Build Orders
Select a build order to see step-by-step instructions. Numbers in brackets are population counts.
Unit Counter Chart
Click any unit to see what it beats and what beats it.
Economy Guide
Efficient resource management by age. The economy wins games.
ELO Bracket Guide
New to ranked? Read this first
- Everyone starts around 1000 ELO. That's a placeholder, not your real level — the ladder hasn't measured you yet.
- Expect to lose your first ~12–20 games. The system is pushing you down to where you actually belong; this is normal and happens to almost everyone.
- It takes roughly 10 games to calibrate. After that your rating settles and matches get much closer and more winnable.
- Don't smurf or make a fresh account to dodge losses. It just delays calibration, wastes everyone's time, and ruins games for genuine beginners. Take the early losses — they're the fastest way to a fair rating.
Not ready for humans yet? Beat the Moderate AI consistently first, then the Hard AI. Once you can reliably win vs Hard, you're ready for the ladder — Hard AI is roughly an early-ladder opponent, and the experience transfers directly.
Want a guided path from install to your first ranked win? Follow the Start Here roadmap.
Specific focus areas by ELO. Fix the most impactful things first.