The Ultimate Guide to the BAD in Bloons TD

Alright, Bloons enthusiasts, let’s talk about the BAD: The Big Airship of Doom. In the world of Bloons TD, especially in Bloons TD 6 (BTD6), the BAD reigns supreme as the most formidable, high-health blimp. It’s the final boss of many maps and game modes, and taking it down requires strategy, planning, and some seriously powerful monkeys. Prepare yourself; facing the BAD is a true test of your Bloons-popping prowess!

Understanding the BAD

The BAD isn’t just a bigger, meaner blimp; it’s a whole different beast. It boasts significantly more health than any other MOAB-class bloon, outclassing even the ZOMG (Zeppelin Of Mighty Gargantuaness). But the pain doesn’t stop there. The BAD also spawns 2 ZOMGs and 3 DDTs (Dark Dirigible Titans) upon destruction, adding another layer of challenge to an already daunting encounter.

The Big Airship of Doom appears regularly on round 100 in standard games and frequently in boss events. It has the highest hit points of any natural bloon in the game.

Strategies for Taking Down the BAD

Defeating a BAD isn’t a matter of brute force alone. You need a well-rounded defense that can handle both the BAD’s immense health and the swarms of bloons it releases. Here are some key strategies:

• Single Target Damage Powerhouses: Towers that excel at single-target damage are crucial. The Apache Prime (5/2/X Heli Pilot) is a classic choice for good reason, as mentioned in the provided text. Other top-tier options include the Vengeful True Sun God (VTSG) (highly buffed, of course) and the Paragon Towers, particularly the Glaive Dominus (Boomerang Monkey Paragon), Navarch of the Seas (Monkey Buccaneer Paragon), and Apex Plasma Master (Super Monkey Paragon).
• Debuffing Towers: Weakening the BAD is just as important as dealing damage. The Cripple MOAB (5/X/X Sniper Monkey) is a must-have for its damage amplification and slowing effect. Other strong options include the Super Brittle (5/X/X Ice Monkey) and the Embrittlement (4/X/X Ice Monkey).
• Crowd Control: Don’t forget about the ZOMGs and DDTs that the BAD releases! Towers that can deal with large groups of bloons are essential. Consider options like the Inferno Ring (5/X/X Monkey Ace) and the Bloon Solver (5/X/X Alchemist).
• Buffing Towers: Towers that can buff other towers can be invaluable in helping to do the most damage against the B.A.D. Primary examples of this include the Overclock (5/X/X Engineer Monkey) and Ultraboost (X/5/X Engineer Monkey).
• Strategic Placement: The placement of your towers is critical for maximizing their effectiveness. Consider placing your damage-dealing towers near the track’s longest straightaways to maximize their uptime. Also, prioritize placing towers that can slow bloons near the entrance to maximize the debuff’s effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Let’s dive into some common questions surrounding the BAD and related Bloons TD topics:

1. What does BAD stand for in BTD6?

As we’ve established, BAD stands for Big Airship of Doom. It’s the ultimate challenge in many Bloons TD maps.

2. What is good against the BAD in BTD6?

Towers that deal high single-target damage, apply debuffs, and have good crowd control are effective against the BAD. The Apache Prime, Vengeful True Sun God, Cripple MOAB, and various Paragon towers are excellent choices.

3. How much health does a BAD have?

The BAD on natural rounds has 28,000 health before health scaling (increases in health on later rounds), and 20,000 health without scaling. This makes it by far the highest-health standard bloon in the game! Plus, it spawns 2 ZOMGs and 3 DDTs upon destruction.

4. Does Grand Saboteur work on BADs?

Yes, the Grand Saboteur (5/X/X Ninja Monkey) ability can damage the BAD. Activating it right before round 99 ends can damage the BAD as it spawns on round 100.

5. What is the strongest monkey in BTD6?

The “strongest” monkey is subjective and depends on the situation. However, the Vengeful True Sun God (VTSG) is often considered the most powerful, especially when highly buffed with temples and other towers. The Paragons are close behind, each excelling in their respective roles.

6. What does MOAB stand for in BTD?

MOAB stands for Massive Ornary Air Blimp. It’s the first of the MOAB-class bloons that players encounter and serves as a precursor to even bigger threats like the BFB (Brutal Flying Behemoth), DDT, ZOMG, and BAD.

7. What kills black bloons?

Black bloons are immune to explosive damage. Therefore, towers like the Bomb Shooter are ineffective. However, towers that deal sharp damage, such as the Dart Monkey, Sniper Monkey, or Tack Shooter, can easily pop them. Also towers with magic damage such as the Wizard Monkey. The text also mentions using a MOAB Mauler next to a Monkey Intelligence Bureau to pop black bloons.

8. Can you get banned from Bloons?

Yes, player accounts can be flagged and potentially banned for hacking or exploiting the game. Ninja Kiwi may reverse the flag if contacted, but hacking is generally frowned upon.

9. Can Apache Prime pop purple bloons?

No, the Apache Prime’s plasma machine gun cannot pop purple bloons. This is a key weakness to consider when planning your defense.

10. What does DDT stand for in Bloons?

DDT stands for Dark Dirigible Titan. It’s a fast-moving MOAB-class bloon with camo, lead, black, and pink properties, making it immune to many types of attacks.

11. How many lives is a ZOMG worth?

Leaking a ZOMG costs 16,656 lives, or 14,160 lives past Round 80 (27,296/24,800 if fortified). This highlights the importance of preventing ZOMGs from reaching the end of the track.

12. What kills rainbow bloons?

Fast-attacking towers like the Destroyer (5/X/X Monkey Buccaneer) or Super Monkey are effective against rainbow bloons, which split into two Zebra bloons when popped.

13. What Bloons Can Pop Purple Bloons?

Towers that deal magic damage such as the Wizard Monkey or towers that deal energy damage such as the Super Monkey are able to pop Purple Bloons. The text mentions that Druid’s basic attacks can pop purple.

14. What Bloons are Immune to Fire?

Purple Bloons are immune to fire damage. Lead bloons are immune to “sharp” damage, and must be either blown up or melted.

15. What Kills Fortified Bloons?

Towers such as the Ezili or the Mortar Monkey are able to pop fortified bloons. From level 9 onwards, Ezili is able to remove all special effects from bloons.

Conclusion

The Big Airship of Doom is the ultimate test in Bloons TD. Defeating it requires a combination of powerful towers, strategic placement, and a solid understanding of the game’s mechanics. By mastering the strategies and information outlined in this guide, you’ll be well on your way to conquering the BAD and dominating the world of Bloons TD. Remember, continuous learning and exploration are key to mastering any game, a concept that the Games Learning Society deeply understands and promotes. For more on the intersection of games and education, visit GamesLearningSociety.org. This organization is dedicated to advancing knowledge about how games can enhance learning and development. So, keep popping those bloons, and never stop learning!