- Dehaka introduces himself to Sarah Kerrigan(src)
Dehaka is a primal zerg pack leader from Zerus. He was among the last of the primal zerg pack leaders.
Dehaka is bipedal with a large left arm and a small right arm. The small right arm appears to be counterpart for a severed small left arm.
Biography
Zerus
Dehaka lost his large right arm prior to the Swarm's return to Zerus; it was later to be found in the same area where Sarah Kerrigan defeated the other primal pack leaders.[2]
When the Zerg Swarm returned to Zerus, Dehaka initially opted to simply observe the Swarm and Kerrigan. He witnessed the newcomers awaken Zurvan[3] and the primal-infestation of Kerrigan.[4]
Dehaka perceived Kerrigan as the strongest zerg. He and his pack welcomed the new power by allying with the Swarm, believing Kerrigan would lead them to new essence.[5] Dehaka correctly predicted that the other pack leaders would refuse to similarly adapt;[6][7] the other pack leaders were destroyed by Kerrigan, including Zurvan.[2] Kerrigan confronted Dehaka afterwards, confirming that Dehaka had known that Zurvan would turn on her. He did not deny this—one zerg would grow strong, the other would fall. Dehaka remained with the Swarm.[6][8]
Koprulu
The following section contains timeline information which isn't necessarily in chronological order.
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Skygeirr
- Dehaka upon observing Skygeirr Station(src)
The Swarm arrived at Skygeirr Station, a Terran Dominion base. Dehaka was perplexed at the structure, but was nonetheless content, and eager to sample terran essence.[6][9] Essence of another kind existed within the base however, that of protoss-zerg hybrids. While their essence was strong, Dehaka could not collect it. He knew the beings' creator served Amon, a being that would "devour all essence." Dehaka believed that if Amon succeeded, all change would stop, and all essence would be collected. And he was willing to fight to prevent that from happening.[6][10]
Working with Terrans
- Dehaka(src)
The Swarm operated with Raynor's Raiders with the intent of retriving Jim Raynor from Dominion custody. Dehaka was disgruntled by the lack of essence to be found, and exchanged verbal barbs with Broodmother Zagara. Kerrigan broke up the altercation, and forbid Dehaka from collecting essence in the area.[6][11] Raynor was successfully rescued,[12] but Dehaka noticed Kerrigan's silence afterwards.[6][13]
Korhal
Dehaka and Zagara
Kerrigan took the Swarm to Korhal, intent on deposing Emperor Arcturus Mengsk. Dehaka noted the abundance of essence on the world, and how different it was from essences he had encountered in the past. He and his pack would collect it.[6][14]
With the deployment of the Psi Destroyer, Dehaka and his pack were at an advantage, as they lacked the psionic connection that Swarm zerg shared. This made him immune to the Destroyer's effects, and he and his pack were able to sabotage its power links, allowing Kerrigan's zerg to destroy the device, giving the Swarm access to Augustgrad.[15] Soon afterward, Dehaka and his pack participated in the final attack on Korhal Palace.[16]
Game Unit
StarCraft II
Dehaka's name is revealed when he joins the Swarm after "The Crucible". Before that, his unit is identified in-game as "Strange Creature." Dehaka is playable as a hero unit in "Death From Above."
Abilities
Dehaka targets a unit and pulls that unit to his location, stunning it for a short time. This allows him to pull allies to safety, or pull enemy units out of position. The ability can pull units up and down cliffs.
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Creates two Spawn of Dehaka at target location. Spawns have 50% HP but deal full damage. Spawns last 30 seconds.
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User instantly heals self for 150 HP and nearby units for 50 HP. An additional 50% of the HP restored to affected units is rapidly healed over 15 seconds.
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There are also unfinished commands in the map editor for two additional abilities; Devour, where Dehaka bites an enemy to deal damage and heal HP; and Flurry, where Dehaka rapidly attacks around him dealing splash damage to nearby enemies.
Quotations
Heroes of the Storm
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The following section contains information from Heroes of the Storm and is not canon to StarCraft continuity
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Data exists for Dehaka in Heroes of the Storm.[17]
Personality and Traits
- Dehaka(src)
Dehaka is fixated on collecting essence, but not for the sake of power. Power, in Dehaka's mind, is a trap, and one the other pack leaders fell into. For Dekaha, essence is survival.[6][18]
The following section contains information from StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm that is ambiguously canonical.
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Dehaka views primal zerg as the "true zerg" (as opposed to their Swarm counterparts).[19]
Trivia
Dehaka might be named for Azi Dahaka, an evil figure in Persian mythology.
References
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