Cybernetics Core (Legacy of the Void)

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This article covers the current multiplayer version of this building. For other versions see Cybernetics Core (Heart of the Swarm) and Cybernetics Core (Wings of Liberty).
[e][h]Protoss Cybernetics Core
Building Information
Cost:
 150  0  36
Hotkey:
B → Y
Defense:
550 550 1 Armored, Structure
Requirements:
Upgrades available:
Sight:
9

Description

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The Cybernetics Core (sometimes referred to as Cyber Core or just Core) is a structure on the Protoss Technology Tree, which requires a Gateway before it can be warped in. The Cybernetics Core unlocks new units and the Shield Battery building, and enables research of several upgrades. Possessing a Cybernetics Core unlocks the construction of Sentries, Stalkers and Adepts at the Gateway. It also allows the player to research the uniquely Protoss Warp Gate technology. The Cybernetics Core is also the location where upgrades for Air Weapons and Armor are researched.

Like most Protoss structures, the Cybernetics Core can only be warped in at a location powered by the Psionic Matrix. It can only research upgrades while it remains within the Matrix, otherwise it becomes unpowered and cannot function. However, even an unpowered Cybernetics Core still allows the construction of Sentries, Stalkers, Adepts and Shield Batteries.

Air Weapons Upgrades

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These upgrades affect the following units: Interceptor, Mothership, Phoenix, Tempest, Void Ray. Levels 2 and 3 require a Fleet Beacon before they can be researched.

Air Weapons Level 1
100
100
129
Researched from: Cybernetics Core
Upgrades the damage of Protoss air units.
Air Weapons Level 2
175
175
154
Researched from: Cybernetics Core
Further upgrades the damage of Protoss air units. Requires a Fleet Beacon.
Air Weapons Level 3
250
250
179
Researched from: Cybernetics Core
Maximizes the damage of Protoss air units. Requires a Fleet Beacon.

Air Armor Upgrades

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These upgrades affect the following units: Carrier, Interceptor, Mothership, Observer, Oracle, Phoenix, Tempest, Void Ray, Warp Prism. Levels 2 and 3 require a Fleet Beacon before they can be researched.

Air Armor Level 1
100
100
129
Researched from: Cybernetics Core
Upgrades the armor of Protoss air units.
Air Armor Level 2
175
175
154
Researched from: Cybernetics Core
Further upgrades the armor of Protoss air units. Requires a Fleet Beacon.
Air Armor Level 3
250
250
179
Researched from: Cybernetics Core
Maximizes the armor of Protoss air units. Requires a Fleet Beacon.

Other Upgrades

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50
50
100
Researched from: Cybernetics Core
Allows Gateways to be changed into Warp Gates.

Competitive Usage

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The Cybernetics Core forms an early bottleneck in the Protoss tech tree. It is a prerequisite for all non Zealot combat units in the Protoss army, as well as enables the invaluable Warp Gate research. As such it is usually constructed immediately once the first Gateway is finished.

The only cases when one may not want to construct a Cybernetics Core as soon as possible are when going for (or responding to) an early aggression build with Photon Cannons and/or Zealots, or when opening with an early Nexus.

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  • Cybernetics Core at default camera angle
    Cybernetics Core at default camera angle
  • Closeup of Cybernetics Core
    Closeup of Cybernetics Core

Patch Changes

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  1. ↑ Blizzard Entertainment (22 January 2019). "STARCRAFT II 4.8.2 PATCH NOTES". Battle.net.
  2. ↑ Blizzard Entertainment (25 March 2019). "STARCRAFT II BALANCE UPDATE – MARCH 25, 2019". Battle.net.
  3. ↑ Blizzard Entertainment (29 September 2023). "StarCraft II 5.0.12 Patch Notes". Battle.net.
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