Every good flanker needs a hard-hitting brawler to be the enemy team's focal point and absorb punishment. We welcome the next member of the Motherland trio -- the storied IS-2 !

This variant of the iconic "Iosif Stalin" series of heavy tanks was used extensively by elite Soviet Guards tank regiments, and can be compared to the game's existing IS and Chinese IS-2 in just about every category. These tier VII tanks all come equipped with the destructive 122mm gun commonly seen in Soviet-based tanks, which deals excellent damage with decent penetration. Since you're likely to be "brawling" up close anyway, those lengthy aim times can be somewhat negated by in-your-face firefights.

The IS-2 is surprisingly agile, capable of peeking around corners quickly. And by angling your tank slightly, you can maximize your frontal sloped armor, which effectively is the strongest of its tier VII heavy counterparts.

Be sure to carry a few Premium rounds with you as this powerhouse can see up to tier IX battles . But that just means you'll have more potential HP to rake in, allowing the IS-2 to shine doing what it does best: earning Silver and training your Soviet Crews!

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