Stay in Type II only for the first two (1939) patrols. Sink small merchies in the British coastal zone. Transfer to a Type VIIB as soon as Flotilla allows (mid-1940).
High torpedo capacity and massive fuel range; capable of reaching the Americas or Japan; slower diving speed. XXI (late war) Advanced Electroboat
: In-game, it can be used as an "in-service" boat despite its limited historical deployment. Unlocking and Upgrading
The VIIC/41 boasts a significantly deeper crush depth than its predecessors. When facing the terrifying Allied escort groups of 1944, the ability to dive past 250 meters is your best chance to break active sonar tracking and survive depth charge barrages. Type IX: The Ocean Cruiser (Long-Range Boats)
🔴 – The long‑range sniper. More torpedoes, more fuel, more oceans. Cruise to the US East Coast, Freetown, or the Indian Ocean. Just remember: bigger turns slower, and dives like a brick.
Gute Jagd, Herr Kaleun. (Good hunting, Captain.)
Type VIIB (1939–1942) / Type VIIC+Snorkel (1943–1945) A-Tier (Excellent in niche): Type IXD2 (GWX), Type XXI B-Tier (Situationally useful): Type IID (GWX), Type XIV (milchkuh for MP) C-Tier (Masochistic challenge): Stock Type IIA, Type VIIF (combat patrols)
: The most iconic and versatile U-boat of the war, balancing speed, maneuverability, and firepower.
Long-range Atlantic patrols, US East Coast raiding (Operation Drumbeat).
Stay in Type II only for the first two (1939) patrols. Sink small merchies in the British coastal zone. Transfer to a Type VIIB as soon as Flotilla allows (mid-1940).
High torpedo capacity and massive fuel range; capable of reaching the Americas or Japan; slower diving speed. XXI (late war) Advanced Electroboat
: In-game, it can be used as an "in-service" boat despite its limited historical deployment. Unlocking and Upgrading silent hunter 3 all submarines
The VIIC/41 boasts a significantly deeper crush depth than its predecessors. When facing the terrifying Allied escort groups of 1944, the ability to dive past 250 meters is your best chance to break active sonar tracking and survive depth charge barrages. Type IX: The Ocean Cruiser (Long-Range Boats)
🔴 – The long‑range sniper. More torpedoes, more fuel, more oceans. Cruise to the US East Coast, Freetown, or the Indian Ocean. Just remember: bigger turns slower, and dives like a brick. Stay in Type II only for the first two (1939) patrols
Gute Jagd, Herr Kaleun. (Good hunting, Captain.)
Type VIIB (1939–1942) / Type VIIC+Snorkel (1943–1945) A-Tier (Excellent in niche): Type IXD2 (GWX), Type XXI B-Tier (Situationally useful): Type IID (GWX), Type XIV (milchkuh for MP) C-Tier (Masochistic challenge): Stock Type IIA, Type VIIF (combat patrols) High torpedo capacity and massive fuel range; capable
: The most iconic and versatile U-boat of the war, balancing speed, maneuverability, and firepower.
Long-range Atlantic patrols, US East Coast raiding (Operation Drumbeat).
