Every hero in Bloons TD 6 is usable. Some are just significantly better than others — and a few are so strong that picking them on the right map makes hard rounds look easy. This ranking is based on three things: how much damage the hero deals independently, how strong their passive buffs are for nearby towers, and how useful their active abilities are at the rounds where you need them most. All 17 heroes ranked from best to beginner-friendly, for 2026. All unlock progressively in the standard BTD6 APK Download using Monkey Money.
S-Tier Heroes — Pick These First
1. Sauda — Best Early Game Hero in BTD6
Sauda is the strongest hero for rounds 1–40. She deals melee damage to every Bloon that enters her range, she has camo detection built in from level 3, and her attack speed increases automatically as she levels up. On a map with a long entrance path, a level 10 Sauda positioned at the first bend will solo-carry the early game while you build your economy.
Her level 10 ability — Blade Maelstrom — clears the entire screen of non-MOAB Bloons instantly. On rounds 63 and 78 when dense Ceramic waves arrive, Blade Maelstrom saves runs that would otherwise be unwinnable. Best for: beginners, CHIMPS mode, any map with a long entrance path.
2. Etienne — Best Camo Solution in the Game
Etienne’s unique ability at level 8 reveals every Camo Bloon on the map globally for your entire team — no tower upgrades required. This single passive makes him irreplaceable on maps with heavy Camo rounds. Instead of spending money on Radar Scanner upgrades for every Monkey Village or camo-detection upgrades across your whole defense, Etienne’s level 8 handles it all for free.
His drones deal consistent damage throughout the game and scale well into late rounds. Best for: any map where Camo Bloons appear early, co-op where camo detection would be split across players.
3. Benjamin — Best Economy Hero
Benjamin generates bonus cash every round passively from level 1. By mid-game, he adds a meaningful income stream that stacks on top of your Banana Farms. At level 12 he generates enough passive cash to pay for himself multiple times over in a single game. He also reduces nearby tower costs — which on expensive Tier-4 and Tier-5 upgrades adds up to hundreds of thousands in savings.
Best for: Medium and Hard difficulty, any strategy that involves Banana Farm stacking, players focused on building a strong economy before round 40.
A-Tier Heroes — Excellent in Specific Situations
4. Captain Churchill — Best MOAB Damage
Churchill fires armor-piercing shells that deal massive damage to MOAB-class Bloons. His active ability at level 10 fires a barrage of shells that can strip a ZOMG down to near-zero HP in seconds. He’s expensive to place (starts at $2,000 base) and slow at the beginning, but from round 40 onward when MOABs first appear, a high-level Churchill is one of the strongest MOAB-killers in the game.
Best for: CHIMPS mode, Impoppable, any run where you expect heavy MOAB waves in rounds 60–80.
5. Psi — Best Mid-Game Bloon Clearer
Psi destroys Bloons using psychic power — bypassing most standard immunities. Purple Bloons (immune to fire and magic), Lead Bloons (immune to sharp projectiles), and Camo Bloons are all hit by Psi with no special upgrades. Psi doesn’t need any support towers to function, which makes it one of the most self-sufficient heroes in the game.
At level 20, Psi’s ability one-shots everything below a BAD on screen. Best for: maps with early Camo or Lead Bloons, players who want a hero that doesn’t need other towers to work.
6. Geraldo — Best Support Hero for Advanced Players
Geraldo sells items from his shop each round — extra lives, Gerry’s Fire (deals damage to all Bloons on screen), camo detection potions, and more. In the right hands, his consumables can save runs that should be lost. The learning curve is steep — you need to know which items are available each round and when to spend them.
Best for: experienced players who know the round compositions, CHIMPS runs where every resource matters.
B-Tier Heroes — Solid but Situational
7. Striker Jones
Passively buffs all Bomb Shooters and Mortar Monkeys in the game — not just nearby towers. If your strategy is built around Bomb Shooters, Striker Jones multiplies their damage output. Outside of Bomb-heavy builds, he doesn’t offer much compared to higher-tier heroes.
8. Obyn Greenfoot
Buffs Druid and Wizard towers inside his radius. His Wall of Trees ability creates temporary obstacles that slow Bloons. On Magic-only mode (where only magic towers are allowed), Obyn’s buffs become significantly more valuable — he’s tier S in that mode specifically.
