Beating zombie outbreaks in Battle Cats requires strategic unit selection and careful timing to counter their unique abilities like burrowing and reviving. The key is to leverage cats with specific anti-Zombie traits.
Understanding Zombie Threats
Zombies in Battle Cats pose a unique challenge compared to other enemy types. Their primary threats include:
- Burrowing: They can dig underground, evading attacks and reappearing closer to your base or behind your attacking units, disrupting your front line.
- Revival: Upon defeat, many zombies have a chance to revive after a short delay, regaining a portion of their health. This effectively means you often have to "kill" them twice.
Essential Anti-Zombie Strategies
To effectively counter zombies, focus on units and tactics that directly address their abilities:
1. Zombie Killer Ability
The Zombie Killer ability is paramount. Cats with this trait prevent zombies from reviving, stopping them in their tracks after their first defeat. This is the single most important ability when facing zombie stages.
- Early Game Hero: Piledriver Cat is an excellent early-game choice. It possesses the crucial Zombie Killer ability, along with Knockback (which pushes zombies back, buying time), Resistance to zombie attacks, and Omni Strike (attacking in a wide area).
- Powerful Premium Options: For a significant boost, consider units from the Frontline Assault Iron Legion gacha event. All cat units from this series come equipped with the Zombie Killer ability and can remarkably decimate zombie hordes. While these units are expensive to acquire, their immense power and specialized anti-Zombie capabilities make them formidable assets, particularly for players looking for strong solutions.
2. Omni Strike and Area Attack
Since zombies can burrow and reappear, units with Omni Strike (attacking both in front of and behind themselves) or wide Area Attack can hit zombies that pop up unexpectedly or units that have slipped past your frontline. This is crucial for catching burrowing zombies and managing a chaotic battlefield.
3. Knockback and Slow Abilities
- Knockback: Pushing zombies back disrupts their advance and buys time for your damage dealers to recharge or your meatshields to reposition.
- Slow: Reducing their movement speed prevents them from reaching your base quickly or closing the gap on your attackers.
4. High Damage Output
While specific abilities are important, having strong damage dealers is still essential to quickly defeat zombies before they can burrow or revive, especially if your Zombie Killers are on cooldown or overwhelmed.
5. Meatshields
As with any stage, inexpensive, fast-recharging meatshields (e.g., Eraser Cat, Manic Mohawk Cat) are vital for protecting your valuable anti-Zombie attackers and absorbing damage. You'll need to send them out consistently to maintain a solid front line.
Recommended Unit Types and Traits
When building your anti-Zombie team, prioritize these traits:
| Trait/Ability | Benefit Against Zombies | Example (General) |
|---|---|---|
| Zombie Killer | Prevents Revival (most critical trait) | Piledriver Cat, Iron Legion Ubers |
| Omni Strike / Area | Hits burrowing zombies and those behind your line | Piledriver Cat, some Ubers |
| Resistant to Zombies | Reduces damage taken from zombies, increasing survivability | Piledriver Cat |
| Knockback (Zombie) | Pushes zombies back, resetting their advance | Piledriver Cat |
| Slow (Zombie) | Reduces zombie movement speed | Some Rares/Super Rares |
| Long Range | Safely attacks from a distance, avoiding direct hits | Cat Machine (evolved) |
Strategic Gameplay Tips
- Watch for Burrows: Pay close attention to the ground for visual cues indicating a zombie is about to burrow or reappear. Adjust your unit deployment accordingly.
- Stack Zombie Killers: If possible, deploy multiple units with Zombie Killer to ensure coverage, especially against large waves of zombies.
- Maintain Your Line: Continuously send out meatshields to protect your more expensive anti-Zombie units, allowing them to deal consistent damage.
- Target Priority: Your Zombie Killer units should be prioritized to hit zombies first to prevent revival.
- Timing is Key: Deploy your heavy hitters when zombies are clumped together or when a particularly tough zombie boss appears.
By combining units with the Zombie Killer ability, strategic support traits, and careful battlefield management, you can effectively overcome even the most challenging zombie outbreaks in Battle Cats.
