You will always want T3

Jump back to quoted post15 May 2014, 14:04 PMJHeartless

With its recent changes it is also alot more vulnerable to Fausts. I used to enjoy the fact that it could bonunce fausts and had enough HPs to make it worth its cost.

But I can routinely beat them with P4s just keep the P4 at range where the Pen drop off for the T34/76 gun cant compete. And unlike the T34 post patch it CANNOT close the distance or easily escape.

Want to see comedy watch a blob of KV1s vs a single Pak 43. Point the gun away wait for the pack to get in mid range then point at them and watch them die one by one trying in vain to escape.

I absolutely hate this tank this patch.

Jump back to quoted post13 May 2014, 21:00 PMUnshavenbackman

Why do some players commit suicide not going T3? They just wait for the call-ins and meanwhile you come back to win it... I think all the units in the soviet T3 are good. And the same can be said about german T3, havent used the ostwind that much though. But I think T3 is very strong with both factions, a must.
As example the T-85 comes at 9cps. I much rather have the T-34 at 3 or 4 cps.
Taking out a at-wall isnt that hard with either the P4 or the T-34. GG.

Jump back to quoted post15 May 2014, 17:28 PMcoh2player

I don't use the KV-1 alone. I use them to create synergy with T-34 in the attack. If I put the KV on the front line I use Zis gun to cover it in the defense.

The thing with KV-1 is the fact that different tactics have to be used with them. One or two KV-1s to hold the front/fix the enemy and T-34s as the flanking force. Like the Tiger, they are too slow to flank or perform hit & run. They have the advantage of making German T3 AT ineffective.

Jump back to quoted post15 May 2014, 18:23 PMcoh2player

T3 and medium armor, when used against tigers or elefants, must be used in swarms that outnumber opposing armor at least 2:1.

Jump back to quoted post15 May 2014, 19:49 PMcoh2player

You do realize that 1 tiger/elefant costs as much as 2 x T-34s?

Jump back to quoted post14 May 2014, 19:17 PMcoh2player

The KV-1 is a very good call-in.

Overall, I'm not a fan of the double T-34/85 call in (even though mark target helps) The wait is much too long. The single T-34/85 from advanced warfare is better. But both call-ins are expensive and come late. Ditto for the Sherman, except I really don't like its HP.

I still think that early T-34/76s + quick call-ins for precipitous attacks are the key. The T-34/76 is the baseline armor. Then buff the tank force with the KV-1, Sherman, or T-34/85.

Is-2 is too expensive for its ability (its in the same price class as the tiger but is much worse) and the KV-8 is situational.

For soviets, I don't think T4 and IS-2 is worth it in many cases.

For Germans, T4 is not worth it but the Tiger tank is.

Jump back to quoted post16 May 2014, 00:26 AMtokarev

I can only partially agree with you. KV-1 is a really great call in tank. IMO it performs the best in conjunction with SU-85.
Usually I build my fleet at 4 tanks total depending on what the opponent is throwing on the field.
If I see lots of infantry I would go for double KV-1 and double SU-85, if there are lots of vehicles I will build 3 SU-85 and 1 KV-1.
Same with supporting units. Infantry - double shock troops. Tanks - double ZiS.

My point is that if you combine survivability of KV-1 and AT killing power of SU-85, you should have a solid combined force army.
Throw in B-4 for more damage, and you will be more than fine.

I've been doing pretty good with this commander in 2vs2 and up.

Jump back to quoted post16 May 2014, 10:21 AMsimpelekees

I'd like to add to my previous argument. That with agressive play, you have the CPs for a Callin at the 15 minute mark.

Jump back to quoted post16 May 2014, 10:24 AMKatitof

And at 16th you can have a pair of T34/85 that actually can fight armor and are better against infantry.