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IS-3 Heavy Tank
🇷🇺USSR
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🛡️ Tank elite

IS-3 Heavy Tank

Soviet heavy tank with an ogival turret — one of the best armor units.

🎁 Shop📊 S · 1–12🌍 Standard

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

1
Level
Novice

Stats — Level 1

Δ 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
✨ New
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Assault

PassiveL1

50% chance to attack again after destroying an enemy

✨ New
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Wedge armor

PassiveL1

Counter-attack damage +10%

✨ New
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Air defense

PassiveL1

Anti-aircraft system equipped on armored forces

✨ New
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Machine gun

PassiveL1

Damage to infantry units +35%

💡 The unit's actual state at the selected level. Perks superseded by a higher version are hidden.

📜 Full perk history

11 total

Tap any dot to jump the slider to that level. Includes superseded versions.

⚔️ Strategy & pairings

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IS-3 Heavy Tank

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❓ 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