Roach

The Roach is a ranged unit of Zerg, able to hit ground targets. It is a powerful early unit, and is popular to use for both early aggression and defense. It is armored and has decent health, making it a good tank. The Roach has Roach Regeneration, allowing it to regenerate health quickly while burrowed. You can upgrade Glial Reconstitution to increase the movementspeed of Roaches. The research Tunneling Claws allows roaches to move while burrowed, and increasing their health regeneration while burrowed.

Counter to:
Hellion, Zealot, Baneling

Countered by:
Marauder, Immortal, Mutalisk

Built by:
Larva

Requires:
Roach Warren