How to play the Lowe tank in World of Tanks (guide). Lowe (Lion) in World of Tanks. What's so special about this tank? What perks to download on the left

SirRuger Review:

What conclusion can be drawn?
1. Lev was tested exclusively in Test, where most shoot Golda, but I shot AR. When I buy it on the main one, the stats will increase.
2. The tank began to farm well.
3. The gun is not a feature of this tank, or rather it needs to be improved (I don’t really understand why they didn’t give the gun from P2, at least in terms of damage). Speed ​​is terrible...

Overall the tank is not bad. This is not the Super Heavy as the Germans intended it to be. This tank has no charisma. In general, this is a Tiger-1 with increased armor and a level 8 cannon, and its tactics are similar.

Video tutorial

on managing and using all the advantages and reducing the disadvantages of the Löwe tank:

The best baby in the world is the tiger mouse!

In the early 40s, the Third Reich was seized by gigantomania. The order issued by Hitler for the development of a heavy breakthrough tank led to fierce competition among large concerns, represented by "", "" and "". Projects appeared one more bizarre than the other.

The history of "Lev" begins in 1941, when the first destroyed Soviet heavy tanks came into the possession of German designers. Krupp was commissioned to design a heavy tank codenamed Tiger-Maus. However, by 1942 plans had changed. In addition to the lightweight version (weighing 70 tons and with a 150-mm cannon), the selection committee was presented with a heavier project weighing 90 tons, the frontal armor of which was increased to 120 mm. According to rumors, one model was made of wood, which few people have seen.

Options for Löwe multiplied and multiplied, but it was all in vain... The “acceptance” was presided over by Ferdinand Porsche, who clearly lobbied for his brainchild. As a result, preference was given to the development of a super-heavy tank. Even the proposal to use Lev’s developments in the construction of the Royal Tiger did not help. The project was finally buried. Instead of “Lion”, the German military industry gave birth to “Mouse” (two of them!), and this was symbolic.

Tooth and claw

This “paper” project was taken out, dusted off - and it began to live its own special, unique life. In the game, Löwe is classified as a heavy tank of the eighth level, and is also the most expensive “premium” - they ask for as much as 12,500 gold! Is it worth the money? Let's figure it out.

First, let's go over the armor, as its weakest point. “Leva” has it... In places. Frontal armor of 120 mm at an angle of 60 degrees - at the eighth level this is not enough for tanking. However, there are nuances. For example: a wonderful gun mantlet, which covers the entire front of the turret with its sloping and ricocheting surface. Wide tracks sometimes also absorb damage without consequences. Health allows you to catch a couple of slaps in the face without losing combat effectiveness - 1650 HP. The hull is already weaker, since between the VLD and NLD there is a small strip of armor at a right angle, into which all experienced players will aim. Therefore, try to hide the lower part of the tank behind the folds of the terrain, and if there are none, become a diamond, increasing the chance of a ricochet.

The Leva's gun is beyond praise. This is the only reason why this tank is worth buying. With standard shells, it produces 234 mm of armor with damage of 320 HP. But this is not enough - the weapon is also very accurate! Hit the commander's cupola from a distance of 500 meters? No problem. Pointing angles of minus eight degrees are not ideal, but they are tolerable. Minor disadvantages include a reload time of 12 seconds, but everything is leveled out by upgrading the crew and special equipment.

The big disadvantages of the tank are its large size and low speed. The tall and wide body shines on all ranges, and the maximum speed of 35 km/h makes artillery enthusiasts giggle and rub their hands. Moreover, the roof of the tank is practically unprotected.

What to download

Since the premium tank comes in a top-end configuration, let’s move straight to the crew. For the commander, be sure to pump in the light bulb, and for dessert - the “Eagle Eye”, increasing the already magnificent view of 400 meters. We develop the rest of the crew depending on how you intend to use this tank. If you want to work as a sniper, then your choice is “Combat Brotherhood”. Or take “Repair” on everyone, for brutal cuts at close ranges.

Achtung! You can transfer the crew from any German heavy tank to Löwe without penalties in order to upgrade it one and a half times faster. However, return transfers are not possible.

Of the special equipment, remember the following names: “Rammer”, “Vertical aiming stabilizer”, “Improved ventilation”. This setup is best suited for those who want to shoot and farm more often. Some sufferers replace one of the above modules with “Heavy anti-fragmentation lining” in order to receive less damage from artefacts.

Lowe - king of beasts?

Many players do not understand the essence of premium tanks. For some reason they think that if they shelled out their hard-earned money, they are simply obliged to get a killer device that bends everything around. This is wrong. Premium equipment is needed primarily to earn credits and upgrade crews. If the tank is not an extra on the battlefield, then you immediately understand why it is so expensive. I took “Leva” at one time to develop the German branch and have never regretted it.

