Friendly · Bo3 · engine v5.3
· Wed, Aug 19 2026 · 23:33 server time
Games
3 · · ▶ replay
■ Headhunter
■ Ion
army value
■ Headhunter
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (252 lines)
0:16 Headhunter spawns at s2 in Yellow while Ion spawns at s3 in Blue.Headhunter takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Ion settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:42 Ion gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Headhunter's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Headhunter commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Ion answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:50 Headhunter warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Headhunter expands.
1:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Eager to end the game, Headhunter moves out with his armies.Headhunter has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:55 Headhunter failed to kill off Ion's defending dragoons.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
3:02 It seems that Headhunter only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Headhunter takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
3:32 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:55 Attempting to end the game, Headhunter moves out with his armies.Headhunter has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:05 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:42 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
5:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:20 Headhunter kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Headhunter. The push continues.
5:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:20 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Headhunter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:39 Headhunter is pushing out with his dragoons.Headhunter tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:03 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:52 Headhunter failed to kill off Ion's defending dragoons.Headhunter's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
8:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:02 Headhunter starts pushing across the map.Headhunter tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:18 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:56 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Headhunter!Ion needs production, fast; Headhunter's army has outgrown his.
10:15 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
10:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:48 Headhunter failed to break through Ion's dragoon defense line.Headhunter's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
11:12 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
11:46 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:05 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Quietly, Headhunter adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:23 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:00 All of a sudden, Headhunter has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
13:25 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:06 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
14:29 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Headhunter.Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Headhunter should not take this fight.
15:06 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:44 Headhunter without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Ion's dark templars. It seems like Headhunter lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Headhunter's position.
15:53 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Headhunter destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Headhunter takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
16:45 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Quietly, Headhunter adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:04 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
17:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:01 Ion seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Headhunter's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Headhunter's position.
18:15 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Headhunter's army.Ion clips Headhunter's army — real damage, but Headhunter fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:44 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
18:51 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:16 Reaver! Reaver! Headhunter's reaver is killing off most of Ion's workers!The raid lands — Headhunter chips away at Ion's foundation.
19:40 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Quietly, Headhunter adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:05 Headhunter is pushing out with his dragoons!Headhunter's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:19 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
20:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:23 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Ion! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Headhunter's position.
21:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:55 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
22:13 Headhunter is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Headhunter's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:31 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:20 Headhunter positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Ion had to back off!Headhunter absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
23:42 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Headhunter's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Headhunter's force and backs off.
24:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
24:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Headhunter starts moving out.Headhunter tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:58 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:48 Ion without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Headhunter's dark templars. It seems like Ion lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Headhunter breaks Ion's position.
25:57 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
26:29 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
26:52 Headhunter tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Ion's economy.Headhunter goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:11 Headhunter is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Headhunter needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
27:20 Feeling content with the game, Headhunter is starting to push out with his dragoons!Headhunter hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:42 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:39 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Headhunter is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Headhunter. The push continues.
29:02 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
29:19 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
29:51 Feeling content with the game, Headhunter is starting to push out with his dragoons!Headhunter's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:11 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
30:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:57 The battle outcome favors Ion as Headhunter's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Headhunter's way of life — Ion marches on.
31:06 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
31:29 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:00 Headhunter casts some storm! But Ion lost no workers.Headhunter knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
32:10 Headhunter is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Headhunter needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
32:34 Headhunter is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Headhunter starts the push.
33:04 Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
33:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:37 Headhunter with the better dragoon control won the battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Headhunter takes the middle of the game.
34:04 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Headhunter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
34:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
34:48 Headhunter casts some storm! But Ion lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Headhunter.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:15 Headhunter is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Headhunter's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:33 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
36:27 Headhunter's carriers are untouchable now and Ion concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Headhunter's late-game push decides it.
36:39 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
37:08 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
37:20 Headhunter casts some storm! But Ion lost no workers.Headhunter knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
37:59 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:32 Ion was out-microed by Headhunter and loses all his attacking forces.Headhunter holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
39:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:51 Where is Ion's detector? Headhunter sends dark templars to harass Ion's mineral line!Ion looks away for one second and Headhunter makes him pay for it.
