Primal Igniter
Role
Specialized anti-infantry attacker
4
Build time
8
2.95 (3.5 with Glial Reconstruction)
Hit points
350 (525 with Evolved Carapace)
Damage
25 (+15 vs light with Concentrated Fire)
2 (1.67 with Evolved Adrenal Glands)
Primal igniters are a primal zerg strain evolved from primal roaches . After the roach was assimilated by the primal zerg of Zerus , they evolved the ability to become igniters.[1]
Game Unit
Primal igniters evolve from primal roaches in Co-op Missions , and are exclusive to Dehaka .[2]
Compared to primal roaches, igniters have more HP, armor, and damage, but less range.[3]
Upgrades and Abilities
Buries the unit underground. Burrowed unit are unable to move or attack, but they cannot be seen without detection.
Usage
Hotkey
R
Cost
2 (burrow) 1 (unburrow)
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock
Initially available.
The primal igniter regenerates life very quickly while burrowed. Regenerates 10 health per second.
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock
Initially available.
Increases the movement speed of primal roaches by 31% and primal igniters by 19%.
Increases the Primal igniter 's damage against light armored enemies.
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock
Reach Dehaka Level 9
The Primal igniter gains 50% life.
Usage
Passive
Notes
Gene Mutation 20% chance (up to 50% with full Mastery).
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock
Reach Dehaka Level 15.
The Primal igniter attacks 20% faster.
Usage
Passive
Notes
Gene Mutation 20% chance (up to 50% with full Mastery).
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock
Reach Dehaka Level 15.
The Primal igniter will leech 20% of damage done as life.
Usage
Passive
Notes
Gene Mutation 20% chance (up to 50% with full Mastery).
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock
Reach Dehaka Level 15.
Increases the attack damage of all primal zerg units.
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock
Initially available.
Increases the armor of all primal zerg units.
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock
Initially available.
Acquisition
Level 1
Cost
100 100 160
Effect
Armor: 4
Level 2
Level 3
References