This page discusses hero identities, alternate forms and the distinction between playable heroes and skins. Unlock requirements can be displayed differently on delayed platform builds or special editions.
Fast answer
The answer before the background
The current roster contains 18 heroes: Quincy, Gwendolin, Striker Jones, Obyn Greenfoot, Captain Churchill, Benjamin, Ezili, Pat Fusty, Adora, Admiral Brickell, Etienne, Sauda, Psi, Geraldo, Corvus, Rosalia, Silas and Dan D’Monke. Quincy is unlocked during the tutorial. The others are unlocked through account-level requirements plus Monkey Money, except Dan D’Monke, whose normal post-collaboration unlock is 7,000 Monkey Money. He-Man is Dan’s alternate identity and skin, not a nineteenth hero.
Roster
All playable heroes and their main jobs
Heroes are special towers that gain experience automatically at the end of rounds. They have a single level track rather than three normal upgrade paths, and each hero brings a different combination of damage, support, economy or control.
The list below treats Dan D’Monke as one hero. His Dan D’Monke and Masqued Macaque forms are alternate forms within the same slot. Likewise, He-Man is the Prince Adam-themed identity and skin connected to that hero, not a separate roster entry.
- Quincy: Low-cost archer and reliable early-game damage dealer. His arrows are especially useful against groups of ordinary Bloons.
- Gwendolin: Fire-based damage hero with area attacks and strong anti-Ceramic and anti-MOAB tools at higher levels.
- Striker Jones: Explosive-support commander who improves Bomb Shooter and Mortar Monkey strategies.
- Obyn Greenfoot: Nature-support hero who strengthens Druids and helps nearby magic-based towers while providing damage and utility.
- Captain Churchill: Expensive tank hero built around heavy single-target and area damage. He is powerful but levels slowly.
- Benjamin: Economy specialist who generates extra cash and offers hacking-based support rather than frontline damage.
- Ezili: Voodoo and damage-over-time specialist with tools for MOAB-class Bloons and late-game scaling.
- Pat Fusty: Short-range bruiser whose roar buffs nearby towers and whose large body can provide dependable crowd control.
- Adora: High-damage attacker who becomes stronger through sacrifice-based mechanics and is especially popular in high-investment strategies.
- Admiral Brickell: Water-based naval commander who buffs water towers and provides powerful mine-based burst damage.
- Etienne: Drone operator with excellent map coverage. His later levels provide broad Camo support for the defense.
- Sauda: Fast melee specialist who is exceptionally effective against grouped Bloons and many early-game rounds.
- Psi: Psionic control hero who can destroy or disable targets through mind-based attacks, with strong scaling against dangerous Bloons.
- Geraldo: Utility hero whose shop supplies a changing collection of support items. He rewards planning and detailed game knowledge.
- Corvus: Advanced spirit and mana hero with many active spell decisions. He has one of the steepest learning curves in the game.
- Rosalia: Mobile tinkerer using a jetpack, laser, grenades and missiles. She is flexible on maps where repositioning matters.
- Silas: Ice-focused hero who freezes Bloons and improves Ice Monkey strategies. He can be placed on land or water.
- Dan D’Monke: Transforming sword hero with two distinct forms. Dan is the normal form, while the Masqued Macaque trades speed for heavier attacks and lightning effects.
| Hero | Best-known role | Normal unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | Early damage | Tutorial |
| Gwendolin | Fire damage | Account level 14+ |
| Striker Jones | Explosive support | Account level 21+ |
| Obyn Greenfoot | Nature and magic support | Account level 28+ |
| Captain Churchill | Heavy damage | Level 15+ and 2,500 Monkey Money |
| Benjamin | Economy support | Level 15+ and 3,000 Monkey Money |
| Ezili | Debuff and MOAB damage | Level 25+ and 3,000 Monkey Money |
| Pat Fusty | Buff and melee control | Level 15+ and 3,000 Monkey Money |
| Adora | Scaling damage | Level 25+ and 5,000 Monkey Money |
| Admiral Brickell | Water support | Level 35+ and 5,000 Monkey Money |
| Etienne | Drones and Camo support | Level 25+ and 5,000 Monkey Money |
| Sauda | Early melee damage | Level 25+ and 5,000 Monkey Money |
| Psi | Psionic control | Level 35+ and 5,000 Monkey Money |
| Geraldo | Flexible utility | Level 35+ and 7,000 Monkey Money |
| Corvus | Mana and spell utility | Level 35+ and 7,000 Monkey Money |
| Rosalia | Mobile mixed damage | Level 25+ and 5,000 Monkey Money |
| Silas | Ice support and control | Level 25+ and 5,000 Monkey Money |
| Dan D’Monke | Transforming melee damage | 7,000 Monkey Money after the limited collaboration period |
Ninja Kiwi’s store description has displayed a lower hero count in some storefront text, while later update records confirm Dan D’Monke was added in Version 55.0. Counting the current in-game hero entries gives 18 playable heroes.
Practical picks
Which hero should you unlock first?
For a new account, prioritize heroes that solve a clear problem without requiring complicated ability timing. The best choice depends on whether you need damage, income or support.
Sauda is a strong practical purchase for short or tightly packed maps because she contributes immediately and handles early rounds well. Benjamin is the best economic choice when you understand how to protect him and can benefit from extra cash. Etienne is valuable when Camo detection is awkward to obtain or when you want global support later in a run.
