Viking

In the aftermath of the Brood War, weapon technicians proposed a radical new concept to resolve the critical weaknesses in Terran anti-air capabilities. Based on technologies used in the Siege Tank, the Viking was designed to be the ultimate anti-air and ground-support weapon system. With the ability to change from an assault walker to an air-superiority fighter, the Viking can fulfill different tactical needs in a developing battle. However, finding pilots who excel in both modes has proven difficult. Those who survive the adaptation become the ultimate Terran aces.

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Unit Statistics

3D Model

Basic information

Race:	Terran
Life:	125
Armor:	0 (0)
Movement:	Fast Acceleration: 2.625 Turn Rate: 999.844
Attributes:	Armored - Mechanical

Production

Producer:	Starport
Hotkey:	V
Cost:	150 75
Supply:	2
Build time:	42

Combat

Switch Mode:

Viking Fighter
Viking Assault

Upgrades:	Terran Ship Weapons Level 1 Upgrades the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 100 100 Build time: 160 Terran Ship Weapons Level 2 Further upgrades the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 175 175 Build time: 190 Terran Ship Weapons Level 3 Maximizes the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 250 250 Build time: 220
Weapon:	Lanzer Torpedoes Target: Air Range: 9 Speed: Slow Type: Normal (Ranged) Damage: 10 (13) Bonus: Armored +4 (4)
Ability:	Assault Mode Transforms the Viking to Assault Mode. In this mode Vikings move on the ground and can only attack ground targets. Hotkey: D Duration: 3

Upgrades:	Terran Ship Weapons Level 1 Upgrades the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 100 100 Build time: 160 Terran Ship Weapons Level 2 Further upgrades the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 175 175 Build time: 190 Terran Ship Weapons Level 3 Maximizes the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 250 250 Build time: 220
Weapon:	Gatling Cannon Target: Ground Range: 6 Speed: Normal Type: Normal (Ranged) Damage: 12 (15)
Ability:	Fighter Mode Transforms the Viking to Fighter Mode. In this mode Vikings fly, but they can only attack air targets. Hotkey: E Duration: 3

3D Model

Basic information

Race:	Terran
Life:	125
Armor:	0 (3)
Movement:	Fast Acceleration: 2.625 Turn Rate: 999.844
Attributes:	Armored - Mechanical

Production

Producer:	Starport
Hotkey:	V
Cost:	150 75
Supply:	2
Build time:	42

Combat

Switch Mode:

Viking Fighter
Viking Assault

Upgrades:	Terran Ship Plating Level 1 Upgrades the armor of units built at a Starport. Hotkey: P Cost: 150 150 Build time: 160 Terran Ship Plating Level 2 Further upgrades the armor of units built at a Starport. Hotkey: P Cost: 225 225 Build time: 190 Terran Ship Plating Level 3 Maximizes the armor of units built at a Starport. Hotkey: P Cost: 300 300 Build time: 220 Terran Ship Weapons Level 1 Upgrades the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 100 100 Build time: 160 Terran Ship Weapons Level 2 Further upgrades the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 175 175 Build time: 190 Terran Ship Weapons Level 3 Maximizes the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 250 250 Build time: 220
Weapon:	Lanzer Torpedoes Target: Air Range: 9 Speed: Slow Type: Normal (Ranged) Damage: 10 (13) Bonus: Armored +4 (4)
Ability:	Assault Mode Transforms the Viking to Assault Mode. In this mode Vikings move on the ground and can only attack ground targets. Hotkey: D Duration: 3

Upgrades:	Terran Ship Plating Level 1 Upgrades the armor of units built at a Starport. Hotkey: P Cost: 150 150 Build time: 160 Terran Ship Plating Level 2 Further upgrades the armor of units built at a Starport. Hotkey: P Cost: 225 225 Build time: 190 Terran Ship Plating Level 3 Maximizes the armor of units built at a Starport. Hotkey: P Cost: 300 300 Build time: 220 Terran Ship Weapons Level 1 Upgrades the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 100 100 Build time: 160 Terran Ship Weapons Level 2 Further upgrades the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 175 175 Build time: 190 Terran Ship Weapons Level 3 Maximizes the damage dealt by units built at a Starport. Hotkey: S Cost: 250 250 Build time: 220
Weapon:	Gatling Cannon Target: Ground Range: 6 Speed: Normal Type: Normal (Ranged) Damage: 12 (15)
Ability:	Fighter Mode Transforms the Viking to Fighter Mode. In this mode Vikings fly, but they can only attack air targets. Hotkey: E Duration: 3

Flight Manual

Strong Against

Weak Against

Slow-moving armored craft that can transform to attack air or ground targets.
Switch to Assault Mode to land in unguarded bases, eliminate key structures or personnel, and then take off.
Scour the field in Fighter Mode to hunt down Overlords, Colossi, and enemy air units.
If you have air superiority, switch to Assault Mode and support your ground troops with extra firepower.
The transformation between Fighter Mode and Assault Mode takes around 3 seconds. It is not advised to activate it under heavy anti-aircraft fire.

Countermeasures

VS Terran

Build Missile Turrets in key points around your base. If the enemy decides to switch to Assault Mode, engage with Marauders and Siege Tanks.
Use Ravens to deploy Auto-Turrets. Use Point Defense Drones if you are bringing your own Vikings to bear.
Marines with Stimpacks are good to take down Vikings in Fighter Mode and decent against Vikings in Assault Mode if they have Medivac support.

VS Zerg

Use the Queen in tandem with a few well placed Spore Crawlers. Be sure to keep your Overlords covered by your defensive structures or anti-air units.
Spawn Hydralisks and research Grooved Spines. As always, be sure to focus fire.
If the Vikings transform to Assault Mode, surround them with Zerglings or Roaches.

VS Protoss

Cover your mineral line with a few Photon Cannons.
Get Stalkers and research Blink. Vikings fly slowly, so you can potentially wipe them out with a well placed Blink and focus fire.
Cast Psionic Storm or attack with a few Archons.

Terran
Zerg
Protoss

* Requires Heart of the Swarm expansion pack

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Viking

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3D Model

Basic information

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Flight Manual

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