[Strippers Series]: The Soviet Premium tier VIII- IS6

 Source: WoT guru

Frontally the IS-6 proves to be a great challenge against tier 7 and lower tanks.  This is because the weak spots most rely upon(commander cupola and lower glacis) are still quite strong against tanks beneath the IS-6. The IS-6 relies upon angles for protection and try to negate these to be able to penetrate the IS-6 in an easier manner.  The turret weak spots around the mantlet can prove to be valuable since if you are being face hugged they can be easier to hit than the cupola at times.

Keep in mind that as you get closer to the IS-6 the upper glacis/A1 gets weaker due to the angle being negated. On the other hand the lower glacis gets much stronger at closer range since it’s angle increases. The turret ring of the IS-6 is also unique in that it is covered by parts of the hull area which count as spaced armor making it extremely difficult to damage.

The side of the IS-6 fools many players.  At first glance players might be drawn to shooting the flat area(LSH#1) which is covered by spaced armor but this area is actually stronger than the upper side hull area.  Aiming beneath the spaced armor portion also proves to frustrate many since there is only a thin strip beneath it which has hull armor behind it(LSH#2).  LSH #2 also is only capable of being damaged by non-HEAT/HE shells since it is at 70 degrees. If all else fails hitting the flat portions of the turret side or the LSH#3 areas at each end of the tank can be done with some careful aiming.

When an IS-6 driver angle they change the armor values immensely. At low angles you will want to stick with shooting the LFG/A1 area but as they continue to angle the LSH#3/USH#1 areas become the prime weak spots. Just remember that the IS-6 relies on angles and try to aim for the flattest parts available(the ones pointing at you) and you will be alright.  For turret armor values reference the frontal and side views of this guide.