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Diamondback

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This is a custom unit from the Campaign. It does not exist in standard multiplayer play.
[e][h]Terran Diamondback
Unit Information
Type:
Ground Unit
Description:
Hovertank
Cost:
 150  150  50  4
Attack 1: Eviscerator Rail Gun
Targets:
Ground
Damage:
20 (+2)
10 (+1)
Bonus:
+20 (+2) vs Armored
Bonus DPS:
+10 (+1) vs Armored
Unit stats
Defense:
200 1 (+1)
Attributes:
Armored, Mechanical
Sight:
9
Speed:
2.95
Cargo size:
4
Strong against:
Note: All time-related values are expressed assuming Normal speed, as they were before LotV. See Game Speed.

Description[edit]

Fast, high-damage hovertank. Rail Gun can fire while the Diamondback is moving.

Campaign Specifics[edit]

Available in mission: The Great Train Robbery
Mercenary version: None
Hero version: None

Abilities[edit]

Fire on the Move
Diamondbacks can fire their Rail Guns while moving.
Shaped Hull
Diamondbacks gain +50 life.
Tri-Lithium Power Cell
Diamondbacks gain +1 range.

Upgrades[edit]

20
Researched from: Laboratory Console
Vehicles and ships automatically heal themselves over time.
Shaped Hull
Researched from: Armory Console
Diamondbacks gain +50 life.
Tri-Lithium Power Cell
Researched from: Armory Console
Diamondbacks gain +1 range.
5
Researched from: Laboratory Console
Weapon upgrades in the Armory and Engineering Bay increase attack speed by 5% in addition to increasing damage.
5
Researched from: Laboratory Console
Armor upgrades in the Armory and Engineering Bay increase life by 5% in addition to increasing armor.

Notes[edit]

  • The Diamondback was originally a multiplayer unit called "Cobra"
  • The Cobra was able to shoot air and ground and was good at dealing damage vs Armored units
  • The Cobra had its debut in Blizzards fourth inhouse alpha-match, the Battle Report #4 but never made it into public beta

Quotes[edit]

Diamondback's quotes (video and sound) - YouTube video.