Login

russian armor
COH2.ORG » Forums » Parlor Room » COH2 Central » COH2 Balance » Is the STUG truly useless??

Is the STUG truly useless??

  • This thread is locked
PAGES (3)down
New topic New topic    
r7Bashy
19 Jan 2014, 02:47 AM
#1
avatar of r7Bashy

Posts: 45

In all the time ive played this game I find myself hovering over the Stug build order button but I just cant bring myself to push it.

Does anyone actually have any success using the stug?


What is the cost comparison to the su85 because u sure as hell would love to be able to build one of those bad boys.

It just feels that Soviet has quite a few more early armour opportunities.

Maybe i need to...wait for it....Learn to play :)
Yes that is my bicep im afraid :)

Reply Reply Multi Quote
Rickety Cricket
19 Jan 2014, 02:57 AM
#2
avatar of Rickety Cricket

Posts: 61

I never use it, P4 or bust! lol
Reply Reply Multi Quote
pantherswag
19 Jan 2014, 03:00 AM
#3
avatar of pantherswag

Posts: 231

It's a superb support tank now. P4-Stug-Stug is pretty powerful against Soviet T3. No Soviet wants to ram a Stug, and target weak point can turn the tide in an even battle.

In 1v1 I mean. In 2v2 and up Stugs are too weak to stand up to the amount of damage on the field.
Reply Reply Multi Quote
Gecko2k3
19 Jan 2014, 03:10 AM
#4
avatar of Gecko2k3

Posts: 91

LOL he is mad because he lost games with me doing the combo P4 Comand tank + stug + PG
Reply Reply Multi Quote
coh2player
19 Jan 2014, 04:51 AM
#5
avatar of coh2player

Posts: 1571

I actually use stugs if I am forced to go T3. The stugs are much more effective than p4s at destroying armor but are poor AI (cheaper, fast fire rate, better pen than p4, 50 range, and it eventually gets stun).

They are best in pairs and can hold their own against SU-85s on a cost basis. A pair can also maul KV-1s (while KV-1s maul P4s) This is the key reason I like stugs, as they can destroy SUs and heavy armor better than P4s. However, stugs need infantry support to deal with conscripts w/ at nades and Zis guns.

The ideal place to use a pair of stugs is on the defensive and in an obvious place like where you need to hold such as the middle of the map.
Reply Reply Multi Quote
miragefla
19 Jan 2014, 05:48 AM
#6
avatar of miragefla
Developer Relic Badge

Posts: 1304 | Subs: 13

One of the things that's made me use less stugs is because of the target weak point bug(I think it's still there) where it targets the ground instead of the vehicle. Still alright using it vs IS-2s due to their size, but against moving T-34s I don't even try whereas before, using that ability on a moving T-34 often meant its doom.

I hope that make target weakpoint the way it was because it's quite pricey. I still don't understand why they increased its target size back to normal. It didn't take much to kill the stug, even with its smaller size and I didn't notice it that much, but it did help.
Visit me on Twitch or Youtube!
Playercard of miragefla

1v1: P2v2: P3v3: P4v4: None
1v1: P2v2: P3v3: None4v4: None
1v1: P2v2: P3v3: P4v4: None
1v1: P2v2: P3v3: P4v4: None



Reply Reply Multi Quote
Darc Reaver
19 Jan 2014, 06:48 AM
#7
avatar of Darc Reaver

Posts: 194

Fun fact: T34 penetrate StuG frontal armour more often than not.

Imo it depends on your strategy. If you can support your StuG it may be worth it. Else... Not so much.