40:10 At the moment, Headhunter seems to have more units than Ion.Count the units: Headhunter has the edge over Ion right now.
40:23 Arbiters overhead — Headhunter is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Headhunter moves out to end it.
40:56 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Ion moves out.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
41:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:25 Headhunter successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Headhunter holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:02 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
42:37 Headhunter decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Headhunter has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:01 Ion has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
43:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:42 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Ion dismantles Headhunter.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Headhunter late.
43:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Headhunter's army.Ion takes a bite out of Headhunter's force and backs off.
44:36 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
44:44 Arbiters overhead — Headhunter is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Headhunter commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:04 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Ion moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
45:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:00 The battle outcome favors Ion as Headhunter's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Headhunter's way of life — Ion marches on.
46:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:38 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:55 Headhunter decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Headhunter pushes.
47:18 Ion has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
47:51 At the moment, neither Headhunter nor Ion is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Headhunter and Ion are level.
48:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:35 The battle outcome favors Headhunter as Ion's armies melt into Headhunter's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Headhunter. The push continues.
48:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Headhunter while losing less than half of his army.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:19 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Headhunter's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Headhunter's force and backs off.
49:41 Headhunter casts some storm! But Ion lost no workers.Headhunter knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
49:53 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
50:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:55 Ion's archons lead the way through Headhunter's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
51:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:21 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:59 Eager to end the game, Headhunter moves out with his armies.Headhunter tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:52 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Ion dismantles Headhunter.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
53:12 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Headhunter while losing less than half of his army.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:04 Headhunter tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Ion.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
54:34 Ion's forces appear to be larger compared to Headhunter's!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Headhunter should not take this fight.
54:45 Headhunter tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Ion's economy.Headhunter knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:14 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
55:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:53 Ion's carriers are untouchable now and Headhunter concedes the map.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Headhunter late.
56:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:02 Reaver! Reaver! Headhunter's reaver is killing off most of Ion's workers!Beautiful harassment from Headhunter. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
57:33 Arbiters overhead — Headhunter is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Headhunter has built comes forward at once.
57:48 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Ion moves out.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
58:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
58:33 Ion had the observers out, and Headhunter's dark templar did nothing at all.Headhunter throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
58:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Headhunter while losing less than half of his army.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:21 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
59:36 Headhunter tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Ion.Headhunter goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
59:52 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Headhunter moves out.This is the big one — Headhunter commits the late-game army.
60:12 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
60:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
61:01 Storm on the choke — Headhunter walks into it and Ion holds comfortably.Headhunter throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
61:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
61:48 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:08 Headhunter has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Headhunter commits the late-game army.
62:42 Ion has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
63:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
63:14 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Ion dismantles Headhunter.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Headhunter late.
63:48 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:13 Headhunter destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Headhunter takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
64:21 Ion successfully blocked Headhunter from harassing his economy.Headhunter knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
64:51 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
65:30 Ion pushed into a full archon line and Headhunter never gave a step.Headhunter holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
65:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:08 Headhunter destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Headhunter takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
66:45 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
67:05 Currently, neither Headhunter nor Ion appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Headhunter and Ion match each other.
67:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
67:38 Ion's archons lead the way through Headhunter's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
68:05 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Headhunter's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Headhunter's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
68:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:42 Where is Ion's detector? Headhunter sends dark templars to harass Ion's mineral line!Headhunter gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
69:24 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
69:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:07 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Ion dismantles Headhunter.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
70:15 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Headhunter destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Headhunter takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
71:14 Headhunter tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Ion.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
71:22 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
🎙 Headhunter is a step behind and knows it.
71:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
72:09 All of a sudden, Headhunter has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
72:36 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Headhunter's army has been decimated.Ion clips Headhunter's army — real damage, but Headhunter fights on.
72:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
73:14 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Ion moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
73:39 Headhunter is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Headhunter is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
73:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
74:23 All of a sudden, Headhunter has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Headhunter's way of life — Ion marches on.
74:48 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
75:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:31 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
75:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
76:07 The reaver shots land perfectly — Headhunter's goon line evaporates and Ion pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
76:41 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
77:09 It seems that Headhunter only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Headhunter takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
77:27 Where is Ion's detector? Headhunter sends dark templars to harass Ion's mineral line!Headhunter gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
77:43 Headhunter tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Ion.Headhunter goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
78:10 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Ion has built a commanding army lead — Headhunter needs something special here.
78:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
78:56 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Ion dismantles Headhunter.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
79:07 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:01 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
80:20 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Headhunter.Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Headhunter should not take this fight.
80:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
80:58 Ion's archons lead the way through Headhunter's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
81:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ion's force dwarfs what Headhunter has left on the field.
81:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Headhunter while losing less than half of his army.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Headhunter GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Headhunter taps.
That's the game: Ion defeats Headhunter, settled in the late game.
■ Headhunter
■ Ion
army value
■ Headhunter
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in Red at s2 while Headhunter spawns in Teal at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s2, Headhunter at s1.
0:41 Headhunter gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Ion, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Headhunter.
— The early game —
1:15 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Headhunter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:53 Headhunter decides to push out with his dragoon.Headhunter tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:00 Ion failed to break through Headhunter's dragoon defense line.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Headhunter's defense was already in place.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 Headhunter destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Headhunter clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
5:43 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 Headhunter decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Headhunter: the first units are already marching.
6:39 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:02 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Headhunter takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:23 Ion lost all of his dragoons to Headhunter!Ion wasn't ready. Headhunter's early aggression takes the lead.
8:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Headhunter appears to have more army than Ion!Count the units: Headhunter has the edge over Ion right now.
10:19 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
10:48 Headhunter is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Headhunter goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:57 Headhunter kills off Ion's dragoons with some nice micro!Ion wasn't ready. Headhunter's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:42 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:40 Attempting to end the game, Headhunter moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Headhunter crosses the map with everything.
14:05 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
14:37 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Headhunter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:50 The battle outcome favors Headhunter as Ion's armies melt into Headhunter's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Headhunter marches on.
16:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
16:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Headhunter holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
17:29 Headhunter is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Headhunter starts the push.
17:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
18:29 Headhunter seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Ion's dragoons are melting away!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Headhunter takes the middle of the game.
19:09 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Headhunter's force stays on that battlefield.
19:23 After that battle, Headhunter still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Headhunter.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Headhunter shuts the door on Ion.
20:27 Headhunter is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Headhunter's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:07 Ion having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Ion taps.
Ion taps out. Headhunter's mid game was simply better.
■ Headhunter
■ Ion
army value
■ Headhunter
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Teal Headhunter spawning at s3 and Blue Ion spawning at s4.We're underway — Headhunter spawns at s3, Ion answers from s4.
0:32 Headhunter opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Headhunter, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Ion.
— The early game —
1:04 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Headhunter takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Ion decides to expand.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:25 Headhunter is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Headhunter: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:00 Headhunter lost all of his dragoons to Ion!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Headhunter's front door.
4:37 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 Headhunter moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Headhunter pushes.
5:59 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
6:33 Headhunter warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Headhunter expands.
7:19 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:14 Headhunter lost all of his dragoons to Ion!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Headhunter's front door.
8:42 With excellent skills and micro, Headhunter managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:11 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Headhunter while losing less than half of his army.Headhunter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:43 Ion's forces appear to be larger compared to Headhunter's!Count the units: Ion has the edge over Headhunter right now.
10:14 Eager to end the game, Headhunter moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Headhunter pushes.
10:56 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
11:22 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
12:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
12:23 Headhunter failed to break through Ion's dragoon defense line.Headhunter's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
13:06 Headhunter destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Headhunter clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
13:38 Headhunter has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
14:14 Headhunter warps in a nexus.Quietly, Headhunter adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:46 Headhunter decides to push out with his dragoon.Headhunter tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:16 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
15:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:25 The battle outcome favors Ion as Headhunter's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Headhunter's way of life — Ion marches on.
16:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Headhunter seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Ion's force dwarfs what Headhunter has left on the field.
17:28 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Headhunter — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:51 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
18:38 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
19:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:29 All of a sudden, Headhunter has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:07 About half of Headhunter's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:40 It seems that Headhunter only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Headhunter clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
21:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Headhunter taps out!Headhunter GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ion takes it — the early game decided this one.
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