THIS MENTALLY BROKE ME - WAR THUNDERS WORST CHALLENGES - SHRAPNEL SHELL - PART 1

THIS IS PART 1 OF A SERIES OF PLAYING THE T-26-4 WITH ONLY SHRAPNEL SHELLS AND HE TO TRY AND GET 5 KILLS!
The T-26-4 is notoriously one of the worst vehicles if not THE worst vehicle in the game. With a max penetration of 37mm on the best shell, I was tasked with running the WORST shell it has... the 27mm of penetration Shrapnel Shell!
Basically, the Shrapnel shell is a flying shotgun. But imagine the shotgun hasn't fired yet until it hits the side of a vehicle. Assuming the armour is thin enough, the shell will penetrate then explode, injecting the inside of the vehicle with shrapnel which should (in hope) knock out the crew.
IF being the key word here. IF it penetrates.
Someone send help! :)
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[@OddBawZ]

THIS CHALLENGE IS THE MOST PAINFUL THING I'VE EVER DONE IN WAR THUNDER AND I'VE PLAYED LOW TIER FRANCE! :( WHAT'S YOUR MOST PAINFUL THING IN WAR THUNDER???

[@cyfer8616]

there is even more painful thinks, don't worry. and i hope yo u best

[@asabatonlessarmour4372]

I tried to get 5 kills using the 50cal thats on top of the M4A3 (105)

[@friendlysnoworb6091]

trying to grind planes when I'm a purely ground rb player. didn't even think about CAS until reaching 8.0

[@magnum6763]

existence

[@tutel_lover3857]

Having it :/

[@crides0]

"oh he's got a 50 cal" Wait 50 cal has more pen than this...

[@efekanuyguner6513]

Thats why 50 cal is best cal

[@joshuapfaff5558]

@@efekanuyguner6513 Nah bro 70 Cal is where it's at. just fit a 700-nitro express Elephant gun to the roof and you got a better 50 Cal

[@efekanuyguner6513]

@@joshuapfaff5558 just f it and slap a 30mm xD

[@znerodarp5392]

I swear m8 tank players have killed more enemies using their 50 cals than using their actual 30mm gun

[@efekanuyguner6513]

@@znerodarp5392 yea i mostly use the 50 cal after shooting my enemy with 37

[@DaleksInc]

"Y'know, it's actually easier to take a BT-5 out to 6.7 than to play this thing with this shell" CHALLENGE: Take this thing out to 6.7 and play this thing with this shell.

[@DecidedlyNinja]

Well, it can just about penetrate a BMP-1... from the side.

[@millerthehunter3999]

lol it actually would be difficult at 6.7 u should have said 7.3 so he would bully the living hell outta leos, maraders, and lastly bmps

[@millerthehunter3999]

@@DecidedlyNinja lol the bt 5 can pen most tanks at 7.3 hilariously enough i take it out all the time and harass or just outright bully german mains with it

[@stevenglikin3219]

@@millerthehunter3999 Leos have 70mm armor from the front, 35 from the side and 25 from the back. How tf is he gonna bully a leo with 27 pen?

[@millerthehunter3999]

@@stevenglikin3219 well it does overmatch the leos rear armor so its possible it wont be fun but its a thing either way though it would be just a kill rather than anything also the weisel is at that br so yeah

[@russianebola4848]

“Two M2’s, does that make an M4” Best thing I’ve heard all week

[@bobjiang6029]

Now OddBawz understands how it feels to be a normal war thunder player ..... the pain

[@deividaskoka3076]

don't have a skill issue man

[@JORGE_BRASILEIRO]

Agreed

[@eVill420]

@@deividaskoka3076 thanks that increased my K/D by 0.3 already!

[@Vacxt]

@@deividaskoka3076wow, never thought of that

[@xbrun3356]

@@deividaskoka3076can’t have skill issue if you have no skill

[@obsidianjane4413]

I still enjoy it more than the French R/H.35 things. The thinner armor makes the suffering shorter. But you make a valid point about forcing new players to deal with this thing. Stuff like this that are "historically significant" but crap in the game should be rolled under the T-26, so unlocking it is optional to come back to for those who like the suffer (or challenge I guess).

[@renesiegburg8955]

i think they only made one prototype of that T26, even the Russians themselves knew it was bad

[@ravenouself4181]

@@renesiegburg8955 i am most likely be wrong, but they might have used it as a way to check if they could salvage something from the t-35 project or an attempt to make a support vehicle for the t-35

[@eddycolangelo]

The 76mm gun on this thing is an infantry support howitzer, it's excellent at dealing with soft targets but it's obviously somewhat bad against tanks. They put the same turret on BT5s/BT7s and it has actually seen some service (well, just like everything else the soviets produced in that era, it was desperately needed). It's obviously bad for warthunder but it's just because warthunder lacks infantry, machinegun nests and other similar stuff.

