StarCraft 2 - Zerg Bronze to GM #7: 2 Base Mutas in Diamond 1 (B2GM)

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0:00 New 2 Base Muta Build
3:29 Game 1 vs Terran
26:22 Game 2 vs Terran
47:55 Game 3 vs Terran
1:24:17 Game 4 vs Protoss
1:35:54 Game 5 vs Terran
1:55:47 Game 6 vs Terran
2:06:50 Game 7 vs Terran
2:27:46 Game 8 vs Terran
2:47:20 Game 9 vs Protoss
2:59:39 Game 10 vs Protoss
3:23:10 Game 11 vs Zerg
3:34:10 Game 12 vs Protoss
3:40:40 Game 13 vs Protoss
4:01:22 Game 14 vs Terran
4:18:39 Wrap up: 2 Base Muta Play & What’s Next for Masters 3?
B2GM guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1m...
Welcome to my long awaited Zerg B2GM series! If you have any questions, ask away! Go check out Vibe's comprehensive and detailed B2GM series if for some reason you haven't already
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[@davidsanz3725]

Bro, stop apologizing for your level of play, i play high level amateur golf, if a pro comes to teach me the way you are helping us now, do you think i will complain cause he hits longer and better than me? of course NOT! i will be so grateful, so, THANKS A LOT, for taking the time to do this! cheers up!

[@Broformist]

Bro, I just had a game where I completely walked over a turtle skytoss, going double Spire with mass banelings like you showed in this series. As soon as I saw him building mass cannons I went up to 5 base 10 gas ASAP, droned up like crazy (up to almost 100 lol) and starting rolling banelings wave after wave while also gathering mass mutas and then corruptors. Fight wasn't even close, guy never once had the upper hand, which is to say, complete opposite to how games vs turtle skytoss usually went for me before. Hell, I'm only a lowly Plat 1 pleb at the moment and no doubt higher league protosses would still squash me but still pretty happy about this, so thanks a lot man. This series is great!

[@Onebadterran]

I stopped on the ladder back when Diamond was the top tier. Won some minor league tournaments and generally felt pretty good at the game. This series makes me want to get back into SC2 and try the ladder all over again. The game has clearly changed so much in the past decade, looks like a whole new adventure!

[@PiGstarcraft]

DO IT

[@tambaz2276]

its definitely a whole different game than the Beta lol

[@santeenl]

@@tambaz2276 Actually when the game released the first few months didn't include masters league.

[@loraxak]

This is the best bronze to gm series i have seen. I hope you continue with the other races when this one is done because it has a lot of wonderful info.

[@jackyon481]

Hey man just want to say a massive thanks for showing us this 2 base fast muta build, whilst I don't use it step by step, it has helped me fill in a moment of gameplay where if I attack, it's suicide, but if I sit, I let the opponent set up their multi prong harass then I die. I'm winning more now and can see myself breaking out of Diamond 1 finally. It is also nice to see a more recent series of B2M/GM rather than being stuck with ones dates back many years ago. Your coaching and advices are great, I agree, relying on space cows at late game doesn't improve your gameplay, your 2 base fast muta build lets me practice mid game/lair tech units much more rather than relying on space cows as a surprise shock troop to hail mary a win. Deeply thankful and appreciate your time and wisdom in making this series and this build.

[@murmeow674]

Great series! Tyvm. One note on the Magic Box explanation at the beginning - it shouldn't matter what units you have in your group and there is no box per say that you click inside or outside. The units take a line to where you click, so the further you click, the slower the lines converge as they travel to that point. (the less units clump)

[@bjornljsswe]

So incredibly educational. Love it! Subscribed.

[@danelotter5242]

Absolutely fantastic stuff! Extremely practical and very entertaining to watch as well! Really enjoying the content!

[@dr.8pip378]

this is so well explained, with some love even. ty

[@jeffd6465]

I've been binge watching this entire series. Great content.

