Introducing Cat Gunslinger
Cat Gunslinger is a Rare Cat that was added to The Battle Cats in version 5.7 by PONOS. It is one of the Rodeo Cats that have a unique attack style involving jumping on enemy units. According to the Battle Cats Wiki, Cat Gunslinger was created to provide players with a ranged area attack unit that can hit enemies from behind the frontline. Its jumping ability allows it to bypass walls and obstacles to damage backrow enemies.
Overall, Cat Gunslinger serves as a niche ranged damage dealer that excels at picking off specific threats when used properly. Its main purpose is to fill the role of a backrow damager which most other cats cannot easily fulfill.
Cat Gunslinger’s Stats
Cat Gunslinger is a fast-attacking long-ranged cat with decent stats. According to the Battle Cats Wiki [1], Cat Gunslinger starts out at level 1 with:
- 650 health
- 1,200 damage
- Single target
- Area attack
- 4.53 seconds between attacks
- 3 knockbacks
- 20 range
- Moves at 8 speed
At max level 30 +10, Cat Gunslinger has:
- 9,600 health
- 18,000 damage
- 4.53 seconds between attacks
- 3 knockbacks
- 20 range
- 8 movement speed
So in summary, Cat Gunslinger is a quick long-range attacker that can deal decent damage, especially when max leveled. However, the health and knockbacks are lower than some other Rare cats.
Usage in Levels
Cat Gunslinger can be a useful cat in certain levels and against certain enemy types. According to the Battle Cats Wiki https://battle-cats.fandom.com/wiki/Cat_Gunslinger_(Rare_Cat), Cat Gunslinger is effective against the following enemies:
- Those Guys – With high damage per hit, Cat Gunslinger can take out groups of Those Guys quickly.
- Snaches – The long distance shots allow Cat Gunslinger to safely take out Snaches from outside their attack range.
- Kang Roos – Again, the long distance is advantageous against jumping Kang Roos.
- Teacher Bun Bun – If stacked, Cat Gunslingers can take down Teacher Bun Bun before getting knocked back.
- Shy Boy – Shy Boy’s shy personality causes him to stop advancing when cats are nearby. Cat Gunslinger can hit him from afar.
Overall, levels with swarms of peons like Those Guys are where Cat Gunslinger shines. The long distance shots allow Cat Gunslinger to take out backrow enemies as well. However, it is important to meatshield Cat Gunslinger properly since the single target damage is low.
Synergies with Other Cats
Cat Gunslinger’s long range and high damage make him a great addition to many lineups, able to hit enemies from a distance while other cats tank damage up front. According to the Battle Cats Wiki [1], some cats that synergize well with Cat Gunslinger include:
Rocker Cat – Rocker Cat is able to freeze enemies, allowing Cat Gunslinger to get free hits off. The freeze effect combined with Cat Gunslinger’s damage can shred levels.
Mer-Cat – With strong stats at a low cost, Mer-Cat makes an excellent meatshield for Cat Gunslinger to safely stand behind.
Psychocat – With decent range himself, Psychocat can also help protect Cat Gunslinger from damage.
Onmyoji Cat – Onmyoji Cat weakens enemies with his curse ability, allowing Cat Gunslinger to more easily take them down.
Pairing Cat Gunslinger with meatshields and cats that can debilitate enemies helps him maximize his long range damage potential. His high DPS becomes even deadlier when enemies are frozen, weakened, or distracted.
Weaknesses
Cat Gunslinger struggles against enemies that outrange him. With a range of 350, he can be outranged by many long distance enemies like Camelle and Teacher Bun Bun. Reddit users note that “His range becomes a huge issue later on when the enemies outrange him by a lot” (source).
The Battle Cats Wiki also points out that Cat Gunslinger is weak against enemies that deal area damage, as his single target damage leaves him vulnerable (source). Stages with multiple peons or swarms can quickly overwhelm Cat Gunslinger before he can take them out one-by-one.
Overall, levels and enemies with high range or area attacks are the biggest weaknesses for Cat Gunslinger. His low speed and health also make him vulnerable when outranged.
Optimal Upgrading
When upgrading Cat Gunslinger, focus on increasing its health and attack power first according to the Battle Cats Wiki. Getting its health up to around 12,000 and attack power to 15,000 or higher will make it much more durable and able to one-shot more enemies like Snaches.
Upgrading its attack frequency can also help Cat Gunslinger take out enemies faster, but health and damage should take priority. Only invest in upgrading its range after Cat Gunslinger has ample HP and attack power to handle tough levels.
It’s best to save XP to invest in Cat Gunslinger once it can be upgraded to higher levels. Upgrading it too soon will spread XP too thin across all its stats. Wait until at least level 10 before heavily investing XP into upgrades.
Acquiring Cat Gunslinger
Cat Gunslinger is an exclusive Rare Cat that can only be obtained through the Rare Cat Capsule gacha. He has a 0.3% chance of being rolled in the Rare Cat Capsule [1].
There are a few ways to try getting Cat Gunslinger:
- Use Rare Cat Capsule tickets to roll the gacha and hope for luck.
- Save up Cat Food to do Rare Cat Capsule rolls during guaranteed Uber Events which also boost the chances for Super Rares and Rares.
- Roll in special events like Epicfest or Superfest that have increased chances of rolling Rare Cats.
But ultimately, acquiring Cat Gunslinger involves a lot of luck and patience through the gacha. He does not appear in any special events so rolling the Rare Cat Capsule is the only method.
Cost to Upgrade
Upgrading Cat Gunslinger to higher levels requires XP and upgrade materials. To go from level 1 to level 10 costs 450 XP and 15 catfruit seeds. From level 10 to level 20 costs 900 XP and 30 catfruit seeds. Getting Cat Gunslinger to level 30 takes 1650 XP and 60 catfruit seeds total. The XP costs continue increasing incrementally while the catfruit seed costs double each set of 10 levels. According to the Battle Cats Wiki, catfruit seeds can be collected from various stages or purchased for in-game currency.
Is Cat Gunslinger Worth It?
Overall, Cat Gunslinger can be a worthwhile Rare cat to have in your roster, but it really shines when used in specific situations (Battle Cats Wiki). Its main value comes from its high damage output against Floating enemies like the Bun Bun variants. With its decent health and range, Cat Gunslinger can take out dangerous Floatings before they get too close.
However, Cat Gunslinger struggles against any enemies that outrange it, like Camelle and Teacher Bun Bun (Reddit Guide). It also has low movement speed, making it ineffective against rushing enemies. Upgrading to its True Form boosts its stats significantly, but doesn’t fully mitigate its weaknesses.
Overall, Cat Gunslinger is worth investing in if you need more anti-Floating firepower, but mainly for levels where Floatings appear at a distance. It should be selectively used rather than an all-purpose Rare cat.
TLDR
Cat Gunslinger is a decent anti-floating specialist that can be very useful in the right situations. However, its mediocre stats, high unlock cost, and situational usage make it hard to justify investing in for most players. Only get Cat Gunslinger if you are struggling against specific floating enemies and already have a strong generalist anti-floating Uber.