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StarCraft 2 Beginner Guide

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is almost here, and we want to make sure players of all skill levels know their way around the game. We’ve put together a comprehensive game guide which we'll continue to expand in the coming weeks. In this guide you’ll find a plethora of helpful information, including instructional videos featuring guidance from familiar voices.

StarCraft 2 Beginner's Guide


Read StarCraft 2 Campaign Missions and Achievements Guide, to learn more SC2 campaign strategies.



What is StarCraft II?

What is StarCraft II?
A brief overview of the game
  • What is a Real-Time Strategy Game?
  • The Races of StarCraft II
  • Multiplayer and Battle.net
  • StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Single-Player Campaign

Gameplay Overview

Playing the game
Learn the basics of playing StarCraft II
  • The Basics
  • Selecting Units and Buildings
  • Issuing Commands
  • Resources
  • Supply
  • Scouting and Fog of War

Campaign Overview

The Single-Player Campaign
An overview of the Wings of Liberty campaign
  • Welcome to the StarCraft Universe
  • Single-Player Campaign Highlights

Battle.net Overview

Battle.net Overview Content
Find out what’s new on Battle.net and how to play online with your friends
  • Battle.net Accounts and Characters
  • Battle.net Interface
  • Ranked and Unranked Multiplayer Games
  • Adding Friends
  • Social Connectivity

Installation Guide

Getting Started
Learn about Battle.net accounts, installation, and more
  • Setting up a Battle.net Account
  • Installing StarCraft II
  • Digital Purchase

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