7 Gate +2 Blink Stalker All-In

[e][h]7 Gate +2 Blink Stalker All-In

Strategy Information

Creator(s):

Unknown

Matchups:

PvZ

Type:

All-In

Overview

This is a 2 Base all-in that follows a FFE opening. There are many ways to open up into this type of attack, but the general aim is to have 2 fully mining bases, 7 Gateways, Blink Research and +2 Attack all finished by ~10:00 for a mass Blink Stalker attack.

One of the more popular variations of the build opens up with a FFE and follows this with 4 Gateway pressure in order to prevent the Zerg opponent from droning up too heavily. Whilst the pressure is going on, the Protoss player starts to research Blink and +2 Attack ready for the eventual all-in. Many Zerg players are afraid of this build, including Scarlett. This build depends heavily on the ability of the Protoss player to micro Blink Stalkers and this means that it is not a recommended strategy for lower-level players.

Goal

The first goal is to hit the Zerg with 5 Zealots and 1 Stalker as Warpgate Research finishes (this is a standard 4 Gate pressure). This should hit when the Zerg has ~40 Drones and should force them to make Roaches and Zerglings instead of Drones; delaying the Zerg economy in this manner should help to make them weaker against the eventual Blink Stalker all-in.

The next goal is to hit the Zerg with the 7 Gate Blink Stalker all-in whilst their economy is still trying to recover (50-60 Drones). If they get greedy with either economy or Tech then they likely will not have enough to defend the attack, although most Zerg players will be ready for this timing and so Blink micro will be the key.

Basic Build Order

Blink Stalker All-In
9 Pylon 11 Probe (Chrono) 13 Probe (Chrono) 14 Forge (Send 12th Probe Out To Build This) 15 Pylon (Blocking Opponent's Expansion If You Don't Scout An Early (<10) Pool) 15 Probe (Chrono) 18 Nexus 18 Cannon 19 Probe (Chrono, Queue Second Probe) At This Point, You Should Have 20/18 Supply Because Zerglings Will Kill Your Pylon In Their Natural) 20 Gateway 20 Pylon 20 Assimilator x2 21 Probe (Chrono) @100% Gateway: Cybernetics Core, Zealot 29 +1 Attack (Chrono) @100% Zealot: Sentry 30/32 Pylon 6:45 Gateway x3 (2)(3)(4) Push Out With Zealot/Probe To Build Proxy Pylon 42 Pylon @~6:50 Twilight Council @~7:50 Warp-In 4 Zealots At Proxy Pylon And Attack @100% Twilight Council: Research Blink and +2 Attack Warp-In Sentries With Next Cycle Before 9:00: Gateway x3 (5)(6)(7) Move Out With Stalker/Sentry Force For All-In

Notes

• Continue to make Probes until you have 22 Probes at each base (44 total = 32 on Minerals and 12 on Gas).
• You will likely need 1-2 extra Probes out on the map for scouting and producing proxy Pylons.
• One key mistake that players make is that they over micro their Zealots during their 4 Gate pressure. You should be focusing on hitting the correct timings for your buildings and crucial upgrades (Blink, +2) instead of focusing too much on your Zealots.
• Try to kill as many Zerglings as possible with your Zealot warp-in.
• Retreat if you see very fast Roaches with your Zealot warp-in.
• Do not make more than 5 Sentries with this build.

Replays & VODs

	areakitty	Blink All-In
	llIIlllIllII
	Date: July 17, 2012
	Patch: 1.5.0	Replay

	trollololol	Blink All-In
	GoldenLighT
	Date: June 12, 2012
	Patch: 1.5.0	Replay

	trollololol	Blink All-In
	LgnKane
	Date: May 31, 2012
	Patch: 1.5.0	Replay

	trollololol	Blink All-In
	EGLzGamer
	Date: May 24, 2012
	Patch: 1.5.0	Replay

	trollololol	Blink All-In
	SortOf
	Date: May 31, 2012
	Patch: 1.5.0	Replay

	Ownards	Blink All-In
	ClicKer
	Date: June 13, 2013
	Patch: 2.0.8	VOD