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Hydralisk

	Health: 80 Armor: None Ground Attack: 10 Ground Attack Type: Explosive Air Attack: 10 Air Attack Type: Explosive Minerals: 75 Source: Larva	Shields: None Armor Type: Medium Ground Attack Upgrade: 1 Ground Attack Range: 4 Air Attack Upgrade: 1 Air Attack Range: 4 Vespene Gas: 25 Requirements: Hydralisk Den	Vision: 6 Unit Type: Biological Ground Attack Speed: 1 Ground Attack Splash: No Air Attack Speed: 1 Air Attack Splash: None Build Time: 28 Supplies: 1

Overview

Hydralisks are to core part of any Zerg offense and defense. For the small amount of resources they cost, they certainly pack a powerful punch. Like the Zerglings, they are often used in very large groups to make them more effective. Since they are just as strong on the ground as they are against air units, Hydralisks serve as the all purpose unit.

Abilities

Burrow

Source: Hatchery
Minerals: 100
Vespene Gas: 100
Research Time: 80

This ability is available to several Zerg grounds units including the Hydralisk. A burrowed unit will dig itself into the ground rendering it invisible and cannot be attacked unless a nearby detector unit can spot its location. The burrowed unit cannot attack any units, but it can see a very small distance. This ability is great for hiding your injured units to allow them to recover health or for spying at certain locations, such as expansion points or outside enemy bases to track enemy movement.

Lurker Aspect

Source: Hydralisk Den
Minerals: 200
Vespene Gas: 200
Research Time: 120
Requirements: Lair

Hydralisks have the ability to morph into the Lurker. Before they can do so, they will need to research the ability.

Upgrades

Muscular Augments

Source: Hydralisk Den
Minerals: 150
Vespene Gas: 150
Research Time: 100

The Hydralisk moves at a decent pace and attacks from range, so this upgrade isn't terribly important. However, if you plan to attack with a large swarm of them, then consider researching it.

Grooved Spines

Source: Hydralisk Den
Minerals: 150
Vespene Gas: 150
Research Time: 100

This upgrade will increase the Hydralisk's attack range to 5. A greater attack range is always good and since Hydralisks are used in most Zerg bases, this is definately worth getting.

Tactics

Weaknesses Siege Tank Lurker Reaver Sunken Colony	------------------------------------------------ Battlecruiser Guardian Carrier	Strengths Firebat Wraith	------------------------------------------------ Ghost Scout

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