The Keiler is a premium German Tier 8 heavy tank that replaces the not-so-successful E 75 TS. If you look at these machines closer, you can find many similarities in both design and gameplay.
Interesting facts about the tank:
- In the classic World of Tanks, the Kyler is called the E 75 TS, but in our game, these are two similar but different tanks.
- During the last birthday of WoT Blitz, players with long service could choose one of three premiums as a gift from the developers. One of these premiums was Keiler.
Characteristics of the tank
Weapons and firepower
The German gun is not the most classic. Among the heavies at the eighth level, guns with an alpha of 310 units are common, or dren for 400+ damage, or quick-firing small things with an alpha of 225. And Kyler was armed with a very nice German barrel with an alpha of 350. Such guns are often found in the ST-10, but at the eighth level are extremely rare.
And with this tool he lives very well. The picker is not the most accurate and is not suitable for long-range shooting, but in close combat it shows itself only from the best side.
In terms of the ratio of one-time damage and damage per minute, we managed to maintain a balance. The barrel reloads in less than ten seconds and delivers 2170 damage per minute. This is slightly more than the destructors, but less than the classic barrels with an alpha of 310.
Penetration - credit. Gold shells are especially pleasing, with which you can easily pierce the Royal Tiger into a silhouette or punish impudent nines.
The only thing that cannot be praised is the UVN. The gun goes down 8 degrees, which is pretty good, but the tank is tall and its "-8" feels like "-7", which is already the lower threshold of comfort.
Armor and security
Base HP: 1850 units.
NLD: 200 mm.
VLD: 300 mm.
Tower: 220-800 mm.
Hull sides: 120 mm. (including two screens).
Tower sides: 150 mm.
Stern: 90 mm.
The reservation was made according to the classic German model "quadraktish-practisch". This means that the tank will rarely catch random ricochets and non-penetrations, but you will be able to actively turn the hull and increase the reduction.
Against level XNUMXs, Kyler will be able to tank quite well even in an open field. With eights it’s already more difficult, you need to hide the lower armor plate from them. But against the ninth level, problems arise, because these guys have high penetration and they won’t even feel your strong armor. For a level XNUMX heavy, it is enough to charge the gold, after which your VLD will be gray for him, although the tower will still tank most of the shells.
Relations with relief are neutral. This German Heavy has a rather strong turret, which holds a blow well, however, due to the height of the vehicle and not the best UVN, a “relief hero” will not work out of the tank.
Speed and mobility
The apparatus weighs, for a moment, as much as 80 tons. Accordingly, it makes no sense to demand good mobility from him. However, for his mass, Kyler moves quite well.
When compared to most bands in the level, it lags behind them a little in terms of mobility. With dynamics, everything is pretty bad, especially if you are not driving on asphalt. The cruising speed of the car is 30-35 kilometers per hour, but from the hill you can give out all 40 km / h.
Any mobile tanks are Kyler's worst enemies, as they will shamelessly spin our mastodon.
The best equipment and gear
Equipment is standard. These are two belts (regular and universal) that will allow you to repair a downed caterpillar, heal a crew member or put out a burning stern, and in the last slot - adrenaline for a short-term increase in the rate of fire.
Ammunition is standard. A big candy bar to boost all stats, and a big gas to improve mobility are a must. In the third slot, you can put a classic protective set to get less criticals, or you can use a small chocolate bar. Both options are working, since Kyler, unlike the E 75 TS, does not receive an engine crit every time he breaks through the NLD.
The equipment is standard. A rammer, drives and a stabilizer are installed in the firepower according to the classics so that the tank deals damage more efficiently.
In survivability it is better to put: I - right protective equipment, II - equipment on HP (right), III - box (right). So the car will be critted a little less often, and the safety margin will increase to 1961 units. Classical specialization - optics, twisted revs (general mobility on the right) and an optional third slot.
Ammunition - 52 shells. This is enough to satisfy any of your desires in battle. Ideally, carry about 30 armor-piercing and about 15-18 gold bullets. The land mines of the machine are not the best, but they are suitable for both cardboard penetration and for finishing shots. Take 4-6 pieces with you.
How to play Keiler
Keiler is a great machine for long and tight positions. Not the best mobility and a rather long reload time will not allow this heavy to deal damage in a turbo fight, but it feels great in positional firefights.
Due to the strong tower, you can occupy both small terrain and use natural shelters. Again, the tank is tall, and many interesting positions open up for it that would be inaccessible to a conditional Soviet heavy.
If there is no way to hide the NLD, tank sideways from walls and stones. The 100 mm sides, covered with two screens at once, perfectly hold the blow if they are not turned over. You can go ahead and see the collage model of the tank in order to understand how much angle you can give on it.
Pros and cons of a tank
Pros:
Balanced weapon. At the moment, Kyler's barrel is one of the most comfortable. It has a good enough alpha to play on the tactics of "rolled out, fired, rolled back", however, the tank does not suffer from large-caliber sores in the form of poor accuracy and poor stabilization.
Good armor penetration gold. The classic penetration for the TT-8 is approximately 260-265 millimeters. And Kyler's sub-caliber penetrates 283 millimeters. This is enough to break through the Tiger II into the silhouette, target the lower part of the E 75 even at an angle, break through the T28 into the VLD, and so on.
Stable armor. A large German tank with square shapes means you have more influence on your ability to deflect an enemy projectile. They twisted the hull, increased the reduction - tankanuli. They made a mistake and went sideways - they received damage.
Cons:
Difficult to play against level 9. This is the problem of most German TTs of different levels. These vehicles, including the Keiler, are good at tanking classmates, but the nines are completely different weapons. For M103 or ST-1 on gold, your tank will be gray.
Nothing works in quick fights. Kyler is an excellent positioner, however, in a fast fight, he does not have time to shoot. Part of the damage is lost while he is moving into position, and the other part is due to not the fastest reload.
Conclusions
The tank is good. Without exaggeration. Keiler is a solidly built mid-ranger who feels great in a modern random house. This is far from being an ultimate imba, which will keep half of the random house at bay, however, in long battles, the device shows itself only from the best side.
Kyler is more suitable for beginners or players with an average "skill". Armor works well on him, alpha is high. And even extras will find pleasant moments in this tank, because he is able to snap even against the ninth level and, in general, feels comfortable on any map.
This German heavyweight is an excellent silver miner, but it can get boring over a long distance due to not the best mobility.
