StarCraft 2 Screen Shows Baneling Evolution Theory

Blizzard today released another StarCraft II screenshot, showing off a larger, slower version of the new Zerg Baneling unit.

The Baneling (bottom right in image) is an evolved Zergling, which rolls along the ground until it arrives at a target. It specializes in attacking buildings en masse, a kind of land-based version of the flying Scourge.

Click on through for the new Baneling unit details.

Now

• 190 damage per Baneling (40+150 to building)

• Increased splash range (100% damage taken throughout range)

• Can be well positioned to hit multiple buildings

• Larger & Movement Speed Slower (possible to defend with focus fire)

• Counters Zealots, Zerglings, base Marines (not upgraded) -More Narrow window of use

Before

• Fast and small- Unable to defend against (focus fire)

• Countered virtually all ground units