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{{Quote|Foolproof way to spot one of these - the smell. [[Marine]]s smell bad. These don't.|A [[Terran Dominion]] marine on changelings|StarCraft Field Manual}}
{{Quote|SKREEEEE!|A changeling|Changeling (story)}}
 
 
[[File:Changeling SC2 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|A changeling in its original form]]
 
The '''changeling''' is a [[zerg]] spy produced by the [[overseer]]. It is a very weak and unstable creature with a short lifespan.
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==Overview==
 
{{Quote|SKREEEEE!|A changeling|Changeling (short story)}}
 
[[File:Changeling SC2 Head1.jpg|thumb|A changeling]]
 
The changeling, composed of a protoplasmic substance, is capable of shape-shifting into a form resembling a [[terran]]. In its normal form, it has a gaunt, skinny upper body with a small head and two long arms, but its lower body is a shapeless, blob-like mass that oozes and pulsates while the changeling drags it behind as it crawls. It can shift between specific appearances. It can even send out [[psionic powers|psionic impressions]] leading terrans to believe that everything is "all right".
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It is intelligent, capable of operating computers. It possesses more strength than an unarmored human and can transform part of its body into a deadly bone blade, although its primary purpose does not appear to be combat.<ref name = "SC:Chng">Waugh, James. "[[Changeling (short story)|Changeling]]." (November 18, 2009). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/lore/short-stories/changeling/1 Changeling] Accessed 2009-11-18.</ref>
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===History===
 
{{Quote|Zerg ain't dormant like they say, [[Walden Briggs|Sarge]]. Looks like they walking amongst us now.|[[Wynne]]|Changeling (short story)}}
 
The changeling was developed as late as [[2503]]<ref name="SC:G:STimeline">September 27, 2011. "Timeline." ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). pp. 393-416. ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.</ref> by the [[Sarah Kerrigan|Queen of Blades]], who was testing it against the [[terran]]s before war broke out. The [[Terran Dominion]], learning about the new breed, also conducted their own tests.<ref name = "SC:Chng"/>
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The '''changeling''' is a [[zerg]] spy produced by the [[overseer]]. It is a very weak and unstable creature with a short lifespan.
 
   
==Overview==
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===Versus===
[[File:Changeling SC2 Head1.jpg|thumb|left|A changeling]]
 
The changeling, composed of a protoplasmic substance, is capable of shape-shifting into a form resembling a [[terran]]. It can shift between specific appearances. It can even send out [[psionic powers|psionic impressions]] leading terrans to believe that everything is "all right".
 
 
It is intelligent, capable of operating computers. It possesses more strength than an unarmored human and can transform part of its body into a deadly bone blade, although its primary purpose does not appear to be combat.<ref name = "SC:Chng">Waugh, James. "[[Changeling (story)|Changeling]]." (November 18, 2009). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/changeling.xml Changeling: A Short Story by James Waugh] Accessed 2009-11-18.</ref>
 
 
===History===
 
{{Quote|Zerg ain't dormant like they say, [[Walden Briggs|Sarge]]. Looks like they walking amongst us now.|[[Wynne]]|Changeling (story)}}
 
The changeling was developed as late as [[2504]] by [[Infested Kerrigan]], who was testing it against the [[terran]]s before war broke out. The [[Terran Dominion]], learning about the new breed, also conducted their own tests.<ref name = "SC:Chng"/>
 
 
==Game Unit==
 
[[File:Changeling SC2 Game1.jpg|thumb|Changelings|left|70px]]
 
 
The changeling has a limited lifespan, which is measured by a decreasing bar visible on the interface below the name, and it will die when the bar is zeroed. The changeling has its own wire-frame and portrait when not transformed. The changeling sometimes speaks, and its voice does not change when transformed.
 
The changeling has a limited lifespan, which is measured by a decreasing bar visible on the interface below the name, and it will die when the bar is zeroed. The changeling has its own wire-frame and portrait when not transformed. The changeling sometimes speaks, and its voice does not change when transformed.
   
The changeling game unit has no attack or abilities other than shape-shifting; any weapons it appears to carry are false.
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The changeling game unit has no attack or abilities other than shape-shifting; any weapons it appears to carry are false. Changelings can easily be detected if you select your zealots/marines/zerglings, and use /dance. The changeling will not dance.
   
 
The changeling's maximum hit points do not change, but they appear as the duplicated unit's hit points. For instance, a changeling resembling a {{link|marine|SC2}} will appear to have 45 hit points, but will in fact still have five hit points.
 
The changeling's maximum hit points do not change, but they appear as the duplicated unit's hit points. For instance, a changeling resembling a {{link|marine|SC2}} will appear to have 45 hit points, but will in fact still have five hit points.
   
