Why the AMX 50 Foch (155) Is the Worst Black Market Lot in WoT
Worst Lot for Silver on the Black Market in World of Tanks
Who would have thought that this tank would sell out in less than 2 minutes?
Greetings, tankers! Boost-store is here with another overview, this time focusing on the Black Market in World of Tanks. Today’s lot featured the promotional French Tier X tank destroyer, AMX 50 Foch (155), available for 20,000,000 silver. While the rush to purchase was undeniable, was it really worth the price?
Specifications of AMX 50 Foch (155)
This tank destroyer isn’t without its advantages:
- Excellent armor penetration and alpha strike.
- Potential damage of 2,250 units per drum, which can even take out certain Tier X tanks if fully utilized.
- Decent mobility.
- Low silhouette combined with ricochet-friendly frontal armor.
However, these positives are overshadowed by significant drawbacks, making it less suitable for random battles in the current meta:
- The upper frontal plate (UFP) only works occasionally, as the thin roof and weak side protection make it easy to target.
- Poor cross-country mobility negates its speed.
- Long aiming times and poor stabilization make accurate shots difficult after movement.
- Limited gun elevation angles hinder performance on uneven terrain.
The Main Drawbacks
The primary issue lies with its drum autoloader:
- Three shells with a 5-second interval between shots.
- Nearly 48 seconds to fully reload the drum.
- A single missed shot can put you at a severe disadvantage. Missing twice is practically a ticket back to the garage, as any tank can dismantle the AMX 50 Foch (155) in that time.
In the era of fast-paced battles, many players find it challenging to fully utilize the drum’s potential. Often, you’ll have to fire 1-2 shots before reloading, which severely impacts DPM. This makes it difficult to contribute consistently while teammates secure kills.
Equipment Recommendations for AMX 50 Foch (155)
To mitigate its shortcomings, we suggest maximizing accuracy and firing comfort with the following setup:
- Improved Aiming Unit: Reduces the aiming circle size, increasing accuracy for both fully aimed shots and during the aiming process.
- Enhanced Gun Laying Drive: Speeds up aiming time, enabling quicker and more precise shots.
- Improved Rotation Mechanism: Boosts traverse speed and reduces gun dispersion when moving or turning the hull. Best combined with the "Virtuoso" skill.
Conclusion
The AMX 50 Foch (155) struggles to stand as an independent unit. It relies heavily on allies and lacks the fear factor needed to intimidate opponents. Once opponents learn to bait out its shots, they can easily exploit its lengthy reload time.
For collectors or those nostalgic for this unique Tier X tank destroyer, it may hold some value. But for competitive boosted gameplay, its limitations far outweigh its advantages.