(Also the StuG III E is quite nice when you manage to mass it (>3).
Member of Company of Heroes : Eastern Front Modding team

Eastern Front on Steam (link to steam)
www.easternfront.org
Reply Reply Multi Quote
NorthWestFresh
19 Jan 2014, 06:53 AM
#8
avatar of NorthWestFresh

Posts: 317

Stug is awsome if used right. An su 85 will beat a stug but not by much. Stug is also a very decent infanty killer and once you get vet on it you get the target weak point which will freeze an enemy tank. The Unit is very good but also hard to manage, you just need to practice using it effectively and once you start getting good at that you will find its actually a very nice unit.
Reply Reply Multi Quote
JHeartless
19 Jan 2014, 07:01 AM
#9
avatar of JHeartless

Posts: 1637

STUG is better than the P4 in frontal armor and Pen. If i dont go T4 ill go STUG with Pgrens dor AI if its a Guards doctrine.
jump backJump back to quoted post5 Mar 2015, 21:57 PMREforever
The PTRS's are fine as they are. Whenever i'm up against Guard Infantry, I always have to be careful with my vehicles or the Guards will completely destroy them. Good range, good damage and fairly cheap; if anything, the PTRS should nerfed since it's ridiculously good for the price. Even in the hands of Conscripts, the PTRS's are extremely potent.
Reply Reply Multi Quote
Strummingbird
19 Jan 2014, 07:09 AM
#10
avatar of Strummingbird
Honorary Member Badge

Posts: 952 | Subs: 1

jump backJump back to quoted post19 Jan 2014, 07:01 AMJHeartless
STUG is better than the P4 in frontal armor and Pen. If i dont go T4 ill go STUG with Pgrens dor AI if its a Guards doctrine.


The StuG has the same frontal armor as the P-4.
Reply Reply Multi Quote
sir muffin
19 Jan 2014, 08:41 AM
#11
avatar of sir muffin

Posts: 531

Reply Reply Multi Quote
ENm!Ty
19 Jan 2014, 09:13 AM
#12
avatar of ENm!Ty

Posts: 40

jump backJump back to quoted post19 Jan 2014, 06:53 AMNorthWestFresh
Stug is awsome if used right. An su 85 will beat a stug but not by much. Stug is also a very decent infanty killer and once you get vet on it you get the target weak point which will freeze an enemy tank. The Unit is very good but also hard to manage, you just need to practice using it effectively and once you start getting good at that you will find its actually a very nice unit.


This. If your opponent is just pumping out T34s; a supported Stug will eat them up.

"I don't like fun movies." - What Doth Life!?
Reply Reply Multi Quote
Jaigen
19 Jan 2014, 09:59 AM
#13
avatar of Jaigen

Posts: 1130

jump backJump back to quoted post19 Jan 2014, 09:13 AMENm!Ty


This. If your opponent is just pumping out T34s; a supported Stug will eat them up.


P4 still does it better . and better yet still the p4 can be used in every single situation. in fact i find it a bit strange people consider the stug to be the tier 3 killer because its actually very vulnerable to fast medium tanks like the t-34.

Right now the stug's only worth is that it can destroy the kv1's but that's about it.
Current meta involves calling in heavy tanks at 9 cp mark. that's around tier 3 and so skip it and go straight for tiger's or the p4 support tank+ elefant
horrida flamma bella
Reply Reply Multi Quote
ferrozoica
19 Jan 2014, 10:52 AM
#14
avatar of ferrozoica

Posts: 208

The Stug is very good but also very situational i.e. the P4 is a much better choice usually as it can annihilate infantry as well as being useful as anti-tank.

As a few people have mentioned the Stug is good against T3 units. For example Soviet players will usually get 2 T34's in quick succession so getting a Stug out first supported by a Pak is more than enough to deal with them (as long as you position them correctly).

Once it gets stun shot it becomes excellent - have it hiding in the back and use your other armor pieces to flank and finish off whatever you have stunned. On that note it is also very good against KV-8's and IS2's as the P4's have a hard time reliably penetrating them
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us"

http://www.coh2.org/ladders/playercard/steamid/76561197961759507
Reply Reply Multi Quote
ferrozoica
19 Jan 2014, 10:55 AM
#15
avatar of ferrozoica

Posts: 208

jump backJump back to quoted post19 Jan 2014, 05:48 AMmiragefla
One of the things that's made me use less stugs is because of the target weak point bug(I think it's still there) where it targets the ground instead of the vehicle


AFIAK the bug only concerns the Pak..? Seems to work fine on the Stug for me
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us"

http://www.coh2.org/ladders/playercard/steamid/76561197961759507
Reply Reply Multi Quote
GustavGans
19 Jan 2014, 11:24 AM
#16
avatar of GustavGans

Posts: 747

I do not really see why one would pick the stug over the at-gun?!
The pak is cheaper, maybe even sturdier and does pretty much the same job.
Yes the Stug a little more mobile and has some AI potential but then again I'd rather save up for a p4.

