Bloons Blitz Tier List: What Mortar and Other Tower Evidence Shows

Bloons Blitz tier list: what the available evidence says

A powerful tower setup can deal heavy damage, but damage is only one part of a run: you also have to avoid Bloons and collect Blops. This Bloons Blitz tier list compares the limited evidence available for Mortar Monkey and the other listed towers, so you can judge what the sources actually support. The material includes a player video of a Mortar-focused run and a wiki page describing the game and its towers.

The player video shows a team of Mortar Monkeys gaining attack-speed upgrades and dealing heavy damage to a boss. It also records the player taking damage while moving around to collect experience. The wiki describes six Monkeys and their broad attack roles, but it does not rank them or provide results from complete runs with each one. Treat this Bloons Blitz tier list as a comparison of a specific player experience and those wiki descriptions, not a universal ranking.

The player video featuring a Mortar-focused run is the source for the run-specific observations below. The tower and gameplay descriptions also draw on the Bloons Blitz Fandom wiki, a wiki source rather than an official guide.

Strategy or tower	What the sources show	What the evidence does not establish
Mortar Monkey team	The player used multiple Mortars, gained Squad Orders, and showed rapid damage against a boss.	How the build performs on every map or in every run.
Sniper Monkey	The wiki describes it as targeting strong Bloons from long range with piercing bullets.	Its results in a full run or how it compares with Mortars.
Other listed Monkeys	The wiki describes broad attack roles for Boomerang Monkey, Tack Shooter Monkey, Wizard Monkey, and Alchemist Monkey.	A complete-run ranking of these towers.

Tower strategy tiers, with a limited sample

A conventional Bloons Blitz tier list can imply that one tower is always better than another. The available sources don’t support that kind of universal ranking: the player video focuses on a Mortar team, and the wiki describes tower abilities without rating their strength. The table below is an evidence-based snapshot of what the sources cover, rather than a definitive ranking of every tower.

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The Mortar run provides a clear example of team synergy. Squad Orders increases the attack speed of the other Mortar Monkeys on the team; the player gained this upgrade repeatedly and showed the team firing quickly while the boss lost health. That demonstrates what happened in this run. It does not establish how the same build performs against every boss or on every map.

Evidence category	Tower or build	Source-supported description
Demonstrated in the player run	Multiple Mortar Monkeys with Squad Orders	The player gained repeated Squad Orders upgrades and showed rapid boss damage.
Described by the wiki	Sniper Monkey	Targets strong Bloons from long range with piercing bullets.
Described by the wiki	Boomerang Monkey	Throws piercing boomerangs and can gain glaives and explosive shrapnel effects.
Described by the wiki	Tack Shooter Monkey	Fires spreads of tacks in all directions at short range.
Described by the wiki	Wizard Monkey and Alchemist Monkey	Wizard Monkey fires magical projectiles; Alchemist Monkey throws potions that damage Bloons over time.

The wiki lists six Monkeys: Boomerang Monkey, Tack Shooter Monkey, Sniper Monkey, Mortar Monkey, Wizard Monkey, and Alchemist Monkey. Those descriptions give a starting point for thinking about attack range, area coverage, and effects. They do not show how each tower performs over a complete run, so a tier placement for towers without run evidence would be guesswork.

When comparing choices, a good approach is to distinguish a listed ability from a demonstrated result. A description such as “short range” or “piercing” tells you something about the attack, but not how much damage the tower will deal in a particular encounter. The available evidence supports discussing those roles and the Mortar run; it does not support a full ordering of all six Monkeys.

Why Mortar stood out in the player run

The Bloons Blitz tier list evidence for Mortar centers on a team of three Mortar Monkeys and upgrades that improved their attack speed. The player specifically wanted the Squad Orders upgrade, which increases the attack speed of the other Mortars on the team. After acquiring it more than once, the player described the team firing very quickly and showed the final boss losing health rapidly.

Other upgrades mentioned in the run included Bernie Stuff, Rapid Explosion, Extra Gunpowder, and Direct Hit. The player associated Bernie Stuff with burning effects and patches of fire, Rapid Explosion with increased attack speed, Extra Gunpowder with larger and more damaging explosions, and Direct Hit with extra damage in the center of an explosion. The wiki describes Mortar Monkey more broadly as launching explosive shells and later gaining fire, stun, and crippling effects. The exact options shown can vary by run, so consider the descriptions on the upgrade choices available to you.

