|changes 1 tiers=xx5|quote 1=[...] Although, I guess we can mention early that Bomb Blitz itself has been balance changed so that it can now hit the leaking target that triggers it and can potentially prevent any life loss, [...]|changes 1=*{{buff|If Bomb Storm triggers from a Bloon leaking, the ability will now hit the Bloon before potentially losing lives}}<ref name="51.0 preview"/>
| version = 51.0
| version note = upcoming
| name = Sandbox
| changes = *Reset Damage button now also resets cash generation counters<ref name="51.0 preview"/>
}}
=== Towers ===
==== [[Bomb Shooter (BTD6)|Bomb Shooter]] ====
{{BTD6 tower changes
|version=51.0
|tower=Bomb Shooter
|changes 1 tiers=xx5
|changes 1 quote above=2
|changes 2=*{{buff|Cannot longer target DDTs if not able to damage Black Bloons}}
|changes 2 tiers=x4x+
|quote 1=Minor quality of life no one’s particularly fussed about outside of the multitude of requests
|quote 1 tiers=xx5;x4x
|quote 2=[...] Although, I guess we can mention early that Bomb Blitz itself has been balance changed so that it can now hit the leaking target that triggers it and can potentially prevent any life loss, [...]
|quote 2 tiers=xx5
|changes 1=*{{buff|If Bomb Storm triggers from a Bloon leaking, the ability will now hit the Bloon before potentially losing lives}}<ref name="51.0 preview"/>
}}
==== [[Tack Shooter (BTD6)|Tack Shooter]] ====
{{BTD6 tower changes
|version=51.0
|tower=Tack Shooter
|changes 1=*{{buff|Main attack: Now deals +5 bonus damage to Ceramic Bloons}}
*{{buff|Maelstrom ability: Now deals +8 bonus damage to Ceramic Bloons}}
|changes 1 tiers=x5x
|quote 1=As it is primarily a small Bloon cleanup tower path, Super Maelstrom has struggled to keep up in the lategame, mostly because Super Ceramics don’t care how fast you’re spinning if you can’t break them so we’ve added a Ceramic bonus to the attack and ability.
|changes 5=*{{buff|Arctic Wind: It can slow down small Bloons after being crosspathed|fix=y}}
|changes 5 tiers=150+;051+
|path 2 tier 5 cost before=16000
|path 2 tier 5 cost after=19000
|quote 1=Super Brittle’s never stood out on its own which was fine for a tower whose job was making other things better, but recently after the addition of Silas we've started to feel its value is really too niche even for a support piece, so we’re cranking the numbers so it can actually break a few things itself. Absolute Zero on the other hand has enjoyed being busted lately, and thanks to a crosspathing bug fix also included this update will be getting even better, since it’s currently freezing everything imaginable we’re counter-balancing that with a nerf of increased damage and higher cost.
|quote 2=Super Brittle’s never stood out on its own which was fine for a tower whose job was making other things better, but recently after the addition of Silas we've started to feel its value is really too niche even for a support piece, so we’re cranking the numbers so it can actually break a few things itself.
|quote 2 tiers=5xx
|quote 3=Absolute Zero on the other hand has enjoyed being busted lately, and thanks to a crosspathing bug fix also included this update will be getting even better, since it’s currently freezing everything imaginable we’re counter-balancing that with a nerf of increased damage and higher cost.
