Jumping Head First into Starcraft 2’s 2v2 Multiplayer

Written by: elouise.hagey.starc
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010

Since it was first released, the original Starcraft has taken on epic proportions around the globe, becoming a national sport in some regions and breeding endless tournaments. So, with Starcraft 2, it’s no surprise that millions of players have waited eagerly to get into the 2v2 multiplayer and work their way up the Battle.net rankings. But, before you start testing your mettle against other RTS junkies, it’s a good idea to review what you’ll be getting yourself into and how to be successful early.

Working as a Team



Most people are used to playing multiplayer games on their own. You might play on a team, but the majority of your team mates are going to run around as they please, leaving you to your own devices. With 2v2 play in Starcraft 2, you need to learn how to work closely with your team mate to generate and follow a strict strategy that will give you the upper hand against your opponent. If you’re playing random matches, this can be very hard.

So, to start with, make sure communication is possible. If you don’t have a headset, get one, or at the very least use the chat feature liberally. It’s even better if you know your teammate ahead of time so the two of you can develop strategies prior to the match starting.

Ideally, you want to build units that complement each other – allowing your team to successfully counter any attack strategies by your opponents. For example, one player can focus on economics while the other does the scouting and micro attacking. Or one could setup defenses and detectors while the other builds the attack force for early strikes.

The goal here is to spread out the work as much as possible so that when it comes time to take on your enemies you’re not left holding the short end of the stick.

Playing Effectively

There are two major things that you must do in 2v2 matches to be successful. First, you must scout and prepare for whatever your enemies are doing as early as possible. Second, you must expand whenever you can and in places that other players may not expect. The more unpredictable you can be in your expansions and your scouting methods, the less likely your opponents will be to attack you right away, and the better opportunities you’ll get to surprise them.

There are different tactics for every faction to sneak around your enemies defenses, trick them with unexpected buildings, or simply throw them off the trail of your true tactics. Use offline maps and single player to master these strategies early and use them often.

Ultimately, a good 2v2 player will be someone who can learn and adapt quickly, work with their partner and be effective in nearly every aspect of their play. If you can do that, you’ll be well on your way to Platinum status.


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