Rax Fac Opening

[e][h]Barracks > Tech Lab/Reactor > Factory opening

Strategy Information

Matchups:

TvX

Type:

Opening

Overview

Barracks > one Refinery opening for a quick Tech to Factory for Hellions to harass and then start Siege Tanks early for a quick defense opening that will make up for any loss in army value from the Hellions or Reapers.

This can extend to a fast expand + a macro Command Center (3) on long rush distance, but more likely is the need for fast Barracks (2 & 3) for the Marines and Bunkers needed to hold ground for the Siege Tanks.

Basic Build Order

Reaper (1) into Siege Expand
10 - Supply Depot 12 - Barracks 13 - Refinery (1) 15 - Orbital Command Upgrade 15 - Tech Lab + Supply Depot @100% - Reaper 18 - Refinery (2) 19 - Factory 20 - Command Center (2) Next 50 Gas - Reactor 22 - Supply Depot 23 - Siege Tanks + Siege Tech

Reactor Hellion Expand
10 - Supply Depot 12 - Barracks 13 - Refinery 15 - Orbital Command 15 - Marines (to 3) + Supply Depot 18 - Factory @100% Supply Depot 21 - Reactor on Barracks Switch to Factory @100% 23 - Command Center (2) 24 - Hellions (to 4) Tech Lab on Barracks

Notes

• Early Reapers and Hellions serve the same purpose, repel Zerglings and control Xel'Naga Towers.

Scouting

• Hellions are fast enough to run into an enemy base and scout, if unsure what they are doing, just Scanner Sweep the part the Hellion do not scout.
  • Do not have Hellions idle unless they are at Xel'Naga Tower, patrol them around likely proxy locations and look out for scouts.

Adaption

• Only longer distances Marines and Bunkers can be skipped for faster Factories (2) (3).