Summit Shrine (Merciless)

Summit Shrine (Merciless) is one of the many Enigma Stages.

Stage Information
Energy:	100
Enemy Base's Health:	630,000 HP
Enemies:	- Dark Otter (200% ) - Le'noir (200%)
Enemy Boss:	- Bun Bun Black (400%)
Treasure:	- Attack Up D Orb: Black +1 (37.8%, unlimited) - Defense Up D Orb: Black +1 (37.8%, unlimited) - Attack Up C Orb: Black +1 (8.5%, unlimited) - Defense Up C Orb: Black +1 (8.5%, unlimited) - Attack Up B Orb: Black +1 (1.5%, unlimited) - Defense Up B Orb: Black +1 (1.5%, unlimited) - Strong Effect Up D Orb: Black +1 (1.5%, unlimited) - Massive Damage Up D Orb: Black +1 (1.5%, unlimited) - Resistant Effect Up D Orb: Black +1 (1.5%, unlimited)
Misc. Information
Stage Type:	Enigma Stage
XP earned:	1,900 XP
Stage Width:	4,900
Max number of Enemies:	5
Japanese Version Information
JP Name:	Summit Shrine (Merciless)
Script:	頂の祠 超極ムズ
Romaji:	Itadaki no Hokora Chō Goku Muzu
Location Information
Max ♛ Difficulty	1♛
Event Map:	Black Summit
Max Clears Per Appearance:	1
Difficulty:	★9
Prev. Stage:	N/A
Next Stage:	N/A

Battleground

• 3 Dark Otters spawn after 6.67 seconds^200f, delay 21.33~25.33 seconds^640f~760f.
• 1 Bun Bun Black spawns as the boss after 20 seconds^600f.
• 1 Le'noir spawns after 20 seconds^600f.
• 3 Dark Otters spawn after 93.33 seconds^2,800f, delay 21.33~25.33 seconds^640f~760f.
• 3 Dark Otters spawn after 146.67 seconds^4,400f, delay 21.33~25.33 seconds^640f~760f.

Strategy

The primary challenge of this level is using the limited money effectively. Pizza Cat and Bombercat are both invaluable here. Use them alongside cheap meatshields and many Combos, as there is little point in having much variety in units.

Le'noir is the biggest threat; if you knockback Bun Bun Black too much, you run the risk of your attackers walking into Le'noir's range and dying instantly, leaving you with no more money to work with. Instead of trying to rush down Bun Bun Black, use him as a "stepping stone" for Long Distance/Wave/Surge Attackers.

Strategy 1

Lineup: Gross!!!, Dark Emperor Catdam, Crazed Bahamut Cat, Manic Eraser Cat, Eraser Cat, Bombercat, Zamboney Cat, Crimson Mina

This strategy was tested with level 20+50 Normal Cats and the rest at level 30, but it can definitely work with lower levels.

Upgrade your Worker Cat twice until the first Dark Otter gets close to your base, then freeze him with Bombercat before spawning a few meatshields and Zamboney Cat. Once Dark Otter and Bun Bun Black are both frozen, send Bahamut with some more meatshields. The rest of the battle is largely dependent on how well you can keep Bun Bun Black frozen without Le'noir pushing too much, but there are a few more things to keep in mind:

• Zamboney Cat is primarily used to delay Le'noir's advance. Send it out right before Le'noir attacks.
• Money doesn't come easily here, so spawn meatshields only when necessary. Stacking Manic Macho Legs should be your highest priority.
• Deploy Mina and Catdam whenever you get the chance.
• Don't be afraid to send out a few Normal Macho Legs to use as "ranged meatshields", but pay attention to your wallet!
• If you can get Le'noir frozen, you've effectively won the battle.

Reference

• https://battlecats-db.com/stage/s25016-01.html