The Baboon King

8,8 cm Pak 43 JagdtigerGermanyPreferential match-makingField modification

tier VIII premium tank destroyer made in Germany. WarGaming Tankpedia technical details »

Skill4ltu rating notes:

This tank has preferential matchmaking and good dpm but very low penetration for tank destroyer standards. Outdated vehicle.

  • Armour Effectiveness
  • Beginner Friendliness
  • Gun Handling
  • Speed / Mobility
  • Hull-down Performance
  • Flexibility
  • Marking Difficulty
  • Gold Dependency

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V2 equipment / October 17, 2020

V2 equipment

Equipment (Usually for city maps)

  1. Improved Ventilation
  2. Gun Rammer
  3. Improved Aiming

Main config.

  1. Turbocharger OR Improved Hardening
  2. Gun Rammer
  3. Improved Rotation Mechanism

Alternate config.

Field modification Level III equipment (Usually for open maps)

  1. Improved Ventilation
  2. Gun Rammer
  3. Coated Optics

Main config.

  1. Turbocharger
  2. Gun Rammer
  3. Coated Optics

Alternate config.

Left CTRL+1

Crew skills suggestions

Number of skills your crew has:

  • CommanderCommander

    Commander

    • Brothers in Arms

      Improves major qualifications and all skills for the entire crew. This perk is cumulative with the effects of Improved Ventilation, Bounty Ventilation, Venting System, Extra Combat Rations, Chocolate, Case of Cola, Strong Coffee, Improved Combat Rations, Pudding and Tea, Onigiri, Buchty, Coffee with Cinnamon Buns, Bread with Smalec, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Vent Purge.

      Sixth Sense

      Enables the Commander to identify whether the vehicle has been spotted by the enemy.

      Repairs

      Accelerates repairs to damaged modules. The effective skill level is averaged across the entire crew. This skill is cumulative with the effects of Modified Configuration, Improved Hardening, Large Repair Kit, and Pre-Battle Maintenance.

      Recon

      Increases Maximum View Range. The skill is more effective if observation devices are damaged, or when combined with Situational Awareness, Coated Optics, Experimental Optics, Bounty Optics, Binocular Telescope, and Optical Calibration.

      Concealment

      Increases vehicle concealment. This skill is cumulative with the effects of camouflage (for the corresponding map type), Camouflage Net, Low Noise Exhaust System, and Natural Cover.

  • GunnerGunner

    Gunner

    • Brothers in Arms

      Improves major qualifications and all skills for the entire crew. This perk is cumulative with the effects of Improved Ventilation, Bounty Ventilation, Venting System, Extra Combat Rations, Chocolate, Case of Cola, Strong Coffee, Improved Combat Rations, Pudding and Tea, Onigiri, Buchty, Coffee with Cinnamon Buns, Bread with Smalec, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Vent Purge.

      Snap Shot

      Improves accuracy during turret rotation. If two Gunners have this skill, only the higher rating takes effect. This skill is cumulative with the effects of Vertical Stabilizer equipment, Improved Rotation Mechanism, Stabilizing Equipment System, and Stabilizer Greasing.

      Deadeye

      Increases the chance to cause damage to enemy vehicle modules and crew. It is effective only with AP, APCR, and HEAT shells. If two Gunners have the perk, the effect is not cumulative.

      Repairs

      Accelerates repairs to damaged modules. The effective skill level is averaged across the entire crew. This skill is cumulative with the effects of Modified Configuration, Improved Hardening, Large Repair Kit, and Pre-Battle Maintenance.

      Concealment

      Increases vehicle concealment. This skill is cumulative with the effects of camouflage (for the corresponding map type), Camouflage Net, Low Noise Exhaust System, and Natural Cover.

