Doodle TD WikiDoodle Tower Defense Enemies: Zombie Types & Counters
Which units counter each zombie type?
Hidden → Radar (or Bomber’s splash). Flying → Radar, Gunner. Armored → Sniper, Bomber. Fast / big waves → Gluer, Medusa. Bosses → single-target damage such as Reaper, because stuns do not work on them.
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| Enemy | Problem | Best counters |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden (invisible) zombies | Cannot be targeted until they are revealed. | Radar: Radar Scan makes hidden enemies visible (26-second cooldown). Bomber: its in-game panel says its splash hits stealth zombies. |
| Flying zombies | Fly over the path and ignore units that cannot shoot up. | Radar: Radar Scan knocks flyers out of the sky. Gunner: can hit flying zombies. Bomber: anti-air from upgrade 2 (in-game panel). |
| Armored zombies | Take reduced damage from normal hits. | Sniper: shots go straight through armor. Bomber: its “Crack” upgrade cracks armor for a few seconds so every unit hits full damage. |
| Fast zombies and big waves | Run past your line before your units finish them. | Gluer: slows with glue. Medusa: stuns every zombie she hits (not bosses). Burner and Berserker handle groups. |
| Bosses (the Brute) | Giant enemies with a lot of health. Stuns do not work on them. | High single-target damage: Reaper, Sniper, Berserker. See bosses and Boss Rush. |
Hidden (invisible) zombies
Problem: Cannot be targeted until they are revealed.
Counter: Radar: Radar Scan makes hidden enemies visible (26-second cooldown). Bomber: its in-game panel says its splash hits stealth zombies.
Flying zombies
Problem: Fly over the path and ignore units that cannot shoot up.
Counter: Radar: Radar Scan knocks flyers out of the sky. Gunner: can hit flying zombies. Bomber: anti-air from upgrade 2 (in-game panel).
Armored zombies
Problem: Take reduced damage from normal hits.
Counter: Sniper: shots go straight through armor. Bomber: its “Crack” upgrade cracks armor for a few seconds so every unit hits full damage.
Fast zombies and big waves
Problem: Run past your line before your units finish them.
Counter: Gluer: slows with glue. Medusa: stuns every zombie she hits (not bosses). Burner and Berserker handle groups.
Bosses (the Brute)
Problem: Giant enemies with a lot of health. Stuns do not work on them.
Counter: High single-target damage: Reaper, Sniper, Berserker. See bosses and Boss Rush.
Weather events
The developer describes weather that hits mid-match: meteors, rainbows and alien invasions. Aliens can steal your units. The Shiny Hunter pass raises weather drops from 1% to 3%, so weather can also give rewards.
FAQ
How do I see invisible zombies in Doodle Tower Defense?
Use Radar. Its Radar Scan makes hidden enemies visible and knocks flyers out of the sky, with a 26-second cooldown.
Which units hit flying zombies?
Radar (knocks them down), Gunner (can hit flyers) and Bomber from its second upgrade, according to their in-game descriptions.
How do I beat armored zombies?
Sniper shots go straight through armor, and Bomber's “Crack” upgrade breaks armor for a few seconds so every unit deals full damage.
Can aliens steal my units?
Yes. During the alien invasion weather event, aliens can steal your units, according to the developer.