Take the Bull by the Horns in the Lunar Challenge

With the holiday season finally over, we’re happy to… celebrate once again! There’s a long-lasting tradition here at World of Tanks to mark the Lunar New Year with a blast, so we’ve prepared a special challenge for every tanker to test their skills.

As an occasion celebrated around the world, the Lunar New Year is also known for its many stories. According to the Chinese zodiac, this year's symbol is the Ox. So, we decided to search for a tank that can embody this mighty animal.

And we found one! Please welcome the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Premium medium tank. It’s not your usual suspect from the Chinese roster. When it comes to specs, there are a few traits that make this tank differ.

The Lunar Challenge

11 February, 2021 at 09:00 (UTC+8) through 21 February, 2021 at 09:00 (UTC+8)

First off, the 122 TM can take a hit. It is surprisingly well-armored for a medium, making it one of the most protected MTs at Tier VIII. The price you pay for increased armor is a low power-to-weight ratio, resulting in poor dynamics and a feeling similar to that of a heavy tank.

However, it’s when studying the gun’s features that you understand there’s no need to rush. Its default penetration is 233 mm, and if one of this tank’s high-velocity shells makes it through enemy armor, it will bite off a significant 400 hit points. The gun depression reaches as low as –8 degrees, which, considering the nation’s standard of –5 degrees, makes the 122 TM the first Chinese tank you can comfortably bring to hilly terrain.

The reload time is 17.5 long seconds, which can be frustrating in the heat of a close battle, and the accuracy of 0.33 is another argument against going for a clinch. The 122 TM is a rare case when both the advantages and drawbacks contribute to the vehicle’s ideal role—long-range sharpshooting damage dealer.

Main Characteristics
Firepower
Survivability
Mobility
122 TM
VIII
Average Damage
400/400/515 HP
Average Penetration
233/299/62 mm
Hit Points
1,400 HP
Top Speed / Reverse Speed
50/15 km/h
Commander
Gunner
Driver
Loader (Radio Operator)
Firepower
Average Damage
400/400/515 HP
Gun Reload Time
17.5 s
Average Penetration
233/299/62 mm
Ammunition
30 shells
Dispersion at 100 m
0.33 m
Aiming Time
2.3 s
Gun Depression / Elevation Angles
-8/15°
Shell Types
Shell Velocity
APCR
1,368 m/s
HEAT
907 m/s
HE
722 m/s
The high durability, damage per shot, and penetration values allows you to cause considerable damage to enemies. The high-velocity APCR shell, which is also the standard ammo for this vehicle, also contributes to that. However, you should take the vehicle’s reload time into account as it is quite long. This Chinese vehicle will fully reward those who can understand and master its gameplay style.
Survivability
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
11.91/2.26%
Hit Points
1,400 HP
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
15.9/3.02%
Hull Armor
120/80/50 mm
Signal Range
750 m
Turret Armor
280/140/70 mm
View Range
370 m
The vehicle’s frontal protection is ensured with rational slope angles of the frontal armor plates, the hemispherical shape of the turret, and the thickness of the armor itself. The 122 TM confidently repels enemy shells from the front, and its high HP pool allows it to survive an unexpected attack from a flank. Take advantage of this when the combat situation calls for decisive action.
Mobility
Engine Power
580 h.p.
Specific Power
15.5 h.p./t
Traverse Speed
40 deg/s
Top Speed / Reverse Speed
50/15 km/h
   

Tame the Ox

As this is a special challenge, we thought it would be great to provide the 122 TM with a truly outstanding outfit. That’s why this bundle will include the 122 TM and a brand-new 2D style, inspired by the Lunar New Year, that’ll fit any vehicle in your Garage.

To win this powerful Chinese medium and the 2D style, you need to complete 10 Stages by fulfilling missions for mastery or missions for commitment in Random Battles. Each Stage completed grants 10% off the final price of the 122 TM, as well as additional goodies to help you boost your performance in battle. If all 10 Stages are completed within the given timeframe, the 122 TM can be acquired for free.

  • Missions for commitment: the best option for dedicated and persistent players with a strong desire to get their hands on the 122 TM. All missions must be fulfilled using Tier VI–X vehicles. Players must also finish within the top 10 of their team by experience earned at the end of battle, regardless of whether their team wins or loses.
  • Missions for mastery: an alternative but more challenging path. Completing these missions will save time, but players will have to push themselves to the limit to succeed. These tasks can only be fulfilled using Tier IX–X vehicles.

