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IS-3 Heavy Tank
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IS-3 Heavy Tank

The IS-3 appeared in late 1945.
🛡️ Tank elite🇷🇺 USSR🌍 Standard📊 Levels 1-12🎁 Shop

The IS-3 appeared in late 1945. Roughly the equivalent of the King Tiger, which it sometimes surpasses in HP pool. Formidable 122mm gun.

Stats — Level 1

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Attack
73
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Defense
20
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HP
475
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Movement
8
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Range
2

🎯 Active loadout — Level 1

4 skills

⚔️Assault

Passive✨ New

50% chance to attack again after destroying an enemy

🛡️Wedge armor

Passive✨ New

Counter-attack damage +10%

🛡️Air defense

Passive✨ New

Anti-aircraft system equipped on armored forces

🔫Machine gun

Passive✨ New

Damage to infantry units +35%

💡 This block shows the unit's actual state at the selected level. Perks superseded by a higher version (e.g. Lv.1 → Lv.2) are automatically hidden. The full progression log is available further down.

🎚 Level 1 → 12 progression

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📜 Full perk history

Full chronological list — includes superseded versions. For the current loadout state, see the "Active loadout" block above.

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🔫 Machine gun

PassiveDamage to infantry units +35%
1

⚔️ Assault

Passive50% chance to attack again after destroying an enemy
1

🛡️ Air defense

PassiveAnti-aircraft system equipped on armored forces
1

🛡️ Wedge armor

PassiveCounter-attack damage +10%
5

🛡️ Wedge armor Lv.2

PassiveCounter-attack damage +20%
5

⚔️ Tank killer

PassiveDamage to armor units +25% this turn. Recovery in 2 turns.
9

🛡️ Wedge armor Lv.3

PassiveCounter-attack damage +30%
9

⚔️ Tank killer Lv.2

PassiveDamage to armor units +45% this turn. Recovery in 2 turns.
10

🛡️ Wedge armor Lv.4

PassiveCounter-attack damage +40%
11

⚔️ Tank killer Lv.3

PassiveDamage to armor units +65% this turn. Recovery in 2 turns.
12

⭐ Fire reinforcement

Active skillAttack +10% for each unit destroyed — stackable up to 3 times, duration 2 turns

⚔️ Strategy & pairings

👨‍✈️ Recommended generals

The most effective generals paired with this unit:

📈 Recommended leveling order

  • ✓Débloquer les perks milestones (5, 9, 12) en priorité
  • ✓Les perks stat sont moins prioritaires que les active-skills
  • ✓À partir du niveau 9, spécialiser selon votre style : offensif ou défensif

Compare with other elite tanks

T-44
A

T-44

Late-war Soviet medium tank, forerunner of the T-54.

Königs Tiger
S

King Tiger

German super heavy tank, one of the most powerful armor units in the game.

M26 Pershing
A

M26 Pershing

Late-WWII American heavy tank, balanced attack/defense.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How do you unlock IS-3 Heavy Tank in World Conqueror 4?
IS-3 Heavy Tank is unlocked from the Elite Shop for 30 elite items (armor category). It sits at tier S — the top tier, reserved for elite units that can anchor an entire front on their own.
What are IS-3 Heavy Tank's maximum stats at level 12?
At level 12, IS-3 Heavy Tank peaks at 126 attack, 56 defense, 780 HP, 11 movement and range 2. Heavy-tank profile — absorbs counter-attacks while dealing modern elite damage.
Which milestone perks does IS-3 Heavy Tank unlock?
Milestone tiers: level 5 "Tank killer", level 12 "Fire reinforcement". These are the most impactful levels to reach — they unlock passive effects or active abilities that reshape the unit's tactical profile. Steer your progression to hit them first.
How expensive is fully upgrading IS-3 Heavy Tank to level 12?
Cumulative cost levels 1 → 12 for IS-3 Heavy Tank: ~268k industry, ~7.9k tech, 780 elite items, 60 badges. The main bottleneck is industry and elite items — hit the milestone levels 5, 9 and 12 first rather than evenly smoothing intermediate upgrades.
Which generals pair best with IS-3 Heavy Tank?
Prioritize generals with an Armor specialty (Rommel, Guderian, Patton, Model) running Blitz, Armored Charge or Mechanized Supremacy. The synergy is direct: armor-attack bonuses and movement buffs amplify the unit's offensive profile.
In which scenarios is IS-3 Heavy Tank most useful?
Deploy it on modern and late-game theaters (1980 Conquest, high-level PvP) as an armored spearhead. It can force a breakthrough and clean up the counter-attack in the same action.
Sources: https://world-conqueror-4.fandom.com/wiki/Elite_Force · https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EC%84%B8%EA%B3%84%20%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B5%EC%9E%90%204/%EC%97%98%EB%A6%AC%ED%8A%B8%20%EB%B6%80%EB%8C%80