Reply Reply Multi Quote
WiFiDi
19 Jan 2014, 11:26 AM
#17
avatar of WiFiDi
Honorary Member Badge

Posts: 3293

it has an ability that is pretty darn good :D
:hyper: Failure is always an option. :crazy:
:D It's a happy massacre?! (yes, yes it is!):thumbsup:
:*( Caffeine illegal for WiFi's to ingest in 48 states, 2 colonies, and 1 providences. :hyper:
:lol: To make most awesome thing in universe combine Bears and Nicholas Cage! :lolol:
:P and remember kids, we didn't start the flame-war!:nahnah:
Reply Reply Multi Quote
snowdrop042
19 Jan 2014, 11:48 AM
#18
avatar of snowdrop042

Posts: 1

Stug REALLY NEED BURF
when it's mark-targeted, it is destroyed by t34-85's 2shot
it is a ww2's symbolic armoured unit like sherman, Pz4, Tiger, T-34

BUT it's expensive than t34!
(T34 is multi-talented unit but stug is TANK DESTROYER!)

and too easily destroyed by T34-85, Su85 and IS-2, ISU-152

stug's hitpoint is 480 it is too low i think 640 is right

Stug should be more cheaper or need range and hitpoint burf

Reply Reply Multi Quote
ferrozoica
19 Jan 2014, 12:02 PM
#19
avatar of ferrozoica

Posts: 208

jump backJump back to quoted post19 Jan 2014, 07:09 AMStrummingbird


The StuG has the same frontal armor as the P-4.



Did not know this. Not sure I'm too happy about it either :P
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us"

http://www.coh2.org/ladders/playercard/steamid/76561197961759507
Reply Reply Multi Quote
VonMecha
19 Jan 2014, 12:14 PM
#20
avatar of VonMecha

Posts: 419

The stug doesn't really shine on its own. I stopped building p4s because they are only okish at anything. Stugs suck at ai and they are better than p4 as anti tank but only if you can keep them in an advantageous position. I wont attack tanks with them unless disabled by faust/mines, have more than one or I have vet 1 ability. Once the vet 1 comes into play it can really do some damage. Even vs heavies you can shock them, get off a few shots then retreat. And if you get followed, once the ability recharges, do it again. Vs su 85s though they can be tricky unless you absolutely have vet.But overall it sucks.It was nerfed into mediocrity from it's beta glory, so I don't see them ever buffing it again.
Reply Reply Multi Quote
PAGES (3)down
New topic New topic    
1 user is browsing this thread: 1 guest
COH2.ORG » Forums » Parlor Room » COH2 Central » COH2 Balance » Is the STUG truly useless??

Ladders Top 10

UKF
USF
OKW
SOV
OST
1v1
2v2
3v3
4v4
  • #
    Steam Alias
    W
    L
    %
    Streak
Data provided by Relic Relic Entertainment

Replay highlight

Top Tier Teams
VS
  • U.S. Forces flag cblanco ★
  • The British Forces flag 보드카 중대
  • Oberkommando West flag VonManteuffel
  • Ostheer flag Heartless Jäger
Einhoven Country
Einhoven Country Honor
Honor it
9
 Download
Download
1231
uploaded by XXxxHeartlessxxXX

Board Info

851 users are online: 851 guests
2 posts in the last 24h
8 posts in the last week
40 posts in the last month
Registered members: 49070
Welcome our newest member, Blesofsk
Most online: 2043 users on 29 Oct 2023, 01:04 AM