Swarm Host

Vital Systems

Hull Integrity (Life)160 / 200

Base Armor1

Attributes

armoredbiological

Combat Specs

Damage Output

N/A(Genera Langostas)

Attack Range0

Movement Speed4.13

Sensor Sight10

Minerals100

Vespene Gas75

Supply3

Build Time29s

Tactical Overview

"Siege unit that generates endless free flying Locusts to pressure enemies and deny areas."

The Swarm Host launches temporary units called Locusts to attack the enemy from a safe distance.

Strengths

Constantly generates free units passively — no additional cost
Forces opponent to react and waste resources
Flying Locusts upgrade bypasses terrain and cliff defenses

Weaknesses

Requires heavy protection; no direct attacks
Locusts are individually very weak
Extremely slow to reposition when under threat

Good Against

StructuresDefensively-positioned armiesSiege Tanks

Vulnerable Against

VikingLiberatorsColossus

Usage Tip

Burrow Swarm Hosts behind ridges or at max range. Keep Zerglings nearby to protect them from units trying to snipe your Swarm Hosts.

Tactical Abilities

Spawn Locusts

Generates two temporary flying units that attack ground targets.

Combat Upgrades

Burrow

Allows Swarm Hosts to burrow underground.

Zergindirect-firesiegeharassLate