  • DriverDriver

    Driver

    • Brothers in Arms

      Improves major qualifications and all skills for the entire crew. This perk is cumulative with the effects of Improved Ventilation, Bounty Ventilation, Venting System, Extra Combat Rations, Chocolate, Case of Cola, Strong Coffee, Improved Combat Rations, Pudding and Tea, Onigiri, Buchty, Coffee with Cinnamon Buns, Bread with Smalec, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Vent Purge.

      Smooth Ride

      Improves accuracy when firing on the move. This skill does not take effect if the vehicle is stationary or rotating. This skill is cumulative with the effects of Vertical Stabilizer equipment, Improved Rotation Mechanism, Stabilizer Greasing, and Gearbox Intricacy.

      Repairs

      Accelerates repairs to damaged modules. The effective skill level is averaged across the entire crew. This skill is cumulative with the effects of Modified Configuration, Improved Hardening, Large Repair Kit, and Pre-Battle Maintenance.

      Off-Road Driving

      Reduces ground resistance when driving on soft and moderately soft terrain. Lower ground resistance increases vehicle maneuverability and acceleration. The skill is cumulative with the effects of Additional Grousers.

      Clutch Braking

      Increases vehicle traverse speed. This skill is cumulative with the effects of Additional Grousers, Improved Rotation Mechanism, Lend-Lease Oil, Quality Oil, Removed Speed Governor, 100-octane Gasoline, and 105-octane Gasoline.

  • RadiomanRadioman

    Radioman

    • Brothers in Arms

      Improves major qualifications and all skills for the entire crew. This perk is cumulative with the effects of Improved Ventilation, Bounty Ventilation, Venting System, Extra Combat Rations, Chocolate, Case of Cola, Strong Coffee, Improved Combat Rations, Pudding and Tea, Onigiri, Buchty, Coffee with Cinnamon Buns, Bread with Smalec, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Vent Purge.

      Situational Awareness

      Extends View Range. If two Radio Operators have the skill, only the higher rating is effective. The skill is cumulative with the effects of Recon, Coated Optics, Experimental Optics, Bounty Optics, Binocular Telescope, and Optical Calibration.

      Repairs

      Accelerates repairs to damaged modules. The effective skill level is averaged across the entire crew. This skill is cumulative with the effects of Modified Configuration, Improved Hardening, Large Repair Kit, and Pre-Battle Maintenance.

      Concealment

      Increases vehicle concealment. This skill is cumulative with the effects of camouflage (for the corresponding map type), Camouflage Net, Low Noise Exhaust System, and Natural Cover.

      Firefighting

      Enhances firefighting abilities. Effective skill level is averaged across the entire crew. The skill is cumulative with the effects of Experienced Firefighters.

  • LoaderLoader

    Loader

    • Brothers in Arms

      Improves major qualifications and all skills for the entire crew. This perk is cumulative with the effects of Improved Ventilation, Bounty Ventilation, Venting System, Extra Combat Rations, Chocolate, Case of Cola, Strong Coffee, Improved Combat Rations, Pudding and Tea, Onigiri, Buchty, Coffee with Cinnamon Buns, Bread with Smalec, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Vent Purge.

      Intuition

      Allows for quicker switching between shell types in a loaded gun. To activate this skill, a gun, a double-barreled gun, or a magazine must be fully loaded. If two loaders have the same skill, the average skill level is taken into account. The minimum time to change a shell type is 1 s for cyclic (standard) guns and 2.5 s for double-barreled guns and magazines.

      Repairs

      Accelerates repairs to damaged modules. The effective skill level is averaged across the entire crew. This skill is cumulative with the effects of Modified Configuration, Improved Hardening, Large Repair Kit, and Pre-Battle Maintenance.

      Safe Stowage

      Increases ammo rack durability: the shells do not come into contact with each other. If two Loaders have this perk, the effect is not cumulative. This perk is cumulative with the effects of Modified Configuration.

      Concealment

      Increases vehicle concealment. This skill is cumulative with the effects of camouflage (for the corresponding map type), Camouflage Net, Low Noise Exhaust System, and Natural Cover.

  • LoaderLoader

    Loader