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}}'''Plasma Monkey Fan Club''' is the [[Dart Monkey (BTD6)|Dart Monkey]]'s path 2 tier 5 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. <section begin="lede"/>This upgrade has a more powerful [[Activated Ability]] that now transforms 19 dart monkeys into stronger [[Plasma Blasts (BTD6)|Plasma Monkeys]]. Compared to its previous tier, Monkeys transformed by Plasma Monkey Fan Club gain +1 [[damage]], +3 [[pierce]], +100% [[attack speed]], and change their [[damage type]] from {{BTD6 dt|Sharp}} to {{BTD6 dt|Plasma}}.<section end="lede"/>

'''Plasma Monkey Fan Club''' is the [[Dart Monkey (BTD6)|Dart Monkey]]'s path 2 tier 5 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. ~~Plasma Monkey Fan Club now~~ has a more powerful ~~ability~~ that transforms ~~up to~~ 19 ~~other Dart Monkeys and itself~~ into ~~fast-attacking Plasma Monkeys for 15 seconds with a~~ [[~~Cooldown]] of 50 seconds. Like [[Super Monkey Fan Club~~ (BTD6)|~~Super~~ Monkey Fan Club]], ~~this upgrade can only transform up to (2-5-2) Dart Monkeys (can't transform~~ [[~~Crossbow (BTD6)|Crossbows~~]] or [[~~Spike-o-pult (~~BTD6)|~~Spike-o-pults]])~~.

== ~~Plasma Monkey Transformation~~ ==

== Ability ==

~~Compared to~~ the ~~Super Monkey Fan Club the Plasma Monkey Fan Club gains +1 damage~~, ~~+3 pierce, and +100% attack speed. Plasma~~ Monkeys have an attack cooldown of 0.03 seconds, 2 damage, and 5 pierce. ~~Additionally~~, ~~they~~ inherit any pierce, attack speed, range, and ~~camo~~ detection upgrades, and be given a minimum range of 40. They do not inherit the increased projectile count from [[Triple Shot (BTD6)|Triple Shot]].

While under the transformation, Dart Monkeys have a base attack cooldown of 0.03 seconds, 2 damage, and 5 pierce. Like [[Super Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Super Monkey Fan Club]], the ability can only transform Path 1 and Path 3 Dart Monkeys up to tier 2, and Path 2 Dart Monkeys up to tier 4. They inherit any pierce, attack speed, [[range]], and [[Camo detection]] upgrades, and are given a minimum range of 40. They do not inherit the increased [[projectile]] count from [[Triple Shot (BTD6)|Triple Shot]].

It prioritizes transforming non-transformed ~~dart monkeys~~ closest to the one that activates the ability. If fewer than 19 ~~eligible~~ non-transformed Dart Monkeys exist on the map, the ability ~~re-applies the transformation to some~~ transformed Dart Monkeys~~, if any are present~~. This resets the transformation time of that Dart Monkey to 15 seconds.

The ability prioritizes transforming non-transformed Dart Monkeys closest to the one that activates the ability. If fewer than 19 non-transformed Dart Monkeys exist on the map, the ability can transform already transformed Dart Monkeys. This resets the transformation time of that Dart Monkey back to 15 seconds.

==Stats==

== Strategy ==

Plasma Monkey Fan Club has very good synergy with [[Primary Expertise (BTD6)|Primary Expertise]] ~~(or just [[Primary Mentoring (BTD6)|Primary Mentoring]])~~, ~~since~~ it gives cooldown reduction ~~for the ability~~, ~~stats increases (mainly [[~~pierce]] and [[attack speed~~]])~~ and free ~~tier 1~~ and ~~tier 2~~ (~~only with Primary Expertise) upgrades~~ to ~~primary monkeys, making~~ the ~~purchase~~ of the ~~dart monkeys for transformation much cheaper~~.

Plasma Monkey Fan Club provides even more power to an already strong ability, allowing it to clear large groups of [[MOAB-Class Bloon]]s with ease while active without needing damage buffs, and often provides enough damage to clear most rounds past 81. The transformed darts can also be positioned almost anywhere on the map, providing immense popping power to multiple lanes equally. However, like all abilities, the lack of uptime requires creative stalling to use effectively. It has very good synergy with [[Primary Expertise (BTD6)|Primary Expertise]], as it gives ability cooldown reduction, a pierce and attack speed increase, and free T1 and T2 upgrades. {{BTD6|Primary Mentoring}} works as well but mainly loses free T2s. It is recommended to either use another DPS tower or some form of stalling (e.g. [[Horned Owl]] to stall the end of the round, or [[Absolute Zero (BTD6)|Absolute Zero]] to freeze pushing MOABs in place temporarily) to alleviate downtime.

~~Like the previous upgrade, this tower~~ is ~~focused on burst damage~~, and ~~not consistent DPS. To further increase its strengths, specially if~~ paired with ~~Primary Expertise, it is recommended to get debuffers like~~ [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]] and [[Glue Strike (BTD6)|Glue Strike]].

PMFC is very powerful in Timed [[Boss Events]], being one of the fastest ways to defeat most Tier 1 and 2 Bosses when paired with debuffs such as [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]] and [[Glue Strike (BTD6)|Glue Strike]]. It is also strong in [[Boss Rush]] for farming pops and saving up to the [[Apex Plasma Master]]. Note that debuffs are largely only necessary against Bosses rather than normal gameplay.

~~Her biggest weakness is being useless without her ability so you should use another DPS tower or specially a staller tower~~, but ~~apart of that~~ is ~~a very good tier 5~~.

