Anti-Tank Guide

Dominate armor as the Anti-Tank specialist in Hell Let Loose Vietnam. Learn to deploy HEAT rounds and ambush enemy tanks effectively. Stop the advance.

The Anti-Tank (AT) role in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is specialized for countering enemy armor, a significant threat on many battlefields. Your primary objective is to identify, track, and destroy enemy tanks and other armored vehicles that can dominate the battlefield. Your loadout typically includes a potent anti-tank weapon, such as the M72 LAW (Light Anti-Armor Weapon) or a recoilless rifle, along with explosives like shaped charges. While you can engage infantry, your focus should remain on eliminating armored threats.

Effective AT gameplay requires a keen eye for enemy armor and knowledge of their patrol routes. Listen for the distinctive engine sounds of tanks and look for visual cues. Once an enemy vehicle is spotted, communicate its location and direction to your squad and commander. Your M72 LAW, for instance, has a limited number of rockets, so each shot must count. Aim for critical weak points on the vehicle, such as the tracks, engine deck, or turret ring, to maximize damage and mobility kills. If you are using a recoilless rifle, remember its projectile drop and lead time. Coordinating with other AT players or your squad for concentrated fire can quickly neutralize even the most heavily armored threats, such as the formidable M48 Patton.

A frequent mistake for new AT players is to engage infantry with their anti-tank weapons. While possible, it is highly inefficient and wastes valuable anti-armor ammunition. Save your specialized weapons for their intended targets. Another common error is to engage enemy armor from open ground without adequate cover. Tanks have powerful main guns and machine guns that can easily eliminate infantry. Utilize buildings, dense foliage, and terrain to approach and engage armored vehicles from unexpected angles. Remember that destroying enemy armor is paramount to securing objectives and protecting your team, especially on maps where vehicles play a significant role in controlling key areas like the bridges of the Mekong Delta.