Best Heavy Tanks In World of Tanks Blitz

Players who love to see a vehicular combat game where they can blast opponents to smithereens might appreciate World of Tank Blitz. In this latest iteration of the popular World of Tanks franchise, Blitz allows players to control not just one type of Tank but a whole host of them, allowing players to not just choose Tanks fit for certain situations but customize them to suit their needs. For instance, the Heavy Tank is one of the most powerful Tanks in the game, but they have more to offer aside from their sheer size and defense.

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Characterized primarily by their thick armor and incredible weapon arsenal, Heavy Tanks are best suited for the frontlines and heavy skirmishes. Compared to the speedier Light Tank and the versatile Medium Tank, Heavy Tanks are built to become juggernauts through and through. However, just what are the best Heavy Tanks in World of Tank Blitz?

Updated on November 23, 2023, by Rhenn Taguiam: Fans of World of Tanks Blitz get an early glimpse of summer with its Operation Volcanic Island event. Running from November 1 to November 29, 2023, Operation Volcanic Island takes players to an island in the middle of the ocean that houses a Fortium research center that became an abandoned Titan Labs bunker. Being the site of the experimental tanks of the Big Boss program, players can get their hands on special rewards such as the Driller Legendary camo for the M-III-Yoh. However, for fans who want to dominate this month-long event, perhaps knowing the recommended strategies of fan-favorite Heavy Tanks can help players secure much-needed wins.

16 T110E5 (America)

Traditional Tank With Decent Defense Offset By Middling Damage

Despite being rather massive in scale, the T110E5 from the USA started as one of the strongest-hitting Heavy Tanks in World of Tanks Blitz gameplay, boasting high performance before getting quite the debuff in recent months. However, while the T110E5 now suffers from the worst reload rate and DPM among its contemporaries, the vehicle remains no slouch in overall performance.

Players looking for a more “classic” vehicle might appreciate the T110E5's straightforward handling and incredible armor. Despite not having the firepower to contend with other World of Tanks Blitz Medium Tanks and outmaneuver other vehicles, its build allows it to withstand some heavy hits. At the hands of the right player, the T110E5 can easily become a reliable support Heavy Tank.

T110E5: Recommended Strategies

The T110E5’s decent front-facing shields make it a defensive juggernaut in the frontlines. However, its protections and decent gun may also inspire players to consider a quick sniping role that only suffers light punishment when met with retaliating fire. Longer-lasting incursions with the T110E5 may have it excel in straightforward offense as its forward-facing defenses make it much harder to damage head-on. With the right movement, the T110E5 could also perform hit-and-run strategies, retreating to cover as soon as it fires to reload while remaining confident in its defenses in the frontlines.

15 T29 (USA)

Beginner-Friendly Averaging Stats With Decent Mobility

Despite its lackluster base stats, the T29 from the USA is already impressive enough as a beginner-friendly unit for those who want to get acclimated to using Heavy Tanks in World of Tanks Blitz. Unlike other Heavy Tanks, the T29 is rather versatile enough due to its nature.

At full capacity, the T29 has decent reload and impressive mobility, unlike other tanks in the same tier class. Not only that, its 10-degree gun depression allows the T29 to work more complicated angles, giving it an advantage in terms of maneuverability.

T29: Recommended Strategies

The T29 shows its potential for devastation when hulled down, especially since this motivates enemies to try penetrating through its defenses. Its slow nature capitalizes on this combat potential, encouraging players to stay patient while they take their time aiming at opponents. Precision is key here, meaning T29 players should consider getting into positions where they can outmaneuver speedy foes while still having enough leeway to aim at opponents without much punishment.

14 T57 (USA)

Mobility Options Make Up For Lackluster Defense

Players who got accustomed to using Heavy Tanks in World of Tanks Blitz know that maximizing their use has everything to do with dominating through defense and firepower, similar to the objectives of WW2 games. The T57 from the USA knows this, boasting averaging offensive power to offset its middling defenses.

At its core, the T57 already boasts a decent HP pool. However, where it shines are its other components, such as an oscillating turret and its impressive accuracy. Due to these elements, the T57 can navigate ridges and hills much easier, overcoming otherwise complicated angles and dish out surprise attacks against various foes.

