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The New Baneling - Spitfire - 04-13-2008
Last month was all about the Zerg. For the first time members of the Community and the press had the privilege to test StarCraft II's third race. You could read a lot about the different units and buildings, see movies and screenshots, hear about the gameplay experiences. This month's discussion topic will be about one of the new Zerg units: The Baneling, the mutation of one of the most popular Zerg units, of the Zergling. The Baneling has undergone quite a few changes in the past couple of weeks and we'd like to hear your feedback!
Information on the new Baneling:
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
The New Baneling - The Mob - 04-14-2008
that looks like it is more balanced now. i dunno, when savior was playing with them, even a group of them could not take out a group of marines.
The New Baneling - Ares - 04-14-2008
They will most likely alter all of the stats before the final release so I would not be surprised if this unit is changed at least once before release.