Grok (PvT Timing Attack)
Description
Since you love Storm and hate Terran, 30 Chargelots, 2–3 early Archons, 8–10 High Templar (some Storm, some later Archons) by 5:00–6:00
Build Order
Analysis
0:00 (12 Supply): Start with 12 Probes. Queue 1 Probe (13 Supply).
13 Supply: Pylon
14 Supply: Gateway (send 1 Probe to scout Terran)
15 Supply: Assimilator (3 Probes to gas immediately)
16 Supply: Nexus (early expand for minerals)
17 Supply: Cybernetics Core
18 Supply: Second Assimilator (3 Probes)
19 Supply: Pylon
20 Supply: Gateway #2
1:40 (Cybernetics Core Finishes): Start Warp Gate research (50/50, Chrono Boost it).
21 Supply: Twilight Council (Chrono Boost)
23 Supply: Gateway #3 + Gateway #4
25 Supply: Templar Archives (Chrono Boost)
Probe Production: Build to 16 Probes per mineral line (32 total) by ~2:30–3:00. Add a third Assimilator at ~3:00 (3 Probes) for Templar gas.
Chrono Boost Priority: Nexus (Probes) → Twilight Council (Charge) → Templar Archives (Storm).
Key Tech and Units
Charge Upgrade: Starts ~2:10 (Twilight Council finishes with Chrono), done ~3:20.
Templar Archives: Finishes 3:40 with Chrono. Warp in 2 High Templar immediately, morph into 1 Archon (4:00).
Psionic Storm: Starts ~3:40, finishes ~4:50 with Chrono.
Unit Production:
From 2:30, warp Chargelots from Gateways (1 cycle = 4 Chargelots every 29 seconds). By 4:00, ~12–16 Chargelots; by 5:00, ~20–24; by 6:00, ~28–32.
At 4:00, warp 2–4 more Templar, morph 2 into another Archon (2–3 total Archons). Keep the rest for Storm.
At 4:50–5:30, warp 6–8 more Templar as Storm finishes. Use Storm, then morph into Archons post-push.
Timing Breakdown
2:30: First Chargelots (4–8), Charge researching.
3:20: Charge done, Chargelot production ramps up (12–16 by 4:00).
4:00: First Archon morphed, ~16 Chargelots, Templar Archives online.
4:50: Storm researched, 2–3 Archons, 20–24 Chargelots, 4–6 Templar with Storm.
5:30–6:00: 30 Chargelots, 2–3 early Archons, 8–10 Templar (Storm then Archons).
Potential Weaknesses
No build’s perfect—here’s what to watch for:
Scouting Blind Spots:
Risk: One Probe scout at 14 supply might miss a fast 1-base all-in (e.g., 2-rax Marauder or Tank push by 4:00).
Fix: Keep the scout alive, poke their natural at 2:00. If no expand by 2:30, assume all-in and add a Shield Battery + extra Chargelots over Templar.
Air Switch (Banshees/Liberators):
Risk: Terran could pivot to cloaked Banshees (4:30) or Liberators (5:00) after bio fails. You’ve got no detection or anti-air until later.
Fix: If you spot a Starport with Tech Lab (scout at 3:00), sneak an Observer from a Robotics Facility at 4:00 instead of rushing Templar. Hold with Chargelots + Shield Batteries.
Tank Contains:
Risk: 1-1-1 with Tanks sieged at your natural by 4:00–4:30 could stall you. Chargelots can’t charge in without eating splash.
Fix: Scout confirms Tanks—add 1–2 Immortals (Robotics at 4:00) or use Adept shades to bait friendly fire. Delay Storm a bit if needed.
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Details
- Created by: PowerOverwhelming907
- Published on: Apr 05, 2025
- Modified on: Apr 05, 2025
- Patch: 5.0.11
- Difficulty: Easy