T57: Recommended Strategies

Despite its commendable mobility, the T57 has lackluster defenses that make it punishing for players to commit mistakes. In turn, the T57 is built not as a heavy-hitting frontliner but rather as a support-oriented Heavy. Instead of opting for 1-on-1 fights, the T57 can be optimized for sneaky strategies. Players should ideally follow other Heavy Tanks and hit-and-run whenever they make mistakes. As soon as players shoot a bullet or two, the T57 may want to run for cover for a safer reload instead of attempting to empty a clip while enemies aim for the player.

13 AMX 50-B (France)

Flank Buster Except Against Tougher Foes

One of the most surprising tanks in World of Tanks Blitz comes in the form of extremely maneuverable and speedy juggernauts - particularly when it comes from heavy classes from the game's best countries. This is exactly the case with the AMX 50-B from France, as it’s arguably one of the fastest Heavy Tanks out there.

Relying mostly on its speed than its other stats, the AMX 50-B can easily outclass the usually-fast Light Tanks on the battlefield. Moreover, its 4-round autoloader allows the AMX 50-B to dish out shots fairly quickly, allowing it to become a means to destroy the enemy’s flanks when maneuvered properly.

AMX 50-B: Recommended Strategies

The general lack of armor on the AMX 50-B makes it unideal for frontline fighting. When combined with its decent mobility, the 50-B plays more like a Medium Tank, which means players should capitalize on this vehicle’s speed to outmaneuver foes and strike when opportunities call for it. Hit-and-run seems the best playstyle with the 50-B, where players rely on other teammates to distract foes while they try to get shots in before retreating to cover.

12 T95E6 (America)

Lackluster HP Forces Careful Gunfights

Created under the premise of upgrading the firepower of a perceived undergunned T95, the T95E6 was the only “dummy vehicle” created in an unsuccessful attempt to create a T96 tank. Despite its lackluster HP, the T95E6 in the acclaimed vehicle wargame does boast remarkable shell DPM paired with a decent rate of fire and reload time, making this tank quite the “dextrous” choice in terms of Heavy Tanks.

Due to its massive weight but decent gun handling and traversal speeds, the T95E6 has the potential to outgun other tanks with the right strategy. Given its averaging armor, players must stay on top of angles and distance, especially in long-term plays.

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By  Rhenn Taguiam

T95E6: Recommended Strategies

Due to the T95E6’s mobile nature, the Heavy Tank is suitable for surprise attacks. Its weapon’s decent stats make the T95E6 capable of attacking foes as a pseudo-sniper, though its bulkier defenses encourage more close-ranged engagements when facing deadlier foes like Tank Destroyers. In this regard, the T95E6 may excel in hit-and-run strategies, as well as 1-on-1 brawls where its potential to outrun opponents can put them at a decisive disadvantage.

11 FV-215B (England)

Decent Maneuverability Is A Must For Its Vulnerable Sides

While the FV-215B (183) iteration is one of the best tanks in World of Tanks Blitz gameplay, its predecessor, the FV-215B remains no slouch either. This British Heavy Tank is one of the best in terms of DPM, penetration, and accuracy among its class despite its initial nerf. Not only that, it pairs decent turret armor with decent acceleration and speed, making it one of the easiest-to-maneuver tanks out there.

However, players need to be careful of a few setbacks this tank offers. Its sides are especially vulnerable to damage, which doesn’t help that it gets attention easily with its big frame. Not only that, despite its speed, it still has a limited top speed that makes it easy for foes to outmaneuver.

FV-215B: Recommended Strategies

The FV-215B’s delicate nature means the Heavy Tank isn’t as reliable to use on the frontlines, especially when its averaging speed and turret can take getting used to. However, the FV-215B excels in team setups, especially when players manage to get the hang of the tank’s main gun and its overall maneuverability. The tank is generally built to target Medium Tanks, especially since its mobility works best in hilly terrain that can maximize its defenses. Learning to switch the tank’s ammo consistently can help players adjust to most combat situations.

10 WZ-111 5A (China)

Beginner-Friendly Playstyle Suits Baiting Tactics

While some players of World of Tanks Blitz may not necessarily rely on a lot of Chinese Heavy Tanks due to their weaker armor, the WZ-111 5A is an exception to the list. While it suffers from poor HP and a rather small view range, its decent penetration and overall damage make it quite a competent fighter for beginners, especially those used to tanks in games like Minecraft.