[@Deto128]

That multi-prong attack at 1:46:41 was just....

[@danhwang9465]

Thank you so much for giving a solid lesson very clearly. It helped me so much. Really appreciate

[@lordmarthvaderlordmarthvad6599]

Man, what an absolute legend you are to put out these guides. Many thanks mate! Will you do it for every races? That would be awesome!

[@capt_hapa]

i'm so glad you mentioned dark and macro hatcheries. he inspired me to make more of them as a power move

[@OpiatesAndTits]

Bronze to GM on the contrary is the best teaching tool which is why it’s so popular. It’s really hard to translate what we see in a higher level game to our lower leagues so stripping the game into its constituent parts is incredibly helpful. What’s more the different people making B2GM focus on different things and show how many moving pieces there really are. Your focus on aggression does something vibes series didn’t do as well: it demystifies the opponent. When your on there side running banes, lings, and mutas around everything gets laid bare and your choices become alot clearer and sharper. I can’t wait to start testing out what I’m learning from you and adding that to my strong base of knowledge from Vibes series.

[@lukejuras8024]

Thanks for the cheese advice, it just won me a game in gold league vs a terran who blocked my natural with an ebay and went double proxy rax at my 3rd. I pulled the extra drone to head down to the 3rd when I saw the bay like you usually suggest, then when I spotted the two raxes, I took a breath and said, "BUILD AN OVERLORD FIRST," then went into zerglings, pulled a few extra drones to help, ran some extra lings into his unprotected base, and he GGed before I even cleaned up the two raxes. Great tutorials mate!

[@metaling278]

Love the teaching style!

[@bossman3394]

So very helpful!

[@subgoose9730]

Very useful, a guide for the ages!

[@Terrible-Times]

This is so helpful!

[@danielbeyer1408]

@PiG Thank you so much for 2 Base Muta. I've had good success with this. I was going Hydra Tech. Now hitting this timing. I've had great success.

[@zamvalis_official]

How does this video not get more likes?? This is a very intuitive tutorial for people that want to understand WHY they are doing alongside WHAT they are doing. Zerg has a lot of things to control so it's nice to see it broken down like this. Thanks, PiG

[@zackrodriguez6653]

Hell yeah, brother.

[@drakorez]

4:07:11 It was at this moment that you knew the call to make mutas and not corruptors was a great decision.

[@ghostface0007]

Love this early muta build. REEEE!

[@chaos564]

Am I the only one getting major Bob Ross painting vibes listening to PiG coaching us?

[@AD-lr6pc]

Thankyou

[@jonnozomboid2649]

Really, really useful. Thanks, PiG. You're hotkeys are wild - are you left handed??

[@bastooo3]

Again, great series! :) It's amazing how deep you can go in Starcraft, respectively how many different aspects there are to it - literally thousands :p I officially anounce here to donate at least 50$ to you if you do the terran version :D :)

[@kurtsherer8211]

I almost always use swarmhosts against turtle players. So much fun.

[@Etyenneuh]

Hi mate ! I've been watching a lot of your content B2GM, and i finally began my ranked journey as zerg, and after a couple practices games against ia, i even beat a plat player during my placements !! I learned the all-in roach 3b (2bases saturated, build a 3rd that's just there to give birth to a lot of roaches) But now that i got the basics learned (the core lite, left side keyboard i was lazy haha) *Would you recommend this build 2base muta in 2023 ?* Thank's a lot for your content !

[@sylvainm1232]

Hey Big P, I'm sort of new to the whole Bronze to GM concept (not only yours, I have also watched Winter's low APM's, and planning on watching Vibe's), and I find it amazingly rich in information. You have said B2GM are like the fast food of tutorials, not so nutritious but the most popular, and here I am wondering what can beat that amount of information ! You guys explain (so lovelingly, no homo) so many aspect of the game (playing mechanics, routines, match up, scouting, learning mechanics) across literal HOURS of videos, about which I duly take notes of, and go over and reorganize and try to get inspired by when I launch a few games, and fail to do anything right starting from proper macro cycles haha

[@Mechator_Rex]

Question: do you actually use the move command on enemy units or buildings with your army? Or only right-click on that regard? Does it make a difference? I am asking especially due to surrounds or following enemy units, also in regards to Banelings.

