Noobs in Combat Heavy Tank Stats, Variants, and Tactics

The Heavy Tank in Noobs in Combat serves as a durable frontline combat vehicle, featuring heavy armor, 60 HP, and high cannon damage at the expense of two-tile mobility. It excels at anchoring defensive choke points and eliminating opposing armored units.

Heavy Tank Base Stats and Mechanics

Unlocked as the second tier of the central armored vehicle line in the tech tree, the standard Heavy Tank upgrades directly from the Medium Tank. It increases survivability and striking power while sacrificing movement speed to trade blow-for-blow against hostile armor.

• HP: 60
• Armor: Heavy
• Mobility: 2 tiles
• Sight: 1 tile
• Damage Rating: Medium to High
• Deployment Cost: 16 points
• Production Cost: 160 ticks

The primary weapon delivers enough damage to knock out light tanks and heavily damage medium vehicles in single exchanges. Because the tank possesses the Fuel perk, sustained maneuvers drain its fuel capacity rapidly. Field commanders must position resupply infrastructure nearby to prevent the vehicle from becoming immobile in open ground.

Upgrades and Variant Paths

The Heavy Tank acts as the bridge toward the most durable late-game fighting vehicles in the game. Reaching this stage allows players to branch their army composition into two distinct directions depending on tactical needs.

The Battle Tank Evolution

The standard progression path leads directly to the battle tank, widely regarded as a premier unit on the competitive unit tier list. The Battle Tank requires 18 deployment points and 180 ticks, increasing health to 70 HP while boosting mobility back up to 3 tiles. It maintains heavy armor and features a long-range main cannon capable of moving and firing on the same turn without damage penalties against infantry targets.

Heavy Tank CW

Players seeking an immovable defensive anchor can research the Heavy Tank CW (Cold War variant), which costs 225 gems to unlock and 240 ticks to produce. The CW variant carries 28.5 armor, the highest armor rating among ground vehicles, surpassing the 26 armor found on the standard Battle Tank. It features an upgraded SP cannon with a 5-block range that inflicts 70 base damage, though firing triggers a one-turn weapon cooldown. The vehicle also carries the Scouting perk, granting +3 sight tiles when remaining stationary and unattacked for one turn.

Heavy Armor Comparison

Choosing between heavy armor options depends on map objectives, available tick reserves, and movement demands. The table below outlines how these vehicles compare in active combat scenarios:

Tactical Deployment and Supply Management

Operating heavy armor requires careful logistics. Because the Heavy Tank possesses a sight radius of only 1 tile, it cannot detect threats at the outer boundaries of its firing range on its own. Advancing without friendly infantry screens exposes the vehicle to ambushes from hidden anti-tank teams.

Reconnaissance units such as Grunts, Scout Cars, or Sniper Teams should always advance one to two tiles ahead to illuminate hostile positions. Positioning a static anti tank gun alongside the tank forms a defensive wall that deters frontal charges during enemy phases.

Fuel logistics dictate positioning. The Heavy Tank expends fuel with each move command, meaning prolonged cross-country maneuvers will strand the vehicle without logistics support. Pairing the tank with a Supply Carrier or Supply Truck keeps the fuel tank full and repairs damage sustained from artillery barrages. Incorporating these vehicles creates a balanced setup suitable for any best loadout designed for endurance.

Battlefield Threats and Counters

Heavy armor protects against small-arms fire and standard light cannons, but specific specialized units present severe hazards to the Heavy Tank:

• Missile Tanks and ATGMs: Anti-tank guided missiles bypass heavy armor plates, frequently destroying a full-health Heavy Tank in two direct strikes.
• RPG Teams: Concealed infantry squads carrying RPGs deal heavy localized damage in close-quarters terrain like forests and urban tiles, disabling tracks and degrading vehicle morale.
• Artillery and Howitzers: Stationary bombardment from high-tier howitzers damages crew morale and inflicts mobility penalties even when armor deflects direct shell impacts.
• Tank Destroyers: Dedicated ambush vehicles like the tank destroyer match the Heavy Tank in armor-piercing capabilities from concealed defensive positions.

To counter these hazards, keep the tank shielded behind hedgerows or trench lines, verify sightlines using spotters before advancing, and eliminate enemy anti-tank infantry with machine-gun sweeps before committing the main chassis forward.