|changes 2=*{{buff|Damage over time: Now deals +4 bonus damage per tick to MOAB-Class Bloons}}
|changes 2 tiers=203
|changes 3=*{{buff|Damage over time: Now deals +9 bonus damage per tick to MOAB-Class Bloons}}
|changes 3 tiers=204
|changes 4=*{{nerf|No longer deals damage over time and instead deal 1 {{BTD6 dt|0}} damage when the glue is applied}}
|changes 4 tiers=0x5+;105
|changes 5=*{{buff|Glue duration for MOAB-Class Bloons increased|12s|18s}}
|changes 5 tiers=xx5
|changes 6=*{{buff|Damage over time: Now deals +19 bonus damage per tick to MOAB-Class Bloons}}
|changes 6 tiers=205
|quote 1=MOAB Glue’s always been a bit too clingy & its slow duration against MOABs has been further reduced while lasting longer at higher tiers to keep the base tower in check and give Glue Splatter & higher tiers more purpose in life. Meanwhile, Corrosive Glue now gains bonus MOAB damage so it can now try to serve as an alternate DPS hybrid. Super Glue’s baseline DoT is being replaced with a simple initial hit damage so it also requires the new 205 Crosspath to act as a DPS Hybrid
|quote 2=MOAB Glue’s always been a bit too clingy & its slow duration against MOABs has been further reduced while lasting longer at higher tiers to keep the base tower in check and give Glue Splatter & higher tiers more purpose in life.
|quote 2 tiers=xx3
|quote 3=Meanwhile, Corrosive Glue now gains bonus MOAB damage so it can now try to serve as an alternate DPS hybrid.
|quote 3 tiers=203+
|quote 4=xx5
|quote 4 tiers=Super Glue’s baseline DoT is being replaced with a simple initial hit damage so it also requires the new 205 Crosspath to act as a DPS Hybrid
}}
}}
===[[Sandbox (BTD6)|Sandbox]]===
==== [[Desperado (BTD6)|Desperado]] ====
{{BTD6 changes|version=51.0|version note=upcoming|name=Sandbox|changes=*Reset Damage button now also resets cash generation counters<ref name="51.0 preview"/>
{{BTD6 tower changes
|version=51.0
|tower=Desperado
|all tier changes=*{{buff|Pistols will now reload at the end of the round}}
|changes 1=*{{buff|Main attack: Damage type changed|{{BTD6 dt|Sharp}}|{{BTD6 dt|Normal}}}}
|changes 1 tiers=5xx
|changes 2=*{{buff|Shotgun attack: Bonus damage to MOAB-Class Bloons increased|+10|+20}}
*{{buff|Shrapnel damage over time: Now deals +10 bonus damage per tick to Ceramic Bloons}}
*{{buff|Shrapnel explosion: Bonus damage to Ceramic Bloons increased|+5|+15}}
|changes 2 tiers=xx5
|path 3 tier 4 cost before=9500
|path 3 tier 4 cost after=8500
|quote 1=Some quality-of-life and consistency updates for base Desperado and its top path, we enjoyed the balancing act of trying to makeBlazing Sun's{{sic}} burn lead popping consistent but this didn't come through well so it is gaining base Lead popping. Avenger’s price is going down as it did too little damage for that price range. Meanwhile, The Desert Phantom gains extra initial damage to MOABs as well as Ceramic damage bonuses to the Burn mechanics so it can show up more prepared for Super Ceramics.
|quote 2=Some quality-of-life and consistency updates for base Desperado and its top path, we enjoyed the balancing act of trying to makeBlazing Sun's{{sic}} burn lead popping consistent but this didn't come through well so it is gaining base Lead popping.
|quote 2 tiers=5xx
|quote 3=Avenger’s price is going down as it did too little damage for that price range.
|quote 3 tiers=xx4
|quote 4=Meanwhile, The Desert Phantom gains extra initial damage to MOABs as well as Ceramic damage bonuses to the Burn mechanics so it can show up more prepared for Super Ceramics.
