KV-8 Post-WFA

Jump back to quoted post17 Dec 2014, 08:51 AMMr. Someguy

Even after the nerf the KV-8 is still as effective than both the Flame Half-Track's flamethrowers combined, which are stronger than the all individual flamethrowers used by any Infantry units.

Jump back to quoted post17 Dec 2014, 11:15 AMJaigen

I think some people need to act less idiotic with their tanks by not driving them straight into dedicated AT units. That said the kv-8 needs more range. i suggest we start slowly on this one and ad + 5 range

Jump back to quoted post17 Dec 2014, 12:37 PMJaigen

They both counter each other. Your line of thought is the reason why so many allied players noob move their kv8 straight into okw lines without support. it then gets isolated and killed.

on the defensive i would use the kv8 to pick off overextended axis squads . on the offensive this units can be the most devastating flanking tank in the game provided you identify and locate all the AT in the area. use your infantry to scout out en put them into a good position.

Jump back to quoted post17 Dec 2014, 08:56 AMAlexzandvar

The KV-8 should have same health and armor as a KV-1 as well as having either much higher range or AoE. In the current blob meta a flame tank should be amazing, but right now it just under preforms so limply.

Jump back to quoted post17 Dec 2014, 16:24 PMbroodwarjc

I believe a lot of people are basing a KV-8 buff on just how it performs against OKW Shrek blobs; but do consider what such buffs would do to the tank versus Ostheer?

LMG Grens can faust KV-8, but that just slows it and Pak40 fires more slowly now and the crew doesn't get cover from its shield so KV-8 can roll up and burn it out.

While a buff to KV-8 would make it decent against OKW, it has a good chance of making it OP versus Ostheer.

Jump back to quoted post17 Dec 2014, 16:31 PMUnshavenbackman

Dont forget that Ostheer has tanks before Tiger. In the current meta it could be strong between 9 and 11 cps against ostheer. But in reality, besides the meta, Ostheer can produce tanks to counter it.

Jump back to quoted post17 Dec 2014, 16:31 PMUnshavenbackman

Dont forget that Ostheer has tanks before Tiger. In the current meta it could be strong between 9 and 11 cps against ostheer. But in reality, besides the meta, Ostheer can produce tanks to counter it.

Jump back to quoted post17 Dec 2014, 19:46 PMPanzerErotica

My proposition is is to change its damage back to previous level and reduce its speed and acceleration to crawl. I might be wrong, but I recall most of the complaints came from it chasing down retreating squads and rushing bases circling around buildings to avoid damage.