As the name implies, the IS-2M is a modified version of the Soviet IS, similar to the Chinese IS-2 and the Berlin version. Usual for this nation, it comes with good armour, decent mobility, and big firepower.

Gameplay

The IS-2M might not be the toughest vehicle, but the frontal armour thickness and slopes will lead to some bounced shots here and there. The turret is fairly resilient too, but pay attention to the cupola on top of it – it's a weak spot. Nonetheless, if you're the top vehicle in the battle, you can lead the charge with this tank as the enemy will need a couple of shots to bring you down.

Other characteristics help to conclude that playing as a frontline brawler is the safest bet for you. Basically, because of the low view range, you must avoid open fields and choose positions where you'll be able to see your opponents. The mobility is fair and allows you to get to the front fast enough.

The 122 mm gun is what makes the IS-2M a real beast. A very high damage per shot will make sure you make short work of most opponents you face. But of course, having such a brutal gun means there needs to be a drawback, right? Both the accuracy and aiming time suffer greatly, it will be extremely difficult to hit anything at a distance. That further amplifies the fact that this tank is made for close combat, so stick to this tactic for the best results.

Equipment

Recommended Setup

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To get the best performance out of the powerful 122 mm gun, we recommend installing the pieces of equipment above. With a better reload time and aiming time, it deals damage faster and more reliably, and the Improved Ventilation gives another small bonus to the performance of the tank as a whole.

Crew Skills

Commander
Gunner
Driver
loader

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Because you'll be fighting at the front most of the time, having Repair trained to your crew is absolutely crucial. Having your tracks blown off in the middle of a fight can leave you defenceless, so you need to make sure they are repaired as quickly as possible for a higher chance of survival. The following skills and perks mostly improve the gun's performance a little, which is always useful.

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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