The Protoss are getting a proper frontline anchor.
However, this is not just another shiny walker. The Immortal brings durability, anti-armor punch, and objective pressure. For tabletop players, that means a real center-board problem. This is a summary of a community article found here.
The Immortal Turns Protoss Durability Into a Battlefield Plan
This starcraft Immortal preview focuses on translating one of the Protoss’ most iconic units into StarCraft: Tabletop Miniatures Game. Lore-wise, Immortals are built from grievously wounded Protoss veterans encased inside towering mechanical war suits. On the table, that background becomes a Size 3 walker on a chunky 100mm base. So, right away, this is clearly not filler. It is a big, stubborn, center-stage model designed to stand where lesser units would evaporate. The real trick is its defensive toolkit.
Improved Barrier is a Reactive Ability that works while the Immortal has Shielded status. When triggered, incoming weapon damage is reduced to a maximum of 1 for that attack. That is huge, especially against scary weapons with PIERCE or flat 2+ damage. Meanwhile, Shield Overcharge gives the Immortal TOUGH (2), letting it convert up to two failed defense rolls into successes. Together, those rules make it feel like a proper Protoss bunker with legs. The preview’s Siege Tank example sells this perfectly. A Terran tank in Siege Mode fires its Shock Cannon, but Improved Barrier reduces brutal Damage 3 from Aftershock Rounds into something far more manageable.
However, the Immortal is not just there to take hits. It carries two Photon Disruptors, and the secondary profile has SIDEARM, meaning both weapon profiles can fire in the same attack sequence. Better yet, Surge against Armoured targets lets it punish vehicles and heavy units like Siege Tanks or Ravagers. During army creation, Fury Unyielding adds CRITICAL HIT (1) when both the Immortal and target are near an objective. Also, support from a Warp Prism Tactical Card or Artanis’ Pylon can help it reach key areas by Turn 2.
Summary and Final Thoughts
Overall, the Immortal looks like a premium Protoss anchor. It holds ground, survives punishment, and cracks armor efficiently.