[@Smokey348]

ye i don't get how this thing isn't a reserve tank

[@obsidianjane4413]

@@Smokey348 Well it would be cruel even for the Snail to make a new player or down on their SL player have to try to work back up with the T-26-4.

[@codenamecrusade1083]

Although not exactly difficult, another mentally challenging thing to try is the french tractor P.7.T AA at higher tiers lol

[@g.williams2047]

I don’t think that counts it’s low tier AA

[@bruges1964]

I took it out at 7.3 horror game at that point

[@hasbenyek5370]

Hey the worst tank is in france

[@capable_secret4664]

@@hasbenyek5370 You mean tank with short gun? In my opinion Brits on 5.3 - 5.7 has worst tank AP suck when you shoot a tank and it bounce you can't reverse because reverse speed more worse than panther when your shoot bounce on Brits 5.3 - 5.7 there no way you survive, unless you lucky (Sorry for bad English)

[@hasbenyek5370]

@@capable_secret4664 @Marchetti Creator yes I know I'm a British main and I feel that but after you get sabot you can pen anything Also the worst tank is hg35

[@cabin4999]

SUGGESTION: call the series “worse from here”, think it would be quite fitting keep up the good work! ❤️

[@icehockeyfan3626]

This

[@mr.bruhexplains1538]

This (2)

[@Kasischmier]

this (3)

[@General_Rubenski]

This (3.5)

[@zacklp3844]

This (4)

[@Geniusinventor]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the work this man is doing to entertain us? Man is using one of the worst tanks in war thunder for are entertain us. Man Thank you very much!.

[@FedorFox]

bro all you do is comment on videos 24/7. get a life

[@annoyingpanda6808]

I appreciate all what he's doing for the content, but he's so good at the game that this handicap seems fair 😁

[@ants2230]

U just have to use the aphe round its not that bad

[@FedorFox]

@@ants2230 which aphe bro

[@annoyingpanda6808]

@@ants2230 It's not fun for me when you are being careful about your shot in warthunder. Using APHE you need to shoot certain angles /sides, and I hate being careful.

[@homiedaclown4381]

Alternative title: 20 Minutes of Angry Scottish Noises

[@duncanmcgee13]

I read somewhere that War Thunder actually models this shell wrong. Its supposed to explode before hitting the target and dispense steel balls forward like a shotgun. Its supposed to be an anti infantry shell.

[@russianyoutube]

Sounds realistic to me

[@albertogiavani75]

Yeah its literally a shotgun shell for tanks popular in ww1

[@SaucyAlfredo]

10:20 I saw this bug before winds of change. On that specific map on that gamemode the middle of the map marks you if your spawn is the top. The spawn radar is insane

[@petrkdn8224]

also, when it shows the enemy spawn area, that doesnt neccesarily mean you are marked or not. I know for a fact you get marked on the map just a little BEFORE it shows you the spawn area. so if you go just out of the area where it shows the enemy area, you will still be marked for the enemies, there is like 100m range between being marked and the part where it shows enemy spawn

[@1994CivicGLi]

I love how this tank is either non-pen or instant kill with no inbetween

[@nepi7847]

there is one inbetween scenario: you just take out their transmission

[@solaris1459]

@@nepi7847 HANS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TRANSMISSION

[@goomba0072]

@@nepi7847 now we know the real reason german transmissions broke so fast

[@agislycoudis4139]

It's fun seeing youtubers suffer in war thunder. They get to experience what an average player/noob has to go through every day xD

[@devingraves8044]

Back before they changed the way tank shell pen worked, this thing was actually pretty good with the shrapnel shell

[@pax6833]

What did they change?

[@JoyOfTacos]

@@pax6833 The implemented volumetric

[@sethmullins8346]

@@pax6833 They changed penetration from historical numbers to a calculation based on shell weight and velocity

[@CobraDBlade]

The last time I used shrapnel shells was before the first CAS rocket nerf. It seems time (and Gaijin) has not been kind to those shells, as my memory tells me that those rounds absolutely slapped when they penned.

[@Jaco93]

Lol that M8’s 50cal probably had more pen😂 this thing should be 0.3 BR

[@canned__meat]

Oh dear Odd 😭😭 Your frustration was tangible! Despite that, very very enjoyable to watch (kind of worried how much your pain gave us enjoyment honestly 😅😅) I really look forward to the follow-up videos following this vein.

