The Jagdtiger was classified as the strongest tank destroyer of WWII. What makes it stand out from other tank destroyers is that it has even higher survivability than most heavy tanks, something very unusual for this class. Check out what else this beast can do!

If you researched the Jagdtiger from the Jagdpanther II, you'll need an additional Loader.

Gameplay

The Jagdtiger's hull is based on the Tiger II, and while it provided decent protection at Tier VIII, one tier higher it doesn't help as much any more. Additionally, the transmission is located at the front, and while a hit might not set this tank on fire, it's likely to damage the engine, so watch out for that. The real deal is the frontal superstructure, which is very difficult to penetrate. Plan ahead in terms of where you want to go, as the Jagdtiger is sluggish and doesn't allow for changing flanks later on.

Thanks to the high survivability, you aren't limited to playing like a sniper. Quite the contrary; we recommend you play it somewhat like a turretless heavy tank, especially because your camouflage value is close to non-existent. When attacking, you need to use your great HP pool to vanquish the enemy. In case you need to defend, make it as hard as possible for the other team to defeat you by hiding your hull and showing only your most-armoured parts.

You are able to take a lot of punishment and return the favour with your improved 12.8 cm Pak L/66 gun that has a better accuracy and damage compared to the Ferdinand and Jagdpanther II. Depending on the tank you face, it's either better to trade shots or try to use the better rate of fire. Make the opponent play by your rules!

The enemy shoots faster than you? Shoot and reload in safe cover. Do they deal higher damage per shot? Their reload time is most likely longer, and you may try shooting them twice while they reload.

Equipment

Recommended Setup

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

The Tank Gun Rammer and Improved Ventilation will reduce the reload time, which is useful in any situation but especially in close combat. Since the Jagdtiger is still a tank destroyer after all, mounting a Binocular Telescope will definitely come in handy when having to spot your own targets to shoot at. 

Crew Skills

Commander
Gunner
Driver
Radio Operator
Loader
LOADER

Just like the previous vehicles, the Repair skill is crucial for the Jagdtiger to fix your tracks more quickly if they get destroyed. Brothers in Arms gives a small bonus to most of the vehicle's characteristics, similar to an Improved Ventilation.

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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