[@OpiatesAndTits]

I think he’s just right clicking on the enemy or on the ground in the middle of the army.

[@Ireniicus]

Thanks for the happy meal.

[@maneljuanola]

Good job Sir Pig of the baconwood

[@themanimal369]

Dude this beats the tar outta skytoss turtles thanks!

[@d07RiV]

Hey I noticed the game numbering is off in this and the previous episode, i.e. game 4 vs protoss includes a terran game as well, so everything after it should be +1 :)

[@PiGstarcraft]

thanks for letting me know, fixed now!

[@d07RiV]

@@PiGstarcraft thanks, great series! Makes me want to download SC2 again

[@kristianjensen5]

Love love LOOOOOVE this series. Your guide completely changed the way I play the race and I finally feel like a real zerg, when i'm flooding my opponent with lingbane

[@santeenl]

15:18 how didn't you see those ;)

[@danielskrivan6921]

2:46:30 That would be an interesting challenge for pros. "Put yourself in the situation this metal leaguer was in. Can you micro your way out of it?"

[@davidcoombes9298]

Fab series, thanks.

[@matthewheadland7307]

1:46:00 a 10 second attack to end the game wowzers

[@johnnydeppsky3510]

about queing injects: isn't it a waste? I mean the hatch can produce larva only each and every time (25 sec or something)

[@maisenovich]

Waste in what sense / context? If you are going to need that spare energy to transfuse something while defending an all-in push from opponent - it's definitely a waste to have that energy stacked up for "future dividends". If your queens are near maxed out on energy and you don't have APM to spend that on creep (or have too many queens because of early BC/void ray attack) - it's a waste not to stack up that energy into future injects and let them generate more. The key point of inject queueing preached by author however is in the fact that after ~8th minute mark there will be always some action, somewhere and it's great to build a habit to remember and dump extra energy into hatcheries that are not on inject rotation / macro cycle (only 3 are).

[@johnnydeppsky3510]

@@maisenovich yeah, I got it now, thx. I had been used to WOL injects where they didn't stack. Hadn't played ever since. Obviously if you can stack them it's not a waste) cheers!

[@danielskrivan6921]

I think the advantage of B2GM is it breaks down what level you should be at. I can be a silver player and look at a video of a build order that I'm not ready to use, or detailed micro concepts that are going to help me in niche situations, and work on the wrong things. This is one thing I think ViBe does really well with his series, which is: here is what you need to focus on at this level. I do appreciate PiG's approach, as a different way to learn. But I do think you can slow down a little bit and think a little bit more like a beginner or struggling player.

[@danielkim9997]

Well this is a diamond 1 vid so I would assume this would be difficult for silver players.

[@danielskrivan6921]

@@danielkim9997 I'm responding to his general attitude of "B2GM is just McDonald's version of lessons" and "I'm just going to blitz through it and you should be able to keep up." Which is an attitude he's had since the bronze and silver videos.

[@stoobydoobydoo]

@@danielskrivan6921 it made perfect sense to me. I was never confused about anything. Why are you paying attention to how 'fast' he's moving and getting upset. He gives the build order. He gives live advice on how to identify and handle a situation as it's happening. What more do you want him to do? Act stupid and pretend he doesn't know anything?

[@danielskrivan6921]

@@stoobydoobydoo Just because someone gives information doesn't mean that information is well presented for the given audience.

