subject: Terran Strategies that Terran Pros use all the time [print this page] One of the best terran strategies is the creation of banshees. They are an air to ground Terran unit which bombards units on the ground with its rockets. They also have a missile volley ability which deals great amounts of damage in a certain radius.
This guide will focus on the banshee rush, since the game is mostly a ground based warfare banshees are very effective when grouped together and rush at the opponent. To utilize this tactic it is essential that you gather your minerals very fast and create a starport very early into the game as this strategy will pose a large strain on your resources, it is also advised to expand early towards new mineral deposits to finance the banshee rush. Although it might seem a little tough, players who are able to manage it are able to dominate the ground.
Just like any other strategy the banshee rush too comes with its disadvantages, banshees demand a lot of minerals and it's essential to set up a strong economy if an army of banshees is to be created. Also banshees are ground bombers, which makes them completely vulnerable to aerial attacks hence they have to be accompanied by wraiths or battle cruisers. Combining banshees with appropriate aerial support creates a powerful immortal combination of attack. At the same time creating a banshee rush will leave the home defense neglected. Therefore it is doubly important that you set you set up a perimeter of powerful defense before you set out for the banshee rush.
As a result of the strain on resources creating players may lose out on creating a basic defense for their bases. Therefore it is essential that you manage your army to ensure that you have a sufficient backup to prevent total destruction.
So now it's time we create a banshee rush. Start off with three SCVs gathering your minerals, and then create another one for the refinery and then the barracks. After ensuring a good and stable economy construct your starport and have a tech lab attached. At the same time build a barracks and train units for basic defense for your structures. Make sure sufficient supply depots are created as a large army in on its way and you won't have to run out of supply.
Have backup units along with the banshee, preferably flying units. This will distract aerial attack and give the banshees a clear attacking ground. Aerial forces and banshees also make a powerful combination of forces.
Once you have your Starport, you can pump out your Banshees. Keep some of the banshees for base defence and the remaining for the rush attack. At the same time train marines and group them with the banshees to guard the base before you set out for the attack.
Also have SCVs accompany the bashees as they come in handy in case the banshees are attacked. Make sure your SVCs are in auto repair mode; this will save you the trouble of selecting them every time your banshees are attacked.
Terran Strategies that Terran Pros use all the time
