Object 268

At the top of the Soviet tank destroyer branch, you'll find the Object 268 - not to be confused with the Version 4. It takes the qualities of the previous vehicles, and brings both improvements and its own gameplay twists. Let's have a look at this top-tier tank.

Gameplay

With the Object 268, you receive a good survivability upgrade. The armour thickness is generally greater, even though it doesn't have the big and strong gun mantlet like the Object 704. It's enough to protect you from weaker opponents, yet Tier X vehicles will usually have no problem penetrating your vehicle. Also, there is a weak-armoured rangefinder on the superstructure, which can be exploited by your enemies. So no, you cannot lead the charge.

It also features good mobility, almost on par with medium tanks. This will allow you to take important positions fast. Use this to change flanks, if needed, or change positions to keep up with the flow of the battle. Play as a sniper in the early stages of the battle, taking shots here and there. Mind the low view range; you either need to improve it with the respective pieces of equipment or rely on others to spot them for you. Later, you can play more aggressively, trading shots to finish off your opponents.

Its gun is the 152 mm M-64, which is similar to the previous weapons of the ISU-152 and the Object 704. The biggest differences now are the decent accuracy and aiming time, allowing you to hit your targets more reliably. There have been other minor improvements to it, such as more penetration – now it's one of the highest values in the game – and reload speed.

Equipment

Long Range Setup General Performance Setup

Hover your cursor over the images for more information on each piece of equipment.

Depending on your playstyle, you can either go for a Binocular Telescope to get a much higher view range or Improved Ventilation in case you prefer a small bonus to a wide variety of combat parameters. The Tank Gun Rammer will increase your potential damage per minute, and the Enhanced Gun Laying Drive speeds up the aiming to make the gun more comfortable to use.

Crew Skills

Commander
Gunner
Driver
1st Loader
2nd Loader

Hover your cursor over the images for more information on each crew skill or perk.

This choice of crew skills is with the assumption you play the Object 268 aggressively, which is why we chose Repair as the first skill. However, if you prefer long-range engagements and the view range setup above, choose Concealment instead. The following skills make it easier to aim and improve the tank's characteristics in general.

Adrenaline Rush

Decreases the gun reload time by 10% if your vehicle's HP drops below 10%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Band of Brothers

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Also works if other crew members have Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel.

Call for Vengeance

Reports the enemy vehicles' location for two more seconds after the destruction of the own vehicle.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Clutch Braking

Increases the traverse speed of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Concealment

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Controlled Impact

Increases the ramming damage dealt and decreases damage taken by ramming.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Deadeye

Increases the chance of landing a critical hit.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Designated Target

Keeps targetes vehicles visible for two more seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Eagle Eye

Allows you to identify damaged/destroyed modules as well as injured crew members of an enemy vehicle by hovering your mouse over it for several seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Firefighting

Reduces the duration and damage taken by fire.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Intuition

Grants a slight chance of changing the shell type without having to reload again.

Doesn't work with autoloaders. Works also while reloading.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Jack of All Trades

Reduces the performance penalty of wounded crew members.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Mentor

Increases the Crew XP gained for each member apart from the commander.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Off-Road Driving

Increases the mobility on medium and soft terrain.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Preventative Maintenance

Reduces the chance of taking fire.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Recon

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Relaying

Increases the signal range of your allies' vehicles within your signal range.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Repair

Reduces the repair time of destroyed modules.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Safe Stowage

Increases the durability of your vehicle's ammo rack.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Signal Boosting

Increases the signal range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Situational Awareness

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Sixth Sense

Shows a lightbulb three seconds after you've been spotted.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Smooth Ride

Reduces the dispersion penalty while driving.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Snap Shot

Reduces the dispersion penalty of traversing the turret.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Additional Grousers

Increases the mobility on soft and medium terrain.

Binocular Telescope

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 25%.

Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.

Camouflage Net

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle tremendously.

Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.

Enhanced Gun Laying Drive

Reduces the aiming time of your gun by 10%.

Coated Optics

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 10%.

Tank Gun Rammer

Reduces the reload time of your gun by 10%.

Spall Liner

Decreases damage taken by ramming and high-explosive splash.

Toolbox

Decreases the repair time of destroyed modules.

Cumulative with the Repair skill.

Improved Ventilation

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Vertical Stabilizer

Reduces the dispersion penalties of hull and turret traverse, as well as driving by 20%.

"Wet" Ammo Rack

Increases the module HP of your ammo rack.

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