How To Beat Bloody Puddles In Bloons TD6

Bloody Puddles is one of the challenging medium-difficulty maps in Bloons TD6. This comprehensive guide will walk you through a proven strategy to conquer this map, including optimal tower placement, upgrade paths, and timing for each round. Whether you’re a new player or looking to improve your skills, this step-by-step approach will help you master this tricky stage.

Prerequisites and Setup

Before you begin, it’s highly recommended that you have Benjamin as your hero. While it’s technically possible to complete this map without him, Benjamin significantly helps with income generation and provides valuable room for error during tough rounds.

Navigate to the Expert page and select Bloody Puddles on Medium difficulty to start your run.

One crucial tip: turn off auto-start so you can plan out each round individually. This gives you maximum control over your strategy.

Early Game Strategy (Rounds 1-10)

Initial Submarine Placement

Start by placing your first Submarine as far to the left edge as possible. Position it so it barely touches the leftmost track on the map. This early submarine will be your foundational defense.

Upgrade its range to ensure coverage of the leftmost track.

Optional Dart Monkey Setup

If you have a free Dart Monkey available, place it on the right side to handle bloons coming from that direction. If you don’t have one, expect to lose a couple of lives, but this won’t significantly impact your run.

Second Submarine and Twin Guns Upgrades

Once you’ve accumulated enough money, place a second submarine on the middle puddle area. Prioritize upgrading your leftmost submarine with Twin Guns first, since it’s the only tower covering the middle lane. Follow up by giving the second submarine Twin Guns as well.

Dart Monkey Reinforcements

Around round 10, start placing additional Dart Monkeys in the corner positions of the map. Position them strategically to provide extra support for the middle lane and minimize life losses.

Mid Game Development (Rounds 10-30)

Advanced Intel and Benjamin Deployment

Upgrade your top-right Dart Monkey with Advanced Intel to extend map coverage. Once you’ve saved enough money, place Benjamin on the map to boost income generation and help recuperate some of your lost lives.

Airbrush Starts Enhancement

Equip your top-right tower with Airbrush starts to provide full map coverage. Apply the same upgrade to your second tower for consistent defensive positioning.

Sniper Monkey Introduction

Around the time mid-tier bloons start appearing, place a Sniper Monkey on the upper area of the map for optimal coverage. Position the targeting reticle to cover the lake and puddle areas effectively.

Give your sniper the following upgrades:

Night Vision Goggles

Full Metal Jacket

Configure targeting to prioritize strongest bloons first

Submarine Upgrades to Triple Guns

Advance your submarine upgrades to Triple Guns. The Full Metal Jacket upgrade on your submarines is particularly useful for dealing with armored bloons. Add Shrapnel Shot to your leftmost submarine for enhanced coverage.

Late Game Scaling (Round 30+)

AP Darts Investment

Once you’ve stabilized your defense, begin saving up for AP Darts upgrades on your dart monkeys. This significantly boosts their damage output. Additionally, enhance your dart monkeys with Enhanced Eyesight to improve their effectiveness.

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Alchemist Setup

After maximizing AP Darts, invest in Alchemist towers using the 401 upgrade path. This provides crucial support and damage amplification for your existing towers.

Second Sniper Monkey

Place a second Sniper Monkey on the map to help eliminate camouflaged bloons and provide additional cleanup support. Equip it with:

Shrapnel Shot

Semi-Automatic

Large Caliber

Additional Submarine for Safety

Place one more submarine on the map with the same upgrade configuration as your previous submarines. This extra layer of defense ensures you have sufficient coverage to successfully complete the map.

Conclusion

Following this strategy should allow you to successfully beat Bloody Puddles on medium difficulty. The key is maintaining steady income with Benjamin, upgrading your towers methodically, and strategically placing defensive towers to cover all vulnerable areas of the map. Once you reach the late game with your Alchemists and dual Snipers supporting your submarines, the map becomes significantly more manageable. Practice this approach and you’ll consistently complete this challenging stage.

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