Which unit is better overall: Hydras or roaches?

[bigmiddy]

It really does depend in what context though. Roaches can't attack air..... so if I could choose between either for any random battle I would have to say hydra.

Although there is more chance for better micro with roaches - which I really like

[GnaReffotsirk]

Hydras:

+ Buffs DPS
+ Anti-air Capabilities
+ requires roach vs ground

Roach:
+ Meat shield
+ Subterfuge
+ Regens HP
+ Requires Hydras vs AIR
+

[Norfindel]

I think the damage done by Hydras is insane enough to make them better.

[Castozor]

I vouch for Hydras as well. The ability to hit air is priceless in my opinion.
Of course, they are my favourite unit in the game, so I'm slightly biased.

[wraithguard]

Hydra deffinetly, They have a much higher rate of dps to be had. But 3-4 collossi just smoke em out

[KadajSouba]

The answer is blue

[Mandilorordo]

The answer is blue

No, yelloooooooooo...............

[flak4321]

I prefer hydras but I leave it as a circumstantial answer. that hydras can hit air and are easier to get early than mutas makes them attractive, but against a pure ground army, roaches can be better. A good mix of the 2 is excellent against either VR/Stalker/(option zlots) or MMM w/ banshee or vike support.