Editing Balloon Kid

{{For|[[Balloon]] or [[Lead Balloon]]}}
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|base_hp = [[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]500
|shield_hp = [[File:ShieldHealth.png|20px|Shield Health]]750
|speed = [[File:SpeedIcon.png|20px|Speed]]Above Average (4)
|cash = {{Money|1,500}} on death
|hidden = No
|fly = {{Attr|Fly|Yes}}
|ghost = No
|lead = No
|immunity = {{Attr|Freeze}}
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{{QuoteBox|Hazardous enemies incoming!<br/>Fast and tanky with Giant bosses in the back.|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 28 ([[Pizza Party|Pizzeria]] before the mini rework)}}
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==Description==
The '''Balloon Kid''' is an enemy only found in [[Pizza Party]]. It has a mediocre amount of health and an above average speed. However, it holds a balloon which it uses to float in the air, making it a [[Flying]] enemy. This also means that it cannot collide with units, as well as being undetectable by the majority of towers and units.

==Appearance==
The '''Balloon Kid''' is a robot that resembles a child. It has tan skin, grey pants, black shoes, a striped red and blue torso, sleeves, propeller hat and a balloon that it holds, which it uses to float in the air. It has a red nose and the left side of its face is torn open. It also has two red buttons on its torso. Its propeller hat's propeller spins as the '''Balloon Kid''' flies.

It makes a popping sound on death.

==Mutation==
{| class="tds-table align-center mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 300px; margin: 0 auto;"
! colspan="2" |Mutation
|-
!Percentage
!Increase
|-
|6%
|30
|-
!Wave
!Health
|-
|29
|1,280
|-
|30
|1,310
|-
|31
|1,340
|-
|32
|1,370
|-
|33
|1,400
|-
|34
|1,430
|-
|35
|1,460
|-
|36
|1,490
|-
|37
|1,520
|-
|38
|1,550
|-
|39
|1,580
|-
|40
|1,610
|}

==Strategy==
*Towers with flying detection are the best way to deal with the '''Balloon Kid'''.
**The [[Ranger]] and [[Golden Soldier]] are very strong options.
***The [[Militant]] is another option, but may be unreliable due to its lower DPS.
**As these spawn in hordes, the [[Executioner]] and [[Mortar]] can be quite effective at clearing them out.
**The [[Ace Pilot]] and [[Pursuit]] can deal with '''Balloon Kids''' fairly effectively, but be mindful of their circling and targeting mechanics, which could let some '''Balloon Kids''' past.
**Alternatively, if you do not have any towers with flying detection, you can use a [[UAV]] to make other towers target '''Balloon Kids'''.
***Do note that the [[UAV]] only lasts 30 seconds and can only be used four times, so you cannot completely rely on it for flying detection, though it can allow you to survive a few waves without it.
**You can also use the [[Commander]]'s ''Support Caravan'' ability to spawn in [[Gunner APC]]s and [[Missile APC]]s if your main DPS does not have flying detection.
*There are many towers that do not have flying detection but can damage '''Balloon Kids''' in other ways. Most of these methods are not viable ways to deal with the '''Balloon Kids'''. Another detectable enemy must be nearby for these to happen.
**Explosions from towers can damage the '''Balloon Kid''' indirectly.
***Only the [[Mortar]], [[Ace Pilot]] and [[Pursuit]] can directly target '''Balloon Kids''' with splash damage. Others require a nearby detectable enemy.
**Some ground towers, like the [[Gladiator]], can hit the '''Balloon Kid''' while it is in the air, if they are on a high platform or leverage, though this is extremely unlikely to occur.
**The [[Brawler]] tower is able to hit the '''Balloon Kid''' using its ''Reposition'' ability.

==Gallery==
{{Gallery|
{{GalleryHeader|Corpse Variants}}
<gallery>
CorpseBalloonKid.png|Second [[Corpse (Enemy)|Corpse]] variant, current version (12 March 2025 – Present)
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Promotional Images}}
<gallery>
HalloweenPI4.jpg|'''Balloon Kid''' on a promotional image.
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Trailers}}
<gallery>
Tower Defense Simulator- Halloween 2022 Trailer|'''Balloon Kid''' in the game trailer.
</gallery>

{{GalleryHeader|Miscellaneous}}
<gallery>
IndexBalloonKid.png|'''Balloon Kid''' on its [[Index]] icon.
</gallery>
}}

==Trivia==
*The '''Balloon Kid''' is based on [[w:c:freddy-fazbears-pizza:Balloon Boy|Balloon Boy]] from the ''Five Nights at Freddy's'' series.

==Update History==
*'''31 October 2022''' - [[v1.3.0]]
**'''Balloon Kid''' added.
*'''7 April 2023''' - [[v1.7.0]]
**{{Bug}} '''Balloon Kid''' does not have a hover Hitbox, preventing its health bar from being seen.
*'''10 May 2024''' - [[v1.21.0]]
**{{Bug}} Propeller hat is not affected by [[Time Scale]].
*'''22 January 2025''' - [[v1.50.0]]
**Health increased from 225 to 500.
**[[Shield Health]] of 750 added.
**Speed increased from 3.5 to 4.
**Now gives {{Money|1,250}} on death.
**[[Stun Immunity]] added.
**[[Freeze Immunity]] added.
**{{Bug}} Appears twice in the [[Index]], one of them not loading in any model for the preview.
*'''29 January 2025''' - [[v1.51.0]]
**Cash given increased from {{Money|1,250}} to {{Money|1,500}} upon death.
**[[Stun Immunity]] removed.
*'''31 October 2025''' - [[v1.79.0]]
**{{Bugfix}} Now has a hover hitbox, though it is quite small, only covering a portion of its torso.
*'''5 June 2026''' - [[v2.0.0]]
** {{Bugfix}} No longer appears twice in the [[Index]].
** {{Bug}} '''Balloon Kid's''' model does not appear in the [[Index]].


{{PizzaParty|[[Sock Puppet]]|Wave 26|Balloon Kid|Wave 28|[[Minigunner (Pizza Party)|Minigunner]]|Wave 30}}



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