Obyn is a comfortable general-purpose support option for players using Druids and other magic towers. Gwendolin is a straightforward damage hero, while Quincy is already available and remains useful for learning placement and ability timing.
Leave Corvus, Geraldo and Dan D’Monke for later if you prefer simple strategies. Their decision-making is more involved, and their strongest results depend on understanding abilities, positioning and timing.
- Choose damage first if you are struggling to survive early rounds.
- Choose Benjamin if your defenses are stable but your economy is limiting upgrades.
- Choose Etienne when Camo Bloons repeatedly cause problems.
- Choose Brickell for water-heavy layouts and Buccaneer or Monkey Sub strategies.
- Choose Silas when your defense already uses Ice Monkeys or you want freeze-based control.
| Need | Good starting choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Simple early-game defense | Sauda | Strong immediate melee damage and easy-to-understand abilities. |
| More money | Benjamin | Adds income and can change the pace of an entire run. |
| Magic support | Obyn Greenfoot | Supports nature and magic strategies while helping with crowd control. |
| Camo coverage | Etienne | Provides broad Camo support after leveling. |
| Explosive strategy | Striker Jones | Improves Bomb Shooter and Mortar Monkey plans. |
| Water strategy | Admiral Brickell | Designed around water towers and naval support. |
These are strategic recommendations, not official rankings. Map layout, difficulty, mode restrictions and balance changes can make another hero the better choice in a specific game.
Named questions
Female heroes and alternate identities
The game does not provide a separate official gender filter in its Hero menu. Based on the characters’ presentation and established names, the commonly recognized female heroes are Gwendolin, Ezili, Adora, Admiral Brickell, Sauda and Rosalia.
That list is about the base heroes, not skins. A skin can change a character’s costume, theme or voice presentation without creating a new playable character. For example, He-Man is tied to Dan D’Monke’s collaboration content, while Dan remains the underlying hero entry.
If you are searching for “all female characters,” use the base-hero list above and do not count cosmetic variants separately. If you are searching for every named character across the wider Bloons universe, that is a much larger category and includes heroes from other games that are not playable in this title.
- Female heroes commonly identified in this game are Gwendolin, Ezili, Adora, Admiral Brickell, Sauda and Rosalia.
- He-Man is not a separate hero from Dan D’Monke.
- Hero skins do not add another placement slot or another hero choice.
- Characters from Battles 2, Bloons Card Storm and other spin-offs should not be added to this game’s roster.
| Search question | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the newest hero? | Dan D’Monke, added in Version 55.0. |
| Is He-Man a separate hero? | No. He-Man is the collaboration identity and skin associated with Dan D’Monke’s alternate-form hero. |
| How many heroes can I place? | Normally one per player in a game. In co-op, each player can bring one. |
| Are hero skins playable characters? | No. They are cosmetic variants unless the game specifically describes an alternate form for that hero. |
The game’s menus and store pages do not appear to publish a formal gender taxonomy. The female-hero answer is therefore based on character presentation and names rather than an official gender-labelled database.
How heroes work
Unlocking and leveling checklist
Account level unlocks and Monkey Money costs are separate requirements. For example, a hero listed as level 25+ and 5,000 Monkey Money requires both the account level and the currency before purchase is available.
After unlocking a hero, select it in the Hero menu before starting a game. Place it early when possible because hero experience accumulates automatically during rounds, and an earlier placement gives the hero more time to level. The exact value of early placement depends on the hero’s experience rate and the mode.
In co-op, each player normally selects and places their own hero. This makes role coverage more important: one player can bring Benjamin for income while another brings a damage or support hero.
- Raise your account level through normal play before saving for expensive heroes.
- Check the Hero menu for the exact current price on your platform.
- Place a hero early when its later levels are important to the strategy.
- Read each ability description before relying on it in a difficult mode.
- Do not confuse hero level with account level. They progress differently.
- Review patch notes after major updates because balance changes can alter a hero’s best role.
| Requirement type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Account level | Your overall player progression must reach the listed threshold. |
| Monkey Money | The in-game currency cost must be paid after the level requirement is met. |
| Hero experience | The placed hero gains levels during the current game. |
| Skin ownership | A cosmetic purchase changes appearance but does not replace the base hero unlock. |
Steam and mobile update dates can differ, and Netflix or console editions may receive content later. If your menu does not match this page, use the version number shown in your game and treat that build as authoritative.
FAQ
Common questions
How many heroes are in Bloons TD 6 right now?
There are 18 playable heroes in the current Version 56.x era, counting Dan D’Monke as one hero and not counting He-Man as a separate entry.
Who is the new hero?
Dan D’Monke is the newest hero. He arrived in Version 55.0 and can transform into the Masqued Macaque. The He-Man identity is tied to that hero rather than being a separate nineteenth hero.
Who is the best hero for beginners?
Sauda is a strong simple damage choice, Benjamin is useful for players who want more money, and Obyn is approachable for magic-focused defenses. Quincy is already available and is a good way to learn hero placement.
Which heroes are female?
The commonly recognized female heroes are Gwendolin, Ezili, Adora, Admiral Brickell, Sauda and Rosalia. The game does not publish a formal gender filter, so this classification is based on character presentation rather than an official database field.
Can I use more than one hero in a game?
Normally, each player can place only one hero. In co-op, every player can place their selected hero, so a team can use several heroes overall.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.