To effectively beat the Floating Head (also known as "The Face") in Battle Cats, focus on utilizing long-ranged units that can attack from a safe distance while employing specific crowd-control effects like Weaken or Freeze to manage its slow but steady advance.
Understanding the Floating Head's Characteristics
The Floating Head is characterized by its incredibly slow movement speed (1 movement speed). While it may pose a threat with its attacks, its limited mobility is a key weakness that can be exploited for a successful strategy.
Core Strategy: Long-Range Dominance
The most effective approach against the Floating Head involves keeping your units out of its attack range while dealing consistent damage.
- Utilize Long-Ranged Attackers: Deploy units with superior attack range to hit the Floating Head without taking damage in return. This allows for constant damage output and prevents your frontline from being overwhelmed.
- Recommended Units:
- Lizard Cat: Known for its excellent range and decent damage, making it a staple for hitting distant enemies.
- Gross Cat (Bahamut Cat evolved): Offers powerful long-range area attacks, which can be highly effective if positioned correctly.
- Recommended Units:
- Constant Damage Application: Ensure a steady stream of long-ranged units to maintain pressure and chip away at the Floating Head's health.
Effective Crowd Control
While many crowd-control effects exist, the Floating Head's unique movement speed means only certain ones are truly beneficial.
- Prioritize Weaken and Freeze: Due to its extremely slow movement speed, effects like Weaken (reducing its attack power) and Freeze (temporarily stopping its movement) are particularly impactful. They either reduce the threat it poses or hold it in place for your attackers.
- Range is Crucial for Crowd Controllers: If you choose to bring crowd-control units, ensure they also possess a range that allows them to apply their effects without entering the Floating Head's attack zone. Units that can outrange it are ideal for this role. Other crowd-control effects are generally less necessary given its already low movement speed.
Team Composition Tips
When building your lineup to counter the Floating Head, consider the following:
- Frontline Defenders: While long-ranged units are key, you'll still need some sturdy, inexpensive units to act as meatshields. These units will buy time and protect your high-damage attackers if the Floating Head gets too close.
- Balanced Energy Cost: Ensure your lineup isn't too expensive, allowing for continuous unit deployment throughout the battle.
- Synergy: Combine long-ranged attackers with the recommended crowd-control units to maximize your offensive and defensive capabilities.
By focusing on superior range and strategic use of Weaken or Freeze, you can systematically take down the Floating Head and clear the stage.
