Tack Crosspaths
inferno, smael, tack zone
Inferno Ring - 5xx
C Tier Upgrade - Expensive and pretty garbage
- Middle crosspath: +20 pierce, +23% range
- Bottom crosspath: +2 damage (bloons), +1 damage (MOAB-class)
Since the inferno ring already shoots pretty damn fast at 10 times a second, the extra pierce really isn’t worth it. Top crosspath damage is just better here.
Summary: 502 is better
Super Maelstrom - x5x
C Tier Upgrade - Good clutch, I guess
- Top crosspath: +122% attack speed
- Bottom crosspath: +4 projectiles
It’s worthy to note that smael itself can actually pop lead bloons on its own (including its ability). However, all the smael actually adds is its better ability. Since neither crosspath actually affects the ability, the 250 is simply better by virtue of 204 being better than 024. There’s pretty much no debate, the attack speed is literally doubled.
Summary: 250 is better
Tack Zone - xx5
S Tier Upgrade - Insanely good damage to all bloons for its price
- Top crosspath: +122% attack speed
- Middle crosspath: +6 pierce, +66% range
Who cares about range and pierce when you can have 8 sprays of 32 tacks a second instead of 3?
Summary: 205 is better