Colossus

The towering Colossus is a Protoss robot design dating back to the bloody conflicts of the Kalath Intercession. It strides across the battlefield on four tall, slender legs that allow it to cross steep elevations with ease. The Colossus’ heavily armored hull carries two powerful Thermal Lances, with one on each side of its body. The robot’s beam attack cuts a broad swath across its targets, making the Colossus an ideal anti-infantry weapon. Unlike most other Protoss robots, the Colossus was created purely for destruction. Manufacturing Colossi has been outlawed for centuries, but the increasingly desperate war against the Zerg has forced the Protoss to revive the line.

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Unit Statistics

3D Model

Basic information

Race:	Protoss
Life:	200
Shield:	150 Regeneration: 2.000
Armor:	1 (4)
Movement:	Normal Acceleration: 1000
Cargo Size:	8
Attributes:	Armored - Mechanical - Massive

Production

Producer:	Robotics Facility
Hotkey:	C
Requires:	Robotics Bay
Cost:	300 200
Supply:	6
Build time:	75

Combat

Upgrades:	Protoss Ground Weapons Level 1 Upgrades the damage dealt by Protoss ground units. Hotkey: G Cost: 100 100 Build time: 160 Protoss Ground Weapons Level 2 Further upgrades the damage dealt by Protoss ground units. Hotkey: G Cost: 150 150 Build time: 190 Protoss Ground Weapons Level 3 Maximizes the damage dealt by Protoss ground units. Hotkey: G Cost: 200 200 Build time: 220 Protoss Ground Armor Level 1 Upgrades the armor of Protoss ground units. Hotkey: A Cost: 100 100 Build time: 160 Protoss Ground Armor Level 2 Further upgrades the armor of Protoss ground units. Hotkey: A Cost: 150 150 Build time: 190 Protoss Ground Armor Level 3 Maximizes the armor of Protoss ground units. Hotkey: A Cost: 200 200 Build time: 220 Protoss Shields Level 1 Upgrades the shields of all Protoss units and structures. Hotkey: S Cost: 150 150 Build time: 160 Protoss Shields Level 2 Further upgrades the shields of all Protoss units and structures. Hotkey: S Cost: 225 225 Build time: 190 Protoss Shields Level 3 Maximizes the shields of all Protoss units and structures. Hotkey: S Cost: 300 300 Build time: 220 Extended Thermal Lance Increases the range of the Colossus weapon. Hotkey: E Cost: 200 200 Build time: 140
Weapon:	Thermal Lance Target: Ground Range: 6 Speed: Normal Type: Fire (Ranged) Damage: 15 (21)
Ability:	Cliff Walk The Colossus can walk up and down cliffs.

3D Model

Basic information

Race:	Protoss
Life:	200
Shield:	150 Regeneration: 2.000
Armor:	1 (4)
Movement:	Normal Acceleration: 1000
Cargo Size:	8
Attributes:	Armored - Mechanical - Massive

Production

Producer:	Robotics Facility
Hotkey:	C
Requires:	Robotics Bay
Cost:	300 200
Supply:	6
Build time:	75

Combat

Upgrades:	Protoss Ground Weapons Level 1 Upgrades the damage dealt by Protoss ground units. Hotkey: G Cost: 100 100 Build time: 160 Protoss Ground Weapons Level 2 Further upgrades the damage dealt by Protoss ground units. Hotkey: G Cost: 150 150 Build time: 190 Protoss Ground Weapons Level 3 Maximizes the damage dealt by Protoss ground units. Hotkey: G Cost: 200 200 Build time: 220 Protoss Ground Armor Level 1 Upgrades the armor of Protoss ground units. Hotkey: A Cost: 100 100 Build time: 160 Protoss Ground Armor Level 2 Further upgrades the armor of Protoss ground units. Hotkey: A Cost: 150 150 Build time: 190 Protoss Ground Armor Level 3 Maximizes the armor of Protoss ground units. Hotkey: A Cost: 200 200 Build time: 220 Protoss Shields Level 1 Upgrades the shields of all Protoss units and structures. Hotkey: S Cost: 150 150 Build time: 160 Protoss Shields Level 2 Further upgrades the shields of all Protoss units and structures. Hotkey: S Cost: 225 225 Build time: 190 Protoss Shields Level 3 Maximizes the shields of all Protoss units and structures. Hotkey: S Cost: 300 300 Build time: 220 Extended Thermal Lance Increases the range of the Colossus weapon. Hotkey: E Cost: 200 200 Build time: 140
Weapon:	Thermal Lance Target: Ground Range: 6 Speed: Normal Type: Fire (Ranged) Damage: 15 (21)
Ability:	Cliff Walk The Colossus can walk up and down cliffs.

General Strategy

Strong Against

Weak Against

Massive armored unit that can attack ground targets.
Able to attack from very long range.
Devastating to groups of infantry.
Cliff Walk allows it to traverse elevations in terrain, like Reapers.
It is so massive that it can be engaged by anti-air structures and units.

Upgrades

Extended Thermal Lances: Passive increase to the Colossus’s attack range.

Countermeasures

VS Terran

Launch Vikings; their long air-to-air range will make it easy to bring the Colossi down.
Engage with Banshees.
Build Thors and use their 250mm Strike Cannon ability.

VS Zerg

Spawn Corruptors or Mutalisks to engage the Colossi safely.
Use Infestors' Neural Parasite to control Colossi – after distracting them.
Spawn Ultralisks. Their high damage, armor, and health will allow them to survive the Colossi onslaught. Be sure to research Chitinous Plating.

VS Protoss

Use Void Rays to engage Colossi safely.
Focus-fire them with Immortals.
Build Carriers or Phoenix fighters.

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Zerg
Protoss

* Requires Heart of the Swarm expansion pack

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Colossus

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