Tier XI Light Lineup: Meet the leKPZ Borkenkafer!

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Commanders!

Among the new Tier XI additions introduced in Update 2.0, comes a machine unlike any other—a scout that redefines reconnaissance. Fast, compact, and cunning, the leKpz Borkenkäfer doesn’t just see the enemy… it marks them for destruction.

Forget passive spotting. This is active, precision-guided scouting.

LeKpz Borkenkäfer: The Precision Spotter

Germany introduces a new predator to the battlefield: a lightning-quick light tank that turns information into firepower. With a remarkable balance of speed, concealment, and view range, the leKPZ Borkenkäfer can slip behind enemy lines, detect threats before they see you, and then do something no other scout has done before—weaponize scouting itself.

• Tank class: Light (high-speed scout)

• Tech tree branch: German Light line, following the Rhm. PzW

• Distinctive traits: lazing speed, compact silhouette, target designator

This vehicle is all about initiative—outsmarting the enemy, exposing them, and making sure they pay the price.

Vehicle Characteristics Overview

Hit Points

1,950 HP

Hull Armor

50/10/14.5 mm

Turret Armor

30/20/20 mm

Average Damage

340/340/440 hp

Average Penetration

249/290/120 mm

Dispersion at 100 m

0.32 m

Aiming Time

1.4 s

Gun Reload Time

8 s

Gun Depression/Elevation Angles

−14/20 deg

Top Speed/Reverse Speed

75/25 km/h

Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.

Special Mechanic: Laser Target Designator

Press X to activate the leKPZ Borkenkäfer’s groundbreaking Laser Target Designator. Your next shell gains special tracking capabilities, applying one of two unique effects depending on your target’s status:

• If the target is already spotted: The mark intensifies enemy exposure—keeping them visible for longer and amplifying the damage they take from allies.

• If the target is unspotted: A special marker appears at the impact point, revealing that “an enemy is here.” The silhouette isn’t shown—but the position is shared with your team.

This system revolutionizes teamwork. The leKPZ Borkenkäfer doesn’t just spot—it coordinates, marks, and multiplies your team’s firepower.

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Upgrades That Boost You Forward

At its core, Tier XI bring a streamlined upgrade system that replaces Field Modifications with linear, modular progress—only positive improvements tailored to each vehicle’s role.

All Tier XI vehicles gain:

• A new modular upgrade system with pure positive boosts

• Role-specific Tactical Mechanics

• Built-in milestones like Gun Sleeve, Stat Tracker, and Volumetric Style

• Seamless progression from Tier X with no extra unlocks

Achieve Elite Status

Moreover, you can unlock all nodes to reach Elite status—with every battle receive Elite XP and exclusive rewards:

• Volumetric 2D Styles with textured finishes

• Gun Sleeves for custom barrels

• Stat Trackers to display enemy kills

Elite status is your evolving badge of mastery.

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A New Era of Scouting

The leKpz Borkenkäfer shows that Tier XI isn’t just about size and firepower—it’s also about innovation and precision. Update 2.0 brings not only new vehicles but also new ways to play, coordinate, and win. Don’t miss your chance to claim your one-time gift when you log in and experience the future of scouting!

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