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World of Tanks Taschenratte Review: The perfect super-heavy tank!
Taschenratte is the tank with the highest HP in World of Tanks. This review covers everything you need to know about the Taschenratte and how to deal with it. The Taschenratte is a worthy successor to the Maus, boasting excellent armor, strong firepower, and a fun double-shot ability.
1. 📊 Taschenratte Basic Stats Analysis: Pros and Cons Comparison
- ✅ 510 damage, 268 penetration (significantly improved over the Maus)
- ✅ Premium ammo: 330 HEAT, 66 penetration, 660 damage
- ✅ 13.23 second reload time, 2,300 base DPM
- ✅ 0.35 accuracy, 2 second aim time
- ✅ Base 3,300 HP (can reach close to 4,000 with upgrades and enhanced equipment)
- ⚠️ 18km/h forward, 15km/h reverse (very slow)
- ⚠️ 9.5 hp/ton (very low mobility)
- ✅ 400m base view range
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 기본 버전 | Low alpha damage, low DPM |
| 업그레이드 버전 | High alpha damage, high DPM, improved dispersion and aim time, 200 additional HP, increased engine power |
00:01 - 01:38
1. 📊 Taschenratte Basic Stats Analysis: Pros and Cons Comparison
- ✅ 510 damage, 268 penetration (significantly improved over the Maus)
- ✅ Premium ammo: 330 HEAT, 66 penetration, 660 damage
- ✅ 13.23 second reload time, 2,300 base DPM
- ✅ 0.35 accuracy, 2 second aim time
- ✅ Base 3,300 HP (can reach close to 4,000 with upgrades and enhanced equipment)
- ⚠️ 18km/h forward, 15km/h reverse (very slow)
- ⚠️ 9.5 hp/ton (very low mobility)
- ✅ 400m base view range
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 기본 버전 | Low alpha damage, low DPM |
| 업그레이드 버전 | High alpha damage, high DPM, improved dispersion and aim time, 200 additional HP, increased engine power |
02:03 - 02:33
2. 💥 Taschenratte's Unique Ability: How to Utilize the Auxiliary Turret
- ✅ Auxiliary turret that fires two HE shells by pressing the X key
- ✅ Does not consume ammo from the ammo rack (unlimited ammo)
- ✅ 80 penetration, 250 potential alpha damage when upgraded
- ✅ Similar to MBTB's mechanics
02:34 - 05:43
3. 🛡️ Taschenratte Armor Analysis and Effective Counter Strategies
- ✅ A better choice than the Maus for most players
- ✅ Skilled players can perfectly angle the Maus to make it invincible, but this is not possible with the Taschenratte
- ⚠️ The frontal armor is very strong, but the cheeks and lower plate are weak spots
- ✅ Can penetrate the lower plate with 310 penetration HEAT rounds
- ✅ Can penetrate the cheeks with 280-290 penetration HEAT rounds
- ✅ Cannot easily induce bounces by turning the turret like the Maus
- ⚠️ The side armor can be damaged by destroying the tracks with 280 penetration APCR rounds, but can be blocked by spaced armor depending on the angle
- ✅ Sides can be penetrated with 200 penetration
- ✅ Turret rear requires approximately 260 penetration
- ✅ Hull rear requires approximately 230 penetration
05:44 - 06:53
4. 🛠️ Taschenratte Optimization: Equipment and Crew Setup Guide
- ✅ Equipment: Improved Hardening, Turbocharger, Rammer
- ✅ Crew:
| Crew | Skills |
|---|---|
| 지휘관 | Brothers in Arms, Repair, Recon, Emergency Repair, Jack of All Trades, Mentor |
| 포수 | Brothers in Arms, Repair, Snap Shot, Deadeye, Armorer, Designated Target |
| 조종수 | Clutch Braking, Controlled Impact, Mechanic, Off-Road Driving |
| 무전수 | Situational Awareness, Firefighting, Relaying, Signal Boosting |
| 장전수 | Safe Stowage, Intuition, Adrenaline Rush, Rapid Loading |
06:54 - 14:10
5. 🎮 Taschenratte Practical Gameplay Analysis: Performance on the Mines Map
- ✅ Close to 4,000 HP when using bond equipment
- ✅ Requires a large amount of premium ammo
- ✅ Can cause fires with double shots
- ✅ Requires careful play depending on the map and situation
- ✅ Maximize survivability through angling
- ✅ Recorded 9.7K damage, 5.6K blocked, 6 kills
14:11 - 14:44
6. 🏆 Final Conclusion: Is the Taschenratte a Good Replacement for the Maus?
- ✅ The Taschenratte is a fantastic tank
- ✅ Can bounce most attacks when perfectly angled
- ✅ A better choice than the Maus for 99% of players
- ✅ More forgiving, better gun, and fun double shot
- ✅ A valuable tank to acquire in Tier 11