Barracks (Legacy of the Void)

• Barracks

This article covers the building. For the Korean Terran player, see BarrackS.

This article covers the current multiplayer version of this building. For another version see Barracks (Wings of Liberty and Heart of the Swarm).

[e][h] Barracks

Building Information

Cost:

150 0 46

Defence:

1000 1 (+2) (Armored, Structure, Mechanical)

Hotkey:

B → B

Requirements:

• Supply Depot

Builds:

• Marine
• Marauder
• Reaper
• Ghost

Unlocked Tech:

• Orbital Command
• Bunker
• Factory
• Ghost Academy

Description

The Barracks (Rax for short) is the infantry production building for Terran; allowing them to build Marines, Marauders, Reapers and Ghosts. It is commonly used as part of a Terran wall-in and can be lifted off the ground and landed elsewhere after it has been constructed.

Unit					Key
Marine	50	0	1	18	A
Reaper	50	50	1	32	R
Marauder	100	25	2	21	D
Ghost	150	125	2	29	G

Usage

In mech-based play, a Barracks will often be lifted to serve as a heavily armored scout or to spot for Siege Tanks. In bio-based play, this role will often be served by a Factory, as it is less important for production.

Heart of the Swarm

Reaper play is very different in Heart of the Swarm, with the unit being almost completely reworked. It's easier to harass using Bio, since it doesn't require a Tech Lab anymore.

Abilities

Lift off

Duration: 1 s Hotkey: L Lifts off a building, making it airborne and mobile. Can be used by Command Center, Orbital Command, Barracks, Factory and Starport.

Add-ons

• Barracks can build two types of add-ons.
• Without any add-ons, the Barracks can produce a single Marine or Reaper at one time.

Build Reactor

50      50      36 Hotkey: C Allows Barracks, Factory, and Starport to create 2 units simultaneously.

Build Tech Lab

50      25      18 Hotkey: X Research structure, a Tech Lab can fit onto Barracks, Factory, and Starport.

Patch Changes

Patch 2 (version 0.4.0.14133) changes
The build time was decreased from 65 to 60.

Patch 16 (version 0.19.0.15976) Undocumented Changes
Barracks build time increased from 60 to 65.

Patch 17 (version 0.20.0.16036) changes
Barracks build time decreased from 65 to 60.

Patch 1.1.2
Barracks requirement changed from Command Center to Supply Depot.

Patch 1.4.0
Build time increased from 60 to 65.