Does Japan get better?

[Sparky]

Because the reserve to 1.3 is pure cancer. Literally nothing good.

[Ko Kasumi]

Assuming you're talking about ground. As someone who has almost entire tree now I can say that the Chi Ha kai and Chi He are pretty fun, and the 3.3 lineup with Na To is good as well. The Chi To's at 4.7 have a very good gun but can be frustrating with all the uptiers thanks to Germany. 6.0-7.0 really isn't great and the STB at 7.7 is very good and fun but lacks support. There is a very strong and fun lineup at 8.7 with the Type 74s, Type 89 and the top tier Type 90s are fun. Main issue with entire tree is that your armor isn't to be relied on ever

[Jaes]

Kinda.

Their aircraft are fun to use, but their armament is lackluster as they essentially have the weakest cannons in the game. Zeros are super fun, Hiens are pretty much slower, but more maneuverable 109s, Ki-84s are Godly, and the R2Y2s are fun. I personally never liked the J2Ms, but they're solid. N1K1s are also great.

After that point, it's basically just Japanese versions of American/German jets. The T-2 and F-1 are domestically produced jets, but they're pretty much a Japanese concept of a Jaguar.

[Ko Kasumi]

Originally posted by Mirage:

I mean you did .3 BR and you're acting as if you've seen it all..

In his defense Japan 1.0-1.3 really isn't that practical. Especially recently, it feels like the 37mm APHE shells got silently nerfed because I feel like they used to do more damage before the last two major updates.

[Sparky]

Originally posted by Mirage:

I mean you did .3 BR and you're acting as if you've seen it all..

Yeah because the tanks are god awful so I'm asking early before I put any real time into it.

[Jaes]

Originally posted by +Sparky-:

Originally posted by Mirage:

I mean you did .3 BR and you're acting as if you've seen it all..

Yeah because the tanks are god awful so I'm asking early before I put any real time into it.

Japanese tanks are quite enjoyable. When I'm not maining US, Japan is my second choice for a good time. Once you start getting into the Chi's, it gets better. When you get into Rank IV, Japan starts curbing into "You're using vehicles a generation after the tanks you're facing." Type 61 for example could easily be 7.7, but it's 6.7. That's pretty much the theme Japan's tech tree from Ranks IV through VI. Rank VII they're not nearly as competitive, but Type 90s are still fun.

[Ko Kasumi]

Originally posted by Jaes:

Originally posted by +Sparky-:

Yeah because the tanks are god awful so I'm asking early before I put any real time into it.

Japanese tanks are quite enjoyable. When I'm not maining US, Japan is my second choice for a good time. Once you start getting into the Chi's, it gets better. When you get into Rank IV, Japan starts curbing into "You're using vehicles a generation after the tanks you're facing." Type 61 for example could easily be 7.7, but it's 6.7. That's pretty much the theme Japan's tech tree from Ranks IV through VI. Rank VII they're not nearly as competitive, but Type 90s are still fun.

Well the downside of the 6.3 and 6.7 tanks is basically no armor other than breach and a super unstable gun. Personally I'd say Japan ground forces is mostly for players who don't mind the feeling of knowing literally anything can kill you at any moment if you don't spot them first

[Scrotum Scratcher]

definitely get to the chi line when you can. the 4.7 Chi-To's in particular are pretty good.

[Jaes]

Originally posted by Ko Kasumi:

Well the downside of the 6.3 and 6.7 tanks is basically no armor other than breach and a super unstable gun. Personally I'd say Japan ground forces is mostly for players who don't mind the feeling of knowing literally anything can kill you at any moment if you don't spot them first

Nah, Japan teaches you the correct way to play the game:

Don't get hit in the first place

[Ko Kasumi]

I'm aware of that Jaes, if I didn't know that I would've never gotten to the Type 90 without using premium time. F2P grind was a challenge but I like a challenge, though I did go back and get some of the prems since they're decent memes

[Qu Rahn]

2.0 is cool with the 8km/h stabs, but as far as I have played (4.7), that's it. I'm not feeling that the 75mm there is anything special.

[Ko Kasumi]

Originally posted by Qu Rahn:

2.0 is cool with the 8km/h stabs, but as far as I have played (4.7), that's it. I'm not feeling that the 75mm there is anything special.

The only thing you can fight that the 75mm isn't special against is Panthers and Jumbos, anything else if you get flat armor they're dead.

[PFC Demigo [29th ID]]

They only get better a wee Bit up.
Tier 1, you're better off using Ho-Ro and Ji-Ro.
Tier 2, Ho-Ni I, Ho-Ni III and Chi-Ha LG
Tier 3, Na-To, Chi-To Late, Chi-Ri II and M4A3 (76) W
Tier 4, Type 75 SPH, Type 60 SPRG (C) and ST-A3
Tier 5 STB-1 and Ho-Ri Production (This one you have to care the Repair Fee)

I can't comment Tier 6 & 7 because I havent Unlocked that Bracket yet

[Shinypants64]

japan got nuked sooo

[Cop Unit 12]

idk. The Ho Ro has like the best HE shell in the game.

[Illusionyary]

Chi-Ha Kai is when it starts getting good. Before that it's mostly pain and suffering.