Zergling

Vital Systems

Hull Integrity (Life)35 / 200

Base Armor0

Attributes

lightbiological

Combat Specs

Damage Output

Attack Range0

Movement Speed4.13

Sensor Sight8

Minerals50

Vespene Gas0

Supply0.5

Build Time17s

Tactical Overview

"Fast melee unit used for scouting, surrounds, countering ranged units, and harassment."

The Zergling is the smallest but most numerous unit of the Swarm. Its speed and ability to mutate wings make them masters of harassment and flanking.

Strengths

Unmatched speed on creep, especially with Metabolic Boost
Extremely cheap and cost-effective in mass numbers
Excellent for map control and counter-attacks

Weaknesses

Very low individual health and armor
Highly vulnerable to area-of-effect (splash) damage
Struggles against chokepoints and defensive structures

Good Against

MaraudersStalkersSiege Tanks (unsieged)

Vulnerable Against

HellionsBanelingsZealots

Usage Tip

Use Zerglings to scout the map, surround enemy forces, and run into their bases when their army is out of position.

Combat Upgrades

Burrow

Allows the unit to burrow to hide from the enemy and regenerate health.

Morph Baneling

Morphs a Zergling into an explosive Baneling for a small resource cost.

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