Remember that it also has 800 HP, as opposed to the T-34/76's and Panzer 4's 640 HP. People often forget about that and only look at the gun stats.
It isn't bad but the new T-34/76 really is more attractive. One other thing to keep in mind is that it doesn't require any tech and can be combined with Su-85s if you need a better rounded tank to complement or ram (vs. Elefant). But then again 4 CPs is normally a bit after Soviets could get T3 anyways.
It is in a really tough spot to balance well imo. Buffing and changing it may be appropiate but if it is overbuffed it may well cause some disastrous effects.
I hope Relic find a good spot for it when they rebalance heavy and late game tanks. Another tank that may need a little love is the Pz4 command tank but I don't want to derail the thread, just hoping for the next patch
it has 120 armor value same as the T-34/76, and panzer faust still do 100% guaranteed engine damage to these tank which needs flanking, encouraging soviet player to flank is a joke made from relic, for there's no side armor implemented and the AT nade nerf vs. PZIV and another heavies in game while faust maintain it's capability to damage T-34 series
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