StarCraft 2 Screen Shows Baneling Evolution Theory
The Baneling (bottom right in image) is an evolved Zergling, which rolls along the ground until it arrives at a target. It specializes in attacking buildings en masse, a kind of land-based version of the flying Scourge.
Click on through for the new Baneling unit details.
Now
- 190 damage per Baneling (40+150 to building)
- Increased splash range (100% damage taken throughout range)
- Can be well positioned to hit multiple buildings
- Larger & Movement Speed Slower (possible to defend with focus fire)
- Counters Zealots, Zerglings, base Marines (not upgraded) -More Narrow window of use
Before
- Fast and small- Unable to defend against (focus fire)
- Countered virtually all ground units
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