Visual ReconObserver

Status: Active

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Observer

Vital Systems

Hull Integrity (Life)40 / 200

Plasma Shields20 / 200

Base Armor0

Attributes

lightmechanical

Combat Specs

Damage Output

N/A

Attack Range0

Movement Speed2.62

Sensor Sight11

Minerals25

Vespene Gas75

Supply1

Build Time21s

Tactical Overview

"Invisible permanent detector that provides crucial vision and detection across the battlefield."

The Observer is the ultimate spy unit. It floats invisibly over the battlefield, revealing enemy hidden units.

Strengths

Permanently cloaked — very hard to kill without detection
Provides sight of burrowed and cloaked units
Surveillance Mode doubles vision range

Weaknesses

Fragile and slow without a speed upgrade
One Observer is often not enough vs. multi-prong threats
Revealed by enemy detectors and anti-cloak abilities

Good Against

LurkersDark TemplarsBansheesWidow Mines

Vulnerable Against

PhoenixesVikingsHydralisks

Usage Tip

Always move an Observer with your main army and position others near enemy expansions. Scout for Widow Mines and Lurkers before advancing.

Tactical Abilities

Surveillance Mode

The Observer stops but increases its vision range by 25%.

Combat Upgrades

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