Can Glue Gunner Slow BAD? The Ultimate BTD6 Glue Guide

No, the Glue Gunner cannot directly slow down a B.A.D. (Big Airship of Doom) in Bloons TD 6 using its standard slowing capabilities. While the Glue Gunner excels at crippling most Bloon types and even MOAB-class Bloons, the B.A.D. possesses immunity to direct slowing effects from Glue Gunners. However, there are ways to use Glue Gunners strategically to indirectly affect the challenge posed by a B.A.D., which we’ll explore below.

Unlocking the Sticky Secrets of the Glue Gunner

The Glue Gunner is a beloved tower in the Bloons Tower Defense series, known for its ability to slow down bloons and provide crucial support to other towers. Its power lies in its various upgrade paths, each offering unique benefits. While it can’t directly slow a B.A.D., understanding its capabilities will reveal how it can still play a significant role in your overall strategy against the game’s biggest threat.

Understanding Glue Gunner’s Core Mechanics

The Glue Gunner’s basic function is simple: it shoots glue that slows down bloons that come into contact with it. The effectiveness of the glue and the types of bloons it can affect are determined by the upgrades you choose. Some upgrades enhance the slowing effect, while others add additional damage or special properties.

Why the B.A.D. is Immune to Direct Slowing

The B.A.D. is specifically designed to be a formidable challenge. It is a massive, heavily armored blimp that contains a large number of Bloons. Its immunity to direct slowing from the Glue Gunner is a key aspect of its design, forcing players to rely on alternative strategies to defeat it.

Strategic Glue Gunner Usage Against B.A.D.s

Even though the Glue Gunner can’t directly slow a B.A.D., you can leverage its power against the bloons that spawn from the B.A.D. to help defend against the wave of bloons.

Crowd Control is Key

The B.A.D. releases waves of weaker bloons as it travels along the track. This is where the Glue Gunner shines. Upgrades like “Glue Hose” (middle path) or “Glue Storm” (top path) can effectively slow down these bloons, giving your other towers more time to attack and eliminate them.

Maximizing Damage Output

The Glue Gunner’s upgrades can also indirectly boost your damage output against the B.A.D. The “Glue Strike” ability (top path) applies a damage vulnerability debuff, making all Bloons, including the ones released from the B.A.D. take +2 damage. While this doesn’t slow the B.A.D. itself, it significantly increases the effectiveness of your other damage-dealing towers.

Synergies with Other Towers

The Glue Gunner works exceptionally well in combination with other towers. For example, towers that deal extra damage to slowed bloons will benefit greatly from the Glue Gunner’s slowing effect on the bloons released from the B.A.D.. Consider combining Glue Gunners with towers like the Ice Monkey or Mortar Monkey for devastating results. Also, the Bomb Shooter excels at quickly popping affected bloons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Glue Gunners

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further enhance your understanding of Glue Gunners in BTD6:

1. Can the Glue Gunner affect MOAB-class Bloons?

   Yes, with the “MOAB Glue” upgrade (middle path), the Glue Gunner can target and slow MOAB-class Bloons (excluding the B.A.D. and Boss Bloons).

2. Does the Glue Gunner have camo detection?

   No, the Glue Gunner does not have innate camo detection. It requires the “Corrosive Glue” upgrade (middle path) to damage Camo Bloons or the use of external camo detection sources like a Monkey Village.

3. Can “Glue Strike” affect camo bloons?

   Yes, the “Glue Strike” ability (top path) will glue all bloons on screen, including camo bloons, regardless of whether the Glue Gunner has camo detection.

4. Does the “Glue Strike” ability do damage?

   Yes, the “Glue Strike” ability applies a +2 damage debuff to all affected bloons on screen, increasing the damage they take from all sources.

5. What is the best crosspath for “Glue Strike”?

   The 2-4-0 crosspath is generally considered the best for “Glue Strike” because it provides the “Glue Soak” effect, which further weakens bloons.

6. Can “Glue Storm” affect Boss Bloons?

   Yes, assuming the Boss Bloon doesn’t have intrinsic immunity, “Glue Storm” can apply the +2 damage debuff to the Boss Bloon. However, it cannot slow it.

7. How effective is the “Super Glue” upgrade?

   “Super Glue” (bottom path) can fully stun MOABs and DDTs, making it extremely effective against these dangerous bloon types.

8. What is the best path for a Glue Gunner for general use?

   There is no single “best” path, as it depends on the situation. However, the bottom path (especially “Super Glue”) is generally considered strong for its stalling capabilities.

9. Can the Ice Monkey’s “Icicle Impale” slow a B.A.D.?

   No. The B.A.D. is also immune to the slowing effects of “Icicle Impale”.

10. What is the cost of the Glue Gunner?

    The Glue Gunner costs $230 on Easy, $270 on Medium, $290 on Hard, and $325 on Impoppable.

11. Is a DDT stronger than a ZOMG?

    In terms of tower targeting, yes, a DDT is considered “stronger” than a ZOMG because towers set to prioritize “strong” bloons will target DDTs first. However, the ZOMG has more hitpoints.

12. What are some effective strategies involving the Glue Gunner?

    Placing a “Glue Gunner” near the beginning of the track with the “MOAB Glue” upgrade can provide valuable early-game support. Combining it with damage-dealing towers like the “Tack Shooter” or “Bomb Shooter” is also effective.

13. Can the Ninja Monkey pop lead and camo bloons?

    The Ninja Monkey can detect camo bloons innately. In BTD6, Ninja Monkey can pop lead bloons by using the Flash Bomb upgrade.

14. Is the “Bloon Solver” a good tower?

    Yes, the “Bloon Solver” (top path Tier 5) is an excellent tower for dealing with large groups of weaker bloons and can also damage MOAB-class bloons.

15. Which crosspath is better for “The Bloon Solver”: 5-0-2 or 5-2-0?

    The 5-0-2 crosspath (Stronger Glue) is generally considered superior because it inherits the longer-lasting “Stickier Glue” properties and slows down Ceramics and below more effectively.

Elevating Your BTD6 Strategy

While the Glue Gunner can’t single-handedly defeat a B.A.D., its ability to slow down and weaken other Bloons makes it a valuable asset in any BTD6 strategy. By understanding its strengths and weaknesses and combining it with other towers, you can overcome even the toughest challenges.

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