On the other hand, their raw attack power is rather low for their price. Their main advantages are their long range and mobility in combat this potentially incredibly long range is especially notable as unique among Protoss units. Carriers have the highest armor, health, and shields of the Protoss race.

Carriers are produced from the Stargate and requires a pre-existing Fleet Beacon. Carriers are a late-game Protoss air unit that are the largest and most costly unit available for Protoss.