Upgrade or effect mentioned	What the player described	Tip based on that description
Squad Orders	Increases attack speed for the other Mortars on the team.	If you have several Mortars, consider how this team-wide effect fits your current lineup.
Extra Gunpowder	Increases explosion size and damage.	It can support an area-damage approach when it appears as an option.
Direct Hit	Adds damage in the center of an explosion.	Consider whether its center damage suits the Bloon groups you are facing.
Bernie Stuff	Adds burning effects and patches of fire.	Fire effects can contribute damage over time, as shown in the player’s run.

The run also shows a drawback to keep in mind: the player said the Mortar team offered less safety close by and took damage while trying to collect experience. A good approach is to keep moving and watch for incoming Bloons while collecting Blops when you can do so safely. The player chose additional Mortar upgrades instead of Quincy upgrades, so the video documents that Mortar-focused run; it does not compare it with a mixed team.

The player also chose between Mortar upgrade paths, including Barrage and Payload. In the video, Barrage was described as unlocking additional explosive weapons, while Payload was described as allowing shells to stun Bloons or cause larger secondary explosions. These are the options described during that run. When a choice appears, read its effect and weigh it against the approach you are building.

Snipers, pickups, and building a balanced run

The Bloons Blitz tier list evidence for Sniper Monkey is limited to the wiki’s description: it targets strong Bloons from long range with piercing bullets. The supplied player video does not show a Sniper run, so it cannot support a comparison of Sniper damage, upgrades, boss performance, or pickup collection against the Mortar strategy.

That distinction matters when using a tier list. The wiki explains that players gain experience by collecting Blops and can recruit Monkeys and receive upgrades during a run. It also describes Bloons as continuously spawning and growing in strength and quantity over time. A practical tip is to pay attention to both the attack role described for a tower and the Blops you need to collect; the sources do not provide measured collection rates or a tower-by-tower comparison.

Situation	Source-backed context	Practical tip
Choosing a tower	The wiki describes different attack roles, including short-range tack spreads and long-range piercing Sniper bullets.	Consider whether the described range and attack pattern suit your choices for the run.
Collecting Blops	The wiki says collecting Blops provides experience.	Keep Blops in mind as you move around the map.
Facing a boss	The wiki says Boss Bloons can be immune to certain effects and consume pierce.	Check the threats and effects described for the encounter before relying on one attack type.
Finding an encounter	The wiki lists temporary options such as Magnet, Bloon Blowback, Full Heal, and Invincibility.	Choose based on the immediate situation and the encounter’s listed effect.

The wiki describes encounters as temporary boosts that can appear around the map, with blue spark trails signaling nearby encounters. Its examples include Magnet, which draws in Blops, and Bloon Blowback, which pushes Bloons back. It also lists Full Heal and Invincibility. A good approach is to match an encounter’s described effect to the problem you face at that moment. The available sources do not establish a fixed encounter schedule.

For a flexible run, consider damage, survivability, and collecting Blops together when choosing among the options you see. The Mortar video illustrates how Squad Orders can increase the team’s attack speed, while the wiki’s tower descriptions outline different attack patterns. Neither source proves that one setup is strongest in every situation, so use the Bloons Blitz tier list as a guide to the available evidence and adapt to the upgrades and encounters in your run.

FAQ

What is the strongest tower in the Bloons Blitz tier list?

The player video shows a Mortar team gaining repeated Squad Orders upgrades and dealing rapid damage to a boss. That is a result from the shown run, not proof that Mortar Monkey is strongest in every run.

What does Squad Orders do?

In the player video, Squad Orders is described as increasing the attack speed of the other Mortar Monkeys on the team. The player acquired it more than once during the Mortar-focused run.

What does the wiki say Sniper Monkey does?

The wiki describes Sniper Monkey as targeting strong Bloons from long range with piercing bullets. The supplied player video does not show a Sniper run, so the sources do not provide a run comparison with Mortar Monkey.

How should I use this Bloons Blitz tier list?

Use it to compare the Mortar result shown in the player video with the tower roles described by the wiki. Consider the listed upgrade and encounter effects as you make choices; the sources do not establish a universal ranking for every tower or map.