The Good Good at firing on the move

Excellent front turret armor and good gun depression great when going hull-down

Fairly mobile for a heavy tank and can act as a flanking sniper The Bad Low penetration and damage

Hull armor easily penetrated by tier VII enemies

Brawling isn't worth it, so don't! The Ugly Not too useful against tier IX opponents

Reasons to Buy You like medium-style heavy tanks

You enjoy playing in a hull-down position

When played correctly, can be a great Credit-earner Reasons Not to Buy You're looking for more of a sniper at tier VIII (pick up the Löwe)

You prefer Soviet or Soviet-borne heavy tanks (grab the IS-6)

You'd like a better gun (try the T34)