Talk:Hercules/@comment-67.198.106.164-20130404183015

Lots of comments here seem to relate to lower level Hercs like those found in L30 NPCs. I think the longer range of the E/Gats over the Hercs until L9 gives them the edge at lower levels. At L9 though, things start to change as the Herc catches up and at L10 it has a 10 range advantage. EGats do keep a better damage filter against buildings and vehicles however.

One other key factor that hasn't been mentioned but is very important for newer players when considering which units to level:  Hercs are leveled at the Academy rather than the Tech center. While this means you'll need Academy as well as Tech Center to level them, Hercs don't compete with vehicles for research time. I'm already done with Mortar Squads and Heavy Gunners and will be close with Snipers and Suiciders by the time Tech Center hits L10.

I'm going to level my Hercs WHILE leveling my Megas, Challengers, Hellfires and E/WH or Copters and maybe Hellstorms.