Common questions

Can widow mines attack buildings?

Can widow mines attack buildings?

Widow mines are a burrowing assault unit in the terran arsenal. While unburrowed they cannot attack, but when burrowed, they can fire a sentinel missile at opponents, dealing splash damage in a massive area. However, the missile takes time to recharge after a use. Its attack only targets units, not structures.

Do widow mines do friendly fire?

Widow Mines are not affected by the splash damage of friendly Widow Mines (be it the Widow Mine’s own attack or another) but other friendly units are; the enemy can use fast units to drag the Mine attacks towards the Terran’s army.

Do widow mines do Friendly damage?

Widow Mines are not affected by the splash damage of friendly Widow Mines (be it the Widow Mine’s own attack or another) but other friendly units are; the enemy can use fast units to drag the Mine attacks towards Terran’s army.

What happens when you unburrow a widow mine?

Unburrows the Widow Mine and deactivates its weapon, allowing it to move. Attacks by launching missiles at enemy ground and air units that get too close. Missiles deal 125 (+35 vs. shields) damage to their primary target, and 40 (+25 vs. shields) splash damage to units nearby. Allows Widow Mines to burrow and activate 3 times as fast.

How does the Widow Mine work in StarCraft?

The widow mine fires a sentinel missile that deals 125 damage (+35 vs. shields) and 40 (+25 vs. shields]) splash damage to units within 1.25 radius, 20 damage inside 1.25 to 1.5, and 10 damage from 1.5 to 1.75. The ability is automatically activated when the widow mine burrows and can only be deactivated when the mine unburrows.

How do you know if a widow mine is in the Armory?

The existence of an Armory will grant burrowed Widow Mines invisibility while reloading. The existence is indicated on all the player’s Widow Mines by a red light appearing on top. Widow Mines will not automatically target the same unit unless micro’d to do so.

How are widow mines used in legacy of the void?

In defensive formations, Widow Mines can be used to guard chokes and protect vulnerable points. Can be used in combination with Missile Turrets or a Cyclone to protect from flying units where Marines are not sufficient.

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