However its attack is quite different, as the impaler is only able to launch a single tentacle to an enemy that does massive damage.
Game Unit Heart of the Swarm The impaler is functionally identical to the lurker with its ability to attack only while burrowed. The Lurker has a shorter range (6), attacks targets in an AoE-cone, and deals bonus damage to light units Lurker - Allows the Hydralisk to morph into a Lurker.
The Impaler has a long range (11), attacks targets one at a time, and deals bonus damage to armored units. The Impaler can only attack while burrowed. Impaler - Allows the Hydralisk to morph into an Impaler. Heart of the Swarm: Hydralisk Evolution - Impaler vs Lurke Educational/entertainment text commentated game (no voiceover) of a Bronze/Silver leaguer playing around for fun in StarCraft II Heart of The Swarm **Click e. Impaler Strain- Attacks single targets while it is burrowed- Effective against armored unitsLurker Strain- Attacks multiple enemies while it is burrowed- Eff. Home Hydralisk evolution lurker or Impaler
