Conquering the Color Conundrum: A Deep Dive into Towers That Pop Purple Bloons in BTD6
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Purple Bloons in Bloons TD 6 (BTD6) present a unique challenge to players, as they are immune to energy, plasma, and fire-based attacks. This resistance makes them a roadblock for many common strategies and forces players to diversify their tower selections. So, what towers can hit these tricky purple adversaries? The answer lies in towers that utilize physical, normal, ice, and other specific attack types or that have abilities and upgrades that grant them the power to pierce the purple shield. Let’s explore the arsenal you can use to defeat Purple Bloons and ensure victory.
Understanding Purple Bloon Immunities
Before diving into specific towers, it’s critical to grasp why Purple Bloons are so unique. They are specifically designed to counter the common reliance on energy, plasma, and fire-based damage. This includes many popular upgrades and tower strategies, necessitating a mindful approach to your defense setup. A tower that normally excels against other bloons might falter when faced with a wave of purples. Therefore, having a clear understanding of what towers can and cannot handle these bloons is essential to successful gameplay.
Towers That Can Pop Purple Bloons
Here is a comprehensive list of towers and their relevant upgrades that can effectively pop Purple Bloons:
- Super Monkey (Certain Upgrades): While the base Super Monkey can’t pop Purples, several upgrades unlock the ability to do so. Specifically, any Tier 4+ Super Monkey with energy-related upgrades or crosspaths can pop purples. However, note that the Tech Terror’s main attack cannot pop Purple Bloons. The Ray of Doom is also capable of popping them.
- Ninja Monkey: The Ninja Monkey is a reliable choice against Purple Bloons. It can pop them with its base attacks and is particularly potent with upgrades, especially when combined with Berserker Brew or Obyn Greenfoot.
- Spike Factory: Spike Factories are excellent because they use physical attacks and can block Purple Bloons from escaping without any issues due to the nature of their physical attacks.
- Beast Handler: The Beast Handler is a reliable counter to Purple Bloons because all beast attacks can damage them. The tower’s attacks are physical, making them effective against purples.
- Dartling Gunner (Laser Cannon and Plasma Accelerator): When upgraded to the Laser Cannon or Plasma Accelerator, the Dartling Gunner can pop Purple Bloons. However, note that the Cross the Streams Monkey Knowledge is required to allow it to pop camo purples.
- Monkey Intelligence Bureau (MIB): This village upgrade is crucial for allowing other towers that normally cannot pop Purples to damage them.
- Wizard Monkey (with certain upgrades): The Wizard Monkey cannot pop Purple Bloons with it’s base attacks, however, Strike Down The False unlocks their ability to pop purple bloons.
- Adora: Adora’s main attack (except under The Long Arm Of Light) can pop Purple Bloons.
- Ice Monkey: The Ice Monkey deals damage of the ice type, allowing it to pop purple bloons.
- Druids: Druids with Superstorm and Spirit of the Forest upgrades can hit purple bloons.
Strategic Considerations
Effective use of towers against purple bloons isn’t just about which tower to use, but also how to use them. Here are some strategic points to consider:
- Early Game: Employing Ninja Monkeys and Spike Factories early on can be a strong way to handle early purple waves and set you up to scale into later rounds.
- Mid Game: This is where upgrades like the Laser Cannon Dartling Gunner and buffed Super Monkeys become more important. The Monkey Intelligence Bureau is also critical for helping other towers hit purples, and becomes increasingly necessary in the mid-to-late game.
- Late Game: Utilize high-damage towers that can consistently pop large groups of bloons, like Ray of Doom and upgraded beast handler. Ensure you have a combination of towers with the power to hit purple and other bloon types, to achieve a balanced and effective late game setup.
- Buffs: Don’t forget that towers like 4-2-0 Stronger Stimulant can greatly enhance a tower’s overall performance, even on ones capable of damaging Purple Bloons, like the Super Monkey.
- Tower Placement: Strategically placing towers can also influence their effectiveness, such as placing Spike Factories at the end of the track and ninja monkeys near the front of the track.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions about handling Purple Bloons in BTD6:
1. Can a Ring of Fire Pop Purple Bloons?
No, the Ring of Fire cannot pop Purple Bloons. This is a weakness it shares with the Inferno Ring.
2. Why are Purple Bloons immune to certain attacks?
Purple Bloons are immune to energy, plasma, and fire-based attacks as a game mechanic. This is intended to force players to diversify their tower strategies.
3. Can the Dragon’s Breath upgrade pop Purple Bloons?
No, Dragon’s Breath cannot pop Purple Bloons. It is a fire-based attack.
4. Can the Tech Terror upgrade pop Purple Bloons?
No, the main attack of the Tech Terror cannot pop Purple Bloons. It only receives plasma type damage that is resisted by purples.
5. Can Obyn Greenfoot pop Purple Bloons?
No, Obyn Greenfoot’s attacks cannot pop Purple Bloons.
6. Does the Laser Shock effect work on Purple Bloons?
No, the Laser Shock status effect cannot be applied to Purple Bloons.
7. Can a Spike Factory see camo bloons?
Yes, the Spike Factory can pop camo bloons by default, making it an effective counter to early-game camo bloons.
8. What are some good early-game towers against Purples?
The Ninja Monkey and Spike Factory are excellent early-game towers against Purple Bloons.
9. Can Adora see Camo Bloons?
No, Adora cannot detect Camo Bloons without support.
10. Can Alchemist pop camo bloons?
No, x-3-x Alchemist’s explosion can no longer hit camo bloons.
11. Can Ice Monkey see camo bloons?
Yes, the Ice Monkey can detect camo bloons.
12. Can Sun Avatar pop purple bloons?
Yes, Sun Avatar can pop Purple Bloons when it is unlocked.
13. What towers cannot pop Black Bloons?
Bomb Towers cannot pop Black Bloons by default.
14. What are some good combos for destroying purple bloons?
The Ninja Monkey with a Berserker Brew or Obyn Greenfoot and towers buffed by the Monkey Intelligence Bureau are effective for dealing with Purple Bloons.
15. Can Ray of Doom pop Purple Bloons?
Yes, the Ray of Doom can pop Purple Bloons since it was given normal damage type.
Conclusion
Dealing with Purple Bloons in BTD6 requires a strategic approach and an understanding of which towers can bypass their unique immunities. By utilizing the information outlined in this article, you’ll be better prepared to conquer any wave of Purple Bloons and achieve victory in your games. Remember, diversification and proper use of buffs, along with well-placed physical damage towers, are key to success. Happy popping!