It is decently maneuverable, with fair hull traverse and excellent turret traverse speeds, but can have trouble climbing steep slopes. The MS-1 has the lowest horsepower of all the Tier 1 tanks, and is one of the slowest for its tier. Despite this, the 20 mm TNSh and 23 mm VYa are still viable if the MS-1 can close the distance. The MS-1 is not particularly well-suited to the play styles that autocannons demand, especially since it is one of the slower Tier 1 tanks. Be mindful that all three single-shot guns have very long aim times (2.5 s). The high damage per shot also makes it excellent for taking 'snap shots' while playing 'peek-a-boom' (moving out of cover, taking a quick shot at close range, then moving into cover again). Sniping with this gun can be very effective. It has the highest damage and penetration for its tier and will have no problem penetrating all but the most heavily armored tanks the MS-1 faces. 1932 is the probably best single-shot weapon available to any Tier 1 tank. The 37 mm B-3 is a great improvement, offering superior penetration, damage, and accuracy to the Hotchkiss gun, while the 45 mm mod.

The starting gun, the 37 mm Hotchkiss, is decent enough against other Tier 1 tanks, but is very inaccurate. Against this, the MS-1 has the lowest HP of all the Tier 1 tanks, and cannot take too many hits. The frontal armor is almost twice as thick as the T1 Cunningham's (although 18 mm of armor is not going to stop much incoming fire).

Stock, it is slower and weaker than the American and German starter tanks, but it has the thickest armor. The MS-1 is a very capable Tier 1 tank, and also quite beginner-friendly, making it an excellent starter tank. Small size and good camouflage values, making it easy to hide and difficult to detect and hit.

Decent hull traverse and excellent turret traverse speeds.

1932, with the best penetration of all the Tier 1 tank guns.

Powerful and fairly accurate top gun in the 45 mm mod.

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