Stage I
3,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 3,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
1
Mission for Mastery Earn the High Caliber award once. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
Large First Aid Kit
Automatic Fire Extinguisher
Large Repair Kit
x5
Orderly Ammo Rack directive
Stage II
5,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 5,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
1
Mission for Mastery Be the top player on your team by damage caused once. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
x2
Personal Reserve: +300% to Free XP for 1 hour
x2
Personal Reserve: +300% to Crew XP for 1 hour
x5
Stabilizer Greasing directive
Stage III
9,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 9,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
3
Mission for Mastery Earn at least 850 points of base experience 3 times. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
x5
Personal Reserve: +50% bonus to XP for 1 hour
x5
Personal Reserve: +300% to Free XP for 1 hour
x5
Personal Reserve: +300% to Crew XP for 1 hour
x5
Vent Purge directive
Stage IV
17,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 17,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
4
Mission for Mastery Cause at least 4,200 HP of damage in a battle 4 times. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
1 day of WoT Premium Account
100,000
Credits
x10
Stabilizer Greasing directive
Stage V
28,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 28,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
9
Mission for Mastery Cause at least 3,200 HP of damage and be the top player overall by damage caused 9 times. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
Improved Ventilation Class 2
200,000
Credits
x10
Personal Reserve: +300% to Free XP for 1 hour
x10
Vent Purge directive
Stage VI
30,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 30,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
5
Mission for Mastery Earn the High Caliber award 5 times. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
300,000
Credits
x10
Personal Reserve: +300% to Crew XP for 1 hour
x10
Orderly Ammo Rack directive
Stage VII
33,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 33,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
12
Mission for Mastery Cause at least 4,200 HP of damage in a battle 12 times. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
1 day of WoT Premium Account
Improved Rotation Mechanism Class 1
x15
Stabilizer Greasing directive
Stage VIII
35,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 35,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
14
Mission for Mastery Be the top player overall by experience earned 14 times. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
500,000
Credits
x10
Personal Reserve: +50% bonus to XP for 1 hour
x15
Vent Purge directive
Stage IX
40,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 40,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
27
Mission for Mastery Be the top player on your team by damage caused 27 times. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Discount on purchasing the 122 TM, a Tier VIII Chinese Premium medium tank
1 day of WoT Premium Account
Gun Rammer Class 2
x15
Orderly Ammo Rack directive
Stage X
50,000
Mission for Commitment Earn a total of 50,000 points of base experience. Only experience for being among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned in Tier VI–X vehicles is counted.
 
or
 
35
Mission for Mastery Be the top player on your team by experience earned 35 times. Can be completed in Tier IX–X vehicles only.
Garage Slot
122 TM
Crew
Lunar Ox, unique 2D style
I
 

Both sets of missions can be fulfilled simultaneously (given that all conditions are met), so it doesn’t matter how you progress to the next Stage. The mission that is completed first will count towards your progress to the next mission on either path: missions for commitment or missions for mastery.

Nail It with Lunar Missions

Daily Chapter II missions are available to those who have added the 122 TM to their tank fleet. We made sure that the prize is worth it, so those who make it to the end will get a unique holiday 3D style available exclusively for the 122 TM. The new skin will be accompanied by Personal Reserves.

Available for completion only in the 122 TM, Lunar Missions will last for 10 days. Not only will each objective fulfilled grant a 12.5% discount to the 3D style bundle, it will also bring you valuable loot, including days of WoT Premium Account, Personal Reserves, and more. However, you only have to accomplish a total of 8 tasks to get a 100% discount on the bundle. Unlike the first bundle, this one will be available for gold.

Remember: the faster you get the 122 TM by fully completing Taming the Ox missions, the more rewards you can earn from Chapter II missions.

Chapter II Lunar Missions

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
Day 1

Condition:

  • Cause a total of 3,500 HP of damage over any number of battles.

Reward:

  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to XP for 1 h
  •  3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  •  3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Free XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 2

Condition:

  • Destroy 3 enemy vehicles over any number of battles.

Reward:

  • 1 day of WoT Premium Account
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Free XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 3

Condition:

  • Win 4 battles.

Reward:

  • 1x Universal Training Manual
  • 3 days of WoT Premium Account
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 4

Condition:

  • Be among the top 3 players on your team by damage caused.

Reward:

  • 1 day of WoT Premium Account
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Free XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 5

Condition:

  • Score a total of 17 armor-penetrating hits on enemy vehicles over any number of battles.

Reward:

  • 1 day of WoT Premium Account
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Free XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 6

Condition:

  • Earn at least 650 points of base experience and win the battle 2 times.

Reward:

  • 1x Universal Training Manual
  • 3 days of WoT Premium Account
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 7

Condition:

  • Cause at least 1,300 HP of damage in a battle and win the battle.

Reward:

  • 1 day of WoT Premium Account
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Free XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 8

Condition:

  • Earn a total of 2,500 points of base experience over any number of battles.

Reward:

  • 1 day of WoT Premium Account
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Free XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 9

Condition:

  • Cause at least 2,500 HP of damage in a battle.

Reward:

  • 1x Universal Training Manual
  • 3 days of WoT Premium Account
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle
Day 10

Condition:

  • Destroy 2 enemy vehicles in a battle.

Reward:

  • 3x Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Crew XP for 1 h
  • 3x Personal Reserves: +200% to Free XP for 1 h
  • 12.5% discount on the 3D style bundle

For Those Who Want It All and Now

If you can’t wait to try out the latest Chinese vehicle in action, jump into the Premium Shop and purchase the entire bundle featuring all the rewards from the Challenge, including the 122 TM and the 2D style. Arriving in the Premium Shop at the start of the Lunar Challenge, the bundles are available starting from 11 February at 09:00 (UTC+8) through 23 February at 09:00 (UTC+8).

Depending on the number of Stages you completed, you will get a discount of 10% off the final price for each Stage. For example, completing 5 out of 10 Stages will grant you 50% off. Purchasing the bundle gives you the full set of rewards and automatically checks all event battle missions as completed so that you can start working on the Chapter II missions.

If you want to go the easiest route, the 3D style bundle is on display on the Chapter II screen, and while the 122 TM pack can be purchased for real currency, the 3D style pack is available for in-game gold.

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