[@bdubose8308]

“It only gets worst from here” felt like a statement geared towards my life

[@alviGD]

edgelord

[@canniballistic555]

I feel your pain... this reminds me of a recent game where I had to suffer at the hands of a T14 in my T34 in a full uptier... I cried tears of joy when someone with a real tank finally got rid of him.

[@exactinmidget92]

I was hyped when this tank first came out because all I saw was a 76mm gun and I thought, "hell yeah a lower tier T28" and then I saw the ammo 😭

[@YourBasicPatriot]

I feel so sorry for you, having to play the worst tanks for hours 😭

[@znerodarp5392]

If that tank is at 1.0 it probably will be better

[@alexturnbackthearmy1907]

@@znerodarp5392 No. Same s.h.i.t.

[@cc-bk3tx]

@@znerodarp5392 It is a 1.0

[@edwardking9359]

​@accelerationquanta5816No armour, not fast, awful gun with low velocity and low penetration. There are three major things a tank can have to make it good, and this thing isn't good at any of them.

[@edwardking9359]

@accelerationquanta5816 The APHE has 37mm of flat pen, point blank. I don't even think the APHE used to be stock, too. It can kill things if you aim for weak spots, but the gun is so inaccurate and such low velocity that aiming for weak spots becomes almost impossible beyond 200m. It has neither the armour to reliably survive within 200m of an enemy, nor the speed to get there reliably. You are better off with the reserve bt5, a tank you get for literally just opening the game.

[@nitroxdriverfrance7598]

The intro with the poor t26-4 nodding and looking at the other tanks was very cool. Content never stops being original with OddBawz it seems

[@cia6286]

Even when I'm sick I still manage to watch ur vids :)

[@OddBawZ]

I hope you get better, CIA? Is that illegal to say that? Lol

[@cia6286]

@@OddBawZ Thx, and yes it's legal lol

[@rollastudent]

In this series, Odd sees how the game goes for us common folk

[@evanpaisley998]

“Oh i know why they are driving in right angles, probably because they drive lifted and squatted trucks” recently squatted trucks have been made illegal in my state. THANK GOD they are hideous! It made me laugh so hard when i realized you felt my pain XD

[@mikewright1945]

I can certainly feel the pain. When I played, I played the low tier, reserve and 1 - 3 BR french tanks till I spaded then out and got all the camos. Much like flogging yourself daily.

[@randymeredith]

I stand up and take off my hat you, Odd. I don’t know of any content provider that endures as much for their viewers as you do. I laughed so hard all the way through this video. You’re a Gem!

[@CaffeinatedFingers]

this tank is a rolling argument for a zero tier, where it might compete against WW1 things and have a half chance.

[@tda2806]

Much sympathy, I have a sneaking suspicion that you are mad, a stark staring, certifiable, looney by repeating the same thing and expecting a different outcome. I cannot get enough of your videos, please keep producing new content, your humour, enriches my life, like a sunken castle for a goldfish.

[@MrGhozt]

The worst thing while grinding the Soviet tree is that you have to use this little guy, though it has moderate penetration with AP it's definitely just a cannon fodder tank for artillery support

[@johnclement189]

Getting a ace with this tank is like trying to find a partner while wearing crocs.

[@magnum6763]

ive been having really bad allergies this week, and its very nice to have 2 of my favorite youtubers upload 8 minutes apart from each other. Try the full Panzer 2 lineup (Panzer 2C, Panzer 2C (DAKKA), Panzer 2C TD, Panzer 2F. Panzer 2H)

[@TomJones-be5ny]

Oddballz, you're a legend for doing these challenges. You're right about some of the starting tanks being so crap that people give up. Think about not knowing the maps, weak spots or how to lead the your shots. You roll out & when you eventually catch up to everyone else. Bang your dead. Yay, fun? I almost did I have one nation that after unlocking two br 2.3 tanks the stock versions were so crap I stopped playing them.

[@watermelons986]

First time I have seen OddBawz genuinely struggle playing war thunder even though he has used multiple bad tanks before. This will also probably be the only time that I will see him struggle lol

[@muziekjes6811]

The fun thing of the T-26-4 is that is has an mg in the back of the turret that actually works (if you keybind it). That could have saved you from Sweden at 4:58. Maybe you can make a video where you take out tanks using turretback mgs? They are also on the KV-2 (1940) and the SMK.

[@jasonsearle7832]

Absolute gold commentary Odd. Hope you take a well earned rest after this suffering

[@ralffsmith2655]

Outstanding try bud. Love that you kept your sense of humor

[@Seldion]

That shell use to be the best shell in the game, use to have 110 mm of pen and was a one shot no matter where it hit in the hull xD

[@TricksterColonel]

"This tank is the worse thing to happen since brown bread." Inspirational quote OddBawZ 2022 🤣Utter legend.

