Zerg Tactics

The Zerg play very differently from your standard 'Command and Conquer' type forces and can take some getting used to. However, they are an extremely effective fighting force.

• Early attacks: by quickly building a spawning pool and then churning out Zerglings, the Zerg player can accumulate a fairly potent strike force quickly. Once you have spawned 12 of these creatures, charge them into the enemy base, destroying any resistance (most likely infantry) then cause havoc amongst their gatherers (SCV's, Probes).
  
  Be wary of counter attacks when using this tactic, especially when playing against more than one player. Once the game is properly underway and the enemy has had time to formulate his defenses this tactic is unlikely to produce anything other than a lot of splattered Zergling. Also be aware that this tactic makes for very short games and is unlikely to earn you any friends!
  
  
• The Mole: it's well worth noting that when your creatures are burrowed they still have a full view of thier surroundings. A good tactic is to run the ever-cheap Zerglings into enemy bases and then burrow them. This allows you a good view of sections of their base, a makeshift ploy until you can spawn a Queen. Also, placing Zerglings on the path to your base will give you earlier warning of any attack.
  
  
• Area Denial: another favourite of mine is to mass a group of Zerglings, take them to an area with plenty of resources and then tell them to burrow. Then leave them there. Eventually your opponent will send an SCV/drone down to these resources, at which point you can unburrow and attack. The SCV/drone(s) will be quickly slaughtered.
  
  An SCV prepares to build a control centre, unknowing that his time is almost up...
  
  Your opponent will eventually wise up to this ploy and send troops with his SCV/drones as guards. However, this plays into your hands also - if your opponent's troops are guarding this gatherer, they're not attacking you (always a bonus!). And there may not even be any more of your Zerg hiding there!
  
  
• Hydralisks: as the game progresses, Zerglings quickly become cannon fodder, useful only for ambushing isolated units. The hydralisks are very strong, multi-purpose units and they can also burrow when the going gets tough. Therefore, try to build as many of these creatures as possible and evolve as many of their upgrades as you can.
  
  
• Ducking Fire: always remember that your units heal, even when burrowed. Therefore don't be afraid to burrow down when your units are hurt. This way they'll have plenty of time to heal and come back stronger.

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