Deadeye

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'''Deadeye''' is the [[Desperado (BTD6)|Desperado]]'s path 2 tier 3 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It ~~increases~~ the ~~[[damage]] of its~~ pistol attack ~~from 1 to 6~~, ~~grants it~~ a secondary rifle [[attack]], and unlocks the Take Aim [[Activated Ability]].

'''Deadeye''' is the [[Desperado (BTD6)|Desperado]]'s path 2 tier 3 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It modifies the pistol attack, gains a secondary rifle [[attack]], and unlocks the Take Aim [[Activated Ability]].

~~The~~ rifle attack has ~~80 [[range]], 3 [[pierce]] (affected by {{BTD6 mk|Extra Dart Pops}}),~~ deals 12 damage, deals +12 damage to [[Fortified Bloon (BTD6)|Fortified Bloon]]s, and can pop all Bloon types~~, but~~ has a ~~slow firing rate (every 1.59s)~~. Like the ~~main attack~~, it has a chance to [[crit]] for 4× damage that increases based on the distance between the Desperado and the target, starting at 2.5% and increasing by 0.4% per distance unit from the target (up to +34.5% at max range before buffs). It uses ~~its pistol~~ when Bloons are within ~~its close~~ range ~~(28 units before range buffs), and otherwise uses its rifle~~.

*'''Rifle''': This single-shot attack has a cooldown of 1.59 seconds and deals 10 damage, deals +10 damage to [[Fortified Bloon (BTD6)|Fortified Bloon]]s, has 4 [[pierce]], and can pop all Bloon types. It has 80 [[range]] with a minimum of 40 range, and cannot detect Bloons closer than its minimum range. Like the pistol, the rifle has a chance to [[crit]] for 4× damage that increases based on the distance between the Desperado and the target, starting at 2.5% and increasing by 0.4% per distance unit from the target (minimum of 18.5% due to its range restrictions, up to 34.5% at max range before buffs).

*'''Pistol''': It has a fixed 40 range and only uses it when Bloons are within that range. The pistol's [[damage]] increases from 1 to 6.

Take Aim allows the player to select any [[tower]] on-screen to grant it 25% more range, 50% reduced projectile spread, and [[Camo detection]] for 15 seconds. If that tower has any sub-towers then the sub-towers also receive this buff.

Take Aim allows the player to select any [[tower]] on-screen (except [[Beast Handler (BTD6)|Beast Handler]]) to grant it 25% more range, 50% reduced projectile spread (including fixed and random spread), and [[Camo detection]] for 15 seconds, with a cooldown of 30 seconds. If that tower has any sub-towers then the sub-towers also receive this buff. It cannot directly target sub-towers.

==Stats==

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==Strategy==

{{Strategy needed|Elaborate more about why Deadeye spam is so good and how to use it optimally. Are you supposed to use pex strategy?}}

~~Most players use~~ Deadeye for the ~~range buff and/or~~ the ~~temporary camo detection~~, ~~less so the~~ Deadeye~~'s moderately slow rifle attack~~. The rifle ~~attack does its job at chipping high-HP targets, however its~~ pistol ~~that it forcefully uses~~ at ~~close~~ range ~~targets is weaker against groups, though still useful~~ for ~~close-range~~ damage ~~to single targets~~. ~~If using it for damage, place it far from the track~~, and ~~ensure its pistol will rarely or never attack~~. ~~Overall~~, ~~Deadeye offers supplementary high damage and support~~ for ~~the midgame at a reasonable cost~~.

{{outdated|v55.0 rework to deadeye rifle vs pistol now alters the range buffing strategy}}

Deadeye offers supplementary high damage and support for the midgame at a reasonable cost. Its Take Aim ability can help counter difficult situations temporarily, allowing the target tower to reach more Bloons with better accuracy, and clear away Camos that Deadeye cannot alone. The rifle should be aimed far away to maximize crit chances and avoid the pistol; the pistol is worse at anything but exactly one target.

Deadeye can also be spammed inside the range of [[Primary Mentoring (BTD6)|Primary Mentoring]] for bursts of damage; it's a viable T3 spam strategy that excels at taking down large groups. [[Primary Expertise (BTD6)|Primary Expertise]] is also a solid choice, granting cheap T2's and additional cleanup. Targeting Strong is preferred for single-target damage, with only some set on First for cleanup.

