M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) vs M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode Hard)

Q: Which is better in WoT, M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) or M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode Hard)?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the E8 Sherman wins 1 categories and the E8 Sherman wins 1. Neither has the overall stat advantage.

Q: Are M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) and M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode Hard) the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 6 medium tanks in World of Tanks.

Both M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) and M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode Hard) are tier 6 medium tanks in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: Tied 1-1 across 7 categories.

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) USA	M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode Hard) USA	Winner
HP	720	720	Tie
Hull armor	73.5	63.5	E8 Sherman
Damage	—	—	Tie
Penetration	—	—	Tie
DPM	—	—	Tie
Speed	43	48	E8 Sherman
Camo (still)	21.5%	21.5%	Tie

What the numbers say

The M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) . Hull armor differs by 10mm at the front (E8 Sherman is thicker). 0 Top speed differs by 5 km/h (E8 Sherman is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) or M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode Hard)?

By raw stats alone, the two tanks are evenly matched. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are E8 Sherman and E8 Sherman the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 6 medium tanks.

What about other tier 6 medium tanks?

See the full tier 6 medium tank tier list for all options at this tier.