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The '''Alchemist''' is a [[Magic]] [[tower]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It | The '''Alchemist''' is a [[Magic]] [[tower]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It throws flasks of acid at the [[Bloon|Bloons]], which splash and apply a damage over time effect. The acid can pop every Bloon type, except [[Glass Bloon (BTD6)|Glass Bloons]] in the [[Frontier Legends|''Frontier Legends'']] DLC, but the Alchemist cannot detect [[Camo Bloon (BTD6)|Camo Bloons]]. It is uniquely able to throw flasks of acid or potions through [[Line of sight|sight-blocking objects]] like walls, ledges, or any obstacle. | ||
It can be upgraded to throw strong buff potions at other monkeys, use stronger potions to deal damage with acid and explosions as well as turning into a monster, or transform Bloons into gold, and even into [[Red Bloon (BTD6)|Red Bloons]]. <!-- This summary of the upgrade path could probably be summrized better --> | It can be upgraded to throw strong buff potions at other monkeys, use stronger potions to deal damage with acid and explosions as well as turning into a monster, or transform Bloons into gold, and even into [[Red Bloon (BTD6)|Red Bloons]]. <!-- This summary of the upgrade path could probably be summrized better --> | ||
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==Upgrades== | ==Upgrades== | ||
{{BTD6 upgrade list by tower|Alchemist}} | {{BTD6 upgrade list by tower/new|Alchemist}} | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
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==Related Monkey Knowledge== | ==Related Monkey Knowledge== | ||
{{hat|This list does not include Monkey Knowledge that affects all Magic towers.}} | |||
{{BTD6 mk list|exclude others=y|include=Speedy Brewing;Strong Tonic;Acid Stability;}} | {{BTD6 mk list|exclude others=y|include=Speedy Brewing;Strong Tonic;Acid Stability;}} | ||
==''Rogue Legends''== | ==''Rogue Legends''== | ||
===Starter parties with Alchemists=== | ===Starter parties with Alchemists=== | ||
{{BTD6 hero list by insta|Alchemist}} | {{BTD6 hero list by insta|Alchemist}} | ||
===Artifacts | ===Related Artifacts=== | ||
{{hat|This list does not include Artifacts that affect all Magic towers.}} | |||
{{BTD6 artifact list by name|Home Brew Alchemy|columns=1}} | |||
{{BTD6 artifact list by name| | |||
==Costs and sell values== | ==Costs and sell values== | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
{{main strategy}} | {{main strategy}} | ||
The base Alchemist can be useful on rounds 28 and 30 for a cheap way to pop [[Lead Bloon (BTD6)|Lead Bloons]]. The top path Alchemist is generally considered the most useful Alchemist because of its array of buffs, while the middle path is primarily for clearing swarms of dense MOABs, while the bottom path is primarily about income. | {{BTD6 last updated|53.2|section=y}} | ||
The base Alchemist can be useful on rounds 28 and 30 for a cheap way to pop [[Lead Bloon (BTD6)|Lead Bloons]]. Alchemist is mainly used to support defenses, as its direct damage is limited. The top path Alchemist is generally considered the most useful Alchemist because of its array of buffs, while the middle path is primarily for clearing swarms of dense MOABs, while the bottom path is primarily about income. | |||
==Update history== | ==Update history== | ||