Open Your St. Patrick's Day Emerald Boxes!

Commanders,

Our St. Patrick's Day celebration, Shamrock Days, has arrived. Now, get ready for our Green Light in-game event! In this guide, we take a close look at the 9 Premium vehicles and 10 rare 2D styles that may be hidden in your Emerald Boxes, available for purchase from the Premium Shop or in-game Store from March 16 at 05:30 CET through March 22 at 23:00 (UTC+1).

Emerald Boxes May Contain...

Look Out for These Vehicles in the Emerald Boxes

Emerald Boxes may contain 1 of 9 vehicles (2 are brand new and 7 are rare).

NEW: Type 5 Ka-Ri

Introducing a first for World of Tanks: the Japanese Type 5 Ka-Ri tank destroyer. Exclusively available from the Emerald Boxes, don't miss this opportunity to add the nation's brand-new TD to your Garage. For those of you lucky enough to find one, here's what you should know prior to hitting the battlefield.

Meet the Type 5 Ka-Ri

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 and crew perks, as well as special in-game items.

Main Characteristics

Firepower

Survivability

Mobility

Type 5 Ka-Ri

VIII

Average Damage

500/500/630

HP

Average Penetration

252/298/90

mm

Hit Points

1,250

HP

Top Speed/Reverse Speed

40/18

km/h

Commander

Gunner

Driver

RADIO OPERATOR

Loader

Loader

Firepower

Average Damage

500/500/630

HP

Ammunition

40

shells

Average Penetration

252/298/90

mm

Gun Reload Time

13.3

s

Dispersion at 100 m

0.34

m

Gun Depression/Elevation Angles

−7/15

deg

Aiming Time

2

s

Shell Types

Shell Velocity

AP

980

m/s

AP

1,150

m/s

HE

900

m/s

Survivability

Concealment of Moving Vehicle

8.49/1.44

%

Hull Armor

220/50/50

mm

Concealment of Stationary Vehicle

14.14/2.4

%

Signal Range

750

m

Hit Points

1,250

HP

View Range

380

m

Mobility

Engine Power

750

h.p.

Specific Power

16.7

h.p./t

Traverse Speed

38

deg/s

Top Speed/Reverse Speed

40/18

km/h

   

Firepower

Firepower is the Type 5 Ka-Ri's key strength. The vehicle offers good gun handling, with a base dispersion of 0.34 m and an aiming time of 2 s. The penetration values are 252 mm and 298 mm for standard and special shells, respectively, and both shells boast high shell velocities and 500 HP of damage per shot. Even more exciting: DPM that can be increased to more than 3,000 HP. And as a sweet bonus, the vehicle's HE shells penetrate 90 mm of armor and cause 630 HP of damage.

Mobility

The Type 5 Ka-Ri easily builds up and holds its top speed of 40 km/h. The reverse speed is also good, allowing the vehicle to roll back quickly after firing. These qualities are exactly what you need from a support vehicle, especially when your task is to keep up with allies or recede to avoid return fire after making a shot.

Survivability

Despite its design, the Type 5 Ka-Ri is not an assault tank destroyer but a fire support vehicle. The 220 mm of armor sounds solid, but opponents can aim for weak spots and still cause damage. Always hide the lower glacis plate: Use cover and terrain irregularities and draw upon the 7 degrees of gun depression for help in sticky situations. The vehicle does not excel at blocking damage with armor, so it's best to just avoid enemy fire.

The Ka-Ri is quite a large vehicle, which is evident after firing. Concealment is only effective if you can keep a proper spotting distance and play along the very edge. Try to remain undetected by keeping your distance from the enemy. The view range is a "pretty good" 380 m for a tank destroyer, but you likely won't spot an enemy vehicle that has good concealment values.

Equipment

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

Recommended Setup	Gun Rammer	Improved Hardening	Turbocharger
Alternative Setup	Gun Rammer	Improved Aiming	Coated Optics

Crew Perks

Commander	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Recon
Gunner	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Deadeye
Driver	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Off-Road Driving
RADIO OPERATOR	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Situational Awareness
Loader	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Intuition
Loader	Repairs	Brothers in Arms	Intuition
* Hover your cursor over the images for more information about each crew perk.

