Great is one progamer who make zvz reach into the hive tech. remember that zvz is usually ling then muta ling and scourge. all zvz always finish either early mass ling attack or muta scourge micro and who better skills and more units win.
But Great develop and perfect hive tech for zvz. I am not talk hive zvz build order because i read from TL many great zvz strategy already, however i make purpose for this article is to discuss the one unit that is not really used in zvz but i think it has very important role.
This unit is none other than
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the Guardian
Basic Information
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Spawn from: Mutalisk (100M/100G)
Mutalisk range: 3
Sight: 7
Air attack: 9
Ground attack: 9
Cool: 30
Mutate to Guardian (50/100)
Guardian range: 8
Sight: 11
Air attack: 0
Ground attack: 20
Cool: 30
Mutalisk range: 3
Sight: 7
Air attack: 9
Ground attack: 9
Cool: 30
Mutate to Guardian (50/100)
Guardian range: 8
Sight: 11
Air attack: 0
Ground attack: 20
Cool: 30
Secret Use
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Drone Killer!
Remember that zvz is econ game. one drone and one second matters.
It is the most dangerous matchup because one player not play perfectly is dead immediately. So Guardian sniping drones will damage opponents econ and hurt his game to make you win. But make only 3-5 becuase this is only special unit, not part of regular army force. With this, you unleash the real potential of Guardians.
Remember that zvz is econ game. one drone and one second matters.
It is the most dangerous matchup because one player not play perfectly is dead immediately. So Guardian sniping drones will damage opponents econ and hurt his game to make you win. But make only 3-5 becuase this is only special unit, not part of regular army force. With this, you unleash the real potential of Guardians.
Scenarios and Obstacles
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In usual hive zvz, all units are used, particularly in this order > drone, ling, mutalisk, hydralisk, queen, lurker, defiler, and finally ultralisk. Remember the purpose of hive zvz is to make battle to ground, that is why swarm + ultra + ling + lurker is the finishing unit combine. Using Guardian cause many problems because many units can snipe Guardian and kill it before proper use. But here is guide how to battle and protect your Drone Killers.
vs Devourers
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vs Hydralisk
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Hydralisk are strong and later they make Lurker, so kill them is important. Remember when you choose Guardian instead or Devourer, you save minerals. Use this to mass lings and overwhelms the hydralisks. Just remember to micro and flank becuase hydralisk can range and kite your lings.
vs Queen
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Don't mind the queens. Just pass straight through them. Guardians are God aweful slow as they are, ensnare wont damage them much. And parasite is not really problem. Honest advice: Just ignore queens.
vs Defiler
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vs Devourers
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There are 3 scenarios here:
a. You have equal or weaker devourer force than opponent
Then, position yourself between drones and army. Use half circle on back of your Drone Killer like picture above so damage is more to your opponent.
b. You have scourge, so you are stronger
Attack head on. No matter what, your acid spores and scourge will make you win while Drone Killer kill poor drones.
c. Attack can come from all side
This is normal to center base (like Andromeda and Fighting Spirit maps) and the opponent can attack you from all side. Solution here is simple, what we call from now on "The Eye of Zerg". Explain, Guardians are in the middle to do damage to drones, and surround as circle are Devourer and Mutalisk to spread one each to side balance. Look, remember to bring Overlord, sometimes must there be sneaky Lurker so you need to see them.
a. You have equal or weaker devourer force than opponent
Then, position yourself between drones and army. Use half circle on back of your Drone Killer like picture above so damage is more to your opponent.
b. You have scourge, so you are stronger
Attack head on. No matter what, your acid spores and scourge will make you win while Drone Killer kill poor drones.
c. Attack can come from all side
This is normal to center base (like Andromeda and Fighting Spirit maps) and the opponent can attack you from all side. Solution here is simple, what we call from now on "The Eye of Zerg". Explain, Guardians are in the middle to do damage to drones, and surround as circle are Devourer and Mutalisk to spread one each to side balance. Look, remember to bring Overlord, sometimes must there be sneaky Lurker so you need to see them.
vs Hydralisk
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Hydralisk are strong and later they make Lurker, so kill them is important. Remember when you choose Guardian instead or Devourer, you save minerals. Use this to mass lings and overwhelms the hydralisks. Just remember to micro and flank becuase hydralisk can range and kite your lings.
vs Queen
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Don't mind the queens. Just pass straight through them. Guardians are God aweful slow as they are, ensnare wont damage them much. And parasite is not really problem. Honest advice: Just ignore queens.
vs Defiler
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This is start of real problem. There are 2 scenarios when facing defilers.
a. before plague
Before plague, all you have to ground is lings, and maybe some hydra. But hydra need gas, and Guardian is more important for gas. So use save minerals to get lings and surround defiler. No problem.
already plague
If already plague, hit opponent defiler with plague first before it hits your Drone Killers with plague. Micro is very important. Remember you need to kill defiler ASAP before it can plague you. So sometimes you plague also your lings, but not worry. Defilers cant atttack. Your lings can. So you win, and kill it faster.
a. before plague
Before plague, all you have to ground is lings, and maybe some hydra. But hydra need gas, and Guardian is more important for gas. So use save minerals to get lings and surround defiler. No problem.
already plague
If already plague, hit opponent defiler with plague first before it hits your Drone Killers with plague. Micro is very important. Remember you need to kill defiler ASAP before it can plague you. So sometimes you plague also your lings, but not worry. Defilers cant atttack. Your lings can. So you win, and kill it faster.
Only Problem
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Look at picture above. What is wrong?
Sneaky opponent can research burrow. So invisible drones are difficult to kill. So Drone Killer will be fail. That is why I said earlier to always bring Overlord. Wow, my one Guardian is parasite. No problem. I win hive zvz because of Guardians/Drone Killers
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