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Evolution Chamber

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[e][h]Zerg Evolution Chamber
Building Information
Cost:
Minerals 75 Vespene Gas 0 Build Time 25
B → V
Defense:
750 1
Requirements:
Unlocked Tech:
Upgrades available:
  • Level 1-3 Melee Attacks
  • Level 1-3 Ranged Attacks
  • Level 1-3 Carapace
Animated:
No

The Evolution Chamber is a Zerg building that allows the Zerg player to morph Creep Colonies into Spore Colonies, which both act as detectors and as anti-air defensive buildings. The Evolution Chamber also allows upgrades to Zerg ground units' melee and ranged weapons, as well as carapace, the Zerg armor. It allows level 1 upgrades in each of these but requires the Lair to access the 2nd level of upgrades and the Hive to access the 3rd level of upgrades.

It is common to incorporate the Evolution Chamber into the Zerg Sim-City. For example, it is used to block off attacks by Zealots or Marines while Sunken Colonies that are positioned behind the Evolution Chamber can deal heavy damage to the attacking force.

In the ZvP match-up, Evolution Chambers are often built by the mid game to produce defensive Spores if the Protoss opponent elects to go with a heavy Corsair or Corsair/Dark Templar strategy.

In the ZvT and ZvP match-ups, Zerg players will often build multiple Evolution Chambers to research several upgrades simultaneously by the mid to late game. In contrast, in the ZvZ match-up, Evolution Chambers are rarely built, except to enable Spores to be morphed to counter attacking Mutalisks.

Upgrades[edit]

Zerg Melee Attacks
 100 (+50)      100 (+50)      167.58 (+12.6) (fastest)
Increases the attack damage of Zerglings, Ultralisks, and Broodlings. Requires Lair for Level 2 and Hive for Level 3 Upgrades.
Zerg Missile Attacks
 100 (+50)      100 (+50)      167.58 (+12.6) (fastest)
Increases the attack damage of Hydralisks and Lurkers. Requires Lair for Level 2 and Hive for Level 3 Upgrades.
Zerg Carapace
 150 (+75)      150 (+75)      167.58 (+12.6) (fastest)
Increases the armor value of all Zerg ground forces. Requires Lair for Level 2 and Hive for Level 3 Upgrades.

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