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Firebat

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This is a custom unit from the Campaign. It does not exist in standard multiplayer play.
[e][h]Terran Firebat
Unit Information
Type:
Ground Unit
Description:
Heavy Infantry
Cost:
 100  25  30  2
Attack 1: Perdiction Flamethrower
Targets:
Ground
Damage:
8 (+1)
5.71 (+0.71)
Bonus:
+4 vs Light
Bonus DPS:
+2.86 vs Light
Unit stats
Defense:
100 1 (+1)
Attributes:
Sight:
9
Speed:
2.25
Cargo size:
2
Strong against:
Weak against:
Note: All time-related values are expressed assuming Normal speed, as they were before LotV. See Game Speed.

Description[edit]

Firebats have a powerful flame attack that can damage multiple ground units in an area.

Offensive Usage[edit]

Mix some Firebats into your assault force against enemies with large numbers of light biological units.

Defensive Capabilities[edit]

Firebats can be placed in Bunkers, making them a good choice when you expect heavy assault by biological units.

Campaign Specifics[edit]

Available in mission: The Evacuation
Mercenary version: Devil Dogs
Hero version: None

Abilities[edit]

Incinerator Gauntlets
Firebats gain a 40% larger attack area.
Juggernaut Plating
Firebats gain +2 armor.

Upgrades[edit]

Incinerator Gauntlets
Researched from: Armory Console
Firebats gain a 40% larger attack area.
Juggernaut Plating
Researched from: Armory Console
Firebats gain +2 armor.
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]

  • In the early stages of StarCraft II development the Firebat was still considered as a unit for the multiplayer part, even though got later replaced in favour of the Marauder and the Hellion
  • The Firebat was produced in a Factory and was a heavy infantry but still able to fit into Bunkers and get healed by Medivacs

Quotes[edit]

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

References[edit]