Take Aim ability's extra range and temporary camo detection is often used to assist rounds that have Camos, though occasionally used to boost Villages (such as [[Monkey Commerce (BTD6)|Monkey Commerce]] to discount more towers in range). Take Aim is also useful in maximizing the damage of towers with high projectile spread, such as [[Buckshot (BTD6)|Buckshot]] and its upgrades, [[Grape Shot (BTD6)|Grape Shot]] Buccaneers, or [[Sun Avatar (BTD6)|Sun Avatars]], allowing all if not most of their projectiles to hit Bloons.

For ~~crosspaths~~, 2-3-0 is preferred~~, which~~ already takes advantage of the rifle attack ~~and maximizing crit chance~~, ~~and improves its~~ single-target damage. 0-3-2 has a ~~usually lower but~~ consistent speed bonus compared to 2-3-0, retaining it if Bloons enter its close range too often, ~~however it's~~ more prone to the [[Wanderer]] penalty due to the extra range it gains. If used only for Take Aim, not crosspathing is optimal.

Deadeye's preferred crosspath depends. For most situations, 2-3-0 is preferred because [[Quickdraw (BTD6)|Quickdraw]] already takes advantage of the rifle attack's high range, plus better single-target damage with [[Standoff]]. 0-3-2 has a consistent speed bonus compared to 2-3-0, retaining it if Bloons enter its close range too often, and better versus groups due to [[Nomad]], but more prone to the [[Wanderer]] penalty due to the extra range it gains. If used only for Take Aim, not crosspathing is optimal.

== Update history ==

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===Screenshots===

{{screenshot needed|Deadeye detect for sentrychamp (for the subtowers thing)}}

{{screenshot needed|Deadeye detect for sentrychamp (for the subtowers thing), also deadeye candidate image showing that bhandler no targetable ([https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/s/ce2VOwktlL context])}}

BTD6 030 desperado sc.png|0-3-0 Desperado

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BTD6 030-DesperadoInsta.png|[[Insta Monkey]] icon

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==Trivia==

*In [[wp:Western culture|Western culture]], the term "deadeye" means expert marksman.

