Silent Hunter 3: A Comprehensive Guide to Playable U-boat Classes
S-Tier (Best overall): 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) silent hunter 3 all submarines
Most players' favorite due to its agility. It dives faster than the Type IX, making it much easier to escape aggressive destroyers. The Type VII-C Silent Hunter 3: A Comprehensive Guide to Playable
Best for: Standard Atlantic convoy hunting from 1940–1944. Start with VIIB in 1940 (2nd Flotilla, Lorient)