Spike-o-pult (BTD6)

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Spike-o-pult
Portrait of Spike-o-pult
Icon of Spike-o-pultConverts the Dart Monkey into a slower attacking Spike-o-pult that hurls large spiked balls. Each ball can pop lots of Bloons and rebounds off obstacles.
Tower Dart Monkey — Path 1 — Tier 3
XP cost 2,100
Cash cost $270 — Easy
$320 — Medium
$345 — Hard
$385 — Impoppable

Spike-o-pult is the Dart Monkey's path 1 tier 3 upgrade in Bloons TD 6. It replaces the Dart Monkey's darts with a catapult that launches spiked balls, which deal 2 damage, can pop up to 18 Bloons a shot, can pop frozen Bloons, and has increased projectile size (2 to 5) and lifetime (0.25s to 1s), but reduces attack speed by ~17.4% and halves its base projectile speed (from 300 to 150). Additionally, the Spike-o-pult gains 4.8 units of range (15% more range compared to base Dart Monkey). The spiked balls are able to rebound off obstacles to rehit Bloons.

Stats

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For a complete list of Dart Monkey stats, see Stats:Dart Monkey (BTD6).
This data was last updated for: version 55.1
Tower
Display range36.8 units
Footprint radius6 units
Targeting options
  • First
  • Last
  • Close
  • Strong
Attack
Cooldown1.15s
Offset (X, Y, Z)
-0.2, 10.3, 15
TargetingDepends on targeting option
Targeting range36.8 units
Filters
  • Cannot target Camo
Projectile
Pierce18
Damage2
Damage typeShatter
Speed150 units/s
Lifespan1s
Radius5 units
Filters
  • Cannot hit Camo

3-1-0

Attack
Cooldown1.15s → 0.9775s

3-2-0

Attack
Cooldown0.9775s → 0.7705s

3-0-1

Tower
Display range36.8 units → 44.8 units
Attack
Targeting range36.8 units → 44.8 units
Projectile
Lifespan1s → 1.35s

3-0-2

Tower
Display range44.8 units → 52.8 units
Attack
Targeting range44.8 units → 52.8 units
Filters
  • Can now target Camo
Projectile
Speed150 units/s → 200 units/s
Lifespan1.35s → 1.2656s
Filters
  • Can now hit Camo

Costs and sell values

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Note: this list does not factor in Monkey Knowledge or other discounts.
Tiers Total cost Sell value
Easy Medium Hard Impoppable Easy Medium Hard Impoppable
3-0-0 $730 $860 $925 $1,035 $511 $602 $648 $725
3-1-0 $815 $960 $1,035 $1,155 $571 $672 $725 $809
3-2-0 $975 $1,150 $1,240 $1,385 $683 $805 $868 $970
3-0-1 $805 $950 $1,020 $1,145 $564 $665 $714 $802
3-0-2 $975 $1,150 $1,235 $1,385 $683 $805 $865 $970

Strategy

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This section was last updated for: version 52.0

Spike-o-pult is an excellent early game tower when used on maps with many obstacles (e.g. Cornfield), where its balls can bounce off walls repeatedly. It is also great for Race Events due to its cheap cost and high pierce and damage. Outside of these conditions, it struggles to make use of its high pierce compared to other early-game options with better damage.

3-2-0 has much more DPS and is preferred for Races. 3-0-2 does not have much use by itself unless upgrading to Juggernaut, which is useful in maps with many walls such as Castle Revenge, Dark Dungeons, and Ravine.

Update history

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For a complete list of Dart Monkey changes, see Update history:Dart Monkey (BTD6).
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  • Buff Placing any Dart Monkey Insta Monkey no longer consumes all free Dart Monkeys (bug fix)
  • Buff Projectile now bounces off walls
Spike-o-pult’s rate was also increased and damage type changed to shatter to be more versatile of a stepping stone in niche setups saving for Juggernaut
— Update notes
  • Buff Damage type changed ― Sharp → Shatter
  • Buff Attack cooldown reduced ― 1.25s → 1.15s
    • Note: Juggernaut unchanged
For new players, camo is the first real game mechanic that presents a wall for new players. To combat this we have swapped the initial unlock costs of Spike-o-pult & Crossbow to nudge new players more towards upgrading down the camo path for Dart Monkeys first.
— Update notes
  • Nerf XP unlock: cost increased ― 1,900 → 2,100
  • Nerf No longer bounce back from the top of the stairs aiming down on Midnight Mansion (bug fix)
Spike-o-pult not re-hitting targets after a rebound in the same way as Juggernaut isn’t as fun so we’re allowing this functionality to occur earlier now.
— Update notes
  • Buff Projectiles can now re-hit targets after bounces
Spike-o-pult is too weak for how slow it is.
— Update notes
  • Nerf No longer deals +1 Ceramic damage
    • Note: Juggernaut and above are unchanged
  • Buff Damage increased ― 1 → 2
    • Note: Juggernaut and above are unchanged
  • Buff Spike-o-pult dart monkey now works correctly with crosspaths (bug fix)
Players have found Spike-o-pult’s lower range to sometimes cause issues leading into Juggernaut due to very specific placement being required to aim the attack on this path and how that aiming changes along with increased range, while quite a niche problem we feel it’s fair enough to match the range across these upgrades to address this concern.
— Update notes
  • Buff Spike-o-pult range increased ― 32 → 36.8
    • Note: Juggernaut range remains unchanged at 36.8
Spike-o-pult’s piercing power in the extreme conditions is too cost effective compared to the Juggernaut so we’re tweaking these slightly to keep Juggernaut as a proper upgrade in Races.
— Update notes
  • Nerf Pierce reduced ― 22 → 18
Shuffle on lower tier upgrade costs [...]
— Update notes
  • Nerf Upgrade cost increased ― $300 → $320
    • Neutral Overall cost is unchanged (due to cost changes for previous tiers)
  • Buff Spiked balls can now bounce from map borders (undocumented)
    • Note: 5-X-X Ultra-Juggernaut projectiles also can bounce from map borders now but the split behavior takes priority. Paragon unchanged
  • Nerf Projectile no longer bounces off map edges (bug fix)
    • Note: Crosspaths unchanged. 5-X-X Ultra-Juggernaut unchanged (projectiles can still bounce, but split behavior takes priority). Paragon unchanged.
3-1-0, 3-2-0, 3-0-1, 3-0-2
  • Nerf Projectiles should no longer bounce off map borders (bug fix)
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Assets

