VIII
Type 59
Versatile Medium TankThe Type 59, a tier VIII premium China medium tank: its 3D model and photo mode, its armor with hull down and Optimize angling, its characteristics and modules, and the damage its marks of excellence need on EU, NA and ASIA.
Marks of excellence
Combined damage needed · 1 Nov 2026| Server |  1st mark65% |  2nd mark85% |  3rd mark95% | 100%the best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 1,4407 d +6 | 2,0897 d −9 | 2,6597 d +16 | 3,1117 d +28 |
| NA | 1,4077 d −45 | 2,1107 d −55 | 2,6407 d −44 | 3,1317 d −71 |
| ASIA | 1,4547 d +14 | 2,1477 d +23 | 2,7347 d +15 | 3,2097 d +10 |
Mastery
Experience needed · 1 Nov 2026| Server |  3rd Classtop 50% |  2nd Classtop 20% |  1st Classtop 5% |  Ace Tankertop 1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 5997 d −9 | 8677 d −14 | 1,1387 d ±0 | 1,3737 d +4 |
| NA | 5847 d −22 | 8437 d −60 | 1,1207 d −104 | 1,3397 d −121 |
| ASIA | 6267 d −14 | 9057 d −8 | 1,2457 d +11 | 1,4547 d ±0 |
Historical reference
Chinese medium tank. Initially, the vehicle was a copy of the Soviet medium T-54A tank. The Type 59 entered service in 1959. The first tanks manufactured had no gun stabilizer or night-vision device. Later the vehicle underwent several modernizations. Between 6,000 and 9,500 vehicles of all variants were manufactured from 1958 through 1987.