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The '''Brain Bug''' is a giant Infestor boss. It has no weapons, but emits an aura of [[Toxic Gas]] that deals heavy damage over time and slow to nearby enemies. Once it is awakened it starts slowly creeping around the map leaving [[Eggs]], [[Creep Tumor]]s, and [[Spine Crawler|Spine]] and [[Spore Crawler|Spore]] Crawlers. Its movement is somewhat unpredictable, as it does not attempt to deliberately attack CP forces, but it does try to avoid taking direct damage from enemies. Unusually, it is typed Biological - Psionic - Heroic, and not Massive, making [[Big Game Hunter Mastery]] ineffective against it. |
The '''Brain Bug''' is a giant Infestor boss. It has no weapons, but emits an aura of [[Toxic Gas]] that deals heavy damage over time and slow to nearby enemies. Once it is awakened it starts slowly creeping around the map leaving [[Eggs]], [[Creep Tumor]]s, and [[Spine Crawler|Spine]] and [[Spore Crawler|Spore]] Crawlers. Its movement is somewhat unpredictable, as it does not attempt to deliberately attack CP forces, but it does try to avoid taking direct damage from enemies. Unusually, it is typed Biological - Psionic - Heroic, and not Massive, making [[Big Game Hunter Mastery]] ineffective against it. |
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==Combat Strategy== |
==Combat Strategy== |
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===[[Tychus]]=== |
===[[Tychus]]=== |
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| − | If you have [[Ranger Mastery]] you can attack the Brain Bug from |
+ | If you have [[Ranger Mastery]] you can attack the Brain Bug from near the edge of [[Toxic Gas]]'s range. Otherwise, staying in range to do damage may be difficult because of the slow. [[Stimpack]] will help with this but unless you have [[Iron Man Mastery]] staying in range while chasing will be difficult. [[Psionic Storm]] or in rare cases [[Psionic Warrior Mastery]] can be used for extra damage to the Bug itself, because of its Psionic type. |
===[[Swann]]=== |
===[[Swann]]=== |
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[[Hellfire Missile Battery|Hellfire Missile Batteries]] are your best friends. The Brain Bug's slow move speed makes it very easy to slowly barrage down, [[Gatling Turret]]s can provide a little more damage as well, and [[Flaming Betty|Flaming Betties]] can help slow down the [[Ultralisk]]s. Engaging the Bug in melee combat is possible, but be careful not to take too much damage or get trapped by the eggs. |
[[Hellfire Missile Battery|Hellfire Missile Batteries]] are your best friends. The Brain Bug's slow move speed makes it very easy to slowly barrage down, [[Gatling Turret]]s can provide a little more damage as well, and [[Flaming Betty|Flaming Betties]] can help slow down the [[Ultralisk]]s. Engaging the Bug in melee combat is possible, but be careful not to take too much damage or get trapped by the eggs. |
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===[[Tassadar]]=== |
===[[Tassadar]]=== |
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| − | On the one hand, [[Force Field]] |
+ | On the one hand, [[Force Field|Force Fields]], [[Thunderstorm]], and [[Nexus Exiles]] will help keep the [[Ultralisk|Ultralisks]] at bay. On the other hand, the Brain Bug's Psionic type makes [[Thunderstorm]] more effective against it. Your shields are strong enough that you should be able to survive fighting the Bug directly for short spans of time, but be careful with the movement slow. |
===[[Nova]]=== |
===[[Nova]]=== |
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| − | [[Snipe]] has two [[Talent]]s that give it bonus damage against Psionic and Heroic units. These make it an extremely powerful weapon against the Brain Bug. Apart from that, Nova's long attack range allows her to [[Strafe]] from |
+ | [[Snipe]] has two [[Talent]]s that give it bonus damage against Psionic and Heroic units. These make it an extremely powerful weapon against the Brain Bug. Apart from that, Nova's long attack range allows her to [[Strafe]] from the edge of the [[Toxic Gas|Gas]]. Avoid getting caught in Eggs or Ultralisks and Nova is probably the best hero to take this boss down. |
===[[Predator]]=== |
===[[Predator]]=== |
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| − | You have no damage so you won't kill the Bug quickly, but your health and regeneration are high enough that you are effectively immune to [[Toxic Gas|Gas]] apart from the slow. [[Iron Man Mastery]] makes you nearly immune to the slow as well, but this boss alone would not justify taking it. You can either chase the Bug around the map and bleed it out with [[Irradiate]] or you can take on the swarms of [[Ultralisk]] |
+ | You have no damage so you won't kill the Bug quickly, but your health and regeneration are high enough that you are effectively immune to [[Toxic Gas|Gas]] apart from the slow. [[Iron Man Mastery]] makes you nearly immune to the slow as well, but this boss alone would not justify taking it. You can either chase the Bug around the map and bleed it out with [[Irradiate]] or you can take on the swarms of [[Ultralisk|Ultralisks]] trying to break down the base. |