[@benjaminchen8857]

I completely agree. This is really a version of B2GM for those who want to lean more towards serious/semi-professional SC2. I, as someone who was stuck in just past platinum (~3200 mmr), found this series to be super duper helpful. I think his audience self-selects for about this rank too. I kind of agree with PiG on this, that if you don't have a good amount of time dedicated to learning this game, if you only have 2-3 hours a week, you're better off learning another game. I, for reference, only started playing when I was unemployed, and after watching a few hours of Day[9] dailies and a month on the ladder, got gold. But I totally agree, if you're Bronze to Platinum (80% of players, he's missing out on btw), you should probably watch Vibe's B2GM. PiG kind of stated it at the beginning too. In a sense, this B2GM is a lot different from other B2GM, and I think there's a place for that, and that's probably a sound decision for PiG; to differentiate his B2GM. I can sympathize, too. I tried sending a replay teaching a simplified version of my build to a silver player friend, and as I slowed my play down and made worse decisions, having only played 3 games like that, that worse level of play persisted *weeks* after sending that replay pack to my friend.

[@clintonodonnell5233]

is zerg your favorite race?

[@nathanielbugay9477]

Swarm hosts seem like such a meme unit. They're a worse version of broodlords, they're slow and expensive and because of their weaknesses, I don't see what purpose they serve

[@PiGstarcraft]

They're either the most overpowered unit, or the most useless, depending on how they're used and how they're countered. They're way more accessible on the tech tree and more mobile than Broods, and the locusts have far higher DPS. Usually the goal is to get in from a sneaky angle, hit their economy hard, then rotate to a new angle and rinse and repeat. Once you get one good locust wave off it's often lights off for the other player. On the other hand if they catch your SH and they can't get in position to launch a good wave... they feel like dead weights

[@nathanielbugay9477]

@@PiGstarcraft I'm more excited by you responding to my comment than the contents of the comment xD LOL Thanks Pig!

[@markmurdock3382]

AWWW YISSSSSS

[@sasinmo]

Byun no gg :o

[@CryingLiberal]

warms my heart watching you absolutely and brutally shit on skytoss hahahaha

[@tbone8358]

How many probes died in the 10th game? Like 80? Jeez lololololol

[@santeenl]

11:53 whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@zzlok145]

could you include a small box of chat in these?

[@12crenshaw]

Every game you were promising Ultras. Where are they?

[@mattstoss1423]

Ultras are situational

[@sergioqueirolo149]

vs zerg , only 1 match TT

[@tbone8358]

Wow you have 0MS ping in game 13

[@maisenovich]

Amazing educational content that is still very much relevant, 1.5 years later. I regret not finding and consuming it sooner! Few things I'm disappointed about this particular episode: 1) lack of zerg opponents and zvz explanations (not your fault), 2) lack of notes and "set plays" in B2GM guide (comparing to previous videos in the series). A lot of times you make critical instant decisions (when to pull mutas out, what to prioritize in sniping) and don't explain the details. For instance, it would be great (for someone mastering 2-base muta play) to add to written notes the following: - How many mutas will have a decent (with proper micro) fight against .. > single turret / cannon / crawler? > 2 turrets / 2 cannons / cannon and battery / crawler and queen / 2 queens > single thor > 8 marines without stim > 8 marines with stim > 3 queens > 4 stalkers > any other typical defense you can see when play this build, for simplicity those could be split into "can beat with 5 starting mutas" / "can beat with 8" / "need 16+" categories - What is the top priority to attack when flying over enemy base with mutas (if those things are exposed or insufficiently defended for a decent fight, as per above)? E.g. > Workers > upgrades > reactor/tech lab > pylons > tech structure > etc I bet a guide like this exists somewhere in Teamliquid forums, if someone has a good link - please share! P.S. Bonus observation: you rely a lot on good questions during stream, but it's quite hard to both process the dense information you are sharing and analyze what else you see that is not being talked about. Only watching the video second time turned on this second, analytical, mode which generated questions above. I'm enjoying this build a lot on the ladder and looking forward to the next episode and new learnings!!

