How it works
- Enters from the side of the map and stays near the edge.
- Throws a Rock in an arc at a fruit; the throw interval starts at 8 s and drops to a minimum of 2 s as the score rises.
- A Rock that hits damages the fruit (a damaged fruit is destroyed). Tap Rocks in the air to stop them.
- Needs 8 taps. Appears in Rock Waves on the Ruins map.
- Movement speed = base speed + score ÷ 70 in Survival/Boss Rush, or base speed + current Versus stock tier.
Summoned units: Rock
- Projectile thrown by the Rock Thrower. Can be tapped away mid-air.
- Its skin always matches the Rock Thrower skin you select (e.g. Mossy Rock Thrower → Mossy Rock).
- HP (taps): 1 · Base speed: 8
Strategy & tips
- Rock Throwers stay at the edge of the map. Tap the Rocks in the air before they hit your fruit.
- Rock Throwers throw faster as your score rises. Spend the 8 taps on them while the Rocks are still slow.
- Expect a Rock Wave on the Ruins map: several Rock Throwers and Rocks come in from the sides at once.
Versus packs
In Versus a new stock tier unlocks every 60 seconds. Price (points) and number of units sent per tier:
| Tier | Price | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 1 |
| 2 | 35 | 2 |
| 3 | 50 | 3 |
| 4 | 65 | 4 |
| 5 | 75 | 5 |
| 6 | 82 | 6 |
| 7 | 90 | 7 |
| 8 | 100 | 8 |
| 9 | 110 | 9 |
| 10 | 120 | 10 |
Tasks & events
Rock Thrower is the target of these Daily Tasks, Bounties and Events:
| Type | Goal | Reward | From level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily task | Defeat 10× Rock Thrower | 125–200 Bamboo | 19 |
| Daily task | Defeat 15× Rock Thrower | 125–200 Bamboo | 19 |
| Bounty | Defeat 25× Rock Thrower | 250 Bamboo + 250 coins (seasonal currency instead of Bamboo during a seasonal event) | 19 |
| Event | Defeat 30 / 50 / 80× Rock Thrower | 250 Bamboo / 1000 coins / MonkeyBox | 19 |
Appears on
Skins
Also on these maps
Guides
Added in update
21 July 20261.8 Ancient UpdateRock Thrower was added to Monkey Wave in the 1.8 Ancient Update.View the update →Frequently asked questions
What does the Rock Thrower do in Monkey Wave?
Enters from the side of the map and stays near the edge. Throws a Rock in an arc at a fruit; the throw interval starts at 8 s and drops to a minimum of 2 s as the score rises. A Rock that hits damages the fruit (a damaged fruit is destroyed). Tap Rocks in the air to stop them. Needs 8 taps. Appears in Rock Waves on the Ruins map.
How many taps does it take to defeat the Rock Thrower?
The Rock Thrower has 8 HP, so it takes 8 taps. It gives 8 points.
Where does the Rock Thrower appear in Monkey Wave?
The Rock Thrower appears on these maps: Ruins.
How much does it cost to send Rock Throwers in Versus?
A pack of Rock Throwers costs 20 points in the first stock tier (1 units) and 120 points in the last tier (10 units).
When was the Rock Thrower added to Monkey Wave?
The Rock Thrower was added in version 1.8 Ancient Update.
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