Starcraft 2 Terran Nuke Strategy - The Medivac & Ghost Distraction Launch
by Tyson
Nukes in Starcraft 2 are definitely one of the coolest and underused Terran abilities in the game. This could be because of their high cost due to the tech it takes to get access to them. But if you're looking to have some fun with your opponents, using these nuke strategies can be a great way to overwhelm them. Hearing "Nuclear Launch Detected" is a terrible thing to hear in the midst of a heated battle.
Here's a great way to get a nuke off on your opponents base when he's not paying attention. Load up a Ghost into a Medivac, and take the long route to the back of your opponent's base. Try to land the Ghost somewhere that is out of sight and get ready to launch your Nuke.
Now create a diversion with a head on attack on your opponent's base. Don't just run in and get slaughtered though, if he has more units than you just keep him busy by attacking and backing off, so he constantly has to micro his units. Siege Tanks are a great asset here, as you can siege them up and then poke in with Hellions and Marines, then drag back opposing forces into your Siege Tanks range.
Remember, the whole point here is to keep him focused on his army and fighting you off.
While you're doing all this, Cloak your Ghost and head in to the back of his base. Launch a Nuke at the most vulnerable location you can find. A single nuke will take out Supply Depots and Pylons (and Overlords, but they can move), if your opponent massed these buildings in one spot it's a prime location for a nuke.
Alternatively, if the base is actively mining, target the Nexus directly. If the nuke lands and he doesn't move his workers out of the way, then you'll kill all of them (except those in Refineries) and greatly damage his economy.
Many players will get greatly intimidated when they hear "Nuclear Launch Detected" and start frantically looking around for the little red dot. Most will assume that your Ghost is with your army (as long as he didn't spot your Medivac) and will therefore move their army back into their base to be sure it doesn't get taken out. You can use this opportunity to move your tanks up into a better position.
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