Heavy Shells

Heavy Shells makes the Mortar fire about 33% faster and changes its damage to the Normal type, so it can pop every visible bloon type, including black and lead. Shells also gain bonus damage: +1 to lead (including visible DDTs), MOAB-class and fortified bloons, +2 to stunned bloons and +3 to ceramics. These bonuses stack. With Burny Stuff, each burn tick deals 4 damage instead of 1.

When to buy it

Heavy Shells is a strong early-game tower that pops everything. With Increased Accuracy, it also handles camo. Place the target on the best loop of the track and retarget when a dangerous clump appears.

Crosspaths:

• 2-3-0: Bloon Buster damage. The usual choice and great at the start of races.
• 0-3-2: the burn crosspath, which deals heavy damage over time.
• 0-3-1: Increased Accuracy for camo, when no other camo source is available.

Is it worth it?

Yes. For $900 it is one of the best early all-type poppers, and it is the step toward Artillery Battery. Combine it with towers that stun bloons to use the bonus damage.

Frequently asked questions

Can Heavy Shells pop black and lead bloons?

Yes. Its Normal damage type pops all visible bloon types.

What is the best Heavy Shells crosspath?

2-3-0 for damage, or 0-3-2 for burn damage over time.

How much does Heavy Shells cost?

It costs $900 on Medium. Prices for every difficulty are on this page.