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Scout

Overview
This all-purpose Protoss starship rules the skies when deployed in groups thanks to its speed, durability, and its terrifically powerful air-to-air attack, but no thanks to its high cost of production.

How It Has Changed
Although the Scout's base armor rating was decreased, its hit points and its air-to-air attack were both substantially improved. Because the Stargate itself is cheaper and builds faster, you can begin producing Scouts more easily.

Scout

Recommended Uses
Air superiority. Overlord hunting. Surgical strikes, especially with help from Corsair Disruption Web ability. Point defense, with help of Shield Batteries.

Further Detail
The Scout's role as the finest air fighter has been accentuated by its increased offensive power and physical durability, and in groups it is powerful against ground targets as well - especially when supported by the Corsair's Disruption Web ability. Nevertheless, this all-purpose flying vessel remains very expensive and slow to produce. Fortunately, the faster-building and less expensive Protoss Stargates allow you to build Scouts more readily.

hit points / shield points (size)	150 / 100 (large)
build time	80
vision	8 (+2)
cost (minerals / vespene gas / psi)	300 / 150 / 3
damage (type) / bonus	air-to-air: 28 (explosive) / +2	air-to-ground: 8 (normal) / +1
attack range / cooldown	4 / 22	4 / 30
armor / bonus	0 / +1

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