I am about 1600-1700 on ladder. I am having trouble defending against 2-gate rush in PvP.
I'd like to go directly into dragoons with core, skipping zealots. Which kinda makes it very susceptible to this build I know, but could you tell me step by step what should my reaction be depending on when I scout it, if I DO go for dragoons + range?
1. If I scout it before my first dragoon is started, I will make a zealot instead. And immediately start the core.
- Here should I remove 1 probe from gas? Should I build a second gateway? How many probes should I cut? When to put the 3rd probe back on gas?
2. I usually try to manner a pylon at his expansion to slow down the nexus and zealot stream. Is this advisable?
3. It usually gets very difficult to block the ramp on time. Usually the first zealot gets in, what is the best strategy to defend here with no zealot, later with 1 zealot or 1 dragoon? In terms of probe micro, should I try to pull each probe after it gets 2 hits? Or should I try to drone drill to kill the zealot? I have noticed drone drilling really hurts the economy when done incorrectly.
4. If the guy goes for a manner pylon with battery, what should the response be?
Any nice VODS or replays I can learn from? Any other considerations? Thanks for your advice.