Cheetah Cat Falls Short as a Meatshield Due to Low Cost and Passive Behavior
In the world of *The Battle Cats*, unit cost and functionality often determine a cat’s effectiveness in battle. However, Cheetah Cat, despite having the cheapest deployment cost, struggles to find a viable role in most strategies. Many players have noted that while its affordability seems like a potential advantage, its in-game behavior prevents it from serving even as a basic meatshield.
Typically, meatshield units in *The Battle Cats* are meant to absorb damage, delaying enemy advances and protecting stronger, damage-dealing units in the backline. However, Cheetah Cat fails to fulfill this purpose because instead of rushing to the front lines, it tends to linger behind other units. This passive positioning renders it ineffective as a frontline tank, as it cannot soak up damage when it’s not engaging enemies directly.
Moreover, its low stats further diminish its utility. While most cheap units compensate for their weak attack power with fast deployment speeds and sheer numbers, Cheetah Cat’s behavior negates this advantage. Players have expressed frustration that, despite its potential as an ultra-low-cost unit, it fails to contribute meaningfully to battles.
The issue highlights an ongoing challenge in unit balancing within *The Battle Cats*. Some players argue that Cheetah Cat could benefit from AI adjustments, allowing it to act more aggressively and move to the front lines instead of idling in the back. Others believe that its intended design may simply make it more of a novelty unit rather than a serious contender in high-level strategies.
As players continue to experiment with different formations, Cheetah Cat remains one of the more puzzling units in the game. While its cost is undeniably its biggest draw, its inability to function as a proper meatshield has left many questioning its true purpose.
