Description

About Me

Hello! I am APandaSniper and am here to bring you a very easy to follow build order that aims to improve the core techniques you will need to play Zerg "properly." Accompanying this build order will be a beginner’s guide to playing Zerg.

Note: I am by no means an expert, and this build should be used primarily by newer players that are interested in learning Zerg.

INTRODUCTION to Zerg

Fundamentals of Zerg

This build order will be focusing primarily on your ability to master the fundamentals of Zerg which are very different than the fundamentals of Protoss or Terran.

The Zerg Fundamentals are as follows:

1. Understanding Zerg Economy
2. Properly Maintaining your Larva
3. Quantity over Quality
4. Controlling the Map

Build Order

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Analysis

About the Build

Pros and Cons of the Build

Pros:

• Relatively easy to follow but can be very difficult to master

• Leads in to a very strong macro mid-game

• Focuses on the core aspects of Zerg

• Includes tips, tricks, and timings to help you improve faster and easier

• Can be played at any level of play

Cons:

• Potentially weak against aggressive openers

• May lead to early frustration

• Can be difficult to track your improvements

Tips, Tricks, and Timings

Clock Timings

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Mineral Timings

@32 Mineral Drones

• Lair @ Natural

• 3 more Extractors

• Round of Drones

Expansions Vs. Macro Hatcheries

Knowing when to expand and when to get a macro Hatchery is a very important thing to learn as a Zerg player.

Base Layout Suggestions

• Build your first Extractor on the Vespene Geyser closest to the ramp towards your natural and build your Spawning Pool in between your Extractor and Hatchery

  Note: Leaving the 1 space gap allows your Drones and Zerglings to still quickly hatch while also allowing your Queen to fill the gap and create a wall for your Drones!

• Consider building a 3 building wall with your Roach Warren or Baneling Nest, and two Evolution Chambers in your natural.

  Note: Leaving the single space gap allows your Queen to complete the wall!

Matchup Specifics

Zerg Versus Protoss

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Scouting

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Countering Army Compositions

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Zerg Versus Terran

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Scouting

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Countering Army Compositions

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Zerg Versus Zerg

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Resources and Work Cited

• Video by PiG - Youtube video on the fundamentals of Starcraft II

• SC2 Swarm Website - Website dedicated to learning Zerg

• Spawning Tool - Website that allows players to create and share build orders

If anyone has any suggestions on what should be changed or would just like to add some additional information feel free to leave a comment below or on the Google document file.

Have a wonderful day!

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• Created by: APandaSniper
• Published on: Oct 01, 2018
• Modified on: Nov 04, 2018
• Patch: 4.0.0
• Difficulty: Easy

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