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When a changeling takes the shape of a zergling, it will have wings if the zerg it copied have the Metabolic Boost upgrade. These wings can be seen on the wireframe of the unit. The [[Galaxy Map Editor]] refers the changeling's zergling shape as "zergling with wings".<ref name = "SCIIEditor">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II]] [[Galaxy|Map Editor]].'' (Activision Blizzard) (in English). July 27, 2010</ref>
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Overseers were briefly removed from multiplayer in ''[[Heart of the Swarm]]'',<ref name = "IGNHotSUnits">2011-10-21. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/121/1210400p1.html Blizzard Cuts and Adds StarCraft II Units]. ''IGN.'' Accessed 2011-10-21.</ref> effectively removing changelings as well. However, the overseer has been returned to the game as Blizzard examines how to make its abilities more interesting.<ref name = "Developer Update">Dustin Browder. 2012-04-11. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/4833874/Developer_Update_Heart_of_the_Swarm_Multiplayer-4_11_2012#blog Developer Update: Heart of the Swarm Multiplayer - Starcraft II]. ''Battle.net'', accessed on 2012-04-11.</ref>
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As of June 2012, changelings can be spawned from "siege" range.<ref name = "TLJuneReport">Blizzard Entertainment, Teamliquid. 2012-06-09. [http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=343491 Heart of the Swarm Update]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2012-06-09.</ref>
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"Foolproof way to spot one of these - the smell. Marines smell bad. These don't."

- A Terran Dominion marine on changelings(src)

Changeling SC2 Cncpt1

A changeling in its original form

The changeling is a zerg spy produced by the overseer. It is a very weak and unstable creature with a short lifespan.

Overview

"SKREEEEE!"

- A changeling(src)

Changeling SC2 Head1

A changeling

The changeling, composed of a protoplasmic substance, is capable of shape-shifting into a form resembling a terran. In its normal form, it has a gaunt, skinny upper body with a small head and two long arms, but its lower body is a shapeless, blob-like mass that oozes and pulsates while the changeling drags it behind as it crawls. It can shift between specific appearances. It can even send out psionic impressions leading terrans to believe that everything is "all right".

It is intelligent, capable of operating computers. It possesses more strength than an unarmored human and can transform part of its body into a deadly bone blade, although its primary purpose does not appear to be combat.[1]

History

"Zerg ain't dormant like they say, Sarge. Looks like they walking amongst us now."

- Wynne(src)

The changeling was developed as late as 2503[2] by the Queen of Blades, who was testing it against the terrans before war broke out. The Terran Dominion, learning about the new breed, also conducted their own tests.[1]

Game Unit

Versus

The changeling has a limited lifespan, which is measured by a decreasing bar visible on the interface below the name, and it will die when the bar is zeroed. The changeling has its own wire-frame and portrait when not transformed. The changeling sometimes speaks, and its voice does not change when transformed.

The changeling game unit has no attack or abilities other than shape-shifting; any weapons it appears to carry are false. Changelings can easily be detected if you select your zealots/marines/zerglings, and use /dance. The changeling will not dance.

The changeling's maximum hit points do not change, but they appear as the duplicated unit's hit points. For instance, a changeling resembling a marine will appear to have 45 hit points, but will in fact still have five hit points.

When a changeling takes the shape of a zergling, it will have wings if the zerg it copied have the Metabolic Boost upgrade. These wings can be seen on the wireframe of the unit. The Galaxy Map Editor refers the changeling's zergling shape as "zergling with wings".[3]

Abilities

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Shapeshifting

The changeling shifts upon approaching an enemy unit. It takes on the color of the nearby enemy, and the form and wireframe of the basic combat unit (marine, zealot, or zergling) of the nearby enemy's race. The transformation is permanent.

The changeling appearance exactly matches the assumed unit's form at the time of transformation; the changeling gains only the visual effects of upgrades.

Shapeshift may be autocast.

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Achievements

Meet the spy Meet the Spy
Points

10 Achievement SC2 Game1

Criteria

Kill 5 Changelings in a single Unranked or Ranked game.

Notes

This achievement is a reference to Team Fortress 2's Meet the Spy video as an introduction to the class 'Spy', who could disguise as enemy players.

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Development

Overseers were briefly removed from multiplayer in Heart of the Swarm,[4] effectively removing changelings as well. However, the overseer has been returned to the game as Blizzard examines how to make its abilities more interesting.[5]

As of June 2012, changelings can be spawned from "siege" range.[6]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Waugh, James. "Changeling." (November 18, 2009). Blizzard Entertainment. Changeling Accessed 2009-11-18.
  2. September 27, 2011. "Timeline." StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). pp. 393-416. ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.
  3. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II Map Editor. (Activision Blizzard) (in English). July 27, 2010
  4. 2011-10-21. Blizzard Cuts and Adds StarCraft II Units. IGN. Accessed 2011-10-21.
  5. Dustin Browder. 2012-04-11. Developer Update: Heart of the Swarm Multiplayer - Starcraft II. Battle.net, accessed on 2012-04-11.
  6. Blizzard Entertainment, Teamliquid. 2012-06-09. Heart of the Swarm Update. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2012-06-09.