StarCraft II 5.0.16 Hotfix: Full Patch Notes
▼ Summary
– Default Geyser vespene gas reduced from 2,500 to 2,000.
– Zerg larva rate increased from 9.5 to 9.9.
– Terran Widow Mine lock-on time reduced to 0.85 seconds; Reaper build time increased to 34 seconds.
– Protoss Bile now destroys 50% of force field duration; Adept build time increased to 33 seconds; High and Dark Templar build times decreased to 40 seconds.
– Mothership shields reduced to 200, health increased to 400.
Blizzard has released a new hotfix for StarCraft II, updating the game to version 5.0.16. The changes arrive after a week of community feedback and player data analysis, and the team has signaled that further adjustments may follow if needed.
Economy
The default geyser now yields 2,000 vespene gas instead of the previous 2,500. This reduction should slow gas-heavy openers and encourage more strategic resource management early on.
Zerg
Zerg players will see a larva rate increase from 9.5 to 9.9. This subtle boost helps the swarm keep pace with early pressure and maintain production momentum.
Terran
The Widow Mine lock-on time has been trimmed from 1.07 seconds to 0.85 seconds, making the unit more responsive and deadly against enemy clumps. Meanwhile, the Reaper build time has risen from 32 to 34 seconds, slightly delaying early harassment potential.
Protoss
A major change hits Bile: it no longer instantly destroys force fields. Instead, it now removes 50% of the force field’s duration, giving Protoss players a brief window to respond.
The Adept pre-warpgate build time increases from 30 to 33 seconds, while both the High Templar and Dark Templar pre-warpgate build times drop from 43 to 40 seconds, speeding up access to these powerful casters.
Finally, the Mothership’s shields are reduced from 350 to 200, but its health rises from 350 to 400. This shift makes the Mothership more durable against direct damage but more vulnerable to shield-piercing attacks.
Bug Fixes
Several bugs have also been addressed, though Blizzard did not detail every fix in this hotfix announcement. Players can expect a more stable experience across all matchups.
(Source: Blizzard.com)