Call to Action: Heart of the Swarm Beta Leveling

Now that those of you with Heart of the Swarm beta access have had some time to sink your teeth into the new features that arrived with Beta Patch 2.0.3, we kindly request your assistance in testing the leveling system.

To honor your hard work and achievements during this time, we decided to create a few new rewards that you can earn through the leveling system. For each faction you manage to raise to level 30, you'll receive an exclusive character portrait specific to that race. If you'd like to unlock all three new portraits, you'll face the daunting task of reaching the maximum level with each race, for a total character level of 90.

Here’s a look at what's up for grabs:




Though some of these units are no longer with us, we felt each was representative of the beta experience in its own right, and that these portraits could be a fun way to show off your dedication as a Heart of the Swarm Beta tester.

Once you’ve met the experience requirements detailed above, the level-30 portraits you’ve earned and a Feat of Strength achievement will transfer over to your permanent account when Heart of the Swarm is released on March 12, 2013. So get logged in, start up a game, and earn those rewards!

Thank you for thoroughly testing the leveling system during this phase of the beta, and continuing to provide your constructive feedback for Heart of the Swarm. If you'd like to participate in the beta, you can gain access by pre-purchasing the game digitally on Battle.net.

On January 27 2013 08:39 Goldfish wrote:


Play an 8 player map. Set 4 v 4 (3 computers on your side, 4 on the opponent).

Play the game on a big map like Vigilance or something like Megaton (though it depends on which difficulty you pick, I recommend at least Hard because below hard, the computer builds really slowly).

(On the higher difficulties, computers build really fast.)

Anyway, build stuff. At 5 minute mark, request resources from computers (they'll give it to you once they receive it). (Don't overdo this though, because if you do it too much, the computer won't have anything to build for themselves.)

With extra resources, you can mass units at 5 minute mark.

Also since it's a 4v4, more units on the field = more exp you gain by destroying units.

Finally, take note that after a certain point (I'm not sure if it's based on time or based on exp gain), all exp gain will be reduced by 77%.

(Exp gain is based on total resources the unit cost. A Thor is 300/200, which grants 500 exp. Supply depot is 100, which grants 100 exp. The same case for destroying units.)

On January 27 2013 16:08 HoriZoNXI wrote:
[On 77% XP reduction limit] Maybe it's 50k? I'll try experimenting and instantly leaving when the exp reduction comes in

Edit: If it's experience based (which it most likely is) then it's definitely 50k exp. I can get 50k per 20 minutes on average with Protoss

On January 27 2013 09:47 Existor wrote:
Create 200 supply army as zerg, send it to Nydus, kill Nydus, remax. You got tons of exp in seconds just for making units

On January 27 2013 20:50 Ch3rry wrote:
Here is my idea for farming:

Find a friend (for bonus exp) and play on some map where u can get 4 bases both. Spam workers at the begining, then make mass AA defence (spores, cannons, turrets) in two different spots (one for each player). Next set rally point for air units that do not attack ground to enemy's AA spot (corruptors, vipers, overlords, vikings, medivacs, ravens, phoenix, warp prism, oracles).

This way both of you will get exp for building army and also for killing enemy units. Give up after 25-30 mins for max eficiency.

EDIT: I created group "Call to Action", so everyone who wants to try get some fast exp points, please join!

EDIT2: Looks like there is no friend bonus or its not always working when playing with a friend in a team.