They buffed Hornets a while ago and I don't think in doing so they made it OP, so a nerf is very unlikely IMO. I have only started toying with Hornets and the the DOT effect really is good if applied correctly. Whether it makes it better than Pod Guns I am not sure at this stage, perhaps someone who has played both weapons long enough could opine.

I do like the fact that that Hornets projectiles seem to be faster than its slight speed advantage over Podguns would indicate (60 over 45) and always curves to target (although that could equally be good and bad depending circumstances). Podguns have a shorter reload though, have a chance to critical hit and have a longer optimal range so yeah, not an easy one this one and likely will be down to personal preference.

Play-style wise there's not a huge difference between the two. I assume you've played both and know their pros and cons in general, and are fine with either of them from a fun perspective.

So, keeping that aside, here are some factors to consider. 

* If you're at mid-range SP, both weapons are great. 

* At high SP, the consensus is that hornets are better because the venom damage bypasses mods. 

* Pod 12 costs 7500 acoins. If you're not rolling in acoins that is automatically a worse choice, IMO. 

Tar nailed it! 😮‍💨

Absolutely did. I didn't know that Venom DMG bypasses mods, instantly makes it better then in High SP gameplay which League 1 Hangar Showdown is.