[@keinegotter573]

Lol. This was one of the most painfully hilarious videos ever.

[@thomaskositzki9424]

Not sure if I am a fan of mental torture against OddBawZ. Then again - Odd brings some of his funniest remarks when he is in despair. XD Also: going through this experience might increase your compassion for less-competent players when you are slapping them around in a more capable vehicle. ^^

[@NinjahJames]

When that CC KW got you I felt you die inside a little, but no armour is best armour I guess. Thanks for going through this for us 🤣

[@DrGonzosCondiments]

Holy crap Batman, what you'll do for our enjoyment: "and we're the size of Nebraska!". Crack me up Oddz. All the best and thanks for the laugh (much needed).

[@rahar_peru]

"where is my sharpnel" is probably the best line ive heard since i started watching u.... i spitted my coffee with that, thank u....

[@NainakaiAyita]

This was painful to watch, but still so amusing. Good job, Oddy. x'D

[@nikoclesceri2267]

this tank is actually really fun to play, but only with the upgraded shell

[@camerontyler1386]

The descent into pure suffering is something to behold OddBawz.

[@2teethPogZa]

THANK YOU FOR TELLING US THAT THE T-26-4 IS ONE OF THE WORST VEHICLES OMFG I swear I had to vent out my anger from my experience in the tank... it being slow asf is enough to give me pain

[@zequoskullz2441]

Really like this style of video editing with the quick cuts to kills and funny moments I do enjoy your normal video style but maybe you could implement this style more often have a good night

[@greatlakestruckspotting9555]

Personally I found this a very fun tank to play and was very good with it

[@CarryPotter007]

yay actual content! good to have odd making ridiculous videos in this ridiculous game which makes it doubly ridiculous and it's what I crave the most out of any war thunder content creator if you are leaving war thunder and still want to do KZbin, I'm all for it I don't care what games you play, I know it's gonna be lots of fun! ( at least for me >:3 )

[@thetanker9152]

The worst tank in game was actually, when I started War Thunder, my favorite tank

[@S4B3R117]

You may have been suffering, but this was a highly entertaining video lmao

[@martinvannostrand1]

Early on in WT I abstained from grinding this thing....now I know why. And I think you're right Odd, there's no telling how many players have been discouraged from playing because of this thing. Thank God I never tried.

[@bernardomatta4218]

I'm so sorry but so happy to see other people than me suffering doing this... Love you Odd

[@dustyak79]

13:30 one of the last sneaky spots, side climb from spawn on the rocks almost like a ramp for you . I Used to use it all the time.

[@Phapchamp]

I remember playing this tank when i first started 3 years ago and i was going mad and nearly quit lmao i guess it was not me but the tank genuinely.

[@kyginger8005]

damn that was so much depression, unlike the normal OddBawZ's contagious laughter and joy.

[@TrueCanad1an]

You have no idea how much of a chuckle I got from " Hey you should come play WT..... JK I don't"

[@Joseph0862]

12:53 “Aww for f-goodness sake…” He almost lost it lol

[@MrJ4zzy]

Never seen OddBawz rage as much. Really highlights the mental sacrifices content creators must endure.

[@grudgebearer1404]

This is normal Soviet experience, no turret depression so you almost never can do a successful ambush, slow reload, slow movement, slow turret turn and paper armor (after rank 2)

[@ericmarsha2103]

Omfg... I've been watching your videos for awhile now I love your content.. this was by far one of my favorites. I've never laughed so hard watching you play! It's so obvious how frustrating it was to play, it been a treat to watch! Thanks Oddbawz

[@LoopieTheClown]

I love how cinematic the intro is with the music

[@Electricfox]

This is perhaps the most relatable video on War Thunder I've seen in ages.

[@Loko-wl7fo]

I know this video is almost a year old, but I had to comment. I re-watch a lot if your videos because they are so good. I laughed until I cried at your pain (sorry). You are the best… keep it up.

[@noarmorbestarmor]

Gaijin: -Okay, we have already improved the sound of the planes. -They work right? -Yes -And the sound of the tanks? -The what? -Tanks, in our game there are a lot of them -I do not know what you are talking about -Land vehicles with tracks, some also have wheels -I still do not understand. By the way, I'm interested in this challenge, I think I'm going to try it, if I get it I'll let you know on your Discord server

[@nidfest]

It's all those "Gaijin" moments we all experience, but on a continuous loop! But, if you play enough games statistically, you should eventually face five AS 42s in a row 🤣

[@liladoodle]

Yeah, the Shrapnel shell is the worst of the low-tier shells. The T-28 medium get it too. But hey, at least it's not the stock shell you're gonna get now.

