Bloons TD Battles 2: Tack Sub Sniper Strategy Guide

The Tack Sub Sniper strategy in Bloons TD Battles 2 pairs close-range choke-point defense with decamo support, blimp burst damage, and supplementary cash generation. This loadout requires a map with accessible water for the Monkey Sub and relies on Quincy to catch early leaks.

By anchoring the track bend with a Blade Shooter and upgrading to Submerge and Support before mid-game camo rushes arrive, you can continuously build your bloon economy while keeping upgrade costs minimal.

Core Loadout Roles and Tower Synergy

Each tower in this composition fills a specific mechanical gap. Tack Shooter lacks native camouflage detection, which Monkey Sub completely resolves. Sniper Monkey and Quincy handle cleanup and blimp support so you do not overspend on defense before your economy matures.

Early-Game Eco Pacing and Tack Placement

Economic pacing dictates your mid-game survival. Begin sending grouped bloons immediately in Round 1 to build continuous income:

1. Send grouped red bloons throughout Rounds 1 and 2.
2. Switch to grouped blue bloons on Round 3.
3. Transition to grouped green bloons on Round 5.
4. Shift to grouped yellow bloons starting on Round 7 to accelerate cash flow.

Deploy Quincy near the track entrance during Round 1 to intercept spaced bloons. Place a Tack Shooter directly inside the tightest track loop or bend so every projectile connects. Upgrade the Tack Shooter to 0-1-0 or 0-2-0 for attack speed, then buy the 2-3-0 Blade Shooter upgrade by Round 5. A single 2-3-0 Blade Shooter defends against grouped greens and yellows without requiring tower boost charges.

Defending Mid-Game Camo and Regrow Rushes

Rounds 11 and 12 introduce high-speed Regrow Zebras, Purples, and Camo Rainbow rushes. Because Tack Shooter cannot hit camouflage bloons, early preparation is mandatory:

• Place a Monkey Sub in forward track water by Round 10.
• Upgrade the Sub to 3-0-0 Submerge and Support before Round 12 begins.
• Keep the Sub submerged so its continuous radar pulse decamos rushes before they reach your Tack Shooter and Quincy.

If an opponent commits to a heavy, boosted Regrow rush, do not rely on standard attacks alone. Upgrade your Tack Shooter to a 0-4-0 Blade Maelstrom or trigger Quincy's Level 10 Storm of Arrows ability. Blade Maelstrom blankets the track in high-pierce blades, dissolving dense clusters at a fraction of the cost of the opponent's offensive send.

MOAB Defense, Income Scaling, and Counter-Attacking

Blimps arrive on Round 17. While a 2-3-0 Blade Shooter shreds regular bloon layers, it lacks the single-target damage required to crack heavy MOAB shells.

• Cracking Round 17 MOABs: Place a second Tack Shooter inside your primary track loop and upgrade it to a 2-0-4 Overdrive. The high attack speed and concentrated projectile spread dismantle MOAB shells quickly, allowing Quincy and your Blade Shooter to clean up internal ceramics.
• Mid-Game Cash Generation: Once blimp defense is stable, place a Sniper Monkey targeting First. Upgrade toward a 0-4-0 Supply Drop to supplement your bloon income with cash crates, or run a 0-3-2 Bouncing Bullet if you need additional ceramic stalling.
• Eliminating ZOMGs on Round 22: Upgrade your Monkey Sub to a 0-4-0 First Strike Capability. Activating First Strike instantly destroys incoming MOAB, BFB, or ZOMG outer shells. Timing this ability before the blimp reaches your loop prevents internal layers from spilling past your primary defense.

When an opponent overcommits cash and tower boosts to an unsuccessful blimp assault, immediately counter-attack. Send fortified ceramics or high-speed MOABs layered behind purple bloons to exploit their depleted defensive funds.