Spike Factory (BMC)

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==Strategy==

Spike Factory is a decent way to protect exits against stray Bloons, especially in [[Monkey vs Monkey]] and when delaying the free boost of [[Golden Egg Scrambler]], but will struggle against large groups. ~~Always support it with~~ the ~~main~~ defense ~~to minimize spike wastage. Although starting the first round with Spike Factory is viable~~, ~~Spike Factories alone~~ will fall apart ~~versus~~ the ~~early~~ Ceramic rushes ~~especially~~ on ~~further tiles~~. After gaining flat pierce MK, multiple base Spike Factories become more efficient against leaks.

Spike Factory is a decent way to protect exits against stray Bloons, especially in [[Monkey vs Monkey]] and when delaying the free boost of [[Golden Egg Scrambler]], but will struggle against large groups. Do not rely on Spike Factory as the primary defense, as it will fall apart once the Ceramic rushes on as low as Round 6 arrive (Round 4 on [[Monkeys From Space]]); instead, Spike Factories should only be used as secondary defense. Early on, do minimal investment, with one or two 0-0 Spactories and upgrade to T1 upgrades if needed; T2 is too inefficient.

Spike Factory becomes considerably better with MK for both tanking Bloons and for MOAB-class damage (with [[MOAB SHREDR (BMC)|MOAB SHREDR]] and [[Spike Storm (BMC)|Spike Storm]]). After gaining flat pierce MK, multiple base Spike Factories become more efficient against leaks.

Its grouped weaknesses are reduced significantly with both T4 upgrades, though [[Spiked Mines (BMC)|Spiked Mines]] is useless in the multiplatform version. However, [[Spiked Ball Factory (BMC)|Spiked Ball Factory]] remains an effective tank against Bloons when transitioning into the wincon.

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-Spike Factory is a decent way to protect exits against stray Bloons, especially in [[Monkey vs Monkey]] and when delaying the free boost of [[Golden Egg Scrambler]], but will struggle against large groups. Always support it with the main defense to minimize spike wastage. Although starting the first round with Spike Factory is viable, Spike Factories alone will fall apart versus the early Ceramic rushes especially on further tiles. After gaining flat pierce MK, multiple base Spike Factories become more efficient against leaks.
+Spike Factory is a decent way to protect exits against stray Bloons, especially in [[Monkey vs Monkey]] and when delaying the free boost of [[Golden Egg Scrambler]], but will struggle against large groups. Do not rely on Spike Factory as the primary defense, as it will fall apart once the Ceramic rushes on as low as Round 6 arrive (Round 4 on [[Monkeys From Space]]); instead, Spike Factories should only be used as secondary defense. Early on, do minimal investment, with one or two 0-0 Spactories and upgrade to T1 upgrades if needed; T2 is too inefficient.
+Spike Factory becomes considerably better with MK for both tanking Bloons and for MOAB-class damage (with [[MOAB SHREDR (BMC)|MOAB SHREDR]] and [[Spike Storm (BMC)|Spike Storm]]). After gaining flat pierce MK, multiple base Spike Factories become more efficient against leaks.
 Its grouped weaknesses are reduced significantly with both T4 upgrades, though [[Spiked Mines (BMC)|Spiked Mines]] is useless in the multiplatform version. However, [[Spiked Ball Factory (BMC)|Spiked Ball Factory]] remains an effective tank against Bloons when transitioning into the wincon.

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