{Guide} Smoky by FrozenGold

[r_FrozenGold0 26]

Hey guys Frozen here presenting you your simple guide to Smoky.  In this guide,  you will find the Smoky's stats from M0 to M3,  what turrets work well with Smoky and how to use your Smoky in a 1 on 1 situation against another hull.  If anything is unclear or if you have a question, please contact me and I will get back to you.  But for now, lets get this under way!

 

M0 Stats:

Price: 0

Damage: 18-22

Knockback/Recoil: 120

Degrees per second: 57.3

Crit chance: 13.71%

Crit Damage: 40

Reload Speed (msec): 2,000,0000

 

M1 Stats:

Price: 11,000

Damage: 22.5-27.2

Knockback/Recoil: 186

Degrees per second: 72.7

Crit chance: 15.39

Crit Damage: 54.1

Reload Speed (msec): 1,858,8235

 

M2 Stats:

Price: 114,800

Damage: 29.7-35.6

Knockback/Recoil: 293

Degrees per second: 97.6

Crit chance: 17.06

Crit Damage: 77.1

Reload Speed (msec): 1,629,4118

 

M3 Stats:

Price: 268,600

Damage: 32.5-38.8

Knockback/Recoil: 334

Degrees per second: 107.2

Crit chance: 17.53

Crit Damage: 85.9

Reload Speed (msec): 1,541,1765

 

 

Pros:

1.    The only turret with a Critical shot

2.    Fast shooting can knock off an enemy’s aim

3.    Recoil allows you to jump of ledges

Cons:

1.    Damage decreases with distance

2.    Single attack only

3.    15 paints with resistance against Smoky

 

So basically, Smoky is a mid to long ranged weapon, with good damage and rapid fire. It is the only weapon with a critical chance; it is the first turret available to the player and is capable of being used at any stage with any hull.

 

 

Now that I have covered the basics of the turrets itself, let’s not focus on the hulls you will be using with them.  

 

Wasp:  This combo is the very definition of hard to master.  This combo is overlooked at lower ranks but as the game progresses, you will be one of the most dangerous forces on the battlefield.  Use your speed to avoid shots and use your rapid fire to take out players much stronger that you are.  Using skills taken from railgun players, you will dominate CTF’s with this combo.

 

Rating: 9/10 for CTF

Hunter:  This is the first combo all players will get, and for a reason.  The sheer versatility of the hull will allow you to take control over any place in the battlefield, and with Smoky, you will do this with ease.  Its speed, size and manoeuvrability complement Smoky, making this a great combo for TDM’s and CTF’s

 

Rating: 8.5/10 for CTF, TDM

Titan:  This hull with smoky can and will send you into the thick of battle.  With the 2^nd highest HP behind mammoth, you can take on almost any other tank on the battlefield, while having more speed than Mammoth too.  This combo will make you a powerful member in TDM and CTF, while being able to hold your own in DM’s.

 

Rating: 7.5/10 for DM, TDM and CTF

Dictator:  This hull has been long forgotten by most players for one reason, it’s ugly. But don’t judge a book by its cover.  This hull, at M3, has more armour than Viking and more speed too, making it a surprisingly good hull for Smoky.  Its speed can zip you through the battlefield at great pace, while allowing you to hold your own against an incoming opponent.  The only problem with this hull is instability when under fire by a weapon with a knockback effect (i.e. Twins).  Overall, this is a good combo for CTF’s and TDM’s but it is needless to say that that there are other hulls more suited for smoky.

 

Rating: 7/10 for CTF and TDM

 

Hornet:  The wasp’s big brother.  Following the same style as wasp you will go far with this combo, with the added bonus of more HP and wasp.  With this hull capturing flags will be just that bit easier, with the better stability and armour.  Using the surroundings to your advantage, this is a great combination for CTF matches.

 

Rating: 8.5/10 for CTF

Viking: The famed Viking.  This hull has earned a reputation to be one of the most dangerous forces on the battlefield.  Coupled with Smoky, you can be anywhere in the battlefield, playing any strategy you want.  With good armour and decent speed, you will always do well in any game mode.

 

Rating: 9.5/10 for DM, TDM and CTF

Mammoth:  The monster of the battlefield.  Go wherever you want with this baby and with a Smoky, you are nearly unstoppable.  An excellent defender; with the critical shot being able to take out druggers without you needing to drug as well.  Yes, it is the slowest hull in the game, but boasting a whopping 380 HP at m3, coupled with Smoky’s rapid fire and rotation speed, nowhere is safe for an enemy.  This combo is able to take on any game mode with ease. 

 

Rating: 7.5/10 for DM, TDM and CTF

 

Now let's begin on how to  use your Smoky in a one on one situation: :D 

Smoky vs Smoky:

When it comes to this battle, it really comes down to the hull you are using and the MU's your opponent has.  But if you are equally matched, your best bet is to both go 1 on 1 and hope for a critical or stay behind cover and get the occasional sneaky shot.

Smoky vs Firebird

Firebird if the most powerful turret in Tanki online.  It is the only turret at m3 capable of destroying an m3 mammoth with one charge.  Because of this, your best bet when defeating a firebird is to use your range to your advantage.  Stay well out of range and you will be fine

Smoky vs Twins

Twins are renowned for their ability to knock a player’s turret of balance.  To beat this guy without causing you too much damage is the railgun technique.  Alternate between being in and out of hiding, getting the sneaky shot and getting that fatal critical shot.  Alternatively, arm yourself with a mammoth and take him on with your stability and critical damage.

Smoky vs Railgun

Railguns are the easiest opponents to face.  Using their hide and seek technique against them, wait for them to shoot and as their shot is being charged, come out of hiding as the gun does not register new targets, and keep shooting, working toward your deadly critical hit.  There is a chance that he may get the chance to fire again, but you can either choose to hide again or keep the pressure on.

