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GameSpot's Guide to Starcraft

Firebat

Overview
These inexpensive, highly specialized infantry equipped with dual flame-throwers are the perfect counter to Zerglings and Zealots, although they aren't terribly effective against ranged attackers and are useless against flying enemies.

How It Has Changed
Whereas previously the Stim Pack ability only increased the Firebat's movement speed, it now increases his rate of attack as well. The results are remarkable: Zealots and Zerglings die in droves against comparatively few Firebats, especially if the Firebats are aided by the new Terran Medics, who can recover Stim Pack damage and help keep the specialists alive while they fight.

Recommended Uses

Firebat

Killing Zerglings and Zealots, especially when stationed in Bunkers. Attacking enemy supply lines. Highly effective under influence of Stim Packs, especially when aided by Medics.

Further Detail
Firebats are rarely a necessity, but will make very short work of a Protoss opponent who relies on Zealots or a Zerg opponent who relies on Zerglings, especially with Stim Packs and Medics. Stimmed Firebats are effective even against Protoss Dragoons and Zerg Hydralisks.

hit points (size)	50 (small)
build time	24
vision	7
cost (minerals / vespene gas / supply)	50 / 25 / 1
damage (type) / bonus	16 (concussive, splash) / +2
attack range / cooldown	1 / 22
armor / bonus	1 / +1
special options
stim pack	10 hit points per use

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