==In other languages==

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-'''Deadeye''' is the [[Desperado (BTD6)|Desperado]]'s path 2 tier 3 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It increases the [[damage]] of its pistol attack from 1 to 6, grants it a secondary rifle [[attack]], and unlocks the Take Aim [[Activated Ability]].
+'''Deadeye''' is the [[Desperado (BTD6)|Desperado]]'s path 2 tier 3 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It modifies the pistol attack, gains a secondary rifle [[attack]], and unlocks the Take Aim [[Activated Ability]].
-The rifle attack has 80 [[range]], 3 [[pierce]] (affected by {{BTD6 mk|Extra Dart Pops}}), deals 12 damage, deals +12 damage to [[Fortified Bloon (BTD6)|Fortified Bloon]]s, and can pop all Bloon types, but has a slow firing rate (every 1.59s). Like the main attack, it has a chance to [[crit]] for 4× damage that increases based on the distance between the Desperado and the target, starting at 2.5% and increasing by 0.4% per distance unit from the target (up to +34.5%<!--2.5+.4*80--> at max range before buffs). It uses its pistol when Bloons are within its close range (28 units before range buffs), and otherwise uses its rifle.
+*'''Rifle''': This single-shot<!--note: pistol is a burst, contrasting the rifle--> attack has a cooldown of 1.59 seconds and deals 10 damage, deals +10 damage to [[Fortified Bloon (BTD6)|Fortified Bloon]]s, has 4 [[pierce]], and can pop all Bloon types. It has 80 [[range]] with a minimum of 40 range, and cannot detect Bloons closer than its minimum range. Like the pistol, the rifle has a chance to [[crit]] for 4× damage that increases based on the distance between the Desperado and the target, starting at 2.5% and increasing by 0.4% per distance unit from the target (minimum of 18.5% due to its range restrictions, up to 34.5%<!--2.5+.4*80--> at max range before buffs).
+*'''Pistol''': It has a fixed 40 range and only uses it when Bloons are within that range. The pistol's [[damage]] increases from 1 to 6.
-Take Aim allows the player to select any [[tower]] on-screen to grant it 25% more range, 50% reduced projectile spread,<!--what about "deviation" such as mortar and base dartling?--> and [[Camo detection]] for 15 seconds. If that tower has any sub-towers then the sub-towers also receive this buff.
+Take Aim allows the player to select any [[tower]] on-screen (except [[Beast Handler (BTD6)|Beast Handler]]) to grant it 25% more range, 50% reduced projectile spread (including fixed<!--e.g. grapeshot--> and random spread<!--e.g. mortar and dartling-->), and [[Camo detection]] for 15 seconds, with a cooldown of 30 seconds. If that tower has any sub-towers then the sub-towers also receive this buff. It cannot directly target sub-towers.
 ==Stats==
+{{outdated|New filters and stuff, also be sure to state "minimum range" of some sort}}
 {{BTD6 stat list by tiers|Desperado|030}}
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 ==Strategy==
-{{BTD6 last updated|49.3|section=y}}
+{{Strategy needed|Elaborate more about why Deadeye spam is so good and how to use it optimally. Are you supposed to use pex strategy?}}
-Most players use Deadeye for the range buff and/or the temporary camo detection, less so the Deadeye's moderately slow rifle attack. The rifle attack does its job at chipping high-HP targets, however its pistol that it forcefully uses at close range targets is weaker against groups, though still useful for close-range damage to single targets. If using it for damage, place it far from the track, and ensure its pistol will rarely or never attack. Overall, Deadeye offers supplementary high damage and support for the midgame at a reasonable cost.
+{{outdated|v55.0 rework to deadeye rifle vs pistol now alters the range buffing strategy}}
+{{BTD6 last updated|52.2|section=y}}
+Deadeye offers supplementary high damage and support for the midgame at a reasonable cost. Its Take Aim ability can help counter difficult situations temporarily, allowing the target tower to reach more Bloons with better accuracy, and clear away Camos that Deadeye cannot alone. The rifle should be aimed far away to maximize crit chances and avoid the pistol; the pistol is worse at anything but exactly one target.
+Deadeye can also be spammed inside the range of [[Primary Mentoring (BTD6)|Primary Mentoring]] for bursts of damage; it's a viable T3 spam strategy that excels at taking down large groups. [[Primary Expertise (BTD6)|Primary Expertise]] is also a solid choice, granting cheap T2's and additional cleanup. Targeting Strong is preferred for single-target damage, with only some set on First for cleanup.
 Take Aim ability's extra range and temporary camo detection is often used to assist rounds that have Camos,<!--we often use bhunt for the max monkeyopolis--> though occasionally used to boost Villages (such as [[Monkey Commerce (BTD6)|Monkey Commerce]] to discount more towers in range). Take Aim is also useful in maximizing the damage of towers with high projectile spread, such as [[Buckshot (BTD6)|Buckshot]] and its upgrades, [[Grape Shot (BTD6)|Grape Shot]] Buccaneers, or [[Sun Avatar (BTD6)|Sun Avatars]], allowing all if not most of their projectiles to hit Bloons.
-For crosspaths, 2-3-0 is preferred, which already takes advantage of the rifle attack and maximizing crit chance, and improves its single-target damage. 0-3-2 has a usually lower but consistent speed bonus compared to 2-3-0, retaining it if Bloons enter its close range too often, however it's more prone to the [[Wanderer]] penalty due to the extra range it gains. If used only for Take Aim, not crosspathing is optimal.
+Deadeye's preferred crosspath depends. For most situations, 2-3-0 is preferred because [[Quickdraw (BTD6)|Quickdraw]] already takes advantage of the rifle attack's high range, plus better single-target damage with [[Standoff]]. 0-3-2 has a consistent speed bonus compared to 2-3-0, retaining it if Bloons enter its close range too often, and better versus groups due to [[Nomad]], but more prone to the [[Wanderer]] penalty due to the extra range it gains. If used only for Take Aim, not crosspathing is optimal.
 == Update history ==
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 {{main gallery|Desperado}}
 ===Screenshots===
-{{screenshot needed|Deadeye detect for sentrychamp (for the subtowers thing)}}
+{{screenshot needed|Deadeye detect for sentrychamp (for the subtowers thing), also deadeye candidate image showing that bhandler no targetable ([https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/s/ce2VOwktlL context])}}
 <gallery>
 BTD6 030 desperado sc.png|0-3-0 Desperado
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 BTD6 030-DesperadoInsta.png|[[Insta Monkey]] icon
 </gallery>
+==Trivia==
+*In [[wp:Western culture|Western culture]], the term "deadeye" means expert marksman.
 ==In other languages==

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