[@maisenovich]

Some tips from ChatGPT (imagine future KZbin with built-in AI responding here): Q: In StarCraft 2, what is the attack priority when flying with mutas over terran base? A: In StarCraft 2, the general attack priority for a Mutalisk attacking a Terran base is to first target siege tanks, then buildings producing anti-air units (such as Starports), followed by bunkers, and then other structures. This priority allows the Mutalisks to minimize damage from anti-air defenses, allowing them to continue attacking the base. Q: In StarCraft 2, how many mutalisks will win against a photon cannon and a battery? A: The outcome of a battle between Mutalisks and Photon Cannons and Stalkers in StarCraft 2 depends on several factors, such as the player's micro (unit control) skills, upgrades, and the exact timing of the attack. In general, a single Photon Cannon is strong against air units, but several Mutalisks can quickly overwhelm a lone Photon Cannon if they are microed effectively. A group of Stalkers, however, will make the battle more difficult for the Mutalisks, as Stalkers are more mobile and can attack both air and ground units. The exact number of Mutalisks needed to defeat a Photon Cannon and a group of Stalkers will vary, but it is generally recommended to bring at least 6-8 Mutalisks to have a good chance of success. Q: In StarCraft 2, how many mutas defeat a single thor with proper micro? A: The number of Mutalisks needed to defeat a single Thor in StarCraft 2 will depend on the player's micro (unit control) skills, upgrades, and the exact timing of the attack. In general, Thors are very strong against air units and can easily take out several Mutalisks with their attacks. It is recommended to bring at least 8-10 Mutalisks to have a good chance of defeating a single Thor with proper micro. However, even with a large number of Mutalisks, defeating a Thor can still be challenging and requires precise unit control and good timing to avoid the Thor's attacks. Not a terrible advice! :)

[@maisenovich]

Oh, the intuitive answer of "you have to try it out and figure out answers by yourself" is solid here as well, but not working in a context of B2GM series where I'd like to continue watching and thus change to the next build / set of recommendations, before spending weeks (it takes a lot of time with random opponents trying to kill you before you even get to mutas) figuring out this build. I still feel I haven't fully mastered the previous episode three-base ling-bane-muta variation and want to come back to it eventually.

[@Andrew3000]

Great explanations of techniques but Pig you seem to smurf still compared to vibe.

[@PiGstarcraft]

We're both smurfs

[@12crenshaw]

3:36:42 what is even a point of this?

[@mneskazhu]

Hey, dear mister Pig, i hate u and i love u. I have watched gold league a few times to get into it. Thing is gold in EU zone is more tough. And now it is out that you were hiding this brilliant build)) 3 wins in a row 1st attempt.

[@kgeo2686]

Between ViBE and PiG I’m actually getting better. My real problem is playing at 6-10pm est vs after 11pm est Is COMPLETELY different. I usually only have time to play late and there are sooo many obvious smurfs. Most aren’t even on Alt accounts.

[@FamSisher]

I have to disagree with your take on bronze to gm being the McDonald’s of sc2 educational content, especially with your approach. This feels a lot more like really good introductory college lectures. It’s like having a professor that is incredibly passionate about their field that also truly cares about fostering that passion in their students, as opposed to just going through the motions and reading from PowerPoint slides. Sure, we still have to do our reading and homework, but it’s not possible to osmose every little minute detail. I’m definitely improving on my builds, timing and reads thanks to your teaching, but I think the more important thing I learned from you was how to enjoy the game. You may have the skills to be a high level player, but you have a gift for teaching. Thanks for doing this.

[@maisenovich]

Agree. The biggest takeaway for me from this series so far has been to learn to not panic, to not get frustrated with things that don't go your way (respect your opponent), and to enjoy things that are working, things in my play that are improving incrementally from game to game (rewind game rule).

[@SIyMarbo]

1st

[@thorhammer7153]

lol. people complaining his playing too fast. unfortunately some youtuber thought that apm numbers dont matter when it does. your apm will automatically go up the better you get on the game. so when your use to playing slow you get massacred up the ladder.