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      • Hydralisk
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      • Bunker
      • Missile Turret
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      • Starport
      • Ghost Academy
      • Fusion Core
    • Zerg
      • Hatchery
      • Lair
      • Hive
      • Extractor
      • Spawning Pool
      • Roach Warren
      • Baneling Nest
      • Evolution Chamber
      • Spine Crawler
      • Spore Crawler
      • Hydralisk Den
      • Infestation Pit
      • Nydus Network
      • Spire
      • Greater Spire
      • Ultralisk Cavern
      • Creep Tumor
    • Protoss
      • Nexus
      • Assimilator
      • Gateway
      • Pylon
      • Warp Gate
      • Forge
      • Cybernetics Core
      • Photon Cannon
      • Robotics Bay
      • Robotics Facility
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      • Fleet Beacon
      • Templar Archives
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StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm is the second real-time strategy (RTS) game in the trilogy StarCraft II, developed by Blizzard Entertainment for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS. The expansion to StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, it focuses on the zerg campaign, featuring Sarah Kerrigan.

Sarah Kerrigan, the former zerg Queen of Blades, has been restored to humanity by an ancient Xel'Naga artifact, but she still remains a threat to all she encounters. The memory of her time as the mutant leader of the swarm lingers — as does her yearning for revenge.

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Story

The Queen of Blades is gone. On the hellish planet Char, Jim Raynor harnessed the power of an ancient Xel’Naga artifact in a desperate bid to stop the zerg Swarm from overrunning the Koprulu sector, and the artifact restored Sarah Kerrigan to her human form. Without their queen to guide and unify them, the Swarm has fractured into several broods scattered throughout the Koprulu sector. One of the greatest threats to the galaxy has been neutralized... or so it seems.

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Gameplay

Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm has 2 important parts:

  • — Campaign
  • — Multiplayer

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Locations

Browse through the campaign locations and learn more about the places where Heart of the Swarm takes the battle:

  • — Umoja
  • — Char
  • — Kaldir
  • — Zerus
  • — Skygeirr
  • — Space
  • — Final

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Units

The Terrans, Protoss, and Zerg are the three races of StarCraft II, each featuring unique units. Each race has its own advantages and disadvantages. Learn more about every race units and use your knowledge when playing with or against any of these three factions.

  • — Terran
  • — Zerg
  • — Protoss

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Structures

The Terrans, Protoss, and Zerg are the three races of StarCraft II, each featuring unique structures. These buildings are an essential part of the game as you must use them to gather minerals, train your army and defend or expand your base.

  • — Terran
  • — Zerg
  • — Protoss

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Tech Trees

Learn more about the buildings and tech trees for each race (Terrans, Zerg and Protoss). Use the links below to find out what must you build before reaching a certain tech level or training a certain unit.

  • — Terran
  • — Zerg
  • — Protoss

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Editions

The following pages cover the pre-order incentives and the individual editions and versions available for StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm.

  • — Digital Deluxe Edition
  • — Collector's Edition

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Media

The following pages cover the multiple different media coverage for this game, from concept art to game trailers.

  • — Screenshots
  • — Artwork
  • — Videos

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Walkthrough

Navigate through the sections below for a complete Starcraft II - Heart of the Swarm video walkthrough by TheMediaCows. All rights for these videos go to their creators.

  • — Umoja Missions
  • — Kaldir Missions
  • — Zerus Missions
  • — Char Missions
  • — Skygeirr Missions
  • — Space Missions
  • — Final Missions

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Achievements

The following page covers the achievements unlockable in StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm.

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Cheats

Starcraft II is an always-on game and does not support any cheats.

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Characters

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  • Sarah Kerrigan
    Sarah Kerrigan
  • Jim Raynor
    Jim Raynor
  • Arcturus Mengsk
    Arcturus Mengsk
  • Abathur
    Abathur

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StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

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Digital Deluxe Edition Collector's Edition

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Chris Metzen
Chris Sigaty
Dustin Browder
Frank Pearce
Claudio Gentilini
Eric Matteson
Kristoffer Barcarse
Rodney Tsing
Kaeo Milker
Jordan Womack
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Microsoft Windows

Mar 12, 2013

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Mar 12, 2013

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Mar 12, 2013

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Mar 12, 2013

Genre Strategy
Sub-Genres(s) Real-Time Strategy
Theme(s) Sci-Fi
Alternative Name(s) HOTS, SC

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    • Campaign
    • Multiplayer
  • Locations
    • Umoja
    • Char
    • Kaldir
    • Zerus
    • Skygeirr
    • Space
    • Final
  • Units
    • Terran
      • SCV
      • Marine
      • Marauder
      • Reaper
      • Ghost
      • Hellion
      • Siege Tank
      • Thor
      • Viking
      • Medivac
      • Raven
      • Banshee
      • Battlecruiser
      • Hellbat
      • Widow Mine
    • Zerg
      • Larva
      • Drone
      • Overlord
      • Zergling
      • Queen
      • Hydralisk
      • Baneling
      • Overseer
      • Roach
      • Infestor
      • Mutalisk
      • Corruptor
      • Nydus Worm
      • Ultralisk
      • Brood Lord
      • Swarm Host
      • Viper
    • Protoss
      • Probe
      • Zealot
      • Stalker
      • Sentry
      • Observer
      • Immortal
      • Warp Prism
      • Colossus
      • Phoenix
      • Void Ray
      • High Templar
      • Dark Templar
      • Archon
      • Carrier
      • Mothership
      • Mothership Core
      • Tempest
      • Oracle
  • Structures
    • Terran
      • Command Center
      • Orbital Command
      • Planetary Fortress
      • Tech Lab
      • Reactor
      • Refinery
      • Supply Depot
      • Barracks
      • Engineering Bay
      • Bunker
      • Missile Turret
      • Sensor Tower
      • Factory
      • Armory
      • Starport
      • Ghost Academy
      • Fusion Core
    • Zerg
      • Hatchery
      • Lair
      • Hive
      • Extractor
      • Spawning Pool
      • Roach Warren
      • Baneling Nest
      • Evolution Chamber
      • Spine Crawler
      • Spore Crawler
      • Hydralisk Den
      • Infestation Pit
      • Nydus Network
      • Spire
      • Greater Spire
      • Ultralisk Cavern
      • Creep Tumor
    • Protoss
      • Nexus
      • Assimilator
      • Gateway
      • Pylon
      • Warp Gate
      • Forge
      • Cybernetics Core
      • Photon Cannon
      • Robotics Bay
      • Robotics Facility
      • Stargate
      • Fleet Beacon
      • Templar Archives
      • Twilight Council
      • Dark Shrine
  • Tech Trees
    • Terran
    • Zerg
    • Protoss
  • Editions
    • Digital Deluxe Edition
    • Collector's Edition
  • Media
    • Screenshots
    • Artwork
    • Videos
  • Guides
  • Walkthrough
    • Umoja Missions
    • Kaldir Missions
    • Zerus Missions
    • Char Missions
    • Skygeirr Missions
    • Space Missions
    • Final Missions
  • Achievements
  • Cheats