What do you need to know to play comfortably on this tank? Keep your distance - fight from the second and third lines, even if you are at the top. Don't be a hero. When the situation forces you to take close combat, look for a natural barrier and trade in a gun mask. Fortunately, she can withstand many hits. When you are caught in an open field, or on the cramped streets of cities, we rhombus and play from the side, swaying back and forth, to make it difficult to aim at the weak points of the tank.

Don't skimp on the tactical map. An experienced Lev player knows from the very start where he needs to go and what advantageous point to take for shelling. Considering our snail's speed, there will simply be no time to turn around and go to the other flank. Carefully study the armor patterns of your opponents; as a last resort, install a mod with an armor penetration indicator for the crosshairs.

For the rest, only your own experience and hundreds of battles conducted on this wonderful unit will help you. When you learn to take out 100 thousand credits from each battle, you will understand why Löwe is called the “golden tank”.

10-06-2016, 00:01

Good day, tankers and fans of heavy equipment! Today we will talk about a real heavy tank, the most famous and most expensive premium in our game, which can be bought through the hangar for gold - here is the Lowe guide.

Probably every player, even a beginner, knows this famous vehicle, a German premium heavy tank of the eighth level, which everyone simply calls Lev or Leva. However, now you will see a detailed Lowe review and understand what this unit is.

TTX Lowe

So, we will begin the analysis of all the main parameters with the fact that the cord has a very good margin of safety and a really good overview of 400 meters, which can easily be brought to top values.

As for how this car moves, we are a real heavy tank. Even though in patch 0.9.17 Lowe the mobility characteristics were transformed, the engine power increased from 800 to 1000 horsepower and the vehicle gained more dynamics, the tank still remained slow. Our maximum speed is as much as 35 kilometers, now it will be somewhat easier to achieve it, but maneuverability is still very weak and spinning the proud lion will not be a problem.

With armor, everything is more interesting and ambiguous, because we seem to have it, and at the same time it seems to be missing. What does it mean? The fact is that a Lowe tank can tank levels seven and even some classmates (the latter with difficulty), but tanks of the ninth and tenth levels penetrate us without problems. And if we also take into account our huge dimensions, then hitting Lev is not a big problem. The only exceptions are situations when we show the side or bevel of the turret at a very favorable angle, but even in such a situation Lowe World of Tanks can get penetrated.

gun

Now let's move on to the consideration of weapons and there is practically nothing to complain about here. At Lowe, the gun is its main pride and advantage, and first of all, I will say that we have excellent farming potential, because there is more than enough armor penetration here, even to penetrate a dozen.

The WoT Lion tank was also given a good alpha strike, but our reload speed is low, and therefore about 2000 damage per minute is our ceiling (this takes into account the pumped-up crew and installed modules).

Otherwise everything is fine. The gun is very accurate, capable of hitting the target accurately at long distances, and is also well stabilized. The aiming time is also tolerable, and the elevation angles of Lowe World of Tanks at -8 degrees are comfortable, as can be seen in the screenshot. But there is a pleasant surprise here, after patch 0.9.17 Lowe can lower the gun by 10 degrees, so that the game from the tower will be even more effective.

Advantages and disadvantages

As you can see, all the strengths and weaknesses of the German Leo are visible to the naked eye, all these nuances stand out quite clearly. However, for ease of perception, let's break everything down into pieces.

Pros:
Excellent armor penetration performance;
The gun is very accurate;
Comfortable tilt angles;
Not a bad alphastrike;
Large margin of safety;
Good review.

Minuses:
Poor mobility;
Weak armor;
Huge size;
Not the best damage per minute;
Not a preferential level of battles;
Low stealth factor.

Equipment for Lowe's

Due to the special style of play on this tank (we’ll talk about it later), the appropriate modules must be installed on it. However, our main task is to emphasize the advantages of the tank and for these reasons the following equipment is installed at Lowe:
1. – long reload times and weak PDM must be compensated for, so this module is incredibly important.
2. – will allow us to become even more accurate, and in some cases even shoot right away.
3. is an excellent option that enhances many important characteristics at once.
There are several alternatives to the last option. The first of them is, with which the process of causing damage will be even more enjoyable, because we are not getting down very quickly, and this module will help with solving this problem. The second alternative is with which the Lowe World of Tanks tank is able to achieve maximum visibility and play from its own light.

Crew training

Another very important point for any tank is crew training. In our case, the vehicle is controlled by a universal set of 5 tankers and this is a great way to get an additional advantage, so at Lowe the perks are upgraded as follows:
Commander - , , , .
Gunner – , , , .
Driver mechanic - , , , .
Radio operator - , , , .
Loader – , , , .

