Balloon
A slow flying tank that deals devastating tower damage if left unanswered, making it one of the most punishing win conditions in the game.
Recent Performance
Balloon appears in 5.8% of recently tracked decks and wins 69% of its matches.
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What Does Balloon Do?
Balloon is a slow-flying troop that ignores enemy units entirely and heads straight for the nearest building, dealing enormous damage per hit once it arrives - enough to threaten a tower in just a couple of connects if it's not dealt with quickly.
When it's finally destroyed, it drops a bomb on the spot that deals area damage, which can still catch troops or a building standing directly underneath even after the Balloon itself is gone.
Where Balloon Fits
Balloon is a genuine win condition, usually paired with a ground tank like Giant or Golem to soak up defenders and clear a path, or with Lumberjack and Rage-style support to rush it across the arena before the opponent can react.
How to Counter Balloon
Any reliable anti-air answer works - Musketeer, Mega Minion, Tesla, or Inferno Tower can all shoot it down before it lands a hit, since its high damage output only matters if it actually reaches the tower.
Balloon FAQ
What rarity is Balloon?
Balloon is an Epic air troop.
What does Balloon target?
Balloon only targets buildings, ignoring enemy troops entirely on its way to the tower.
What happens when Balloon dies?
It drops a bomb on landing that deals area damage - enough to threaten troops or buildings directly beneath it.
What counters Balloon?
Anti-air troops and buildings like Musketeer, Mega Minion, Tesla, or Inferno Tower can shoot it down before it reaches the tower, since it deals massive damage if left unanswered.
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