Dark Templar

Vital Systems

Hull Integrity (Life)40 / 200

Plasma Shields80 / 200

Base Armor1

Attributes

lightbiologicalpsionic

Combat Specs

Damage Output

Attack Range0.1

Movement Speed3.85

Sensor Sight9

Minerals125

Vespene Gas125

Supply2

Build Time39s

Tactical Overview

"Permanently cloaked assassin that can end games if the opponent lacks detection."

The Dark Templar is permanently invisible. A single Dark Templar in a mineral line without detection can end the game.

Strengths

Always invisible — devastating without detection
High single-target damage per hit
Shadow Stride allows instant dashes for micro-intensive plays

Weaknesses

Countered entirely by detection
Low health for the investment cost
Poor in large-scale frontal fights

Good Against

Workers (undetected)GhostsInfestorsRavens

Vulnerable Against

ObserversOverseersRavensMissile Turrets

Usage Tip

Drop Dark Templars in enemy worker lines when they're already engaged on another front. Cancel the timing if a detector is present.

Tactical Abilities

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Archon Warp

Two Templars merge to become a powerful Archon.

Protossstealthassassinhigh-dpsMid