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The following article lists all relevant build oders and techniques for the Protoss vs. Terran Match Up.

To read more about Protoss strategies in general, see also Protoss Strategy

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[e][h]Protoss vs. Terran Build Order Overview

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Protoss vs. Terran Overview

General Overview

The Build Orders in Protoss vs. Terran have not changed much over time. Most of the more aggressive openings are chosen by Protoss, while Terran has little possibilities to hide rushes or early timed attacks. In modern Protoss vs. Terran most openings from both races are designed to expand early preparing both sides for a strong position to start into the mid game. The following article lists all currently added Build Orders.

To read on Protoss vs. Terran general patterns, see also: Protoss vs. Terran Guide

Build Orders

The first category of Build Orders introduces various openings designed for the early game. The articles don't include longer explanations for the mid-game to end-game transitions.

"General Early Game Build Orders"
Nexus Fast Expansions 12 Nexus 14 Nexus Delayed Fast Expansions 21 Nexus 28 Nexus Two Gateway Range Expand Dark Templar Fast Expand General Openings One Gateway Dragoon Two Gateway Observer
How To: Read Build Orders

The second category lists harassment openings, designed to punish careless play by Terran. They're usually played off One Base with a delayed expansion.

"General Harassment Build Orders"
Two Gateway Pressure 10/15 Gateways Bulldog Attack Two Gateway Zealot Rush Higher Tech Harassment Dark Templar Drop Two Gateway Dark Templar One Gateway Reaver
How To: Read Build Orders

The third category covers Build Orders which aim to transition into the mid-game and exotic openings designed for special maps or situations.

"Mid Game Strategies"
Mid Game Strategies Two Base Arbiters Two Base Carriers Exotic or Design Builds Gas Steal Elevator Rush The Stove
How To: Read Build Orders

Techniques

The following techniques describe special situations in the Protoss vs. Terran Match Up.

"Techniques"
Mine Defusing without Observers Technique to defuse Mines without Observer Push Breaking Basics of PvT Micromanagement Zealot Bombing Technique to cause damage with Shuttles and Zealots Mine Dragging Technique to cause additional damage against a Terran army Recall Discussion about when and how to use the spell Reaver Drop Explanation of Reaver Drop micromanagement
How To: Read Build Orders

External links

PvT Guide by Crescendo

• Explains the basics of PvT

Light's Fast Arbiter PvT Guide