Spike Storm (BTD6)

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'''Spike Storm''' is the [[Spike Factory (BTD6)|Spike Factory]]'s path 2 tier 4 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It grants the Spike Storm ability. When the Spike Storm ability is activated, four spike piles are launched at a time, scattering them over all available lanes at a fixed rate of every 0.04 seconds for 2 seconds, resulting in 200 spikes per ability. Storm spikes are distributed randomly across available lanes and last 9–11 seconds.

'''Spike Storm''' is the [[Spike Factory (BTD6)|Spike Factory]]'s path 2 tier 4 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It grants the Spike Storm ability. When the Spike Storm ability is activated, four spike piles are launched at a time, scattering them over all available lanes at a fixed rate of every 0.04 seconds for 2 seconds, resulting in 200 spikes per ability. Storm spikes are distributed randomly across available lanes and last 9–11 seconds. The spike pile launches are all copies of the same attack, resulting in less uptime from towers that use a shot counter (e.g. [[Berserker Brew (BTD6)|Berserker Brew]]).

Crosspaths affect the Spike Storm ability. Storm spikes gain +5 pierce in the same way as the main spikes when given [[Bigger Stacks (BTD6)|Bigger Stacks]], plus normal [[damage type]] if given [[White Hot Spikes (BTD6)|White Hot Spikes]]. With [[Long Reach (BTD6)|Long Reach]], storm spikes last +100% longer (18–22 seconds), and with [[Smart Spikes (BTD6)|Smart Spikes]] it causes all storm spikes to only target the active lanes of the current round.

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==Strategy==

Spike Storm's ability is best used for MOAB-class damage, taking advantage of [[MOAB SHREDR (BTD6)|MOAB SHREDR]]'s extra MOAB-class damage and creating a burst of damage. Because of this, Spike Storm is often used for defending against DDTs, BADs, and Boss Bloons, and not against ordinary Bloons. Versus Bosses, it stands out in Timed Bosses against all except [[Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]], and tends to be paired with [[Geraldo (BTD6)|Geraldo]]'s [[Rejuv Potion]]s to chain up to 3 abilities per tower, plus [[Lord of the Abyss]] for maximum pierce.

Spike Storm's ability is best used for MOAB-class damage, taking advantage of [[MOAB SHREDR (BTD6)|MOAB SHREDR]]'s extra MOAB-class damage and creating a burst of damage. Because of this, Spike Storm is often used for defending against DDTs, BADs, and Boss Bloons, and not against ordinary Bloons. Versus Bosses, it stands out in Timed Bosses against all except [[Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]], and tends to be paired with [[Geraldo (BTD6)|Geraldo]]'s [[Rejuv Potion]]s to chain up to 3 abilities per tower, plus [[Lord of the Abyss]] for maximum pierce. In terms of its damage output, Spike Storm's ability tends to favour maps with minimal track coverage, which allows the spikes to concentrate in a specific region. Ideally, a map such as [[Blons]] would be a perfect scenario.

In ~~terms of its damage output~~, Spike Storm~~'s ability tends~~ to ~~favour~~ maps ~~with minimal track coverage~~, ~~which allows~~ the ~~spikes~~ to ~~concentrate in a specific region~~. ~~Ideally~~, ~~a map~~ such as [[~~Blons~~]] ~~would be a perfect scenario~~.

In [[CHIMPS]], Spike Storm is often used for Round 100 BAD damage, as an alternative to [[First Strike Capability (BTD6)|First Strike Capability]] on shorter maps or maps without water, for a similar cost. Like the First Strike, it's preferred to have it ready before Round 100 begins. When buffing it for extra DPS for that round, consistent pierce buffs such as [[Striker Jones (BTD6)|Striker Jones]] (level 8+), [[Abyss Dweller]] or [[Abyssal Warrior]], or Geraldo's [[Sharpening Stone]] (without 2-4-0 crosspath) are recommended. Avoid Alchemist without [[Permanent Brew (BTD6)|Permanent Brew]], as the buffs are less than 25% effective (only affecting up to ~50 out of 200 spike piles).

Both top and bottom crosspaths have use cases. 1-4-0 and 2-4-0 crosspaths are preferred in most cases due to essentially doubling its pierce and offering innate DDT popping. However, the 0-4-2 crosspath has a niche on alternating lane maps, preventing storm spikes from landing on inactive lanes, with the slight benefit of extra lifespan.

