StarCraft II Editor
What it is
StarCraft II Editor is a free Windows and macOS tool for building custom maps and mods for StarCraft II. Creators can make tower defense maps, MOBAs, campaigns, and competitive ladder maps, then publish content on Battle.net for play through the StarCraft II Arcade. Custom campaigns can load one map after another. Trigger and Data Editors provide ways to manipulate game assets and create visual effects. The Data Editor’s Easy Mode groups collections and shows chosen fields in a customizable table. Galaxy terrain tools support up to 15 cliff layers and shallow- and deep-water pathing. The Trigger Editor includes a graphical interface for data table instances. Mod packaging and script editing are supported with .SC2Map, .SC2Layout, Galaxy script, and XML data. Arcade creators receive 300 MB of default server storage. A Verify Bank trigger checks bank-signature integrity, and Test Document works properly in the Mac editor.
For and against
For
- Free editor for StarCraft II maps and mods
- Supports Windows and macOS
- Includes Trigger and Data Editors
- Supports multiple map and campaign types
- Offers Galaxy, XML, and layout formats
Against
- Arcade storage is limited to 300 MB
- Designed for StarCraft II content
- Publishing is tied to Battle.net guidance
The verdict
StarCraft II Editor provides a broad toolset for creating and packaging StarCraft II maps, mods, and campaigns. Its platform support, terrain controls, scripting, and publishing path make it a focused choice for the game’s creator community.
Who it suits
It suits aspiring map designers and experienced mod makers working on StarCraft II content. It is also suitable for creators who need custom campaigns, scripting, terrain tools, or Battle.net publishing.
Plans and prices
StarCraft II Editor
Editor for creating maps and mods for StarCraft II
Read 4 Oct 2026 · news.blizzard.com
On the record
- Campaigns
- Custom campaigns can support map-to-map loading and can be played through the StarCraft II Arcade.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Data editing
- The Data Editor's Easy Mode groups data collections and presents selected fields in a customizable table view.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Editor modules
- The editor includes Trigger and Data Editors for manipulating game assets and creating visual effects.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Blizzard describes the editor as a tool for aspiring map designers and experienced mod makers.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mac support
- A patch note states that Test Document works properly in the Mac StarCraft II Editor.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Map types
- The editor supports player-created tower defense maps, MOBAs, campaigns, and competitive ladder maps.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Blizzard's maps and mods guidance describes how to publish created content on Battle.net.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The editor lets players create custom maps and mods for StarCraft II.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The editor includes a Verify Bank trigger function to check whether a bank's signature is intact.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Storage limit
- A patch note states that the default server storage space for Arcade map creators was increased to 300 MB.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Terrain tools
- The Galaxy Editor supports up to 15 cliff layers and includes terrain editing for shallow and deep water pathing.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Triggers
- The Trigger Editor includes a GUI for working with data table instances.news.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
