Abyss Dweller

Abyss Dweller summons the Abyssal Creature, which slaps bloons with eight tentacles arranged in a circle. Each tentacle is its own attack: 8 shatter-type damage, 15 pierce, every 3 seconds, hitting bloons in a 45 degree cone in front of it within the Mermonkey's range. Trident splashes go from 2 to 4 damage, and every other tower in range (except Paragons) gets +10% pierce.

When to buy it

For $1,800 it is a decent early-game way to deal with stronger bloons, especially if you place it on a curve or bend so many tentacles can reach the track. The pierce buff is small for now but grows on later tiers. It pairs nicely with a Spike Factory: the tentacles break the bigger groups and the spikes clean up more efficiently.

It is also a cheap carry in races. Crosspath 3-1-0 adds +35% tentacle pierce from Sharper Prongs, while 3-0-1 adds camo detection and homing tridents.

Is it worth it?

Yes as an early carry and as the step to Abyssal Warrior, which is where the path really becomes strong.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I place Abyss Dweller?

On the inside of a bend or loop so as many tentacles as possible can hit the track.

What is the best crosspath for Abyss Dweller?

3-1-0 for tentacle pierce, or 3-0-1 when you need camo detection.

How much does Abyss Dweller cost?

$1,800 on Medium. This page shows prices for every difficulty.