|quote 4 tiers=xx5
}}
}}
Revision as of 01:40, 15 October 2025
This article is a stub. You can help out by expanding it. The editor who added this notice elaborates:Rest of the changes in this update
Cannot longer target DDTs if not able to damage Black Bloons
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[...] Although, I guess we can mention early that Bomb Blitz itself has been balance changed so that it can now hit the leaking target that triggers it and can potentially prevent any life loss, [...] — Update notes
As it is primarily a small Bloon cleanup tower path, Super Maelstrom has struggled to keep up in the lategame, mostly because Super Ceramics don’t care how fast you’re spinning if you can’t break them so we’ve added a Ceramic bonus to the attack and ability. — Update notes
Super Brittle’s never stood out on its own which was fine for a tower whose job was making other things better, but recently after the addition of Silas we've started to feel its value is really too niche even for a support piece, so we’re cranking the numbers so it can actually break a few things itself. Absolute Zero on the other hand has enjoyed being busted lately, and thanks to a crosspathing bug fix also included this update will be getting even better, since it’s currently freezing everything imaginable we’re counter-balancing that with a nerf of increased damage and higher cost. — Update notes
MOAB Glue’s always been a bit too clingy & its slow duration against MOABs has been further reduced while lasting longer at higher tiers to keep the base tower in check and give Glue Splatter & higher tiers more purpose in life. Meanwhile, Corrosive Glue now gains bonus MOAB damage so it can now try to serve as an alternate DPS hybrid. Super Glue’s baseline DoT is being replaced with a simple initial hit damage so it also requires the new 205 Crosspath to act as a DPS Hybrid — Update notes
Some quality-of-life and consistency updates for base Desperado and its top path, we enjoyed the balancing act of trying to makeBlazing Sun's[sic] burn lead popping consistent but this didn't come through well so it is gaining base Lead popping. Avenger’s price is going down as it did too little damage for that price range. Meanwhile, The Desert Phantom gains extra initial damage to MOABs as well as Ceramic damage bonuses to the Burn mechanics so it can show up more prepared for Super Ceramics. — Update notes
Ethan Reid's video is taken from an earlier build where the Ballistic Obliteration Missile Bunker is named the Oblivion Missile Silo and uses a recolored MOAB Eliminator portrait as a placeholder. Also, an earlier version of the Three Mines 'Round map was shown with a darker theme and where the cost of the crystals was shuffled around.
The Bomb Shooter's upgrade menu in Ethan Reid's video
Early version of Three Mines 'Round map shown in the same video.
Bomb Shooter Paragon! • Experience a whole new level of explodey with the Ballistic Obliteration Missile Bunker! • Discover the value of Bananite on the new Easy map, Three Mines 'Round! • Rule over all of the Bloons with new Skeletor Skin for Obyn! • Plus new Quests, balance changes, quality of life improvements, Trophy Store Cosmetics and more!
Notes
The update notes state that some of the balance changes are in response to "that entire 'Exceptionally Brief' feedback video on tower balance", presumably referring to a YouTube video titled "An Exceptionally Brief Tier List Of The Bloons TD6 Monkeys".
The update notes contain this section about Perma-Spike:
Smiles brightly, but eyes flick left twice, right once, left again. “Everything is totally unchanged,” the words come evenly. “It’s the same, like always. Nothing to worry about.” Hands tremble slightly while skimming over the changelog for the 3rd… 7th… 25th time. “It’s all completely unchanged.” A wink lingers too long, then another flickers quickly; a bead of sweat traces down a temple. “Nothing has changed. Permaspike is absolutely SAFE here, nothing to ALERT anyone about.” A soft laugh that then cracks, a glance toward the door, fingers tap in three short, three long, three short patterns on the desk before stopping. “The same. Perfectly normal. Like always.”
Pause. Eyes dart to the corner of the room, then back to the camera. “And if anything had changed” — a chuckle, shifting in the chair, a heel tapping nervously — "I’d be the first to say something. But I haven’t. So clearly… it’s all under control.” A wrist rubbed absently, faint red marks left behind; eyes no longer meet the camera.
“You know how I am,” added, with a smile too wide, too static. “Always thorough. Everything documented, every line, over and over. Absolutely nothing out of place.” Another shift, blinking too often now. “Even if there was, it wouldn’t matter. What could really go wrong?” Leaning in closer, voice lowering slightly. “Besides, the system… is working. Always working just like it should!” Fingers grip the edge of the table tightly for a beat, then let go, knuckles pale.
The Bomb Shooter's upgrade menu in Ethan Reid's video
Early version of Three Mines 'Round map shown in the same video.
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