Is it worth playing the new PvE mode for it? How is it different from the pumped IP and what other rewards can you get.
Hello tankers! With you Wotpack and a review of the Soviet heavy tank level 7 IS-2 Shielded in World of Tanks as a reward for a PvE event "Road to Berlin". You can get it for free if you go through 4 stages or buy at a discount (each stage increases the discount by 25%). First of all, the tank is distinguished by its appearance due to the screens, which directly affected the other characteristics of the vehicle.
Historical information
Initially, the heavy tank IS-2 (also known as IS-122) was the result of the modernization of a conventional IS. In 1944, it was equipped with a more simple in of manufacturing cast frontal part, the thickness of which was 120 mm. Actively used at the final stage of the war, it was used to storm cities, in which it was able to prove itself excellently.
Officially, the screens were not added at the factories, but in the conditions of hostilities, tankers, in order to increase their own safety in the conditions of street fighting, welded various gratings or nets in a “handicraft” way.
TTX IS-2 Shielded
Let's take a closer look at the parameters of the tank, compare it with the pumped IP and other level 7 tanks.
Firepower
IS-2E armed with a 122 mm D-25T gun, exactly the same as the upgraded IS and IS-2 tank from the Berlin Five set. That's why sures classmates in one-time damage and makes him a dangerous opponent in positional play. But the armor penetration of the stars from the sky is not enough, enough for your level and you can fight with the "eights", but at the bottom of the list it will be difficult to pierce the enemy in the forehead without resorting to special shells.
Ammunition characteristics:
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Vertical guidance angles -6... + 25 °, which is not very convenient for firing on terrain. Payback for alpha steel accuracy 0,44 и convergence time 3,26 sec. The rate of fire of the gun allows 5,09 shots per minute with a potential damage of 1984 units.
Vitality
The margin of safety is slightly lower than most tier 7 bands - 1230 units. Armor reinforced with anti-cumulative nets и reduces damage from land mines, so it can better hold back enemy shots than the IS and IS-2.
In of survivability, he added, because this is what the linear IS lacked so much, besides, he will suffer less from artillery (the roof of the tower is also protected by a grill). Now he has one-piece VLD and the mechanical drive hatch does not stand out (forever shell-shocked on IP).
Other indicators
Weight IS-2E small 42,47 tons, slightly heavier due to the added gratings, therefore inferior to the IS-2 and IS in power density, maximum speed and maneuverability. But invisibility from the application of grids has not decreased, which is partly pleasing. And here vision reduction up to 340 meters depressing.
Advantages and disadvantages
After familiarization with the tactical and technical characteristics IS-2 Shielded we can highlight its strengths and weaknesses against the background of classmates.
Advantages:
- large one-time damage;
- good frontal armor:
- small dimensions, as for TT, which gives increased camouflage;
- additional protection in the form of screens.
Disadvantages:
- low viewing radius;
- uncomfortable UVN;
- poor accuracy;
- long mixing;
- mediocre armor penetration.
Selection of equipment for IS-2E
The installation of additional modules in this case is aimed at reducing the impact of shortcomings, primarily to increase firepower. Therefore, we recommend this build option:
- rammer — be sure to speed up the long reload in order to “please” the enemy with an alpha of 390 units more often;
- reinforced aiming drives - long mixing needs to be accelerated, and since the vertical aiming stabilizer cannot be installed, this is the only option to increase the chances of hitting the enemy;
- enlightened optics - will add 34 meters to the review and will allow at least sometimes to illuminate the enemy before he fires the first shot, add confidence during the assault so that the enemies do not shoot like a “blind kitten”.
Alternatively, replace the 3rd slot with improved ventilation, if you have already upgraded a crew with vision perks and equipped with Doppacks by +10% to crew skills.
Crew training
The choice of skills is an important point, so you should be careful about this issue, so that later you don’t have to reset and lose precious experience (except for a stock for gold). Crew IS-2 Shielded consists of four tankers, the commander additionally took on the duties of a radio operator. The best option would be such a choice of perks:
First of all, it is important to have a pumped Repair, otherwise no screens will save the immobilized strand. Having gained experience by 2,5 levels, we recommend resetting skills in order to put all tankers The Brotherhood of War (valid only with 100% study by each crew member). Next, let's go through the profile skills
Commander by tradition, first Sixth sense. As you can see, we will not get to the study of skills to increase visibility until level 4, so for the first time it is preferable to install coated optics. Radio interception will add 10,2 meters to the viewing radius, and An eagle eye 6,8 meters.
For more accurate shooting on the go, Smooth running, and more often hitting the enemy with a "turntable" will help Smooth turret rotation. Further, the gunner can take The Sniper, and you can keep an enemy vehicle in sight for 2 seconds longer using Vindictive (accuracy is poor, shooting into the distance on it is a dubious occupation, but sometimes it will allow you to compensate for long mixing, however, you can replace it with disguise).
The remaining skills of the driver are aimed at improving mobility: Off-road king increase speed on rough terrain, and Virtuoso will make the tank more agile.
We the loader less ammo rack to increase the strength of the module, and take the second profile skill Desperateto increase the rate of fire when the health drops to 123. We put the last perk from hopelessness disguise, reducing visibility has not hurt anyone yet.
Equipment selection
On a tank of level 7, it is quite possible to get by with ordinary consumables, especially if you want to farm. In general, the set looks standard:
- repair kit;
- first-aid kit;
- fire extinguisher (Soviet tanks burn not infrequently, so it's better to carry auto).
And if you want to bend over, then, of course, improved consumables will be more effective, firepower and survivability are better, especially if you take Doppayek.
How to play the IS-2 Shielded
Before moving on to tactics in battle, look at the final configuration of the vehicle, taking into our recommendations:
If you do not increase the review, then it will often not be enough to illuminate the enemy. The machine will be vulnerable, so it will give the right of the first shot and is too dependent on more "sighted" allies, which at the decisive moment of the end of the battle can become a determining factor.
Gun Recommended for game from alpha: rolled out — shot out — went into hiding. A simple formula for success in positional play, and screens in this situation will weaken the impact of the focus from the ACS. In some cases, armor penetration is not enough to deal damage to the forehead, and accuracy and mixing will not allow you to target the enemy’s vulnerable zones, so you can’t do without gold shells on it (if you want to drag fights).
Top of the list IS-2E great for a quick attack, however, when getting stuck and moving to positioning, you should avoid dueling with T29, in such a situation you should not compete with him. It will no longer be possible to fit into the ranks of medium tanks, as it could be done on a regular IS, since mobility has become worse, so choose your direction wisely.
Results
IS-2 Shielded a rather interesting car with an unusual appearance, which is at least worth picking up for the collection (or better, try to complete the 5th stage of the "Advance on Berlin" to pick up trophy ventilation). The tank will be more enjoyable to play than its upgraded counterpart and the regular IS-2.
It is well suited as a simulator for top IS crews and can quite farm (3-4 successful penetrations are enough to work out the safety margin). We remind you that The event will run from May 4th to May 18th.