Other Vehicles Found in the Emerald Boxes

NEW: Forest Spirit

Uh oh! Someone drove the SU-130PM through a magical garden. And now, we have the Forest Spirit, a vehicle that's identical to the Soviet tank destroyer but with a unique permanent 3D style. This hard-hitting hunter boasts an accurate 130 mm gun with 520 HP of alpha damage per shot. Its great camouflage values and impressive top speed of 65 km/h make this tank destroyer a hard opponent to pin down. Traverse between the best sniping positions and surprise unsuspecting enemies with precise shots from a distance. But avoid getting too close to opponents, as your armor can’t withstand much incoming fire.

EMIL 1951

Want to deal over 1,000 HP of damage in a matter of seconds? Meet the VIII EMIL 1951 , the first Swedish heavy tank in the game to carry an autoloader. With a 105 mm three-round cannon, it can execute high-impact burst fire, or more deliberate mid-range shooting. Use the 12 degrees of gun depression in concert with the sloped turret to win hull-down duels...just keep the weak hull armor protected.

Gonsalo

At first glance, players might mistake the VIII Gonsalo for the Caliban. However, key differences abound—primarily the Gonsalo's lack of a two-round autoreloader. Instead, it has a 120 mm cannon that deals an impressive 440 HP of damage with 240 mm of penetration and a respectable 1,760 DPM. Its 0.45 m accuracy is on the low end, so play close combat and use ambush tactics.

AltProto AMX 30

The VIII AltProto AMX 30 is a speedster that boasts one of the highest armor penetration values (232 mm) with a standard shell among all Tier VIII medium tanks. It can adapt to an array of roles and cause 300 HP of alpha damage with its potent 100 mm SA47-58 firearm. The outstanding 11 degrees of gun depression make it great for peering over ridgelines, while the 65 km/h top speed and good power-to-weight ratio make it one of the most mobile mediums out there.

Kirovets-1

Comparable to the legendary IS-3 in gameplay and appearance, the VIII Kirovets-1 has a strong gun with 390 HP of damage per shot and 221 mm of penetration, a value on the higher end for Tier VIII Soviet heavies. The 42 km/h top speed is impressive for a heavy, while a low profile, 1,550 HP, and 195 mm turret armor provide strong survivability. Just be aware of the 12.46 s reload time and lackluster 5 degrees of gun depression, which should be considered when heading into battle.

Chieftain/T95

Scarcely seen on the battlefield, the VIII Chieftain/T95 packs a 90 mm cannon that delivers 1,920 DPM, mid-level 202 mm penetration, and a sweet 400 m view range. This vehicle excels in hull-down contests, where its 254 mm frontal turret armor and 10 degrees of gun depression come into play...just beware of the easy-to-spot commander cupola and weak hull protection.

59-Patton

In the sixties, the Chinese experimented with putting the turret of an American M48A3 on a previously produced Type 59 hull. The result was the unusual, but rewarding, VIII 59-Patton . With its good 400 m view range, the 59-Patton can easily spot, and makes great use of its strong American turret, which allows for good depression angles. Add reliable accuracy into the mix, and you have a solid battlefield performer.

Turtle Mk. I

The VIII Turtle Mk. I is an immovable object and the tactical cornerstone of the team. With a patient 20 km/h top speed, it can't race around the map, so focus on being an irresistible force with a massive 2,911 DPM gun that boasts 224/253/54 mm of penetration. An impressive 40-degree gun arc, 10 degrees of gun depression, and a 370 m view range provide plenty of great opportunities to strike, while its 254 mm frontal hull armor and 1,400 HP ensure excellent longevity.

2D Styles Found in the Emerald Boxes

Emerald Boxes may also contain 1 of 10 rare 2D styles. The following looks are non-historical and grant concealment bonuses of +4% to tank destroyers, +3% to light/medium tanks, and +2% to heavy tanks/SPGs.

You can check out the different 2D styles in the following tabs:

Grab Emerald Boxes until March 22 at 23:00 CET (UTC+1) and discover valuable rewards for St. Patrick's Day!

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