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Roach

Stats : Lore : Abilities : Upgrades
Added in patch 1.0.0
Last updated in patch 1.4.3 Wings of Liberty
Multiplayer
Production Vitals Statistics Information
  • Minerals: 75
  • Vespene: 25
  • Supply: 2
  • Build Time: 27
  • Hit Points: 145
  • Regen: 0.27
  • Movement: 2.25
  • Alternate: 1.40
  • Turn Rate: 999.84
  • Acceleration: 1,000.00
  • Armor: 1 (+1)
  • Shield Armor: 0
  • Hotkey: R
  • Cargo Size: 2
  • Sight Radius: 9
  • Build Score: 75
  • Kill Score: 150
  • Producer: Larva
  • Requires: Roach Warren
  • Attributes: Armored - Biological
  • Classification: Ground
In the years following the Brood War, Kerrigan became obsessed with the genetic codes of species with hyper-regenerative properties. The most impressive example was the unassuming acidic Zantar Slug living in the humid, mountainous depths of Garrxax. This tiny slug was capable of healing itself at rapid rates, and it also excreted mucus that could eat through neosteel. Consequently it was quickly assimilated into the Swarm. Thus the Roach was evolved, a creature that can heal itself rapidly and deliver deadly ranged acid blasts. In a one-on-one battle, not much can stand against this regenerating monstrosity.

Strengths

Weaknesses

 

Weapons


Icon Weapon Damage Count Bonus Speed Range Effect
Acid Saliva
Ground 		16 (+2) 1 2 4
 

Abilities


Burrow (R)
Buries the unit underground. Burrowed units are unable to move or attack, but they cannot be seen without detection.
Requires: Burrow
Type: Command
Cast Time: 1.518 sec
Patch: 1.0.0 / 1.4.3
Rapid Regeneration
The Roach regenerates life very quickly while burrowed.
Patch: 1.0.0 / 1.4.3
 

Upgrades


Burrow (B)
Enables all Zerg ground units to use the Burrow ability. Burrow allows a unit to take cover underground, rendering it unable to attack. A burrowed unit is invisible unless revealed by detectors or effects.
Requires: Lair
Patch: 1.0.0 / 1.4.3
Minerals Vespene Time
100
 100
 100
Zerg Ground Carapace (C)
Upgrades the armor of all Zerg ground units.
Requires: Hive (L2+)
Patch: 1.0.0 / 1.4.3
Minerals Vespene Time
150
225
300
 150
225
300
 160
190
220
Zerg Missile Attacks (A)
Upgrades the attacks of all Zerg ground ranged units.
Requires: Hive (L2+)
Patch: 1.0.0 / 1.4.3
Minerals Vespene Time
100
150
200
 100
150
200
 160
190
220
Glial Reconstitution (G)
Increases the movement speed of Roaches.
Patch: 1.0.0 / 1.4.3
Minerals Vespene Time
100
 100
 110
Tunneling Claws (T)
Enables Roaches to move while burrowed. Increases the life-regeneration rate of burrowed Roaches.
Patch: 1.0.0 / 1.4.3
Minerals Vespene Time
150
 150
 110
 
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