Best Starcraft 2 Terran Hellion Rush Strategy – Quick Shokz SC2 Hellions Rushes Strategies Guide for TvT, TvP & TvZ
There are a lot of strategies to be able to harass the mineral lines of your enemy and to be able to beat down his economy. Through this, you will be ahead of your enemy and will have more advantage in building a bigger and stronger army.
Talking about strategy, one Terran tactic is the Hellion Rush. Let me give a brief description on Hellion. It is a new member of the Terran family units and somewhat the same to Vultures but is a flamethrower and rides on four wheels. The Hellion is the best counter for Zealots and Zerglings but they are not a good counter with Thors, Stalkers and Roaches.
Since Hellions are fast, its main role is to protect the base. Its fast speed allows them to chase retreating enemy units or to be able to escape in any unwanted situation. Another interesting fact is that when they attack, they must stop first. If they are on the move, they won’t be able to attack. Hellion is a great advantage especially with hit and run strategies with slower opponent units. Unfortunately, Hellion is not able to attack air units, but they have enhancements to make them as strong as steel against ground units. There are four upgrades available for Hellion which are:
- Vehicle Weapons level 1 to 3 – This is an upgrade made available for the Terran vehicle units built by the Factory to enhance their damage rate. It has 3 levels. First level would require 100 minerals and gas. Second level needs 175 on both mineral and gas. Lastly, 250 on gas and minerals for the third upgrade.
- Vehicle Plating 1-3 – This is an upgrade for the Terran Units which enhances the armor of all Terran Vehicles. Each upgrade automatically adds accumulative rate to the base armor. There are the same level upgrades and the same mineral and Gas requirements for each level.
- Infernal Pre-igniter Upgrade – this upgrade is for enhancing the flame thrower attack of the Hellions. It gives an additional of 10 damage rate VS Light armor units. It requires 150 gas and minerals.
- High Capacity Barrels – This will increase the range capability of the Hellions.
Going back to the Hellion Rush Strategy, the Hellion drop is good wherein you and your opponent’s base are in a closer position. To get started with this strategy you should build your defense first. To be able to make sure that you are secure whenever enemy units would do a surprise attack. Let an SCV scout as early as possible to know where are the exact locations of your opponent’s base and hold positions. While doing this, you should have your factory in progress. When its done,discreetly move it over to your enemy’s base. Make sure that it won’t be spotted. When you get your factory in place, immediately build your Hellions. Three would be the best number before you reveal yourself. This are untouchable Hellions.
Just a reminder, as always, do not forget to have some good offense and defense units on your base. You will never know, you will get a surprise ambush from your opponent.