Smoky vs Isida

Isida has the shortest range out of all the guns, don't take this for granted.  Keeping Isida out of range is paramount when trying to win this one on one.  If this vampire gets its fangs on you, you are done for.  Therefore, make staying out of range a priority and shooting second as a critical will keep you safe.

Smoky vs Thunder

Ah, Smoky's big brother before the rebalance, but not anymore.  One on one, you will more than likely come put on top as you have faster reload meaning more damage.  Alternatively, push up against him to get some easy damage in your favor.

Smoky vs Freeze

Just like all the other short ranged weapons, use your range to your advantage.  Simply stay well out of the way of the freeze and your safe.  If it does get you, most time it will try to circulate you.  If this occurs, turn your hull and turret simultaneously, making his tactic redundant due to your fast rotational speed and increasing your chance of a critical shot.

Smoky vs Ricochet

 

As the Rico shots don't have to touch you to hit you, keep moving to minimise damage taken.  If you choose the hide and seek technique, don't hide in a place where Rico's special ability won't affect you.  So keep moving or hide and you will be fine.

Smoky vs Shaft

The ultimate one shot killer.  In a perfect world, you would want to avoid them altogether due to the update making their rotation speed faster in sniping mode.  If you want to kill a shaft, you need something to distract it.  When his turret moves, take a single shot.  When it fires a sniping shot take a couple.  Gradually work your way up to the critical shot and boom.

 

 

 

And there you have it!  Frozen's guide to Smoky!  Don't forget to post your feedback and give me a thumbs up  :D 

Edited May 26, 2014 by r_FrozenGold0

[r_FrozenGold0 26]

:fire_r:  :tank:  :fire_l:

Edited May 21, 2014 by r_FrozenGold0

[Eragon 13,876]

You copied spider's guide

[r_FrozenGold0 26]

spiders guide hasnt been updated since all the stats of the turrets and hulls were changed. this is sort of an updated verison

Edited May 16, 2014 by r_FrozenGold0

[Guest Maserati]

pretty good  ;)

[r_FrozenGold0 26]

pretty good  ;)

thanks!  anyy suggestions or improvements i could add to the guide?

[Magnificence 126]

 

:fire_r:

 

Up! :P

[Z3RO_DiM3NSiON4L 82]

Nice...

Against Railgun it could have been much better...

But its gud :)

[r_FrozenGold0 26]

Nice...

Against Railgun it could have been much better...

But its gud :)

thanks ill work on that now. :)

[Pathfinder 1,690]

Don't like smoky ;) but good to read to see how smoky users think!

 

Great guide :)

Edited May 17, 2014 by Pathfinder

[Michael828 816]

Great Guide!  :)

 

But can I please ask a question..

 

When I play with my favorite short-ranged weapon Firebird, Freeze always seems to find a way to freeze me, and then circulate in such a way that my whole tank becomes useless against it, are there any good ways to beat it with Firebird?

[rokar123 11]

Nice work :)

[r_FrozenGold0 26]

Great Guide!  :)

 

But can I please ask a question..

 

When I play with my favorite short-ranged weapon Firebird, Freeze always seems to find a way to freeze me, and then circulate in such a way that my whole tank becomes useless against it, are there any good ways to beat it with Firebird?

i am creating a firebird guide atm for players but as a general rule, attack him from behind ad you get the first hit, meaning more damage.  even if you do die, chances are you will kill him through the long lasting burning effect

[ariking777 940]

Did you write that guide? It's just awesome! +1

[MisterGeneral 692]

Good job! 

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[Buggati_The_Best 1,233]

king :)

[TG159 734]

Thx, I see a new turret in smoky now :)

[r_FrozenGold0 26]

thanks for the great support from everybody i really appreciate it!

 

Good job! 

Added here Hottest topics

Wow what an honor thanks so  much  :fire_l:

[MisterGeneral 692]

thanks for the great support from everybody i really appreciate it!

 

Wow what an honor thanks so  much  :fire_l:

No, thank you sir for making this guide! 

[Kata891 12]

Yes, you did a wonderful job. I don't use Smoky, but it is a wonderful read if I ever do, and, it gives a little insight on the world of Smoky tactics.

 

Yeah, in the rebalance, I like what they did with it. The smoky now, if used carefully and tactfully, can become a deadly force on the battle field!

 

Great job, +1! Easy to read, good tips!

[donut70 97]

FrozenGold you asked for suggestions. Well the most obvious one is that it's called "DEGREES PER SECOND", instead of "rotations a minute", and there is a big difference. Please add the reload time to this guide,( smoky's reload time for each M can be found at the tanki wiki). Also you should include the fact that smoky is NOT EFFECTIVE at all at long range due to the 25%, (or possibly less) damage percentage once you pass the range of a m3 rico.

 

EDIT: I'm glad you listened to my suggestions. :)

Edited December 7, 2014 by donut70

[WIZARDASSASINKNIGHT 1]

thanks!  anyy suggestions or improvements i could add to the guide?

i think well need a new guide after the release of tankionline 2.0. but this helped alot keep making guides the help tankers

. :tank:

[THUNDER_OVERKILL 1]

dis is a smoky titan fan here. At least put the rating for titan and smoky 9/10

[THUNDER_OVERKILL 1]

Great Guide!  :)

 

But can I please ask a question..

 

When I play with my favorite short-ranged weapon Firebird, Freeze always seems to find a way to freeze me, and then circulate in such a way that my whole tank becomes useless against it, are there any good ways to beat it with Firebird?

dats y u have 2 watch your surroundings and always face a freeze when he's not paying attention

[THUNDER_OVERKILL 1]

overall good guide