Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:14 Batang spawns at s4 in Red while Mantis spawns at s3 in Blue.We're underway — Batang spawns at s4, Mantis answers from s3.
2:08 Mantis gets 2 Rax FE against Batang's 5 Pool.The builds are down: 5 Pool from Batang, 2 Rax FE from Mantis.
4:17 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Batang's force dwarfs what Mantis has left on the field.
6:17 Batang opens with a cheesy build.Batang Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:18 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Batang attacks Mantis.All or nothing: Batang's gamble arrives at Mantis's base.
10:19 Mantis GGs after being cheesed by Batang.It works! Mantis can't hold the gamble and taps to Batang.
Batang takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (174 lines)
0:07 The White Batang spawns at s2 while Red Mantis spawns at s1.Batang in White at s2. Mantis in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:30 Mantis gets 14 CC against Batang's 12 Hatch.Batang commits to 12 Hatch; Mantis answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:59 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
1:25 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:15 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:48 With beautiful placement, Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Batang cleans it up.
3:06 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
3:37 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Batang starts moving out.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:25 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:49 Mantis's army is small compared to Batang!Mantis is badly outgunned — Batang's force is a size larger.
5:19 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:43 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
6:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:14 Batang kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!Batang wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
6:40 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
7:07 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
7:37 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:47 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
8:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:35 Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Batang cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
9:28 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Eager to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:25 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.
10:32 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Batang's zergling pressure.Batang's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
11:12 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
11:22 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
11:58 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:12 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
12:27 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:57 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.
13:21 Batang was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Batang gained nothing for the cost.
13:48 Batang destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
14:07 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
14:29 Eager to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
14:50 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
15:21 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:59 Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Batang commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
16:18 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
16:48 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
17:15 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!The raid lands — Batang chips away at Mantis's foundation.
17:38 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Batang!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Batang's economy takes a real hit.
18:04 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Batang's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Batang shuts the door on Mantis.
18:26 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Batang's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Batang's economy takes a real hit.
18:38 Currently, neither Batang nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Batang and Mantis yet.
19:02 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:37 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
19:47 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:21 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.
20:51 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Batang's units!Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
20:59 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
21:39 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
21:49 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Batang knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
22:14 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
22:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:11 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Batang's units!Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
23:27 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
23:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Batang destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
24:20 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Batang goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:43 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
24:56 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
25:39 Even sunken colonies didn't help Batang, Batang has to pull some drones to fight against Mantis's marines!Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
26:02 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:28 Batang destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
26:58 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:21 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!Beautiful harassment from Batang. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
27:50 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Batang.
28:08 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:01 Even sunken colonies didn't help Batang, Batang has to pull some drones to fight against Mantis's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Batang's position.
29:09 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
29:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:10 It seems like Mantis has more units than Batang!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Batang should not take this fight.
30:18 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:48 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:20 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
31:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:03 Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Batang takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
32:22 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
32:41 Batang destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Batang clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
33:14 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:31 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
34:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:24 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Batang's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Batang's position.
34:33 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
35:04 It seems that Batang only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Batang clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
35:26 Batang decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:01 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:35 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Batang's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Batang's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:06 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
37:31 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
37:46 Batang decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
— The late game —
38:15 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
38:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
38:55 Mantis's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Batang.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
39:30 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
39:48 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
40:03 Mantis shot down Batang's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Batang watches Mantis level the expansion.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:34 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
40:58 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:27 Mantis starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
41:34 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Batang's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Batang right now.
42:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:22 Irradiate on the defilers! Mantis watches Batang's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
42:55 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Batang destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
43:47 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!The raid lands — Batang chips away at Mantis's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:59 Batang harasses Mantis and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Batang. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
44:27 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Batang is moving out!This is the big one — Batang commits the late-game army.
44:51 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Mantis starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
45:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:32 Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Batang home with nothing.
45:59 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:45 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Batang goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:01 Mantis successfully blocked Batang from harassing his economy.Batang knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:34 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
48:04 It seems like Mantis has more units than Batang!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Batang should not take this fight.
48:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:35 Mantis kills off Batang's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Mantis. The push continues.
49:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:21 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:59 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!Mantis looks away for one second and Batang makes him pay for it.
50:14 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Batang is moving out!This is the big one — Batang commits the late-game army.
50:46 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:28 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Batang destroys everything Mantis had.The final army does its work — Batang breaks Mantis late.
51:39 Batang destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
52:06 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
52:43 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Mantis starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
52:53 Currently, neither Batang nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Batang and Mantis yet.
53:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:50 Mantis pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Batang simply remade the army.Batang holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
54:51 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
55:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:34 Mantis kills off Batang's armies and continues pushing!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
56:13 About half of Batang's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
56:20 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Batang chips away at Mantis's foundation.
57:04 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
57:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Batang has left on the field.
58:05 Mantis kills off Batang's armies and continues pushing!Batang's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
58:13 Batang lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
58:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Batang GGs!Batang GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Batang taps out. Mantis's late game was simply better.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (102 lines)
0:07 The Purple Batang spawns at s2 while Teal Mantis spawns at s1.Batang takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Mantis settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:31 Batang opens 12 Pool against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.Batang commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:10 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
1:33 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Batang decides to move out with his armies.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:16 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:11 Mantis was out-microed by Batang and loses all his attacking forces.Batang takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
3:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:22 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:59 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
5:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Batang starts moving out.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:32 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:14 Batang must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Batang needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
6:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:57 Batang's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
7:24 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
7:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:23 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:34 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
9:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:37 Mantis kills off Batang's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Batang's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
10:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:57 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:16 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
11:41 Batang starts pushing across the map.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:13 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
12:23 Batang's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.Base for base, they're level — Batang and Mantis match each other.
12:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:15 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Batang holds the stronger army for now.
13:45 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
14:07 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
14:35 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
14:59 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
15:31 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
16:02 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:40 With beautiful placement, Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Batang holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:36 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:00 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
18:17 Mantis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Batang's army.Mantis needs production, fast; Batang's army has outgrown his.
18:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:20 Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
19:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 About half of Batang's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
20:44 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
21:06 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
21:43 Batang's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Mantis has enough M&M to prevent Batang from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Batang.
22:20 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
22:49 Batang has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
23:08 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
23:37 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:23 Batang's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
24:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:10 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:44 Batang shot down Mantis's command center.Mantis's expansion burns — Batang tears it down.
26:04 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Batang. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
26:54 Mantis harasses Batang's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Batang's foundation.
27:13 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
27:47 Mantis must macro up quickly or Batang will just roll him over!Mantis is badly outgunned — Batang's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
28:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:42 Batang seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Mantis is totally losing this battle!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:08 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
29:28 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
29:52 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:52 Mantis seems to have run out of scans! Batang's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
31:08 Batang destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
31:28 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
31:57 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Batang as the game develops.
32:53 Mantis seems to have run out of scans! Batang's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
33:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Batang destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
33:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:20 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
34:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:06 Batang is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Mantis's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
35:30 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:01 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:08 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Batang's mineral line!Mantis gets into Batang's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Batang is far ahead.
36:37 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
37:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mantis GGs!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Batang defeats Mantis, settled in the mid game.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (162 lines)
0:07 Batang spawns at s4 in Blue while Mantis spawns at s2 in Green.We're underway — Batang spawns at s4, Mantis answers from s2.
0:24 Batang gets 12 Pool against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.Batang shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Batang desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:22 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:58 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:55 Batang's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
3:15 Batang destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Batang took it apart.
3:46 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:08 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
4:34 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:41 Batang's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Batang's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
5:17 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:41 Mantis starts expanding.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
5:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:14 Mantis was out-microed by Batang and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Batang cleans it up.
6:57 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
7:21 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
7:32 Batang decides to start pushing across the map.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:00 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:47 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Batang wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:12 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
9:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Batang destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Batang clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
9:48 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
10:24 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:34 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
10:56 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:26 Batang's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Count the units: Batang has the edge over Mantis right now.
11:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:20 Mantis was out-microed by Batang and loses all his attacking forces.Batang holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Slight advantage Batang as the game develops.
12:46 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:16 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:08 Batang is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
14:34 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
14:56 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:12 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Batang.
15:43 Batang decides to expand.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:18 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:42 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Batang's mineral line!Batang looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
17:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Batang starts moving out.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
17:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:48 Batang's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
18:04 Batang destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Batang cuts Mantis's army in half.
18:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:47 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
19:20 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
19:57 Batang is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
20:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:44 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:16 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
21:30 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!Batang gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:52 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
22:16 Batang's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Count the units: Batang has the edge over Mantis right now.
22:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:15 Batang lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Batang gained nothing for the cost.
23:44 It seems that Batang only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
23:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
24:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!Batang gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:44 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:01 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:32 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
25:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:12 The battle outcome favors Batang as Mantis's armies melt into Batang's armies' weapon fire!Batang wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:31 Batang only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Batang took it apart.
27:02 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
27:22 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
27:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:08 Batang's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Mantis has enough M&M to prevent Batang from further poking in!Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Batang gained nothing for the cost.
28:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:06 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
29:21 In terms of army size, Batang is behind Mantis!Batang needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
29:41 Mantis harasses Batang's economy and gets ahead of the game.Mantis gets into Batang's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:03 Batang decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
30:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
30:57 Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
31:13 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
31:52 Batang lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:03 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Batang!Batang looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
32:37 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:18 Even sunken colonies didn't help Batang, Batang has to pull some drones to fight against Mantis's marines!Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:46 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:12 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:22 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Batang knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
34:44 Batang starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
35:19 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:37 Both Batang and Mantis appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Batang and Mantis are level.
35:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:20 Batang seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Mantis is totally losing this battle!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
37:00 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
37:34 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Batang goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:05 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:50 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Batang's units!Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
39:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
39:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
— The late game —
40:02 Plague first, then the charge — Batang goes for the throat.Everything Batang has built comes forward at once.
40:26 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:02 Batang plagues the vessels and Mantis no longer has the detection to push any further.Batang holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:34 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:49 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:26 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Batang goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Batang starts moving out.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:03 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
43:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:45 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:14 Batang destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
44:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
45:09 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Batang goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:19 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
45:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:18 Mantis pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Batang simply remade the army.Batang holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:02 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
47:13 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!Mantis looks away for one second and Batang makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!Batang gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:01 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Batang's!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Batang should not take this fight.
48:39 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
48:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Batang chips away at Mantis's foundation.
49:19 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:45 Batang's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.Base for base, they're level — Batang and Mantis match each other.
50:08 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Batang knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
50:33 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!Batang gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Batang. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Batang is a step behind and knows it.
51:07 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
51:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
52:00 Batang could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Batang late.
52:18 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
52:54 It seems that Batang only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Batang clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
53:07 Batang must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Batang needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
53:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!Mantis looks away for one second and Batang makes him pay for it.
54:00 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Batang.
54:28 Batang's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.Base for base, they're level — Batang and Mantis match each other.
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
54:40 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Batang knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
55:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Batang GGs!That's it. Batang looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Batang.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:08 Batang spawns at s4 in Red while Mantis spawns at s1 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Batang at s4, Mantis at s1.
0:45 Mantis gets 1 Rax FE against Batang's 12 Pool.Batang shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:29 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:11 Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
3:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:06 The battle outcome favors Batang as Mantis's armies melt into Batang's armies' weapon fire!Mantis's army evaporates. Batang doesn't even slow down.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
5:30 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:49 Both Batang and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Batang and Mantis yet.
6:34 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
6:54 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:33 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:21 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
8:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:13 Batang kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!Batang wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:04 It seems that Batang only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Batang clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
10:38 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:08 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
11:33 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
12:20 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Batang holds the stronger army for now.
