Zerg: Reaching For the Mutas

So early game just ended. What would you do next?

You're zerglings and your roaches have just been destroyed but your enemies are destroyed as well.

Whats the next step?

Should you go for the Mutas Or Hydras?

Well for this tutorial we'll be going Mutas.

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THEORY

Why go Mutas when you can go hydras?

Well the answer would be speed.

Mutas are faster than hydras on creep and are more mobile than hydras since their air units and with them in critical mass you pretty much own the skies.

Yes some will argue that Hydra's and basically most units can kill Mutalisks really easy. But you're forgetting one thing. 30 Mutalisks pretty much can out fly anything and even though the opponents may have Thors and mass marines. As long as you have 15 Mutas you probably could GG the opponent. Just keep pumping mutas.

Mass Mutas are One of the best Zerg attack forces at the present moment.

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Examples
Here's a video of how to achieve fast Mutas courtesy of ForceSC2


Here's a video on Mutas by Love4Starcraft showing ways you can use the mutalisks

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TACTICS

As you can see there are a few ways to use the mutalisks.

And as you can see the Magic Box with Focus Fire is the most effective way to deal with most enemies since your muta's do not bunch up together and get splash damamge.

Mutalisks are also more of a harass unit than an actual air force. But remember the moment you hit 20 mutalisks you're probably at the amount for a proper counter to most small armies.

Mutalisks are really good at harass since 4 of them with proper micro could clear a mineral line before the main army arrives to kill them.

Also if you keep pumping out mutalisks and have expansions, you're probably going to win the battle against any 1 baser or anyone who does a late expansion.

For this tactic to work you'll be required to mass expand and get a lot of gas. A LOT OF GAS

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THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

Well just keep a watch for Thors, Mass Marines, Carriers, Missile Turrets, Battle Cruisers, Photon Cannons and Hydras.

Mass Mutas easily deal with Vikings, Void Rays, Phoenixes(when you flank them) and basically any ground unit that can't attack air.

And now for a mental checklist that you should have

1. Do I have my extra Gas?
2. Do I have enough Larvae
3. Is my Expansion up?
4. Am I bunched or in magic box?
5. Does he have things that can clear out my mutas?

Remember to always scout and remember to get your expansion out!

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Well I hope that this Tutorial will help you and get you up and at it

This is Fireport with another article for thebronzeleagueplayer.blogspot.com Signing Off!