Ravager

Vital Systems

Hull Integrity (Life)120 / 200

Base Armor1

Attributes

biological

Combat Specs

Damage Output

Attack Range6

Movement Speed3.85

Sensor Sight9

Minerals25

Vespene Gas75

Supply1

Build Time9s

Tactical Overview

"Roach evolution with Corrosive Bile artillery that demolishes force fields and structures."

The Ravager adds artillery to the Zerg arsenal. Its Corrosive Bile can destroy protoss Force Fields and damage units in elevated positions.

Strengths

Corrosive Bile can break Protoss Force Fields before they matter
Excellent against structures and defensive positions
Good range for a relatively cheap unit

Weaknesses

Corrosive Bile requires precise aim under pressure
Fragile compared to Roaches with similar cost
Consumed larva and gas reduces Hydralisk/Mutalisk numbers

Good Against

Force FieldsStalkersSiege Tanks (in sieged mode)Planetary Fortresses

Vulnerable Against

MarinesStalkers (blink)Immortals

Usage Tip

Use Ravagers to pre-emptively break Force Fields the moment Sentries cast them, allowing your Zerglings to flood through.

Tactical Abilities

Corrosive Bile

Launches a projectile that deals damage in an area after a brief delay, destroying structures and force fields.

Combat Upgrades

Burrow

Allows Ravagers to burrow underground.

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