Multiplayer Faction Profiles

Soviet Army

SOV

Mother Russia plays its manpower card. Great for initial mass production, but limited unit upgrades force the player to build fresh new units rather than capitalizing on veterans. Vulnerable against armored units.

To play multiplayer with this faction you need…

CoH 2 Base Game

Wehrmacht Ostheer

GER

The early-to-mid war Eastern Front German army. The Wehrmacht Ostheer has a bias towards defense, and is slow to develop, but is technically advanced. What it lacks in manpower it makes up for with extensive unit upgrades, enabling players to benefit from experienced units.

To play multiplayer with this faction you need…

CoH 2 Base Game

Oberkommando West

OKW

The late-war Western Front German army. A highly aggressive and powerful army with specialized and elite units but limited numbers, which means it is best played with a clear strategic intent.

To play multiplayer with this faction you need…

The Western Front Armies

US Forces

USF

The US expeditionary corps. Its flexibility enables a variety of approaches. Especially good with combined arms tactics, but lacks heavy armor.

To play multiplayer with this faction you need…

The Western Front Armies

British Forces

UKF

Two different armies in one. The tech tree enables the player to favor mobility or defense, which can lead to very different mid and end games. Surprise your enemies!

To play multiplayer with this faction you need…

The British Forces

Favored Play Style

Defensive
SOV
GER
OKW
USF
UKF
Aggressive

Average Army Size

SOV
GER
OKW
USF
UKF

Unit Versatility

Specialized
SOV
GER
OKW
USF
UKF
All Round

EARLY vs MID vs LATE GAME ADVANTAGE

SOV
Mid game
GER
Mid-late game
OKW
Early game
USF
Early-mid game
UKF
Mid-late game