Talk:Heavy Chemical Tank/@comment-72.182.53.232-20130516210210/@comment-4632427-20130517035723

The second attack is better than the first, in my experience. The canister launchers are incredibly effective against enemy infantry and critters. It hits fewer targets than the spray attack, but it doesn't suffer from range dissipation, making the poison DoT more reliable. Before the Mega Tank came out, it was the fastest-reloading artillery in the game (now it's tied), and it's still the best way to deliver fire-type damage to your enemies' back ranks.

I use one HCT in most of my PvE formations, and it consistently shines. I can't say if it holds up as well in PvP.