Ultralisk cavern

The zerg ultralisk cavern is a shelled structure in which there are numerous high-radiation deposits and other dangerous substances. It is in this extremely hostile environment that the ultralisk gains its toughness. In addition, it provides all of the genetic coding for the larva to morph into the breed itself.^[1]

Game UnitEdit

StarCraftEdit

Researched UpgradesEdit

StarCraft: Brood WarEdit

During the Brood War, the ultralisk caverns could also provide additional genetic mutations for Anabolic Synthesis (for faster movement) and Chitinous Plating (for improved armor).^[2]

Chitinous Plating

• +2 bonus to ultralisk armor.

Acquisition
Purchased from Ultralisk cavern Hotkey C Cost 150 150 133

Anabolic Synthesis

• Increases the speed of ultralisks.

Acquisition
Purchased from Ultralisk cavern Hotkey A Cost 200 200 133

DevelopmentEdit

The ultralisk cavern was previously named "radiation cluster."^[3][4][5]

StarCraft IIEdit

In StarCraft II the ultralisk cavern is still required for production of ultralisks.

Researched UpgradesEdit

Chitinous Plating

• +2 bonus to ultralisk armor

Acquisition
Purchased from Ultralisk cavern Hotkey C Cost 150 150 79

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Anabolic Synthesis

Increases Ultralisk speed when off creep from 4.13 to 4.95. The Ultralisk on-creep speed will remain the same at 5.36.

Acquisition
Purchased from Ultralisk cavern Hotkey A Cost 150 150 42

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Co-op MissionsEdit

The ultralisk and ultralisk cavern used by Kerrigan in Co-op Missions. Additional upgrades for the ultralisk become available when Kerrigan reaches Level 13.

Stetmann can construct mecha ultralisk caverns, which allow him to build mecha ultralisks.

UpgradesEdit

Chitinous Plating

Ultralisks gain +2 armor.

Usage
Passive

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Initially available.

Acquisition
Purchased from Ultralisk cavern Hotkey C Cost 100 (basic) 40 (with full Mastery) 100 (basic) 40 (with full Mastery) 60 (basic) 24 (with full Mastery)

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Burrow Charge

Ultralisks burrow and quickly move towards target point, stunning enemies for two seconds on eruption. Can be set to autocast.

Usage
Hotkey C Range 9 Cooldown 10

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Kerrigan Level 13.

Acquisition
Purchased from Ultralisk cavern Hotkey B Cost 150 (basic) 60 (with full Mastery) 150 (basic) 60 (with full Mastery) 60 (basic) 24 (with full Mastery)

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Tissue Assimilation

Ultralisks heal 40% of the damage dealt with their attacks.

Usage
Passive

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Kerrigan Level 13.

Acquisition
Purchased from Ultralisk cavern Hotkey T Cost 150 (basic) 60 (with full Mastery) 150 (basic) 60 (with full Mastery) 60 (basic) 24 (with full Mastery)

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DevelopmentEdit

Main article: Ultralisk cavern/Development

VariantsEdit

• Mecha ultralisk cavern (terran replicant)

ReferencesEdit