When talking about Zerg micro, we are focusing on controlling individual troops in battle. If you are just beginning, it is more important to perfect Zerg macro skills before trying to micro. The Zerg have numerous inexpensive units and are really good at spawning additional ones, so occupying yourself with specific units is not a smart strategy unless you're able to do so while expertly managing your economy, resource gathering, and troop generation at the same time. Nonetheless, once you are proficient at macro there are several very useful Zerg micro strategies that will assist you significantly in combat.
Zerg Micro Tactic - Spying
Because the Zerg build such specialized units, scouting your opponent is important when deciding on your strategy. The Shokz Guide has the most effective techniques for scouting your enemy as well as protecting yourself against enemy spying activities. The Zerg should generally try to discover smaller groups of enemy troops and then try to overwhelm them with a massive attack. Make sure to utilize the correct units to attack the enemy, since Zerg troops are so specialized.
Zerg Micro Strategy - Burrow Your Roaches
This tactic is designed for a little later in the battle, after you've teched up to Burrow. It also assumes that your opposition doesn't posses a lot of Detectors. At a cost of 100 gas and 100 Minerals, Burrowing is one of the finest technologies to get. Early game Burrowed Roaches are very challenging for your opponent to find, and will provide you with a big advantage in battle.
Quickly and stealthily use your Roaches to kill enemy troops that are in small groups. Be certain to burrow underground when enemy units attack, so they can go undercover, and then emerge once the attack is done. Roaches can also recover ten hp per second while burrowed, so when you pop up to attack they will be at full health. This strategy will do major damage at virtually no cost to you if done correctly.
Zerg Micro Technique - Decoy with Mutalisks
Keep the Mutalisks you produce circulating continuously to distract your enemy. By moving them around, your opponent will not know how many you have and will be careful before attempting to attack you. If you do not have a lot of Mutalisks, this confusion strategy will buy you some time to tech up and generate extra units. Utilizing this strategy quickly in the game will allow you to reach the late game with a strong economy. If you can get to the 12 minute mark with strong resource gathering and a minimum of 3 Hatcheries, it should be no difficulty overcoming your opponent.
Zerg Micro Tactic - Spying
Because the Zerg build such specialized units, scouting your opponent is important when deciding on your strategy. The Shokz Guide has the most effective techniques for scouting your enemy as well as protecting yourself against enemy spying activities. The Zerg should generally try to discover smaller groups of enemy troops and then try to overwhelm them with a massive attack. Make sure to utilize the correct units to attack the enemy, since Zerg troops are so specialized.
Zerg Micro Strategy - Burrow Your Roaches
This tactic is designed for a little later in the battle, after you've teched up to Burrow. It also assumes that your opposition doesn't posses a lot of Detectors. At a cost of 100 gas and 100 Minerals, Burrowing is one of the finest technologies to get. Early game Burrowed Roaches are very challenging for your opponent to find, and will provide you with a big advantage in battle.
Quickly and stealthily use your Roaches to kill enemy troops that are in small groups. Be certain to burrow underground when enemy units attack, so they can go undercover, and then emerge once the attack is done. Roaches can also recover ten hp per second while burrowed, so when you pop up to attack they will be at full health. This strategy will do major damage at virtually no cost to you if done correctly.
Zerg Micro Technique - Decoy with Mutalisks
Keep the Mutalisks you produce circulating continuously to distract your enemy. By moving them around, your opponent will not know how many you have and will be careful before attempting to attack you. If you do not have a lot of Mutalisks, this confusion strategy will buy you some time to tech up and generate extra units. Utilizing this strategy quickly in the game will allow you to reach the late game with a strong economy. If you can get to the 12 minute mark with strong resource gathering and a minimum of 3 Hatcheries, it should be no difficulty overcoming your opponent.
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