Let's take another step in analysing the new unit. This new Protoss unit is most likely to be an air unit build
from the Stargate. However, the Lightning energy charge at the front gives kind 'Scarab' from Reaver in Brood war feel. Protoss still lacks a good haressing unit. Maybe it is just me that hopes to see the return of Reavers in SC2 which in turn makes my analysis biased.
Will this be a new unit with a totally new abilities? Is this some sort of new Reaver that flies? Or is this a new air Spellcaster being added into the Protoss arsenal? Who knows.
All the answers regarding all three new units in HOTS will be revealed TODAY at BLIZZCON. Yes everything will be showcased later in the day. Good luck for anyone who is heading there now. Please share any new information that you find.
Cheers.
Protoss
ReplyDeleteUpon analyzing data from their most recent battles, the protoss have identified a few areas of improvement that would help them maximize effectiveness against their enemies. Based on their findings, the protoss have augmented their arsenal with a second psionic unit, a new way to counter flocks of Mutalisks, and a new form of enemy harassment.
Tempest
Description: The tempest is a new capital ship that deals massive area-of-effect damage to air units. It also has a standard ground attack, but its chief role is to help gain air superiority.
Oracle
Description: The Oracle is a psionic warship, built from a Stargate, that uses several unique abilities to raid and harass the enemy. The first is Entomb, which can temporarily block mineral fields from being harvested. Another ability, Preordain, grants vision of a targeted enemy building, allowing the protoss to see which units or technologies are being researched. Rounding out its kit is Phase Shift, which phases a target building, preventing it from being attacked, using its abilities, or granting technology. Not only can structures like missile turrets be prevented from attacking, but using this ability on a zerg Spire would block the production of Mutalisks, Corruptors, and air upgrades.
Replicant
Description: Replicants have one ability: to transform itself into any non-massive unit. They're expensive, so cloning a Zergling would not be very cost effective, but transforming into a specialized unit like a Raven, Infestor, or Siege Tank could open up interesting strategic options for the protoss.
New Abilities
A new ability called Arc Shield has also been added to the nexus -- this ability will temporarily add additional shield and building armor, as well as a weapon very similar to a photon cannon. The weapon does the same amount of damage as a regular photon cannon but only damages light units. This ability will help the protoss buy time to defend in the case of an unexpected drop from an enemy. Another ability, Mass Recall, has also been added to the nexus, which allows protoss players to teleport armies from out in the field back to the nexus. The recalled units are stunned for a few seconds when recalled.
Retired Units
As we add units to the multiplayer game, sometimes it’s necessary to remove units or alter others’ abilities to maintain game balance and eliminate redundancy. In the current design of Heart of the Swarm, the protoss are not able to deploy Motherships and Carriers, though these and other units that don’t exist in Heart of the Swarm multiplayer will still be available in Wings of Liberty multiplayer and the solo campaign.
Cool thanks. I have added the new units in new post. The preview of HOTS is freaking epic. Kerrigan's revenge!!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, looks to be exciting with the new air play style of Protoss.
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