Forge

The Forge is a site of Protoss technological development. Although their technology is incredibly advanced when compared to that of other species, the Protoss constantly strive to enhance and refine their weapons and armor. Work at the Forge rarely ceases, as this edifice is where much of the research takes place.

The Forge upgrades the armor and weapons of Protoss units along with the deflector shields on all Protoss units and buildings.

Upgrades
Plasma Shields

The Forge in StarCraft II
The Forge reappears in StarCraft II, being required to access the Photon Cannon.

Ground Weapons

 * Level 1
 * Cost: 100 100  140 seconds
 * Hotkey: G
 * Upgrades the damage dealt by Protoss ground units.


 * Level 2
 * Cost: 150 150  170 seconds
 * Hotkey: G
 * Further upgrades the damage dealt by Protoss ground units.


 * Level 3
 * Cost: 200 200  200 seconds
 * Hotkey: G
 * Maximizes the damage dealt by Protoss ground units.

Ground Armor

 * Level 1
 * Cost: 100 100  140 seconds
 * Hotkey: A
 * Upgrades the armor of Protoss ground units.


 * Level 2
 * Cost: 175 175  170 seconds
 * Hotkey: A
 * Further upgrades the armor of Protoss ground units.


 * Level 3
 * Cost: 250 250  200 seconds
 * Hotkey: A
 * Maximizes the armor of Protoss ground units.

Shields

 * Level 1
 * Cost: 200 200  140 seconds
 * Hotkey: S
 * Upgrades the shiels of all Protoss ground units.


 * Level 2
 * Cost: 300 300  170 seconds
 * Hotkey: S
 * Further upgrades the shiels of all Protoss ground units.


 * Level 3
 * Cost: 400 400  200 seconds
 * Hotkey: S
 * Maximizes the shiels of all Protoss ground units.