Guide [Issue 11] Medium Tanks - How to Choose, How to Use

[Ranger7 75]

Medium Tanks - How to Choose, How to Use

With the new update, the rebalance, there are now two medium hulls. Before the rebalance, any tankman who wanted a medium tank would have instantly selected Viking. After this update, however, Hunter became a medium tank. This will help you to choose which of these two tanks you should choose, and of course, will also tell you a little about how to use it.

Viking vs Hunter



Many a discussion has happened over these two tanks, and many people have varying opinions. Really, when comparing Viking and Hunter, you are essentially comparing the value of health and speed, respectively. Undoubtedly, each have huge benefits in different games and situations. First, then, we will go to the most common argument for Hunter. The argument, essentially, is this: Hunter's 1.2 extra speed is much better than Viking's 26 extra health. Let's look at this argument. Really, it seems a valid point. As most of you know, however, health is better than speed in drug wars. Here we come upon our main point - Viking is more effective than Hunter in drug wars. Obviously, with the new drug kits, there is a lot more drugging than there was before them. However, this argument effectively proves that Hunter is superior in clan wars, without drugs.

So now you have a choice - do you want an effective drugging tank, or do you want an effective clan war tank? Essentially, this little competition can be simplified down to this. Now, as you know, winning clan wars can be very important for your clan, and if your clan wins clan competitions, you are certain to get a lot more crystals than if you simply won drug wars with Viking. However, it can be argued that since there are a lot more opportunities to take funds than opportunities to win clan competitions, the first is better. However, that is the choice you make. Most richer tankmen choose Hunter, since they use Mammoth for their drug wars. However, poorer or just newer tankmen choose Viking, since it has a much lower rank that it is unlocked at, and a significantly lower price. Even with the lower price and lower rank unlocked, the tank still can be used very effectively, and many tankmen prefer using it since it is the cheap - yet effective - rival to Hunter. If you are tight on crystals, or even if you are looking for the best stuff for the least amount of crystals, Viking is certainly the way to go. Overall, the advantage that Hunter has over Viking is small. With a skilled player, this tank can easily be far more deadly than a Hunter.

Viking



This tank will become more and more popular among the ranks lower than Field Marshal, especially after the removal of the ability to purchase experience. Overall, it is very effective for its price, and the rank that it is unlocked it is very low for its effectiveness. However, it will probably remain inferior to Hunter in clan wars. Simply put, even though it is unlocked at a lower rank, most people will still use Hunter in clan wars, because most people that play in them are a very high rank. Still, in most battles, Viking will be more common than Hunter. Especially in supplies battles, in which it is superior to Hunter. Now, I will go through some tips. First of all, it might be a good idea to stick with supplies battles. You will have an advantage over Hunter in them. Still, in NS battles don't underestimate your power. Your health makes you a very good defender. You will easily be able to knock out any Hunters that might try to grab a flag, or capture a point.



Though Viking can compete in smaller maps, Mammoth or Titan are both certainly better choices. When playing with Viking, play bigger maps, with supplies. That way, you will be able to get points without using Mammoth. Another tip: Play either CP or CTF matches. DMs and TDMs are OK for this tank, but it is better to use a heavy tank when playing those matches, especially when you are talking about taking out multiple enemies, or staying alive for long periods of time. Viking is definitely most effective at long-range heavy engagement. Still, it can be very effective at mid-range, because its high health allows it to stay alive for a longer amount of time than Hunter would be able to.

Hunter



Though its popularity very well might decrease among low-ranked buyers due to the removal of the ability to purchase experience, it still will remain the first choice for many old Tanki players who look at statistics for clan wars rather than price or even the unlock rank. Overall, this tank can literally dominate almost any clan war. It is perfect for use as a heavy backup to the attack, and even can be relied upon as a defender. Always remember, Hunter is not going to be superior to Viking in a drug war. With the decreased prices of drugs, you might not want to play supplies battles very much with this tank. As to No-Supplies matches - Hunter is very effective in them.


