TvP Marine WM Drop into Tank Push (GM Certified)
AdvancedTvPTiming Attack
GM Certified
By GM Certified • Patch 5.0.14
Play Style
This build focuses on throwing the protoss off-guard early on. The Marine+WM drop should hit at the 4 minute mark. Look to capitalize on poor unit positioning and get a good trade to setup your following tank push, conserve your units.
Strategic Goals
- → Deal damage with the initial drop
- → Pin stalkers to deal with the drop while going across with the tank push
- → Deal significant damage with the tank push
- → Use this pressure window to macro up
Counters
- • Early 3rd base
- • Low stalker count play
Weaknesses
- • Sentry openers
- • 4 gate blink
Transition Plan
Get your 2nd and 3rd barracks + an engi-bay. Work towards an upgraded bio army while attacking with the tank push.
Build Order Steps
| Supply | Time | Action | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0:00 |  SCV 50  The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 14 | 0:16 |  Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 14 | 0:24 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 15 | 0:39 |  Barracks 150 Produces terran infantry units. | 150 | — |
| 15 | 0:42 |  Refinery 75 Refines vespene gas for collection by SCVs. | 75 | — |
| 16 | 0:50 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 16 | 0:52 | Refinery 75 Refines vespene gas for collection by SCVs. | 75 | — |
| 17 | 1:02 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 19 | 1:26 |  Reaper 50  Exceptionally fast infantry that uses dual pistols, can jet pack up and down ledges and uses explosives against buildings. | 200 | — |
| 20 | 1:39 |  Factory 150 Produces terran vehicle units. | 150 | — |
| 20 | 1:43 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 20 | 1:52 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 21 | 1:58 | Barracks 150 Produces terran infantry units. | 50 | — |
| 21 | 2:04 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 22 | 2:14 |  Command Center 400 Produces SCVs and serves as a drop off point for processing of minerals and gas. Has the ability to carry up to five SCVs and can upgrade to the powerfully armed planetary fortress or the ability oriented orbital command. | 400 | — |
| 22 | 2:16 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 23 | 2:29 |  Starport 150 Produces terran air units. | 150 | — |
| 23 | 2:31 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 23 | 2:35 |  Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 26 | 2:38 | Factory 150 Produces terran vehicle units. | 50 | — |
| 26 | 2:40 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 26 | 2:43 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 27 | 2:53 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 27 | 2:55 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 30 | 3:05 |  Medivac 100 A dropship that can heal biological units. | 100 | — |
| 32 | 3:07 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 32 | 3:09 |  Widow Mine 75 A burrowing mine that fires a powerful missile at enemies. | 75 | — |
| 32 | 3:10 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 37 | 3:19 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 38 | 3:28 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 38 | 3:31 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 200 | — |
| 44 | 3:43 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 200 | — |
| 44 | 3:45 |  Viking 150 A versatile fighter that can transform between an air superiority fighter and a ground assault walker. | 150 | — |
| 44 | 3:48 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 48 | 3:54 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 49 | 3:58 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 150 | — |
| 52 | 4:13 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 52 | 4:16 |  Siege Tank 150 A powerful tank that can switch between mobile Tank Mode and stationary Siege Mode for long-range artillery. | 250 | — |
| 57 | 4:22 | Viking 150 A versatile fighter that can transform between an air superiority fighter and a ground assault walker. | 150 | — |
| 60 | 4:24 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 60 | 4:26 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 61 | 4:32 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 50 | — |
| 61 | 4:38 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 200 | — |
| 65 | 4:41 | Barracks 150 Produces terran infantry units. | 150 | — |
| 65 | 4:48 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 65 | 4:49 | Siege Tank 150 A powerful tank that can switch between mobile Tank Mode and stationary Siege Mode for long-range artillery. | 150 | — |
| 65 | 4:50 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 70 | 4:55 | Barracks 150 Produces terran infantry units. | 150 | — |
| 70 | 4:59 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 70 | 5:01 | Starport 150 Produces terran air units. | 50 | — |
| 70 | 5:02 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 74 | 5:09 |  Engineering Bay 125 Upgrades infantry and buildings. | 125 | — |
| 74 | 5:10 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 74 | 5:15 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 74 | 5:19 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 175 | — |
| 78 | 5:24 | Refinery 75 Refines vespene gas for collection by SCVs. | 75 | — |
| 78 | 5:27 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 80 | 5:31 | Factory 150 Produces terran vehicle units. | 50 | — |
| 80 | 5:32 | Starport 150 Produces terran air units. | 50 | — |
| 80 | 5:36 |  Infantry Weapons Level 1 Increases attack damage for terran infantry units. | 100 | — |
| 80 | 5:39 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 200 | — |
| 80 | 5:42 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 50 | — |
| 83 | 5:43 | Stimpack | 100 | — |
| 83 | 5:48 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 200 | — |
| 85 | 5:50 |  Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 85 | 5:51 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 85 | 5:57 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 89 | 5:58 |  Combat Shield 100 Increases Marine HP from 45 to 55. | 100 | — |
| 89 | 6:02 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 93 | 6:07 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 93 | 6:12 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 93 | 6:13 | Command Center 400 Produces SCVs and serves as a drop off point for processing of minerals and gas. Has the ability to carry up to five SCVs and can upgrade to the powerfully armed planetary fortress or the ability oriented orbital command. | 400 | — |
| 95 | 6:20 | Medivac 100 A dropship that can heal biological units. | 200 | — |
| 95 | 6:24 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 95 | 6:25 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 103 | 6:27 | Widow Mine 75 A burrowing mine that fires a powerful missile at enemies. | 150 | — |
| 103 | 6:30 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 107 | 6:34 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 109 | 6:41 | Barracks 150 Produces terran infantry units. | 300 | — |
| 109 | 6:45 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 109 | 6:46 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 112 | 6:50 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 112 | 6:52 | Medivac 100 A dropship that can heal biological units. | 100 | — |
| 115 | 6:55 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 200 | — |
| 115 | 6:57 | Widow Mine 75 A burrowing mine that fires a powerful missile at enemies. | 150 | — |
| 123 | 7:02 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 123 | 7:03 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 100 | — |
| 126 | 7:12 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 150 | — |
| 129 | 7:16 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 129 | 7:17 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 129 | 7:18 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 132 | 7:23 |  Concussive Shells 50 Marauder attacks slow enemy movement speed. | 50 | — |
| 132 | 7:24 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
| 132 | 7:26 | Supply Depot 100 Provides supply required for additional terran units and can submerge, enabling troops to walk over it. It is smaller than in StarCraft I and can be made into an important part of terran base defenses, preventing enemy units from walking past them. This ability is called Lower/Raise. | 100 | — |
| 133 | 7:30 | Marine 50 The basic terran infantry, able to upgrade hit points with a shield. | 200 | — |
| 133 | 7:34 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 133 | 7:37 | Viking 150 A versatile fighter that can transform between an air superiority fighter and a ground assault walker. | 300 | — |
| 139 | 7:40 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 100 | — |
| 139 | 7:43 | Marauder 100 The replacement for the firebat.[10] Its attack slows enemy units and deals high damage against armored units. | 100 | — |
| 145 | 7:47 | Widow Mine 75 A burrowing mine that fires a powerful missile at enemies. | 150 | — |
| 149 | 7:52 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 150 | — |
| 149 | 7:53 | SCV 50 The builder and resource gatherer of the terran race. Its Repair ability can be set to "autocast". | 50 | — |
Transition Plan
Get your 2nd and 3rd barracks + an engi-bay. Work towards an upgraded bio army while attacking with the tank push.