Starcraft 2's Zerg Rush in a Nutshell

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So, how does the ages old strategy hold up in the newest iteration of Blizzard's epic RTS update? It's generally the same, but with a few very important variations. To start with, the game is far more punishing if you fail. A failed rush is pretty much the end of your game. Both Terrans and Protoss will eviscerate a Zerg team that has a similar number of units, so if you don't move fast enough, you can count yourself out.

Practicing to Master the Rush

To avoid the eventual mutilation of your units, you'll be best off by downloading and practicing with AI maps. Rather than facing off against human opponents that can lower your rating or rub in your poor moves, you can practice on computer generated maps against non-existent foes while offline. Expect to lose a few times as you learn how to get your queens into gear faster and faster and to take advantage of your resources as quickly as possible, but in reality Zerg is not that complicated if you can master the maneuvering of those numbers before the Protoss bring in their elites or the Terrans out position you.

Two units you'll need to avoid as much as possible during your rushes include the Colossi and Siege Tanks. Known as "splash damage" units, these will be able to completely destroy your forces in just a few seconds due to how low the health usually is in a Zerg population.

Expanding and Attacking

As Zerg, all of your strategies will revolve around getting setup and expanding your units as fast as possible at the beginning of the game. If your opponents have a habit of turtling and laying in defensive structures early, this can be extremely effective in taking advantage of their reticence.

The Rush

A basic rush starts by sending out your drones to mine for materials as early as possible. Then, you'll want to build at your hatchery so that you can create an Overlord when you hit 10 supplies. When you hit 14 supply, stop building drones and create your Spawning Pool and Extractor. Move up to 16 supply with your Drones and then make a Queen. Finally, upgrade your Zergling Speed with the gas and then start building Zerglings as fast as you can. As soon as you reach 22, get your expansion and boost into gear with a Baneling Nest.

From there, it's time to take out your opponents with your massive stash of units. Trust me, the other side won't have nearly as many units to take you on unless they've been preparing for a rush (which is a lot more feasible in Starcraft 2 than in past games and expansions).

A zergling rush will only get you so far, but if you're well prepared, act fast, and are good at hiding your intentions from your enemies, you'll be well on your way to destroying them in those first few seconds.

Starcraft 2's Zerg Rush in a Nutshell

By: Hillary S

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