[@ravenouself4181]

it is the stick shell through... unless we are talking about the 1938 one, in which case all of it's shells are stock shells.

[@ShortFuseBandit]

I should not have laughed as hard as I did watching this 😂😂 I could feel the pain

[@dizzie8901]

not even a minute in and i've been violated by the worlds greatest war thunder player, great

[@ElZorro118]

I’m sorry, Odd, I was laughing so hard at this. I hope you don’t have to go through this pain again.

[@DarthCody700]

There are tanks with 27mm of pen with APCR, be grateful this had some blast to it

[@mikewolf7288]

When I was new to the USSR tech tree I loved this little tank til I got to rank 3/4. I think it's much better than the t-35 even though that landship has more guns

[@alexturnbackthearmy1907]

How is that better? Mobility almost same, no normal 45mm, less armor, less crew...

[@BluberryDanish]

This is one of the most hilarious and entertaining videos I've ever watched. Never seen Odd get so angry before lmao

[@danmallery9142]

I'm a pretty empathetic person and I almost shed a tear for you on this one. I was wondering if the HE round would work better and then you did it. Still, this tank needs to be pulled from the game. Most Reserve tanks are better from what I just saw. Whomever gave you this challenge is a real SOB! 😆This is why we drink...

[@batman1989keaton]

Man you had me laughing so hard at this video! Keep up the good work!

[@banhammer7243]

I recently re-installed this game and while no pen shots are annoying, 5 pen shots into one tank and they still shoot you is even more frustrating in my book!

[@MyGamingBacklog]

Helicopter related challenges would also be quite fun, I think. Well, fun for us that is.

[@archstanton7006]

This might be my favorite video, yet! "Normally I'm begging for an enemy to shoot. But I'm terrified" kinda like me at high tier

[@The1TheyCallTaz]

Lol dang man. I salute you. Thanks for all the hair yanking to keep us entertained. That was actually a little painful to watch lol.

[@dasamcheck6784]

I’ll be honest...I started War Thunder with this tank, and loved it to pieces because of the lovely 75mm cannon and APHE Fuze... I... I somehow loved it more than the BT series...

[@ulfgard4734]

Not related to the video, Odd, but I wanted to let you know you officially live rent-free in my head. Was driving down the road today and pulled my car's shifting lever right off. I didn't really have much of a response, but you did: "Well, that's not ideal." 😅

[@tsunamiiee]

I felt the pain in your voice. We shall all suffer together lol “Fragmentation my ass cheeks” legit had me dying haha

[@Maring0418]

Finally, an OddBawz video where he performs like the average player. The only vehicle in game that makes Oddbawz play like an average person

[@ryman8989]

This was funny as all hell. Much love Though this is just my exp in game every minute of every day with ALL vehicles not just this one lol

[@corsairsofnarshaddaa]

WT shell penetration algorithm in a video. You non-penned a Stewart's side armor like 3 times at 90 degrees, then one-shot one at like 30. You bounced off sprockets a few times, then one-shot that Swedish tank through one. Hey Gaijin, how do you calculate penetration values? "Da. Dart board and bottle of vodka."

[@SublimeNine]

this must have been literally torture...

[@chocolat-kun8689]

When Gaijin puts a tank in the game that is exclusively for Anti Personel.

[@Kiwigrunt]

Can't say anything but... HAHAHAHA...... listening to your pain is soooo funny! Can't wait for the next one!

[@BFGiant]

i did really well in it when i used to play it with the shrapnel shell that was the only shell i used back in 2018-2019

[@saerro4673]

Most hilarious and enjoyable video of yours in a long time. Your suffering was appreciated XD

[@oneoldcurmudgeon403]

"You're the size of Nebraska!" I love it.

[@Fifteenth_]

That DP-27 you have as a roof ornament might be more effective than the shell lol

[@Blackdawn1975]

that struggle was real, great work man keep it up lol

[@LeeFong2suave]

Great video oddbawz! Hilarious 😆😆😆

[@lukewind13]

When OddbawZ snaps at the poor BT-5 Trying to push him you know he's having a bad time

[@tumate45]

In today's episode of TopThunder, we can see a scottish grown man break down in tears when he tries to play a shitpost tank, failing and horribly wounding his soul in the process.

[@CloudColumncat]

I like this player because he looks like a normal citizen and not other op pros, I like his candid reaction.