Hydralisks are fair game when formed closely together, but spread out are more difficult to take on, while Mutalisks are a highly effective counter to the Hellion, able to attack from above with no retaliation available. Watch out for the classic Protoss tactic of using Sentries with Force Field Abilities to entrap you, while Photon Cannons provide more than adequate protection against Hellion raids on Mineral Fields.Ĭut a burning swathe through massed ranks of Zerglings with the Infernal Flamethrower, and try to attack with Hellions in packs to surround enemy units in tight terrain. Use your Hellions in a similar role to Reapers to make smash-and-grab raids on Protoss resources, and stay up close and personal to any range attack units you encounter on the ground to cause maximum damage. Marauders' Concussive Shells will eliminate the Hellion’s main advantage of speed, so steer well clear, while they can get caught out by Siege Tank artillery barrages or picked off from the air by Banshees. Hellions are fantastic units for quick attacks upon concentrations of opposing Zealots, especially at choke points, but remember to leave yourself enough leeway to diappear off into the distance if anything heavier approaches.

Infernal Pre-Igniter: This Ability once researched improves the damage dealt by the Hellion’s Infernal Flame Cannon to +10 vs Light Starcraft 2 Hellion Strategy, Tips and Tricks.

Vehicle Plating 1-3 (Upgrade for all of the Terran vehicle units) Vehicle Weapons 1-3 (Upgrade for all of the Terran vehicle units)

Bonuses: +6 vs Light, Splash 5, +10 vs Light with Infernal Pre-Igniter Ability Starcraft 2 Terran Hellion Upgrades and Abilities.

Starcraft 2 Terran Hellion Vital Statistics In this artcile, we’ll take a detailed look at these highly useful and tactically flexible units, with indepth discussion of not only all their stats, weapons, Upgrades and Abilities, but also a set of strategy tips and counters for using and facing the Hellion in Starcraft 2 multiplayer.

The Bright Hub ultimate guide to Terran units in Starcraft 2 multiplayer continues with four-wheeled fast assault vehicle, the Hellion.Ĭareering across the battlefield, the Terran Hellion makes an excellent hit-and-run raider, burning up light infantry and enemy structures alike with its ferocious flamethrower.

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