Visual ReconHydralisk

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Hydralisk

Vital Systems

Hull Integrity (Life)90 / 200

Base Armor0

Attributes

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Combat Specs

Damage Output

Attack Range5

Movement Speed3.15

Sensor Sight9

Minerals100

Vespene Gas50

Supply2

Build Time24s

Tactical Overview

"Versatile high-DPS attacker effective against both air and ground targets."

The Hydralisk is the core DPS (damage per second) unit of the Zerg army. Its spines can pierce the toughest armors from afar.

Strengths

Excellent DPS output for its cost
Attacks both air and ground units simultaneously
Lunge upgrade provides massive bonus speed on creep

Weaknesses

Fragile — low health pool relative to damage
Very slow off creep without upgrades
Susceptible to splash damage and AoE

Good Against

MarinesStalkersColossiOracles

Vulnerable Against

HellionsBanelingsSiege TanksColossi (with upgrades)

Usage Tip

Keep Hydralisks on creep whenever possible. Pair them with Roaches to protect against melee flanks and with Vipers vs. Protoss.

Tactical Abilities

Morph to Lurker

Morphs the Hydralisk into the underground-siege Lurker.

Combat Upgrades

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Burrow

Allows Hydralisks to burrow underground.