13:28 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Batang! Batang is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
14:08 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
14:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
14:58 Batang decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:51 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:50 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Batang! Batang is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
17:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Batang destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
18:03 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Batang holds the stronger army for now.
18:26 Batang moves out with his armies.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!That's it. Mantis looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Batang defeats Mantis, settled in the early game.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (133 lines)
0:19 The Red Batang spawns at s1 while Orange Mantis spawns at s2.Batang takes s1 in Red; across the map, Mantis settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:44 Mantis gets 2 Rax FE against Batang's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Batang's 12 Pool against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:03 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:19 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
1:51 Batang decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:16 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 Batang's army is small compared to Mantis!Batang needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
2:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:27 Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Batang takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
3:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:35 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:03 Mantis starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
5:13 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:40 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:30 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Batang is continuing to push across the map!Mantis's army evaporates. Batang doesn't even slow down.
7:00 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
7:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:42 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
8:17 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:03 With beautiful placement, Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.The attack shatters on Batang's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
9:12 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
9:37 Batang only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Batang cuts Mantis's army in half.
10:11 Mantis must macro up quickly or Batang will just roll him over!Mantis needs production, fast; Batang's army has outgrown his.
10:29 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
10:54 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
11:20 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:51 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
12:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:25 Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Batang cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
13:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:43 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:41 Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.The attack shatters on Batang's line. Great positioning.
14:59 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
15:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:52 Attempting to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
16:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Batang — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
16:25 Batang seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Mantis is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
17:07 It seems that Batang only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
17:18 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
17:46 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Batang's mineral line!Mantis gets into Batang's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:20 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
18:27 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:23 Batang kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!Batang wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:38 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Batang as the game develops.
20:10 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:32 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
21:04 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
21:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:50 Batang's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
22:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
22:32 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
23:01 Mantis must macro up quickly or Batang will just roll him over!Mantis is badly outgunned — Batang's force is a size larger.
23:19 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:36 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:35 Batang's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Mantis's M&M had to back off.Batang absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
24:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
25:17 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
25:42 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Batang's economy.Mantis knocks, Batang answers. No damage done.
26:18 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:25 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
27:07 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Batang's mineral line!Mantis gets into Batang's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:24 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
27:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:10 The battle outcome favors Batang as Mantis's armies melt into Batang's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Batang marches on.
28:27 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:57 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:22 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:04 Batang is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
30:41 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
31:15 Attempting to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
31:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:19 Mantis seems to have run out of scans! Batang's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
32:44 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
32:51 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
33:22 Mantis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Batang's army.Mantis is badly outgunned — Batang's force is a size larger.
33:54 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:18 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.
34:26 Batang was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Batang.
34:59 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:31 About half of Batang's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
35:54 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Batang!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Batang's economy takes a real hit.
36:20 Mantis dropped some marines into Batang's mineral line!Mantis gets into Batang's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:44 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:18 Batang is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Mantis's marines melt in this attack!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
37:52 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:12 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
38:44 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:26 Batang was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Batang home with nothing.
39:52 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:11 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
40:30 Batang starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
40:57 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Batang!Mantis is badly outgunned — Batang's force is a size larger.
41:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Batang as the game develops.
— The late game —
41:47 Batang's defilers made that army unkillable and Mantis's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Batang's late-game push decides it.
42:18 Batang destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Batang cuts Mantis's army in half.
42:39 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:06 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Batang's mineral line!Batang looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
43:19 Batang decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
43:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:16 Batang kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Batang marches on.
🎙 Batang has built a commanding army lead — Mantis needs something special here.
44:25 The attack was a success, Mantis lost more than half of his army in that battle.Batang limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
44:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
45:17 Batang shot down Mantis's command center.The base falls. Batang rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
45:41 Batang moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
46:07 Mantis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Mantis types it out: GG.
That's the game: Batang defeats Mantis, settled in the late game.
Head to head
39 games
Batang
24 – 15
Mantis