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The Asteria wraith is an elite wraith unit fielded by Matt Horner during the End War against Amon. They were part of the elite of the Dominion Fleet, and were augmented with mercenary technology from Mira's Marauders, enhancing their firepower and cloaking abilities.[1]

Game Unit[]

Asteria wraiths are a unit available to Han and Horner in Co-op Missions, counting as a Horner unit and available from the Dominion starport. Asterias come with full energy, allowing them to cloak for around 3 minutes after deployment even without upgrades. They are the most versatile of Horner's air units, capable of many functions at once.

Asterias have significantly improved technology compared to their regular counterparts. Most notably, Asteria wraiths use a stronger and more versatile burst laser, used for both air and ground targets with vastly improved effect and rate of fire (compared to the standard wraith used in the campaign or those used by Swann). They also have triple the health. Asterias can be upgraded to be permanently cloaked and gain double attack speed for every shot they fire, as well as tactical jump. All of these upgrades are useful purchases as they improve survivability, firepower, and mobility respectively.

With the trigger upgrade, Asterias are worth including during longer games for use in prolonged fights, such as attacking enemy bases or fighting infested when they have time to ramp up. However, it may be worth considering first spending the gas to build Strike Fighter Platforms which do burst damage, good for taking out enemy waves or defensive buildings. Also, as strike fighters retreat to the base automatically, they also require less micro for inexperienced players.

Abilities[]

SC2BansheeCloak
Cloaking Field

Cloaks the Asteria wraith, preventing enemy units from seeing or attacking it. A cloaked Asteria wraith will only be revealed by detectors or effects.

Usage
Cost 0.9 per second Energy
Campaign Acquisition
Acquired from Initially available.
ve
TacticalJump Game1
Tactical Jump

Asteria Wraiths, Deimos Vikings, and Theia Ravens can use Tactical Jump, warping them to any location, even if not visible. The aircraft is invulnerable while warping.

Usage
Hotkey T
Cooldown 60 seconds
Notes

Theia Ravens Silent Mode don't prevent the use of this ability.

Acquisition
Purchased from Tech lab attached to dominion starport
Hotkey Q
Basic
Cost 150 Minerals 150 Vespene gas 90seconds
With Impatience
Cost 150 Minerals 150 Vespene gas 63seconds
ve

Upgrades[]

UnregisteredCloaking Game1
Unregistered Cloaking System

Allows Asteria Wraiths to remain permanently cloaked.

Usage
Notes

Replace default skin Wraith SC2 Icon1 to Mira's Marauders variant Icon Asteria Wraith

Acquisition
Purchased from Tech lab attached to dominion starport
Hotkey C
Basic
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 90seconds
With Impatience
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 63seconds
ve
TriggerOverride Game1
Trigger Override

Asteria Wraiths attack speed increases by 10% with each attack, up to a maximum of 100%.

Usage
Passive
Notes

Replace default skin Wraith SC2 Icon1 to Mira's Marauders variant Icon Asteria Wraith

Campaign Acquisition
Acquired from Reach Han and Horner Level 7
Acquisition
Purchased from Tech lab attached to dominion starport
Hotkey S
Basic
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 90seconds
Required Armory
With Impatience
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 63seconds
Required Armory
ve
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Endurance Training

Asteria Wraiths regenerate 3.75 HP per second when out of combat for at least 10 seconds.

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Han and Horner Level 11
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SignifigantOthers Coop Game1
My Significant Other

Increases the attack speed of Han's units by 2% and gain +2 hit points per supply of Han's units.

Usage
Notes

Han's units Attack Speed
Mastery: +0.02% attack speed per Significant Others Bonuses mastery point. Up to a maximum +2.6% attack speed
Hit Points:
*+2 hp per Reaper
*+4 hp per Widow mine/Hellion/Hellbat
*+6 hp per Assault galleon with Drone Hangar bay
Mastery: +0.02/0.04/0.06 hp per Significant Others Bonuses mastery point. Up to a maximum:
*+2.6 hp per Reaper
*+5.2 hp per Widow mine/Hellion/Hellbat
*+7.8 hp per Assault galleon with Drone Hangar bay

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Han and Horner Level 15.
ve
TheHornersWeapon
Terran Weapons

Increases the attack damage of all terran units.

Usage
Passive
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Initially available.
Acquisition
Purchased from Armory
Hotkey E
Level 1
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 160seconds
Effect Damage: 18
Level 2
Cost 175 Minerals 175 Vespene gas 190seconds
Effect Damage: 20
Level 3
Cost 250 Minerals 250 Vespene gas 220seconds
Effect Damage: 22
ve
TheHornersArmor
Terran Armor

Increases the armor of all terran units.

Usage
Passive
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Initially available.
Acquisition
Purchased from Armory
Hotkey V
Level 1
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 160seconds
Effect Armor: 1
Level 2
Cost 175 Minerals 175 Vespene gas 190seconds
Effect Armor: 2
Level 3
Cost 250 Minerals 250 Vespene gas 220seconds
Effect Armor: 3
ve

Trivia[]

  • During development, the Asteria wraith had an upgrade named Pulse Amplifier which increased its burst laser damage.[2]
  • Asteria is a Greek name meaning "of the stars" or "starry one."
  • The Asteria wraith uses the same model as the normal wraith when not upgraded with either Unregistered Cloaking System or Trigger Override.

References[]

  1. Blizzard EntertainmentStarCraft II: Legacy of the Void. (Activision Blizzard) (in English). November 10, 2015
  2. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void Map Editor. (Activision Blizzard) (in English). November 10, 2015
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