First Strike Capability (BTD6): Difference between revisions

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==Strategy==

~~{{Strategy needed|Boss Event specifics (just knew the basics, dunno specifics on viability in boss events), also some more advice on how to use fs well in all types of games and situations}}~~

First Strike Capability's ability does incredible single-target damage for a long cooldown. It stands out in [[CHIMPS]] due to its ability being able to completely one-shot a highly-damaged Round 100 {{B|BAD|BTD6}}. Purchase it during Round 99 to get the ability off cooldown, especially when using it on medium-to-long maps for two ability usages. In Boss Events, First Strike is a strong choice for instakills against [[Bloonarius (BTD6)|Bloonarius]], instakills against [[Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]], and breaking the Primary layer of {{B|Dreadbloon|BTD6}} in Timed Bosses, but it faces competition from {{B|Spike Storm|BTD6}} for the latter. First Strike is serviceable at one-shotting single ZOMGs, but its long cooldown prevents it from eliminating all ZOMGs in later rounds.

First Strike Capability's ability does incredible single-target damage for a long cooldown. It stands out in CHIMPS ~~specifically for destroying the~~ Round 100 BAD~~, bought on~~ Round 99 ~~in preparation for Round 100~~, ~~and~~ on medium-to-long maps, two ~~First Strike abilities are possible on it. With proper timing during the BAD's final health stage, no offspring are spawned due to one-shotting the BAD~~. In Boss Events, First Strike is a ~~common~~ choice for ~~Ranked Boss kills~~ against [[Bloonarius (BTD6)|Bloonarius]] ~~and~~ [[Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]], ~~compared to [[Spike Storm (~~BTD6)|Spike Storm~~]] which is more buffable and better against~~ the ~~other Bosses~~. First Strike is serviceable at one-shotting single ZOMGs, but its long cooldown prevents it from eliminating all ZOMGs in later rounds.

Unlike other single-target specialists, such as [[Spike Storm (BTD6)|Spike Storm]] and [[MOAB Eliminator (BTD6)|MOAB Eliminator]], First Strike ~~only~~ requires water placement and is not dependent on synergies to maximize its single-target damage, though it does appreciate from water cooldown reductions via [[Bloontonium Reactor (BTD6)|Bloontonium Reactor]] or [[Energizer (BTD6)|Energizer]]. ~~Additionally~~, ~~its hardcoded Strong targeting makes it awkward against~~ [[~~Dreadrock Bloon~~]]~~s (though decent against [[Dreadbloon (BTD6)|Dreadbloon]]'s Primary layer in Boss Events), but not usually a problem in other situations~~.

Unlike other single-target specialists, such as [[Spike Storm (BTD6)|Spike Storm]] and [[MOAB Eliminator (BTD6)|MOAB Eliminator]], First Strike requires water placement and is not dependent on synergies to maximize its single-target damage, though it does appreciate from water cooldown reductions via [[Bloontonium Reactor (BTD6)|Bloontonium Reactor]] or [[Energizer (BTD6)|Energizer]]. Using Bloontonium Reactor also allows double ability usage against Round 100 on shorter maps, such as [[Quad]].

Crosspathing doesn't affect the First Strike's ability, so a crosspath is often unnecessary unless progressing to its T5 or from the T3. As First Strike lacks any improvements to its main attack, simply crosspath First Strike based on [[Ballistic Missile (BTD6)|Ballistic Missile]].

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 ==Strategy==
-{{Strategy needed|Boss Event specifics (just knew the basics, dunno specifics on viability in boss events), also some more advice on how to use fs well in all types of games and situations}}
+First Strike Capability's ability does incredible single-target damage for a long cooldown. It stands out in [[CHIMPS]] due to its ability being able to completely one-shot a highly-damaged Round 100 {{B|BAD|BTD6}}. Purchase it during Round 99 to get the ability off cooldown, especially when using it on medium-to-long maps for two ability usages. In Boss Events, First Strike is a strong choice for instakills against [[Bloonarius (BTD6)|Bloonarius]], instakills against [[Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]], and breaking the Primary layer of {{B|Dreadbloon|BTD6}} in Timed Bosses, but it faces competition from {{B|Spike Storm|BTD6}} for the latter. First Strike is serviceable at one-shotting single ZOMGs, but its long cooldown prevents it from eliminating all ZOMGs in later rounds.
-First Strike Capability's ability does incredible single-target damage for a long cooldown. It stands out in CHIMPS specifically for destroying the Round 100 BAD, bought on Round 99 in preparation for Round 100, and on medium-to-long maps, two First Strike abilities are possible on it. With proper timing during the BAD's final health stage, no offspring are spawned due to one-shotting the BAD. In Boss Events, First Strike is a common choice for Ranked Boss kills against [[Bloonarius (BTD6)|Bloonarius]] and [[Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]], compared to [[Spike Storm (BTD6)|Spike Storm]] which is more buffable and better against the other Bosses. First Strike is serviceable at one-shotting single ZOMGs, but its long cooldown prevents it from eliminating all ZOMGs in later rounds.
-Unlike other single-target specialists, such as [[Spike Storm (BTD6)|Spike Storm]] and [[MOAB Eliminator (BTD6)|MOAB Eliminator]], First Strike only requires water placement and is not dependent on synergies to maximize its single-target damage, though it does appreciate from water cooldown reductions via [[Bloontonium Reactor (BTD6)|Bloontonium Reactor]] or [[Energizer (BTD6)|Energizer]]. Additionally, its hardcoded Strong targeting makes it awkward against [[Dreadrock Bloon]]s (though decent against [[Dreadbloon (BTD6)|Dreadbloon]]'s Primary layer in Boss Events), but not usually a problem in other situations.
+Unlike other single-target specialists, such as [[Spike Storm (BTD6)|Spike Storm]] and [[MOAB Eliminator (BTD6)|MOAB Eliminator]], First Strike requires water placement and is not dependent on synergies to maximize its single-target damage, though it does appreciate from water cooldown reductions via [[Bloontonium Reactor (BTD6)|Bloontonium Reactor]] or [[Energizer (BTD6)|Energizer]]. Using Bloontonium Reactor also allows double ability usage against Round 100 on shorter maps, such as [[Quad]].
 Crosspathing doesn't affect the First Strike's ability, so a crosspath is often unnecessary unless progressing to its T5 or from the T3. As First Strike lacks any improvements to its main attack, simply crosspath First Strike based on [[Ballistic Missile (BTD6)|Ballistic Missile]].