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HOTS Balance Update #13 & Beta Coming to an end on March 1st

With the beta closing date finally announced for March 1st in preparation for Heart of the Swarm's March 12th Release, Blizzard have detailed another Heart of the Swarm Beta Balance Update. Improved one base scouting options for Zerg, improved ZvZ Mutalisk defence and Widow Mine buffs are all on the menu for the latest update. While questions still remain over the effectiveness of several units including Oracles, Battle Hellions and Protoss air compositions in general, Blizzard seems to be honing in on final balance.

Protoss

• Oracle
  • The duration for Envision has been increased from 30 to 60 seconds.

Terran

• Widow Mine
  • The primary target damage for Sentinel Missiles has been increased from 125 to 125 +35 vs. Shields.

Zerg

• Hatchery
  • The Pneumatized Carapace upgrade now only requires a Hatchery.

• Infestor
  • The projectile speed for Fungal Growth has been reduced from 15 to 12.

• Spore Crawler
  • The weapon damage for Acid Spew has been increased from 15 to 15 + 15 vs. Biological.

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Proposed Balance Changes
BETA BALANCE UPDATE #13
The Beta Test is coming to an End