USA at BR 5.7
Jumbo and 76 mm support
Choose from the tech-tree combat vehicles at this BR. Add lower-BR backups only where needed to reach four combat vehicles, then bring SPAA separately.
Tech-tree combat vehicles at this BR4
These are the tech-tree combat vehicles at this Ground RB rating, including foldered vehicles. Choose a mix of roles; you do not need to buy or crew them all.
Suggested starting selection: M4A3 (76) W, M4A3E2, M36B2, T1E1 (90).
Air defense3
Add SPAA alongside your four combat vehicles. Choose it for the aircraft and helicopters you expect to face.
Premium and other optional vehicles · 2
Optional alternatives2
Use these if you own them or can obtain them. Premium, event, squadron and restricted vehicles are labeled.
How this lineup plays
Opening spawn
M4A3 (76) W provides the default core role. Choose from the tech-tree combat vehicles at this BR. Add lower-BR backups only where needed to reach four combat vehicles, then bring SPAA separately.
Urban maps
Work with teammates in short city lanes and leave room to pull back. Tall hulls and open tops are easy targets around corners or for enemies above you.
Open maps
Ridges support hull concealment when gun depression allows. Scouts establish side angles while heavier vehicles cover crossing lanes.
Uptier plan
Heavy armor supports favorable lanes, but hull MG ports, lower sides and stronger opposing guns limit protection. Side angles and team-supported firing lanes replace armor-dependent pushes.
Downtier plan
If your gun or armor has the advantage, push with teammates after the enemy fires. Check their gun and your next piece of cover before moving.
Replacement spawn
M4A3E2, M36B2, T1E1 (90) provide a change of role or attack angle. Air defense becomes the priority when aircraft threaten allied positions.
Try this for three matches: take your first shot from cover, pull back and use your next spawn on a different lane. See whether that change helps you avoid the same death.
Take your first shot from cover, then pull back to reload. If you lose the tank, bring a backup that changes your approach.
Continue toward the 76 mm Jumbo and M41A1; M18 is a useful intermediate unlock.
Ammunition and stock grind
Check the vehicle guides for shell choices and ready-rack capacity. Start with useful anti-armor ammunition and available repair/firefighting upgrades, then unlock the equipment your role needs. Use your stock shells while researching better options.
Core lineup budget
Core lineup budget
For featured lineups, the total covers new core vehicles at this stop. Alternative lineups show the full core. SPAA, optional vehicles and the research path leading here cost extra.
| Vehicle | Research RP | Purchase SL | Basic crew SL |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4A3E2 | 33,000 | 105,000 | 30,000 |
| M4A3 (76) W | 20,000 | 135,000 | 39,000 |
| M36B2 | 20,000 | 135,000 | 39,000 |
| Total | 73,000 | 375,000 | 108,000 |
Purchase + basic crew: 483,000 SL
Your remaining cost depends on what you’ve already researched, prerequisites, discounts and crew slots. Expert/ace training, modifications and repairs are extra.
When to move up
- You have at least four combat vehicles that give you different options after a loss.
- You have an SPAA option for the aircraft you expect to face; its BR can be lower than the lineup.
- You’re comfortable aiming the gun and using cover during the reload.
- You have useful backups for the new vehicle while you unlock its modifications.
Likely opponents
Examples from lower, equal and higher BRs to help you prepare. Which ones can be enemies depends on the nations on each team. This is not a ranking of how often they appear.
IS-2 · 6.0
China · Higher BR · uptier range · Heavy tank
Threat: Check the heavy tank before pushing. Its gun or frontal armor may make a head-on fight a bad choice.
M4A3E2 approach: Use a covered side angle or crossfire. Do not rely on your lineup’s armor to absorb the return shot.
Aiming check: For available armor-piercing rounds, check penetration at the actual range and angle before choosing a crew or module shot.
Opponent specifications ↗
T-34-85 (S-53) · 5.7
China · Same BR · Medium tank
Threat: A medium tank can fight in the main lane, then move to get a shot from another angle.
M4A3E2 approach: Keep your hull covered, watch the return-fire lane and create crossfire instead of repeated frontal trades.
Aiming check: For available armor-piercing rounds, check penetration at the actual range and angle before choosing a crew or module shot.
Opponent specifications ↗
ISU-122 · 5.3
China · Lower BR · downtier range · Tank destroyer
Threat: A tank destroyer or missile carrier may already be watching your crossing. Do not keep peeking from the same spot.
M4A3E2 approach: Break line of sight and approach from a different direction with support; do not repeat the same peek.
Aiming check: For available armor-piercing rounds, check penetration at the actual range and angle before choosing a crew or module shot.
Opponent specifications ↗
Opponent shortlist · 12 vehicles
| Vehicle | Nation | Ground RB | Matchup | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISU-122 | China | 5.3 | Lower BR · downtier range | Tank destroyer |
| Comet I | Sweden | 5.3 | Lower BR · downtier range | Medium tank |
| ARL-44 | France | 5.3 | Lower BR · downtier range | Heavy tank |
| Challenger | Great Britain | 5.3 | Lower BR · downtier range | Medium tank |
| T-34-85 (S-53) | China | 5.7 | Same BR | Medium tank |
| M109G | Italy | 5.7 | Same BR | Tank destroyer |
| M36B2 | France | 5.7 | Same BR | Tank destroyer |
| T-34-85 | Sweden | 5.7 | Same BR | Medium tank |
| IS-2 | China | 6.0 | Higher BR · uptier range | Heavy tank |
| Charioteer Mk VII | Sweden | 6.0 | Higher BR · uptier range | Medium tank |
| M109A1 | Great Britain | 6.0 | Higher BR · uptier range | Tank destroyer |
| M18 | Italy | 6.0 | Higher BR · uptier range | Light tank |