tips for playing strv 103 A

[Matu590]

A few days ago I unlocked this interesting tank that always caught my attention, but when it comes to playing it I always feel like I'm doing it wrong to the point that my KD on this tank is terrible
So I would like advice on how to play with this vehicle.

[Ulvhamne]

I don't know if I'm doing it right, and i've actually only palyed the C variant, but I tend to tild the front down when I'm moving to hide the belly a bit extra, I sometimes use it as a sniper, hiding behind hills. It is exceptional at that role. Sometimes I play it as a brawler, and then I keep turning on/off the automatic turning when in move. In city fights I try to listen for enemies so I can take position and shoot them from an advantageous position when they come storming into my sights.
It can take a lot of punishment, but usually,you get either your engine, barrel or tracks taken out and then just sit there repairing while the enemy flanks you. Avoid those situations. Get the meanest APFSDS and shot first.

Sometimes it's an amazing tank, and sometimes it's a bit annoying to play.

[Matu590]

I'll try to play as a sniper to see if I have more luck.

[French Cat]

Originally posted by Matu590:

I'll try to play as a sniper to see if I have more luck.

Play it like a glass cannon

[ErickaUnlimited]

Make sure you have a quick hotkey (typically on your mouse) to switch between driving and shooting profiles (little rotation icon on the bottom when playing), otherwise doing either one in the wrong mode is a recipe for disaster; it makes handling and firing a nightmare.

When I'm driving and safely, I leave the belly up or perpendicular to the ground, but when you engage, never do this. If I'm actively being shot, I will nose down slightly to help ricochet shots, then tilt up, fire as needed, then tilt down when I know the enemy is going to fire back.

Knowing your enemy's reload speed is important to doing this successfully. I rarely engage point blank unless I flanked unnoticed and will set up where I know firing lanes are, or where enemies traverse and I can catch them off guard since it takes a few seconds to set up from driving to firing.

Make sure your movements are subtle; don't over correct aiming or you'll wobble your gun and probably die. Slight adjustments are key. I love these tanks, but do admit they take much more concentration to be effective.