Hunter's shape allows it to be very effective with almost any gun, unlike other tanks, such as Dictator. Use this to your advantage. Hunter can really go well with almost every style. As the description of it says "being so versatile, you will never stay without a job on the field of war". One of the many reasons for this is the size of the tank. Unlike Dictator and Wasp, this has a very balanced shape. Viking has a much flatter form, and is wider, making it slightly more stable. However, Hunter has a very good height for almost any gun. It is just tall enough to reach high places, and just short enough not to be a Dictator. A quick hint: Don't forget to use Hunter's speed to your advantage. Since you are paying 20k more crystals for the increased speed, you really shouldn't forget it.

Conclusion

I hope you have enjoyed this article. I have tried to cover most of the information that you may need to know concerning medium tanks. If you feel like you would like some more information, or have any questions concerning medium tanks, feel free to ask.

Edited July 31, 2017 by Hexed

[Raphael2 3,263]

I'd prefer Hunter over Viking, but I'll never reach the rank needed for m3 hunter, so my choice will be on Viking.

[robbie56 2,403]

I stay by my Hunter , gonna buy it m2 with the sale. I prefer Hunter because it is a strong tank and still has a good speed. Viking is strong but i find it just a little to slow.

[Hop1337 1]

Yep,viking is a good defender and attacker :) but hunter could only attack so.....Viking my man XD

[skitee 555]

Hunter v Viking is not a fair comparison. Hunter has 20% more speed than Viking does, while Viking has just 10% more health. That 10% is more or less irrelevant - it's basically nothing. :| Viking's only advantages are the unlock rank and the price. A fairer comparison would be Hunter with Titan, or Viking with Hornet, or Dictator against Mammoth. :/

[hhgb 2,655]

hunter looks cool like titan

[mchen 162]

You forgot dictator :(

[r_SwagBoy110 421]

You forgot dictator :(

For some reason, it isn't classified as a Medium hull...

[mchen 162]

For some reason, it isn't classified as a Medium hull...

:huh: not medium hull???

[r_SwagBoy110 421]

:huh: not medium hull???

Yes. In the official classifications, it isn't a medium hull...

[Hop1337 1]

Yes. In the official classifications, it isn't a medium hull...

It looks like a medium hull too me...

[HeroPlayer 797]

Dictator is really stable!!!

[GoldRock 6,165]

Dictator is officially a 'heavy' hull, idk why...

[Zero-nl 36]

Dictator is officially a 'heavy' hull, idk why...

maybe something like 0-175 hp is light, 175-250 is medium and higher heavy??

[r_TRUNKS2853450 14]

Nice.

[cheeky.tank 1]

read carefuly the description of dictator : 'improved active defense system and usage of newest composite materials'

effectively makes dictator an 'unclassified' hull. its also rumored that dictator will in future, be the only hull to posses 'cloaking' abilities.

[cheeky.tank 1]

Dictator is really stable!!!

stable as a one-legged stool :lol:

[donut70 97]

I classifie "stable" as how hard it is for my smoky hitting the corner to make a railgun miss me. normally I can get a dictator to miss, Viking rails are a lot harder.

[TheRebelViking 2]

hunter seems like the little brother of dictator, they both have a sleek shape and they both require high ranks to get m3.

[P.T.X 2]

I'd go for hunter. It only has 7 hp less than viking, while it's faster for 1.12 speed. The 7 hp is ONLY 1 SHOT OF TWINS M0!!! While 1.12 speed is A LOT!!!

Hunter can be used as everything: attack, defense, offense. Viking isn't exactly for attacking. Hunter has good height for every gun, while Viking doesn't. Hunter is just high enough to reach high places, and just short enough to not be as high as dictator. The only thing that Viking is better hunter is in a drug war! I mean viking is also good but i find it just a little to slow.

Edited December 5, 2014 by P.T.X

[R_O_M_I_O_O 170]

Hunter any day

 

That y people of m3 section write special preferences given to hunter m3

[Truthteller 4,204]

Hunter ftw

[F.A.8.D 24]

My choice will be on viking because best than Hunter

Edited December 13, 2014 by F.A.8.D

[IRAQ 16]

I prefer Viking over Hunter :)
why ? ... because Viking is the best tank B)

[P.T.X 2]

To: KING_IRAQ_505

 

Hunter is better than viking.