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-'''Spike Storm''' is the [[Spike Factory (BTD6)|Spike Factory]]'s path 2 tier 4 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It grants the Spike Storm ability. When the Spike Storm ability is activated, four spike piles are launched at a time, scattering them over all available lanes at a fixed rate of every 0.04 seconds for 2 seconds, resulting in 200 spikes per ability. Storm spikes are distributed randomly across available lanes and last 9–11 seconds.
+'''Spike Storm''' is the [[Spike Factory (BTD6)|Spike Factory]]'s path 2 tier 4 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It grants the Spike Storm ability. When the Spike Storm ability is activated, four spike piles are launched at a time, scattering them over all available lanes at a fixed rate of every 0.04 seconds for 2 seconds, resulting in 200 spikes per ability. Storm spikes are distributed randomly across available lanes and last 9–11 seconds. The spike pile launches are all copies of the same attack, resulting in less uptime from towers that use a shot counter (e.g. [[Berserker Brew (BTD6)|Berserker Brew]]).
 Crosspaths affect the Spike Storm ability. Storm spikes gain +5 pierce in the same way as the main spikes when given [[Bigger Stacks (BTD6)|Bigger Stacks]], plus normal [[damage type]] if given [[White Hot Spikes (BTD6)|White Hot Spikes]]. With [[Long Reach (BTD6)|Long Reach]], storm spikes last +100% longer (18–22 seconds), and with [[Smart Spikes (BTD6)|Smart Spikes]] it causes all storm spikes to only target the active lanes of the current round.
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-Spike Storm's ability is best used for MOAB-class damage, taking advantage of [[MOAB SHREDR (BTD6)|MOAB SHREDR]]'s extra MOAB-class damage and creating a burst of damage. Because of this, Spike Storm is often used for defending against DDTs, BADs, and Boss Bloons, and not against ordinary Bloons.<!--not never, just totally unrecommended--> Versus Bosses, it stands out in Timed Bosses against all except [[Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]],<!--even Phayze? mmmf hates phayze but sporm spam seems okay if timing is good, vortex suspect no good--> and tends to be paired with [[Geraldo (BTD6)|Geraldo]]'s [[Rejuv Potion]]s to chain up to 3 abilities per tower, plus [[Lord of the Abyss]] for maximum pierce.
+Spike Storm's ability is best used for MOAB-class damage, taking advantage of [[MOAB SHREDR (BTD6)|MOAB SHREDR]]'s extra MOAB-class damage and creating a burst of damage. Because of this, Spike Storm is often used for defending against DDTs, BADs, and Boss Bloons, and not against ordinary Bloons.<!--not never, just totally unrecommended--> Versus Bosses, it stands out in Timed Bosses against all except [[Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]],<!--even Phayze? mmmf hates phayze but sporm spam seems okay if timing is good, vortex suspect no good--> and tends to be paired with [[Geraldo (BTD6)|Geraldo]]'s [[Rejuv Potion]]s to chain up to 3 abilities per tower, plus [[Lord of the Abyss]] for maximum pierce. In terms of its damage output, Spike Storm's ability tends to favour maps with minimal track coverage, which allows the spikes to concentrate in a specific region. Ideally, a map such as [[Blons]] would be a perfect scenario.
-In terms of its damage output, Spike Storm's ability tends to favour maps with minimal track coverage, which allows the spikes to concentrate in a specific region. Ideally, a map such as [[Blons]] would be a perfect scenario.
+In [[CHIMPS]], Spike Storm is often used for Round 100 BAD damage, as an alternative to [[First Strike Capability (BTD6)|First Strike Capability]] on shorter maps or maps without water, for a similar cost. Like the First Strike, it's preferred to have it ready before Round 100 begins. When buffing it for extra DPS for that round, consistent pierce buffs such as [[Striker Jones (BTD6)|Striker Jones]] (level 8+), [[Abyss Dweller]] or [[Abyssal Warrior]], or Geraldo's [[Sharpening Stone]] (without 2-4-0 crosspath) are recommended. Avoid Alchemist without [[Permanent Brew (BTD6)|Permanent Brew]],<!--some players think it's useful to add t3 alch buff onto sporm, which is wrong--> as the buffs are less than 25% effective (only affecting up to ~50 out of 200 spike piles).<!--only counts up to 50 shots, each spike creation consumes one, only 200 spikes total versus 50 spikes...-->
 Both top and bottom crosspaths have use cases. 1-4-0 and 2-4-0 crosspaths are preferred in most cases due to essentially doubling its pierce and offering innate DDT popping. However, the 0-4-2 crosspath has a niche on alternating lane maps, preventing storm spikes from landing on inactive lanes, with the slight benefit of extra lifespan.

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