9. Admiral Brickell
Dramatically buffs all water-based towers. On water maps where you’re running Monkey Subs and Monkey Buccaneers, Brickell is the best hero choice available — she makes water towers perform at a level that land heroes simply can’t match. On land maps with no water tiles, she’s the weakest hero in the game.
10. Adora
Adora sacrifices nearby towers to grow stronger. At high sacrifice counts, she’s one of the highest-damage heroes in BTD6. The problem: sacrificing towers means spending money twice — once to place the tower, once losing it. Most players find Benjamin or Sauda more consistent without the sacrifice mechanic. In CHIMPS mode, Adora requires extremely careful resource planning to use effectively.
11. Pat Fusty
Stuns MOAB-class Bloons on each slam. His stun ability is genuinely powerful in co-op where other players can follow up on stunned MOABs. In solo play, his overall damage is low compared to other heroes at the same level. Best paired with high-damage single-target towers that benefit from targets staying still longer.
12. Ezili
Handles Purple Bloons natively and removes Regrow from Bloons in her range. Her active ability curses MOABs to make them take increased damage. Useful specifically on maps with Purple Bloon waves and Regrow rounds — outside those situations, she underperforms most B-tier and above heroes.
C-Tier Heroes — Beginner-Friendly but Outclassed Later
13. Quincy
Quincy is the default starter hero — and he earns his spot as a free, reliable option for learning the game. His double-shot ability at level 3 provides consistent early damage. He falls off significantly at rounds 50+ when MOAB-class Bloons require more specialized counters. For beginners starting their first few games, Quincy is perfectly fine. Once you have Sauda unlocked, Quincy becomes redundant in most scenarios.
14. Gwendolin
Fire-based damage that excels against groups. Her Firestorm ability at level 10 deals fire damage to every Bloon on screen simultaneously. Strong against grouped waves in rounds 20–50. Falls off in late game because fire attacks don’t work on Purple Bloons, and Purple Bloons appear frequently from round 80 onward.
15. Rosalia
Engineer-style hero that builds automated defensive structures. Her power scales with how many rounds she’s been on the map — placed early, she builds a meaningful collection of automated defenses by round 60. Placed late, she’s weak. Requires advance planning to use effectively.
16. Corvus
Switches between elemental spell types for flexible mid-game coverage. Each spell type targets different Bloon vulnerabilities — fire for most Bloons, ice for slowing, lightning for grouped targets. The switching mechanic adds complexity without a significant power advantage over simpler heroes like Sauda. Recommended for players who’ve already mastered Bloon type counters.
17. Mermonkey (Hero variant — water maps only)
Strong buff to water towers on water maps. On land-only maps, essentially useless. Listed last because of this hard restriction — most BTD6 maps don’t have enough water tiles for Mermonkey to contribute meaningfully to your defense.
Which Hero Should You Pick First?
If you’re starting out, Sauda is the best first purchase — she carries early rounds, has built-in camo detection, and her active ability is immediately useful. If you play mainly for economy strategies, Benjamin pays for himself by mid-game. If you’re doing CHIMPS runs, Sauda or Churchill depending on whether you need early game coverage or MOAB damage.
All heroes cost Monkey Money — the premium currency you earn 10–30 per completed game. If you want access to all 17 immediately for testing builds, the BTD6 MOD APK has every hero pre-unlocked from the start.
Hero Tier List Summary
| Tier | Heroes | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| S | Sauda, Etienne, Benjamin | CHIMPS, economy, camo-heavy maps |
| A | Churchill, Psi, Geraldo | MOAB damage, flexible defense, advanced play |
| B | Striker Jones, Obyn, Brickell, Adora, Pat Fusty, Ezili | Specific builds and map types |
| C | Quincy, Gwendolin, Rosalia, Corvus | Beginner learning, specific modes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best hero in BTD6 in 2026?
Geraldo and Sauda are consistently top tier — Geraldo for Freeplay and late-game support, Sauda for early rounds on land maps, and Brickell for water maps.
Should I use Quincy or Sauda as a beginner?
Sauda — she's unlocked from the start, deals massive damage to regular bloons in rounds 1–40, and doesn't need expensive upgrades to carry early games.
How do heroes gain XP in BTD6?
Heroes level up passively based on rounds completed. Placing them earlier in a game gives more XP. Double Cash mode speeds up hero leveling significantly.
Can you use two heroes at the same time in BTD6?
No — only one hero can be placed per solo game. In Co-op mode with 2+ players, each player places their own hero independently.