War Master

66 (Elite)

90 (Heroic)

200 (Heroic)

### Ground Attack

94 (Short-range combat mode), 60 (after Autoloader upgrade)75 (Long-range combat mode), 48 (after Autoloader upgrade)

### Range

150 (Short-range combat mode) (minimum 25)200 (Long-range combat mode) (minimum 35)

### Ability

Short-range combat modeLong-range combat mode

Horde bonus

### Notes

The second most powerful Tier 1 MBT in the gameHorde bonus in groups of 5 or more

### Upgrades

Tank ArmorNationalism

Autoloader

Nuclear Tanks

Uranium Shells

## Introduction

The **War Master**, also known as the ZTZ-104, is General Kwai's main battle tank.

## Overview

While it serves a similar purpose to the traditional Battlemaster tank, General Kwai's improvements to the tank give it stronger firepower and strengthened armor. Its main battle cannon has also been improved, giving the War Master the option to choose between two firing modes: Close combat mode or Long-range combat mode (though firepower and accuracy are sacrificed). The ability to have two firing modes makes the War Master a very flexible tank.

Similar to many other Chinese tanks, the War Master benefits from Horde Bonus when in groups of five or greater, increasing their rate of fire. While the War Master may lack anti-infantry fighting capabilities, the superior firepower and armor allow it to destroy any Rank 1 vehicle in a one-to-one fight. Furthermore, the sheer number of upgrades available for the War Master (researched from the Propaganda Center and Overlord headquarters) makes it a worthy contender against many rank 3 vehicles when upgraded.

## Abilities

* Two modes of firing: Close combat mode or Long-range combat mode, the former deals more damage but has a shorter range, the latter has a longer range but packs less power.
* Horde bonus in groups of 5 or more.

## Upgrades

**Tank Armor**:

* Increase the War Master's durability. Available at Rank 3 at the Propaganda Center.

**Nationalism**:

* Increase the effect of Horde Bonus of the War Master by 25%. Available at Rank 3 at the Propaganda Center.

**Autoloader**:

* Increase the War Master's rate of fire x2 times, but lowers damage by 40%. Overall firepower is increased by 25%. Available at Rank 3 at the Propaganda Center.

**Nuclear Tanks**:

* Increase the speed of the War Master by 25% but it will explode and leave behind radiation when destroyed. Available at Rank 5 at the Overlord Headquarters.

**Uranium shells**:

* Increase the damage output of the War Master by 25%. Available at Rank 5 at the Overlord Headquarters.

## Assessment

Pros:

* Strong against vehicles and buildings.
* Relatively inexpensive ($850).
* Can crush infantry and fire on the move.
* Balanced in terms of attack and defense.
* Large number of available upgrades.

Cons:

* Weak against missile-armed infantry.
* Slow movement speed.
* Helpless against aircraft.

## Quotes (in English)

Before Contra X, the War Master shares its voice lines with the Battlemaster.

### When Selected

* War Master tank reporting!
* Armor Battalion ready for orders, General!
* Latest generation MBT at your service!
* We are the fist of Chinese Army!
* The enemy will not resist our horde!
* Who said tanks are obsolete?
* No one has better tanks than China!

### When Ordered to Move

* To the front zone!
* To the hottest battles!
* To where China needs us most.
* We are approaching.
* We stop at nothing!
* Coming closer to enemy.
* Together Red Army!

### When using Short Range mode

* Use all firepower!
* Load up a most powerful one!
* Get ready for close combat!

### When using Long Range mode

* Load up a Sabot round!
* Forget the firepower, we need range!
* Rangefinder set!

### When Ordered to Attack

* Crush the enemies of the Middle Kingdom!
* We will dance on their graves!
* All guns on that one!
* They are in our scopes!
* We see them sir!
* Protect our nation!
* It is republic's demands!

### When upgraded with Tank Armor

* New armor will make us invincible!
* We received the armor upgrade, General!
* New armor application installed sir!

### When upgraded with Autoloader

* The Autoloaders are ready, General!
* Sorry loader, we need you no more!
* The Autoloaders will be of good use in battle!

## Quotes (in native Chinese language)

The War Master reuses the quotes of the Battlemaster.

### When Selected

* 主战坦克报道。
* 战场在何处？
* 为红军而战。
* 我们是中国军队的主力。
* 在这呢。

### When Ordered To Attack

* 红军万岁，中国万岁！
* 坚决服从命令！
* 将敌军击溃！
* 进攻！
* 他们逃不掉的！
* 消灭中国的敌人！

### When Ordered To Move

* 执行命令。
* 转移阵地。
* 是的，将军。
* 祖国在召唤我们。
* 我们会坚守这片领土。
* 移动命令确认。

## Trivia

* The War Master strongly resembles a combination between the T-14 (Armata) main battle tank of the Russian army, and the Type-99 (ZTZ-99) main battle tank of the People's Liberation Army, the main difference is that the War Master's turret is positioned closer to the back of its chassis than the T-14 and the Type-99.
* Like the Battlemaster Tank, the War Master has a pintle-mounted machine gun and turreted mounted smokescreen launchers. None of these are functional in-game.

## Gallery

War Master with Tank Armor upgrade applied.The Type-99 main battle tank of the PLA.War Master with Tank Armor upgrade applied (pre-patch 2).The T-14 main battle tank of the Russian army.
## See also

* **Nuclear Battlemaster**
* **Battlemaster Tank**
* **Dual Battlemaster**