Equipment for Lowe's

Consumables in our case are a completely standard option. If you want to save as much as possible and farm as much as possible in each battle, it is better to take , , . However, we still recommend bringing premium equipment to Lowe, as it significantly increases your survivability. By the way, if desired, the fire extinguisher can be changed to one, but this is for those who are not afraid of fires.

Tactics for playing at Lowe

When playing Leo, there are a few important things to remember. Firstly, despite the increased engine power, we still have poor mobility, so this cord is, in fact, a one-way machine. Secondly, although we are a heavy tank, and Lowe received AP armor in 0.9.17, it can still be penetrated, especially if we are talking about battles at the bottom of the list, so you need to act carefully and try to protect your margin of safety.

Based on these two nuances, at Lowe the combat tactics at the top of the list may involve pushing through directions and getting closer to the enemy. But most often it still comes down to playing from the second or third line, a sort of tank destroyer style. Still, in addition to the two disadvantages described above, we have an excellent precision weapon that allows us to inflict damage over long distances. Thus, simply by taking a good position and trying not to glow, you can deal very decent amounts of damage and take a lot of silver out of the battle.
With this game strategy, it is important to learn how to calculate the distance to the target, since the Lowe World of Tanks tank is barn-shaped and glows very strongly after a shot.

However, as already mentioned, you can successfully fight in urban conditions, even getting close to the enemy. To do this, you need to become a diamond and dance slightly. Or show your side or part of the tower at a good angle. This increases the likelihood of ricochets or non-penetration due to thick tracks, which often eat up incoming damage, and the streamlined shape of the tower.

In any case, remember that the Lowe WoT tank feels most comfortable at the top of the list, but even in a battle against levels 9-10, this beast is quite capable of showing its teeth. The main thing is to learn to calculate your strength, analyze the mini-map and always hide from artillery, we are its favorite target.

To summarize, I will say, despite various reviews, the German Lowe tank is worth taking, and even more so in the realities of update 0.9.17, because in the right hands this vehicle is really capable of a lot, and besides, it is an excellent farmer for silver credits. Even being at the bottom of the list, you can take out of battle an average of 50,000 silver without any problems.

World of Tanks video guide from JMR about the German heavy premium tank of the 8th level - Lowe (for gamers the most familiar sound of Lev). Today this is the most expensive tank in the World of Tanks game store. It costs 12,500 gold coins, that is, approximately 1,500 Russian rubles. With the help of maxims held from time to time during the gaming period, you can slightly reduce this amount, but for this you will have to wait. Let's see what we get by paying this money.

Players who have upgraded to level nine to ten vehicles are beginning to face an acute shortage of silver credits. The main task of a premium tank is precisely to combat this problem. Leva, of course, does it well. If you don’t use gold shells for silver, it will be very difficult to go into the red, even without a premium account. With successful battles, you will withdraw 60-80 thousand credits net. If you are upgrading the branch without having any heavy tanks, then when buying a premium tank it makes sense to choose Leva. You can transfer crews from German tanks into it without retraining; in this case, while earning credits, you can simultaneously upgrade the base of the vehicle, and also remove stars every day, doubling or tripling the experience for the team on both tanks. In addition, you do not need to research anything on a purchased premium tank. You can use the experience you earn to quickly upgrade your crew or switch it to free mode to research other tanks. As the developers say: “Investing unrealistic money does not provide a decisive advantage over other players.” In addition, they go further to say that for this reason all premium tanks should be inferior in some way to their upgraded counterparts. In the case of Leva, you will have to look for these shortcomings.

Comparison of the Lowe tank with its classmates

Let's compare it with other World of Tanks tier 8 heavy tanks. In terms of HP, it is in second place on the list, second only to the KV-5; by weight - the third out of twelve. Due to its relatively weak frontal armor, it is not recommended to ram it. His mass protects him from being rammed by faster opponents, most of whom will receive more than they give out. The aiming speed is average; in practice, aiming this weapon does not cause discomfort, like with Soviet heavy weapons or the T-34. Accuracy is second place, excellent value. Excellent visibility is the maximum at the level, but is slightly inferior only to the American ST of the ninth level and several tanks of the tenth. The rate of fire is low; only the T-34 and IS-3 reload slower than us. But a very good penetration. There are more of us, among the large heavies, again only the T-34 gun has penetration. In general, by purchasing this vehicle, we get an excellent, balanced heavy tank of the 8th level, about which it is difficult to say that it is inferior to its other classmates.