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In other languages

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Language Name / Description Notes
Arabic سبايك أو بولت
تحويل القرد النشاب إلى قرد المنجنيق الذي يقذف كرة كبيرة مزودة بنتوءات معدنية مسننة أقل سرعة. يمكن لكل كرة مسننة فرقعة الكثير من البالونات والارتداد من الموانع.
Danish Søm-o-pult!
Laver dart-aben om til en langsommere Søm-o-pult, der kaster store sømkugler. Hver kugle kan springe masser af bloons og preller af forhindringer.
German Nagelkatapult
Verwandelt den Wurfpfeilaffen in ein langsamer angreifendes Nagelkatapult, das große Nagelbälle wirft. Jeder Ball kann eine Menge Bloons platzen lassen und prallt von Hindernissen ab.
Spanish Clavopulta
Convierte al mono lanzadardos en una clavopulta que ataca más lento y lanza bolas con clavos grandes en vez de dardos. Cada bola explota muchos bloons y rebota en los obstáculos.
Spanish (LA) Clavopulta
Convierte al mono lanzadardos en una clavopulta que ataca más lento y lanza bolas con clavos grandes en vez de dardos. Cada bola explota muchos bloons y rebota en los obstáculos.
Finnish Piikkikatapultti
Muuttaa tikka-apinan hitaasti ampuvaksi piikkikatapultiksi, joka ampuu jättimäisiä piikkipalloja. Jokainen pallo pystyy poksauttamaan paljon blooneja ja kimpoilee esteistä.
French Herse-a-pulte
Convertit le singe à fléchettes en herse-a-pulte à la vitesse d'attaque moins rapide qui lance violemment des boules à pointes. Chaque boule peut faire éclater de nombreux Bloons et rebondit sur les obstacles.
Italian Catapulta
Converte la scimmia lancia freccette in una catapulta più lenta nell'attacco che lancia enormi sfere acuminate. Ogni sfera è capace di far scoppiare un bel po' di bloon e rimbalza sugli ostacoli.
Japanese スパイクでつぶせ!
ダーツモンキーが攻撃の遅いスパイクでつぶせ!に変わり、大きなトゲつきボールを投げる。投げたボールはたくさんのブルーンを割り、障害物に当たると跳ね返る。
Korean 스파이크 투석기
다트 원숭이를 공격 속도가 느리며 거대한 스파이크구를 투척하는 스파이크 투석기로 개조합니다. 각 구는 많은 풍선을 터트릴 수 있으며, 장애물을 만나면 튕깁니다.
Dutch Stekelpult
Verandert de Pijltjesaap in een langzamer aanvallende Stekelpult die grote stekelballen gooit. Elke bal kan veel Bloons laten knallen en weerkaatst tegen obstakels.
Norwegian Pigg-o-pult
Konverterer Dart-apen til en langsomt angripende Pigg-o-pult som kaster en stor spikerkule. Hver kule kan poppe flere bloons og spretter av hinder.
Polish Kolcopulta
Zamienia małpkę z rzutkami w wolniej atakującą kolcopultę, która ciska wielkimi kolczastymi kulami. Każda kula przekłuwa wiele blonów i odbija się od przeszkód.
Portuguese (Brazil) Catapulta de Espinhos
Converte o Macaco Dardo numa Catapulta de Espinhos mais lenta que lança grandes bolas espinhadas. Cada bola pode estourar muitos Bloons e quica em obstáculos.
Russian Шипопульта
Превращает обезьяну с дротиками в шипопульту, медленно стреляющую большими колючими ядрами. Каждое ядро способно взорвать много шаров и отскакивает от препятствий.
Swedish Spikopult
Förvandlar Pilapan till en mera långsamt attackerande Spikapult som slungar stora spikbollar. Varje boll kan smälla en massa Bloons och studsar vidare från hinder.
Thai เครื่องยิงลูกตุ้มหนาม
เปลี่ยนลิงลูกดอกให้เป็นเครื่องเหวี่ยงลูกตุ้มหนามขนาดใหญ่ที่โจมตีช้าลง ลูกตุ้มแต่ละลูก เจาะบลูนได้เป็นจำนวนมาก และเด้งออกเมื่อสัมผัสสิ่งกีดขวาง
Turkish Çivili Top Mancınığı
Okçu Maymunu, büyük çivili toplar fırlatan, daha yavaş saldıran bir Çivili Top Mancınığına dönüştürür. Her bir top birçok Bloon patlatır ve engellerden seker.
Chinese (simplified) 刺钉球投石机
使飞镖猴变成一个刺钉球投石机,投飞镖换作投钉子球。每一个球可以击破大量气球,并且碰到障碍物会弹回来。
Chinese (traditional) 針刺投石機
將飛鏢猴子轉換為針刺投石機,不再投擲飛鏢,而是大刺球。每球都能擊破大量的氣球,並且碰到障礙物會彈回來。
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