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!
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!
Equipment
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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
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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.