Hydra Rocket Pods (BTDB2)

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- BTDB2 description

Hydra Rocket Pods is the 3rd upgrade on Path 2 of the Dartling Gunner in Bloons TD Battles 2. Functionally, is almost identical to its BTD6 counterpart. While the upgrade cost itself is higher, the collective costs of Hydra Rocket Pods are still less than in BTD6.

It costs $5,600.

Summary
Hydra Rocket Pods is a powerful option for taking down grouped bloons efficiently, albeit very expensive. At the right positioning, aiming such that all explosions hit along straight lines, Hydra Rocket Pods reliably takes down grouped bloons including large groups of Grouped Zebras, thanks to the multiple explosions per shot that also pop Black properties. However, a solo Hydra Rocket Pods falls short to giant waves of Regrow Rainbows.

Tips

 * 1-3-0 is more reliable at specific spots and hence generally the better option, while 2-3-0 is mainly for slightly more MOAB damage. 0-3-2 offers a large pierce boost, but it does not utilize the multiple explosions mechanic as efficiently unless aimed very close to the track.
 * Hydra Rocket Pods struggles against single targets with high health, as the rocket projectile creates more explosions with more bloons, making it easily countered by MOAB-class bloons.
 * Alchemist buffs such as Berserker Brew increase reliability of Hydra's multiple explosions, making it more suitable for wiping out stronger regular bloon sends.