Starcraft Protoss Strategy - Beating Archons  | read this item

This Starcraft 2 unit is the ultimate in Protoss physical forms.  A being of pure energy that can shot psionic bolts from its hands.  The Archon is a heavy damage dealer that has the ability to damage both air and ground units.  While it can dish out a lot of damage, it is quite frail, especially when it loses its shields.

The Archon is created when two Templar units merge together.  This can be either Dark or High Templars.  Most likely, you’ll see these appear in the middle of combat when a High Templar expends all of its energy or when detector abilities negate a Dark Templar cloak.  Lacking abilities from either unit, its sole purpose is to dish out a lot of base damage.  So, what’s the fastest way to knock it?

Your Key Counter Units:

Any thing that has ranged attacks work well against an Archon.  Utilizing micro movements to keep the Archon from getting into range while still staying within yours will guarantee victory.  Stalkers work great with their Blink ability to get into position fast to maximize attack time.  Immortals Hardened Shield ability will reduce the Archon attacks to 10 instead of the possible 54 as long as the shield holds.  Collosus super-long range ability also helps in making sure the Archon doesn’t get into range.

Key Strategic Points:

Stay at range - Never try to engage in a shoot out with an Archon.  When they’re fully upgraded, they’re capable of dealing out 54 damage plus an addition 13 against biological units.

Use terrain - Archons are incapable of traversing obstacles, so utilize high ground and cliffs to make sure they can’t close in.

What is your favorite way of dealing with Archons?