How to break through Lowe - tank armor tests

Let's move on to practical tests in World of Tanks combat. Let's get acquainted with the armor of the tank. Now we will learn how to penetrate a German Lowe tank, where to shoot and where its weak points are. Let's start with a tier 4 gun, with a penetration of 105 millimeters. Breaking through a nearby Firefly. The tank cannot be penetrated into the forehead, with the exception of the commander's cupola. But the sides and rear of the tank are made of cardboard, even for the lowest-level guns. Typically, this weapon cannot cause damage from above.

The next weapon has a penetration of 160 millimeters. Medium tanks of the 7th–8th level, as well as many heavy tanks of the 7th and the Soviet premium TT of the 8th, will shoot at us with no less penetration. Nude confidently makes his way in front, very often the engine is equipped with it. The vast majority of German tanks have a transmission here, and what’s more, when shots are fired periodically into this area, the Leva burns. The upper frontal part is just as problematic as the turret; it only penetrates into a narrow strip of the base. Even the caterpillars do not get through under the small diamond shape. But increase the angle, and they begin to take the blow.

And the last test. A gun with a penetration of 268 millimeters. There are no hard spots left for the tank; it may, of course, ricochet off the turret, but that will be luck.

Let's draw conclusions: this combat vehicle is relatively well armored at the front; classmates shooting in the forehead and standing under a small diamond of a tank will have to shoot at weak points; the sides and edges can be pierced by anyone; For high-level opponents, Leva's armor does not present any problems.

We looked at the armor. Now let's shoot a little. To begin with, let's take a few shots at someone else's light from a distance of 500 meters - the distance of almost maximum visibility. As you can see, the gun is quite suitable for extreme range shooting. However, we must remember that not all opponents penetrate us head-on, and also take into account the possibility of a miss.

Second test: shooting from medium distances - a distance of 200 meters. As you can see, all the shots hit the silhouette of the tank, but only two - in the precisely aimed place.

Test three: shooting, on the move, from a distance of one hundred meters. Quite good accuracy for the 8th level is incomparable with guns, say, T-34 or IS-6.

At the beginning of the review, I didn’t say anything about Leva’s maximum speed. Let's make another practical comparison. We will drive along a short route with sticky soil in several heavy tanks of the 8th level. Unfortunately, the maximum speed indicator in the game says little: the dynamics of the tank’s speed are also largely influenced by the engine power and undocumented features of the chassis. It is believed that Leva is a very slow tank. Of course, he is not fast, but, as you can see, he is not an outsider.

Let's summarize. Before us is a classic heavy tank, designed to solve the problems posed to this type of tank, it’s good if it copes. At the top, he is capable of holding the defense and pushing the direction. Unlike the French, he cannot change flank several times during the battle, but this is not required of him. Excellent visibility makes it possible to detect enemies in a timely manner. Guns, especially if you load sub-caliber shells when necessary, allow you to target and inflict damage on almost any enemy, with rare exceptions. He can work both in the first line and behind more armored comrades. At the bottom of Lev's list is a decent support tank. But, like any other tank, you shouldn’t recklessly throw it into the thick of enemies or march across fields. Always play from cover, taking into account possible artillery hits, and plan escape routes. Then this car will be very nice!

Equipment, equipment and crew skills for Lowe

And finally, let's go over the equipment, equipment and crew. The first set of crew skills is standard, at least for random battles. “Light bulb” - to the commander, “Repair” - to everyone else. Second set: select “Overview” for the commander and radio operator; mechanic and driver - “King of off-road”. With a mass of one hundred tons, the tank lacks maneuverability. The loader should set “Intuition”. Instantly switching to a land mine to shoot down a grapple or a sub-caliber weapon for difficult to penetrate opponents can be very useful. For the gunner we select “Sniper”. The accuracy of the tank is quite comfortable. And you shouldn’t miss the chance to set the enemy on fire or blow up his ammunition rack. Then everyone - “Combat Brotherhood”. The second and third set of skills can be swapped if you wish. The equipment is standard: fire extinguisher, repair kit and first aid kit. Use equipment in battle by pressing F4, F5 and F6. At first, it may be unusual, but when you learn, you will see that it was worth it. A fire extinguisher on the tank is required. When the frontal parts are pierced, it burns quite often. The most common equipment installation option is a rammer plus a lamp; The third slot is occupied by either ventilation or optics. Ventilation will improve all the characteristics of the tank by about 2.5%, and the optics will give us visibility above the maximum in the game, allowing us to expose even some camouflaged opponents earlier.

With this video, the WoT review of the German heavy premium tank Lowe has come to an end. We learned all the secrets of the game at Lowe, as well as a lot of useful things.