
The Phoenix is fairly effective at disabling caster units or destroying them outright. The Phoenix is a great hit-and-run unit, a group of several Phoenixes can easily move into an undefended worker line and cause big economic damage. Increases the range of the Phoenix weapon by 2.Ĭompetitive Usage General Gaining the nickname of "The Flying Zealot" (like Oracle is sometimes compared to Dark Templar) Will commonly be comboed with Adepts for the many harassment opportunities and defensive options both these two and Oracles give in the early to mid game.Įven without Chrono Boost this unit's build time is quick and can respond to a threat Mutalisks or tank shots for Colossi against Viking or Corruptor shots. Making for a nice opening against Zerg's Overlords that may be spread around the map or Terran's that commonly open with a Medivac with Marines + Factory units to harass. Has the unique ability Graviton Beam that lifts a ground unit into the air, disabling it and makes it vulnerable to attack by other Phoenix. Made either pre-emptively to counter early air threats like Medivacs, Banshees and Mutalisk, or off of scouting from the equally as fast Oracle. The Phoenix is a swift and deadly spacecraft well suited for air-to-air combat (even while moving), warps in at the Stargate.
