Creep is a living Zerg organism. It has a purple coloration  and feels thick and slimy. Creep is psionically-sensitive and may be influenced and controlled by psionic entities.  It is used to nourish Zerg structures and larvae.

Creep may be deposited in a number of ways. Some zerg structures, such as Hatcheries, serve as a home for creep growth. In the initial stages of infestation Hatcheries started the spread but through evolution Zerg creatures have gained the ability to spread creep as well; overlords by direct secretion, and indirectly by queens through laid creep tumors that can reproduce by themselves.

If left unchecked, creep can consume an entire planet within days.

Most zerg structures can only be created upon the creep. Terrans and Protoss cannot build structures on creep. Terran buildings may not land on the creep, however they may lift-off if constructed prior to creep spreading underneath them. The creep will expand to fill the vacated space over the course of a few seconds.

In Starcraft, creep is intended to be used as a resource, and zerg players will want to invade the map with creep. It will dissolve in 30 seconds if not supported.

Most Zerg units move 30% faster on creep. Drones are an exception along with all air units. Spine and spore crawlers, as well as hydralisks and queens, move considerably faster on creep. Creep does not “climb” or “fall” down cliffs, but does flow down ramps. If a carefully positioned overlord drops creep on the edge of a cliff, it will expand on the hill and the lower ground simultaneously. Creep can also be poured onto ramps from an Overlord, but Tumors can’t fixate to the ramps (note creep is as i said a resource that both players can use, meaning if it is ZvZ both Zergs benefit on each others creep.)

Creep only dies if the nearby generator dies and it is on the edge of a patch. Creep inside a large patch, but deprived of generators, will not die. A ring-shaped patch will not automatically expand to cover the “empty” center without the normal assistance of generators. In short, Infest the planet and thrive.

Good Luck, Have Fun

OpGKnight