===[[Major Anvil|Anvil]]=== |
===[[Major Anvil|Anvil]]=== |
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Similar to [[Swann]], the Bug's low move speed makes it very easy for you to set up a siege position and rain shells on it. Interestingly enough though, one of the few patterns in the Bug's movement causes it to attempt to avoid a [[Siege Mode]] Anvil. Tank Mode is also useful to kite Ultralisks and attack the Bug while chasing it around. |
Similar to [[Swann]], the Bug's low move speed makes it very easy for you to set up a siege position and rain shells on it. Interestingly enough though, one of the few patterns in the Bug's movement causes it to attempt to avoid a [[Siege Mode]] Anvil. Tank Mode is also useful to kite Ultralisks and attack the Bug while chasing it around. |
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Revision as of 02:18, 29 June 2015
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Offensive Stats
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| Damage | 20 |
| vs. Structure | 40 |
| vs. Heroic | 30 |
| Range | 9 |
| Weapon Speed | 0.5 |
Defensive Stats
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| Armor | 15 |
| Move Speed | 1.3 |
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The Brain Bug is a giant Infestor boss. It has no weapons, but emits an aura of Toxic Gas that deals heavy damage over time and slow to nearby enemies. Once it is awakened it starts slowly creeping around the map leaving Eggs, Creep Tumors, and Spine and Spore Crawlers. Its movement is somewhat unpredictable, as it does not attempt to deliberately attack CP forces, but it does try to avoid taking direct damage from enemies. Unusually, it is typed Biological - Psionic - Heroic, and not Massive, making Big Game Hunter Mastery ineffective against it.
At the moment it is located at the top middle of the map and is awakened once it is approached or damage is dealt to it. This is useful as the player can choose when and how to engage in battle with it. Because of the radius of Toxic Gas engaging it in direct combat may prove difficult. It's important to focus it as a team or he will ravage around your base for long time.
The Lair and Hive above the Brain Bug's spawn point will continously send waves of Primal and Noxious Ultralisks to attack the northern ramp of the CP base. These are actually more threatening than the Brain Bug itself, as these Ultralisks can easily destroy the CP defenses the Oribital within several minutes if left unchecked.
Combat Strategy
Tychus
If you have Ranger Mastery you can attack the Brain Bug from near the edge of Toxic Gas's range. Otherwise, staying in range to do damage may be difficult because of the slow. Stimpack will help with this but unless you have Iron Man Mastery staying in range while chasing will be difficult. Psionic Storm or in rare cases Psionic Warrior Mastery can be used for extra damage to the Bug itself, because of its Psionic type.
Swann
Hellfire Missile Batteries are your best friends. The Brain Bug's slow move speed makes it very easy to slowly barrage down, Gatling Turrets can provide a little more damage as well, and Flaming Betties can help slow down the Ultralisks. Engaging the Bug in melee combat is possible, but be careful not to take too much damage or get trapped by the eggs.
Tassadar
On the one hand, Force Fields, Thunderstorm, and Nexus Exiles will help keep the Ultralisks at bay. On the other hand, the Brain Bug's Psionic type makes Thunderstorm more effective against it. Your shields are strong enough that you should be able to survive fighting the Bug directly for short spans of time, but be careful with the movement slow.
Nova
Snipe has two Talents that give it bonus damage against Psionic and Heroic units. These make it an extremely powerful weapon against the Brain Bug. Apart from that, Nova's long attack range allows her to Strafe from the edge of the Gas. Avoid getting caught in Eggs or Ultralisks and Nova is probably the best hero to take this boss down.
Predator
You have no damage so you won't kill the Bug quickly, but your health and regeneration are high enough that you are effectively immune to Gas apart from the slow. Iron Man Mastery makes you nearly immune to the slow as well, but this boss alone would not justify taking it. You can either chase the Bug around the map and bleed it out with Irradiate or you can take on the swarms of Ultralisks trying to break down the base.
Anvil
Similar to Swann, the Bug's low move speed makes it very easy for you to set up a siege position and rain shells on it. Interestingly enough though, one of the few patterns in the Bug's movement causes it to attempt to avoid a Siege Mode Anvil. Tank Mode is also useful to kite Ultralisks and attack the Bug while chasing it around.