AI Pylon

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[e][h]ProtossAI Pylon
An AI pylon can win battles for you.
Technique Information
Matchups:
Mainly PvP
Type:
Technique

Definition[edit]

An AI Pylon is a Pylon placed near a choke point at a player's front, intended as something like a meat-shield to draw hits. AI pylons are used as defensive structures and are especially effective against large amounts of ranged units and also grant the player some additional vision beyond their front. Most frequently used in PvP as dragoon-heavy armies are especially susceptible to auto-targeting pylons when a-moved. AI pylons are also used against Terrans when the Protoss chooses to expand early as the pylon may be able to buy time and absorb hits against a Fake Double Rush. AI pylons are a simple to execute, but high-level strategy that will grant players advantages against opponents that fail to micro their units properly.

Effect[edit]

Using AI pylons only requires a small modification of building placement, and if used correctly, does not disadvantage the player.

It should be noted that usually only one AI pylon is constructed at a player's front, as constructing more may impede unit flow. Consideration of unit flow is especially important on maps with small natural chokes, as if the pylon is placed incorrectly, the pylon may slow reinforcements and give advantage to the opponent.

Notable Maps[edit]

Strong[edit]

  • Maps with large frontal chokes