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Commanders!
Czech out a brand-new heavy launching with the release of the Czechoslovakian heavy line. The VIII Škoda T 56 packs a 2-shell autoloader and menacing 130 mm gun that boasts 460 HP of damage—one of the highest among fellow Tier VIII tanks.
Take a look at the exciting launch offers and Tech Tree discounts, and scour our how-to-play guide below for tips and tricks that will prepare you for combat and help you select the best crew skills and equipment options for you. Dive into battle and take it for a spin today!
Tech Tree Discounts
Available from August 11 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2) through August 18 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2).
You're in luck, Commanders! There are huge Tech Tree discounts that coincide with the launch of the Czechoslovakian heavy line. Snap up these bargains if you don't already own the vehicles!
Credit Discount |
Vehicles |
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50% | II LT vz. 35 |
50% | III LT vz. 38 |
50% | IV ST vz. 39 |
50% | V Škoda T 24 |
30% | VI Škoda T 25 |
How to Play the Škoda T 56
FIREPOWER | SURVIVABILITY | MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT | CREW SKILLS
The VIII Škoda T 56 stands out with an incredible gun for its tier, while the combination of formidable firepower and plucky survivability puts you in a commanding position in any combat situation. But now is not the time to be too gung-ho! Here's a brief guide to set you up before you get too deep into fierce confrontations.
Firepower
The Škoda T 56's pièce de résistance is its explosive firepower. It boasts a remarkable 130 mm caliber 2-shell autoloader capable of inflicting 460 damage. The rapid reload time between shots means it can cause 920 HP of damage in under 4 seconds! Take large chunks out of opponents, or inflict the final blow to anyone unlucky enough to run into you in a battle's latter stages.
Pack special AP shells to penetrate 248 mm. Just make sure to time your shell reloads well to avoid being stranded with your tracks down. If diving into the heat of battle isn't your thing, use the handy –8 degrees of gun depression to pick apart enemies from ridge lines farther away and start gaining the upper hand for your team.
Survivability
A typical heavy tank, the Škoda T 56 has enough shielding to hold some of the most ferocious attacks at bay. The upper armor will be your biggest asset. The thickness of the frontal turret armor reaches 220 mm, with a durability of 1,500 HP. It's not enough to repel multiple attackers, but it should stand you in good stead in one-on-one situations.
Mobility
This tank's gruff 650 h.p. engine is enough to secure a top speed of 35 km/h and 15 km/h reverse speed. Unfortunately, the rest of its mobility stats are a bit more modest. Choose your map positions wisely. What use is such a magnificent gun if you're going to get kicked out straight away?
A view range of 370 meters and a signal range of 850 meters is nothing to brag about. Instead, it's best to rely on annihilating enemies with your fiery autoloader as soon as you've tasted blood and are within range.
Equipment
Check out the setup below to ensure the maximum performance of your tank.
Recommended Setup | ||
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Adding a Turbocharger will improve the power-to-weight ratio and boost your top speed. That will enable you to reach positions in which you can put your heavy armor and firepower to good use.
The Improved Rotation Mechanism reduces dispersion during vehicle movement and traverse, as well as during turret rotation. It ultimately improves the hull and turret traverse speed.
Don't miss the chance to command this powerful brute. See you on the battlefield, Commanders—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%.
Tank 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.