This Heavy Tank is easily a recommended vehicle for beginners due to its decent base damage and speed. Not only that, but its heavy armor, paired with its flexibility, allows the WZ-111 5A to accommodate different combat conditions, especially for fans to practice getting in and out of various positions.

WZ-111 5A: Recommended Strategies

The WZ-111 5A’s relatively weak hull armor can discourage players from pursuing this Heavy Tank, but the vehicle can perform decently when positioned properly. At hulldown spots, playing aggressively can easily help players pin enemy tanks down. However, the WZ-111 5A shines in team play, especially when enemies try to lure 5A players out of their safe zones, and the 5A’s more mobile allies punish them.

9 60TP Lewandowskiego (Poland)

Speed Can Outmaneuver Foes, And Counter With A Decent Turret

Hailing from Poland of the European Union is the 60TP Lewandowskiego, a Heavy Tank with noticeable gaps when experimenting too much with defense and accuracy but more than makes up for it with decent mobility and punching power. While its lower plates become an evident weakness at poor angles, combining this with the 60TP’s decent accuracy makes the 60TP more reliable as a frontline tank.

Moreover, at closer ranges, the 60TP can become a nightmare to deal with. Its decent traversal speed can circumvent its lack of acceleration, allowing the 60TP to devastate foes in short-range incursions due to its high mobility, considering its armor and size class. At the right angles, the 60TP can give foes a world of hurt.

60TP Lewandowskiego: Recommended Strategies

Despite the 60TP Lewandowskiego possessing decent armor, only above-average penetration, and middling mobility, it remains quite a dependable Super Heavy Tank should players and war anime fans be able to capitalize on its technical components. Aside from avoiding risky sidescrape plays exposing its defensive faults, the 60TP is quite the maneuverable tank in most fields. While its reload time, aim time, and accuracy could be improved, its excellent gun depression makes it one of the most flexible Heavy Tanks suitable for most combat roles.

8 E100 (Germany)

Large HP Pool, Defenses Suitable For Attacking Light Tanks

Due to the nature of Heavy Tanks in World of Tanks Blitz, it’s easy for players to assume that these tanks are rather slow and sluggish to support their defensive advantages. This isn’t the case with E100 from Germany, given its decent all-rounder stats.

At its core, the E100 has one of the largest HP pools of tanks in both its series and category, allowing the E100 to become a flexible sub-tank or damage dealer. Not only that, its track protection armor allows the E100 to reach difficult locations quickly and even hit-and-run Light Tank foes with killer shots when maneuvered properly.

E 100: Recommended Strategies

The E 100 can pave the way for side-scraping plays due to its bulky side armor, which, alongside the Heavy Tank’s longer reload but decent accuracy and penetration, encourages more placement-reliant gameplay. The E 100 is suitable for hit-and-run plays, with players needing to experiment with 20-to-30-degree angles to ensure the bulkier parts of their armor face the enemy when reloading. To maximize the Heavy Tank’s armaments, players are encouraged to avoid hulldowns and stay in open locations.

7 Churchill VIII

High Penetration, Decent Side Armor Encourages Outmaneuvering Foes

At first glance, the Churchill VIII resembles the classic Churchill VII minus the gun. However, it does enjoy boosted mobility and durable armor, on top of higher damage per shot despite the tank’s lower top speeds. Key to its defensive prowess is its bulky side armor, allowing it to surprise enemy attacks by over-angling them. Most Tier 5 tanks may not be able to get through the Churchill’s defense, and Tier 6 and higher-tiered tanks should try taking advantage of situations where they can hit the tank’s flat plates.

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Players who can work around the Churchill’s low velocity can appreciate its high damage per shot and high penetration, being able to pierce through enemy armor with ease. Its speed is remarkable against other Churchills but somewhat lacking versus other thanks. Thankfully, its armor class more than makes up for its speed, as it’s recommended to always get into the frontlines using this tank.

Churchill VIII: Recommended Strategies

While the Churchill VIII packs some of the most robust protections in the game, its lackluster speed means players need to be set on their strategies as soon as combat begins. It’s ideal to play the Churchill VIII with teams, especially since the Heavy Tank can become a decent frontliners to distract enemies while allies pummel them down. Due to the tank’s slow nature, players are encouraged to be patient with their aim and be mindful of their angling, especially when reloading or repositioning.