrills, the Lago M38 is for you.

Firepower

Take the fight to the enemy and make battling look easy with a 2.9 second reload time and solid 1,252 DPM. The decent penetration and 60 HP of damage per shot won't win any awards, but it will allow you to continuously harass opponents from afar.

Moreover, the tank's –10° of gun depression will come in handy when peering over ridges or from behind obstacles, but beware that some shells may not hit the target with pinpoint accuracy. So, pick your moment to advance, use your rapid-firing gun to your advantage, and try to make those shots count!

Survivability

Tanks, by nature, are heavily armored vehicles, but no in-game Tier III vehicle boasts outrageous armor stats. The Lago M38 has some armor to flaunt, but other than the 34/24/24 mm turret sides and hull armor, there are very few parts that opponents won't be able to penetrate.

The tank's 465 HP is high for its tier and comparable to medium tanks, while the 320 m view range is on the upper end of its type and tier. That being said, clever maneuvering, good cover, and the –10° of gun depression will be your best friends.

Mobility

Light tanks are not known to be sluggish, and the Lago M38 is no exception. However, it's no speed demon either. The tank's 45 km/h top speed and power-to-weight ratio are below average for its type and tier, but don't let that get you down. A wise Commander will work around this mini setback and make use of the vehicle's rapid firepower to get enemies before they get you.

Faster opponents can easily circle your vehicle if they get close enough, but with a few precautionary measures, you'll survive on the battlefield for much longer. Just watch out for the heavy-hitting III FCM 36 Pak 40 , III Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) ,and III Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E , in particular, as they all have a shell with your name on it!

Equipment

Check out the setup below to ensure the maximum performance of your tank.

Recommended Setup
Improved Ventilation Turbocharger
Alternative Setup
Improved Ventilation Improved Hardening

Hover your cursor over the images for more information about each piece of equipment.

Crew Skills

Commander
Gunner
Driver
Loader

Hover your cursor over the images for more information about each crew skill or perk.

"Repair" Your Way Out of Trouble
First and foremost, you'll need Repair in order to stay in the game for as long as possible. You shouldn't lead the charge or fight in the first line, but even in the second line, your tracks could be destroyed, and you don't want to be caught without them. Take cover from the enemy, and a capable crew will repair your tracks within 5.5 seconds. Just make sure that you are always ready for a quick escape or to change to a more advantageous position.

Boost Your Overall Performance
Additional perks and skills, like Brothers in Arms, will improve both your gun performance and battle prowess.

The Lago M38 has a crew composition that's unlike any other Swedish tank. It will always require an additional loader, which can be transferred from another Swedish vehicle.

Get the Lago M38 and Complete the Challenge

The WoT 12th Anniversary event will take place from August 12 through August 22, and it's jam-packed with ten days of discounts, specials, missions, and great offers! Get the Lago M38 by completing any three Daily Anniversary Missions. Complete five missions, and you'll also get the Gentle Wave 2D style as a bonus.

Take the Lago M38 for a spin during our 12th Anniversary Challenge, and earn sweet rewards, including a fun new anniversary style and Personal Reserves. Check out the links below to sign up for the Challenge and find out more. What are you waiting for?

ANNIVERSARY EVENT GUIDE   ANNIVERSARY CHALLENGE  

Additional Grousers

Increases mobility on soft and medium terrain.

Increases hull traverse speed.

Improves the ability to maintain speed.

Adrenaline Rush

Decreases the gun reload time by 10% when your vehicle's HP drops below 10%.

Only works if trained to 100%.

Brothers in Arms/Sisterhood of Steel

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Only works if the trained to 100% for every single crew member.

Band of Brothers

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Only works if the trained to 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 additional seconds after your own vehicle is destroyed.

Only works if trained to 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 your chance of landing a critical hit.

Only works if trained to 100%.

Designated Target

Keeps targeted vehicles visible for two additional seconds.

Only works if trained to 100%.

Eagle Eye

Allows you to identify damaged/destroyed modules and injured crew members in an enemy vehicle by hovering your mouse over it for several seconds.

Only works if trained to 100%.

Firefighting

Reduces the damage and duration of fire.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Intuition

Reduces the time needed to switch between shells in a fully loaded gun, double-barreled gun, or magazine.

This skill is effective after training starts. The average skill level is applied if multiple loaders are trained.

Minimum switch time: 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.

Only works if trained to 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.

Only works if trained to 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.

Only works if trained to 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.

Storm the battlefield and make your mark in the Lago M38. Roll Out!

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