Tier 3 upgrade
Spiked Balls
Spiked Balls (3-0-0) drops 11-pierce balls with bonus Ceramic and Fortified damage. Mostly a stepping stone to Spiked Mines.
Produces spiked balls that do extra damage to Ceramic and Fortified bloons.
Daily challenges
Spike Factory tier 5s
Stats
Main attack
- Damage
- 2
- Pierce
- 11
- Attack speed
- 1.75s
- Range
- 34
How to use Spiked Balls
Spiked Balls replaces spike piles with spiked balls. Each ball has 11 pierce and deals 2 Normal damage, with +3 damage to Ceramics and +1 to Fortified Bloons. Normal damage means it pops Lead and Frozen Bloons without needing White Hot Spikes.
When to buy it
On its own, Spiked Balls is expensive for what it does. It lacks pierce for dense mid-game rounds, and in the late game it is weaker against Super Ceramics than supports of a similar price. Its main role is as a stop on the way to Spiked Mines.
- 3-2-0 is better on shorter maps or when the factory covers a single lane, because faster production keeps the track filled.
- 3-0-2 is better when you need to cover several exits or crossing lanes, thanks to Smart Spikes targeting and the start-of-round speed boost.
It pairs well with Berserker Brew if you plan to stay on this tier for a few rounds.
Is it worth it?
Only as a step toward Spiked Mines. If you need cheap cleanup now, a 1-0-2 or 2-0-2 factory with Alchemist support does more per dollar.
Frequently asked questions
Can Spiked Balls pop Lead Bloons?
Yes. The balls deal Normal damage, so they pop Lead and Frozen Bloons.
How much does Spiked Balls cost?
$2,300 on Medium. This page lists the cost on every difficulty.
What crosspath for Spiked Balls?
3-2-0 for single lanes and short maps, 3-0-2 for multiple exits.
