GEARHOUND Shredder

The GEARHOUND Shredder is one of the last units unlocked, although not as useful as other high-tier units. Its only pro is its high HP combined with a buff against Infantry units, making it a good choice to do Insane difficulty missions against Infantry units.
== Obtaining the GEARHOUND Shredder ==
The GEARHOUND Shredder can only be obtained by recruiting it from the unit shop. It requires the Heavy Armour Factory Level 4, unlocked at Tier 10. 
== Strategies ==
=== Fighting Against the GEARHOUND Shredder ===
GEARHOUND Shredders don't spawn in missions, and are rarely used in PvP battles, but in case you see one, high-level Tank Destroyers, GEARHOUND WarHeads, B-2 Spirits or Avengers are needed to counter them. Do not send in Javelin Infantry as GEARHOUND Shredders will eventually come out victorious.
=== Using the GEARHOUND Shredder ===
Because of its buff against Infantry, it can be used to fight against Infantry units in Insane missions. First, train them like how you would with regular units. Once they are level 15, equip them with foil epic and legendary equipment, and they can do Insane missions against infantry units. However, these are not a good unit to send on insane missions where Infantry units aren't the main target. 
Using GEARHOUND Shredders in a war is not a good idea, since Infantry units are rarely used, and they are easily countered. Avengers are a better choice since they can take on Javelin Infantry as well as other armour units in case they arrive.
== Trivia ==
* The GEARHOUND Shredder does have a real life counterpart, unlike other GEAR units. It is the M1150 "Shredder" Assault Breacher Vehicle, in use from the United States Military. 
** The M1150 is based on the M1A1 Abrams, which is also in the game, and both units have 130 HP. However, the M1150 is designed to clear landmines and explosives, rather then specifically fight Infantry.
Category:Military Units
Category:Armor Units