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Spooky season lands in War Thunder with two arcade-style races, a stack of cosmetic rewards, and a leaderboard prize for the top pilots. You’ll sprint an M18 “Witch” through a haunted forest, skim a ravine in the Po-2 “Night Witch,” and farm points toward limited frames, decals, and decorations. Here’s the clean breakdown plus practical tips so you don’t miss a single treat.
What’s in the cauldron
- Two limited profile frames
- “Through Creepy Places” earned in the Ground race.
- “Witch Hunt” earned in the Air race.
- “Grim Reaper” decal mission-point grind in standard battles.
- Seasonal trophies in the shop
- Dead Man’s Chest (decals from past events).
- Witch’s Cauldron (3D decorations from past events).
- Leaderboard reward
- Top 1,000 in the Air race get the Po-2 (USSR) aircraft added to the account after the event.
How to earn every reward
Ground event “Through the dark forest”
You’ll race the M18 “Witch” through a creepy track built for speed and precision.
- 750 rating points → “Through Creepy Places” profile frame.
- 500 rating points → a random decoration from the Witch’s Cauldron trophy.
Air event “Witch Hunt”
Fly the Po-2 “Night Witch” down a rock-lined ravine with tight turns and low-speed control checks.
- 750 rating points → “Witch Hunt” profile frame.
- 300 rating points → a random decal from the Dead Man’s Chest trophy.
- Top 1,000 rating when the event ends → Po-2 (USSR) aircraft (delivered within 48 hours).
Track your position via Events → Award; the board can lag by about 15 minutes.
Standard battles — universal grind
- “Grim Reaper” decal → 3,000 mission points in any Rank III+ vehicle with ≥70% activity. Play your best lineup, stay active, and avoid long AFK deaths to keep the activity up.
What’s inside the shop trophies
Dead Man’s Chest (decals)
A rotation of Halloween classics returns. Highlights include: Killer Pumpkin, Witch Snail, Angry Black Cat, Snail Killer.
Witch’s Cauldron (3D decorations)
Cosmetic props for your vehicles: Jack-o-lantern, Witch Hat, Chainsaw, Slasher’s Mask.
Quick tips to farm points faster
Ground race: M18 “Witch”
- Smooth is speed. Feather the throttle in corners; sliding looks cool, kills lap time.
- Early vision. Learn the track markers; commit to braking points rather than reactive steering.
- Reset discipline. A messy first sector usually won’t recover, restart and bank clean runs.
- Don’t body-check. Collisions ruin both players’ lines. Give space and pass on exits.
Air race: Po-2 “Night Witch”
- Fly the plane, not the timer. The Po-2 likes gentle inputs. Rudder for alignment, small pitch corrections.
- Energy is life. Keep a little altitude in hand before gates with steep drops. Convert height to speed, then level.
- Prop wash management. Avoid hard yaws that bleed speed before tight gate sequences.
- Route memory. Two or three recon runs to memorize the ravine beats one risky push.
Mission points for “Grim Reaper”
- Objective play. Caps, assists, and team support stack mission score faster than lone-wolf duels.
- Survivability over greed. Repair, reposition, and keep activity high. A long life earns more than a quick ace.
- Rotate modes. Ground RB tends to pay steady points; Air AB is good for volume. Use what you win with.
Step-by-step: claim everything without FOMO
- Start with Ground to hit 500 and 750 rating thresholds for the decoration and frame.
- Swap to Air and push for 750; if you’re aiming for the top-1,000, block time for consistent attempts.
- Run standard battles between race queues to tick up the 3,000 mission points for the Grim Reaper.
- Check the shop for Dead Man’s Chest and Witch’s Cauldron if you want extras from previous years.
- Monitor your Air rating in the Events → Award panel, then cool down with regular matches.
Why this event hits different
War Thunder’s Halloween setup is pure arcadey joy without losing that sim heart. The tank sprint rewards precise lines and tempo control; the Po-2 run is a patience test where a stable hand beats raw aggression. The cosmetics land on theme, and the Po-2 prize gives competitive pilots a clear target without locking out casual players from the fun.
