NEW: Black Diamond – Get Yer Battlefield Treasure

Arrr! I was born to be a pirate, but sadly was cursed at birth with seasickness. But not to worry, matey. I've built me a landship that I call my Black Diamond. With me at the helm, nothing can stop this mighty vessel. Soon I'll be king of the landlubbers!

It's time to make sure people will tell stories of your raids for generations to come. Take command of our latest Premium tank: the French Tier VIII Black Diamond Medium Tank!

This gem of a vehicle is just one of many treasures available this year in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19. No need for a map; click below or read on to learn more!

Black Diamond: Gameplay Tips
New Cosmetics: Pirate Flags and Emblems
Store Bundle: Buccaneer’s Choice

Black Diamond: Gameplay Tips

Now here’s a vessel that’s worth its weight in gold doubloons. Unleash the force of its single-fire gun to send lily-livered rats scurrying for cover.

Although it’s a medium tank, the Black Diamond plays a bit like a light tank and is best deployed in mid-range engagements due to its armor. But woe to any fool who thinks to call you a coward! What some call cowardice, you simply call strategy. After all, the savvy marauder lives to raid again and again.

Use the Black Diamond’s mobility to swiftly reach control points and dominate the seven continents.
Fire its cannon to broadside enemy ships … arr, I mean tanks.
Of course, she is the finest-looking landship there be. Hop aboard and plunder the enemy!

Tank Characteristics: Black Diamond

Matchmaking: Plays up to Tier X
Tank XP Bonus: 10%
Silver Bonus: 50%
Hit Points: 1,250
Engine Power: 310 hpr
Power/Weight Ratio: 25.77 hp/t
Speed Limit: 62 km/h
Reverse Speed: 23 km/h
Hull Traverse Speed: 42 deg/sec
Turret Traverse Speed: 40 deg/sec
Penetration: 215/265/53
Damage: 320/320/420
Aim Time: 2.5 sec
Accuracy: 0.37
Rate of Fire: 5.6 rounds/min
Reload Time: 10.7 sec
Damage Per Minute: 1,794
Gun Depression: 6 deg
Gun Elevation: 18 deg
Max Ammo Capacity: 36 rounds
Shell 1 Type/Speed: APCR/1,115
Shell 2 Type/Speed: APCR/1,275
Shell 3 Type/Speed: HE/900
View Range: 390 m
Signal Range: 750 m

New Cosmetics: Pirate Flags and Emblems

A fine landship is just the first item you need to embark on your adventures. Strike fear into the hearts of your enemies with a trove of pirate-inspired Flags and Emblems!

New this year are four pirate flag designs that are available as both vehicle Flags and Emblems; in other words, the Flag design is exactly the same as the Emblem design. These are inspired by the flags flown by real-life pirates of lore and join our existing collection of pirate flag Cosmetics.

NEW Pirate Flags and Emblems


Edward "Blackbeard" Teach	Thomas Tew
Edward Low	"Calico Jack" Rackham

Returning Pirate Flags and Emblems


Black Sam	Black Bart
Henry Every	Jean Thomas Dulaien

Through October 6, you can claim the Black Diamond along with our new and returning pirate flag Cosmetics in the discounted Buccaneer’s Choice bundle. Don’t miss your chance at this booty!

That’s not all. The Black Diamond will also be a rare possible drop inside this year’s new Pirate War Chests. More information on these chests and their full drop lists will be available in a News article on Tuesday, September 16.

Arrr, matey—behold the treasure you can loot below!

All Premium vehicle bundles purchased from the Store come with their own Vehicle slot and a mix of standard and Premium ammo. If you want to send any of the bundles below as a gift, make sure that you and the receiver are friends on both your device and in the game.