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Forge (Legacy of the Void)

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This article covers the current multiplayer version of this building. For another version see Forge (Wings of Liberty and Heart of the Swarm).
[e][h]Protoss Forge
Building Information
Cost:
 150  0  32
B → F
Defense:
400 400 1 Armored, Structure
Requirements:
Unlocked Tech:
Upgrades available:
Sight:
9

Description[edit]

The Forge is a structure in the Protoss Tech Tree, which requires a Nexus before it can be warped in. The Forge is the research center for Ground Weapons, Ground Armor, and Shields upgrades. It also unlocks the Photon Cannon.

Like most Protoss structures, the Forge can only be warped in at a location powered by a Pylon. It can only research upgrades while it remains within the range of the Pylon, otherwise it becomes unpowered and cannot function. An unpowered Forge still allows the creation of Photon Cannons.

Ground Weapons Upgrades[edit]

These upgrades affect the following units: Archon, Colossus, Dark Templar, Sentry, Immortal, Stalker, Zealot. A Twilight Council is needed in order to research Levels 2 and 3.

Ground Weapons Level 1
100
100
122
Researched from: Forge
Upgrades the damage dealt by Protoss ground units.

This upgrade is important in PvZ match as it allows Zealots to kill Zerglings in 2 hits instead of 3.

Ground Weapons Level 2
150
150
145
Researched from: Forge
Further upgrades the damage dealt by Protoss ground units. Requires a Twilight Council.
Ground Weapons Level 3
200
200
168
Researched from: Forge
Maximizes the damage dealt by Protoss ground units. Requires a Twilight Council.

This upgrade will allow a Colossus to kill Hydralisks in two shots.

Ground Armor Upgrades[edit]

These upgrades affect the following units: Archon, Colossus, Dark Templar, Sentry, Immortal, Stalker, Zealot, Probe. A Twilight Council is needed in order to research Levels 2 and 3.

Ground Armor Level 1
100
100
122
Researched from: Forge
Upgrades the armor of Protoss ground units.
Ground Armor Level 2
150
150
145
Researched from: Forge
Further upgrades the armor of Protoss ground units. Requires a Twilight Council.
Ground Armor Level 3
200
200
168
Researched from: Forge
Maximizes the armor of Protoss ground units. Requires a Twilight Council.

Shields Upgrades[edit]

These upgrades affect the following units: All units and buildings. A Twilight Council is needed in order to research Levels 2 and 3.

Shields Level 1
150
150
122
Researched from: Forge
Upgrades the shields for all Protoss units and structures.
Shields Level 2
200
200
145
Researched from: Forge
Further upgrades the shields for all Protoss units and structures. Requires a Twilight Council.
Shields Level 3
250
250
168
Researched from: Forge
Maximizes the shields for all Protoss units and structures. Requires a Twilight Council.

Competitive Use[edit]

Because it unlocks the Photon Cannon, the Forge is a central part of Cannon Rushes. If a player builds a Forge before a Gateway, that is often a sign that a Cannon Rush is underway.

In PvZ, Forge Fast Expand is a common opening and involves a Forge being constructed as the first part of a wall blocking access to the natural in order to unlock access to the Photon Cannon for defensive purposes.

Gallery[edit]

Patch Changes[edit]

  1. Blizzard Entertainment (25 March 2019). "STARCRAFT II BALANCE UPDATE – MARCH 25, 2019". Battle.net.
  2. Blizzard Entertainment (23 January 2023). "STARCRAFT II 5.0.11 PATCH NOTES". Battle.net.
  3. Blizzard Entertainment (29 September 2023). "StarCraft II 5.0.12 Patch Notes". Battle.net.