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This article is about the Hasbro version. For the Takara Tomy version, see Energy Layer - Archer Hercules.

Hercules H4 is an Energy Layer released by Hasbro as part of the Burst System as well as the SlingShock System. It debuted in western countries with the release of the SlingShock Starter Pack Hercules H4 13 Eternal-S.

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Hasbro's Hercules H4 is a right-spin Stamina Type Layer based on Takara Tomy's Archer Hercules Layer. It is nearly identical to its Takara Tomy version, with the same symmetrical shape featuring two bows on either side of the Layer and a face surrounded by that of a lion's, representing the Layer's namesake; Heracles, a divine hero of Greek mythology. Like other SlingShock Layers, Hercules H4 lacks the metal of its Takara Tomy Cho-Z Layer counterpart. The two bows, which were originally lined with metal, are now plastic. Like Archer Hercules, Hercules H4 features a gimmick; the bows extend outwards due to the centrifugal force of the Beyblade's spin.

In theory, this creates an elliptical shape, increasing the Outward Weight Distribution (OWD) of the Layer and subsequent Stamina potential. When spin speed drops later in battle, the bows retract to create a rounder shape to reduce recoil and improve Defense potential. However, the movement of the bows is minor and does not create a noticeable increase in Outward Weight Distribution (OWD).

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