The transformed Dart Monkeys are best upgraded to 2-2-0 to maximize pierce and attack speed, but 0-2-2 can be bought if the extra track coverage and/or Camo detection is more useful than the pierce. After the upgrades have been bought, [[Triple Shot (BTD6)|Triple Shot]] can be considered to grant another speed boost for a low cost.

~~This upgrade is somewhat common in timed boss challenges~~, ~~since it is one of the fastest ways~~ to ~~kill most tier 1 bosses when paired with debuffs~~.

==Costs and sell values==

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===~~Artwork and icons~~===

===Assets===

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+}}'''Plasma Monkey Fan Club''' is the [[Dart Monkey (BTD6)|Dart Monkey]]'s path 2 tier 5 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. <section begin="lede"/>This upgrade has a more powerful [[Activated Ability]] that now transforms 19 dart monkeys into stronger [[Plasma Blasts (BTD6)|Plasma Monkeys]]. Compared to its previous tier, Monkeys transformed by Plasma Monkey Fan Club gain +1 [[damage]], +3 [[pierce]], +100% [[attack speed]], and change their [[damage type]] from {{BTD6 dt|Sharp}} to {{BTD6 dt|Plasma}}.<section end="lede"/>
-'''Plasma Monkey Fan Club''' is the [[Dart Monkey (BTD6)|Dart Monkey]]'s path 2 tier 5 [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. Plasma Monkey Fan Club now has a more powerful ability that transforms up to 19 other Dart Monkeys and itself into fast-attacking Plasma Monkeys for 15 seconds with a [[Cooldown]] of 50 seconds. Like [[Super Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Super Monkey Fan Club]], this upgrade can only transform up to (2-5-2) Dart Monkeys (can't transform [[Crossbow (BTD6)|Crossbows]] or [[Spike-o-pult (BTD6)|Spike-o-pults]]).
-== Plasma Monkey Transformation ==
+== Ability ==
-Compared to the Super Monkey Fan Club the Plasma Monkey Fan Club gains +1 damage, +3 pierce, and +100% attack speed. Plasma Monkeys have an attack cooldown of 0.03 seconds, 2 damage, and 5 pierce. Additionally, they inherit any pierce, attack speed, range, and camo detection upgrades, and be given a minimum range of 40. They do not inherit the increased projectile count from [[Triple Shot (BTD6)|Triple Shot]].
+While under the transformation, Dart Monkeys have a base attack cooldown of 0.03 seconds, 2 damage, and 5 pierce. Like [[Super Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Super Monkey Fan Club]], the ability can only transform Path 1 and Path 3 Dart Monkeys up to tier 2, and Path 2 Dart Monkeys up to tier 4. They inherit any pierce, attack speed, [[range]], and [[Camo detection]] upgrades, and are given a minimum range of 40. They do not inherit the increased [[projectile]] count from [[Triple Shot (BTD6)|Triple Shot]].
-It prioritizes transforming non-transformed dart monkeys closest to the one that activates the ability. If fewer than 19 eligible non-transformed Dart Monkeys exist on the map, the ability re-applies the transformation to some transformed Dart Monkeys, if any are present. This resets the transformation time of that Dart Monkey to 15 seconds.
+The ability prioritizes transforming non-transformed Dart Monkeys closest to the one that activates the ability. If fewer than 19 non-transformed Dart Monkeys exist on the map, the ability can transform already transformed Dart Monkeys. This resets the transformation time of that Dart Monkey back to 15 seconds.
 ==Stats==
-{{BTD6 stat list by upgrade|Dart Monkey|050}}
+{{BTD6 stat list by tiers|Dart Monkey|050}}
 == Strategy ==
-Plasma Monkey Fan Club has very good synergy with [[Primary Expertise (BTD6)|Primary Expertise]] (or just [[Primary Mentoring (BTD6)|Primary Mentoring]]), since it gives cooldown reduction for the ability, stats increases (mainly [[pierce]] and [[attack speed]]) and free tier 1 and tier 2 (only with Primary Expertise) upgrades to primary monkeys, making the purchase of the dart monkeys for transformation much cheaper.
+{{BTD6 last updated|52.2|section=y}}
+Plasma Monkey Fan Club provides even more power to an already strong ability, allowing it to clear large groups of [[MOAB-Class Bloon]]s with ease while active without needing damage buffs, and often provides enough damage to clear most rounds past 81. The transformed darts can also be positioned almost anywhere on the map, providing immense popping power to multiple lanes equally. However, like all abilities, the lack of uptime requires creative stalling to use effectively. It has very good synergy with [[Primary Expertise (BTD6)|Primary Expertise]], as it gives ability cooldown reduction, a pierce and attack speed increase, and free T1 and T2 upgrades. {{BTD6|Primary Mentoring}} works as well but mainly loses free T2s. It is recommended to either use another DPS tower or some form of stalling (e.g. [[Horned Owl]] to stall the end of the round, or [[Absolute Zero (BTD6)|Absolute Zero]] to freeze pushing MOABs in place temporarily) to alleviate downtime.
-Like the previous upgrade, this tower is focused on burst damage, and not consistent DPS. To further increase its strengths, specially if paired with Primary Expertise, it is recommended to get debuffers like [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]] and [[Glue Strike (BTD6)|Glue Strike]].
+PMFC is very powerful in Timed [[Boss Events]], being one of the fastest ways to defeat most Tier 1 and 2 Bosses when paired with debuffs such as [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]] and [[Glue Strike (BTD6)|Glue Strike]]. It is also strong in [[Boss Rush]] for farming pops and saving up to the [[Apex Plasma Master]]. Note that debuffs are largely only necessary against Bosses rather than normal gameplay.
-Her biggest weakness is being useless without her ability so you should use another DPS tower or specially a staller tower, but apart of that is a very good tier 5.
+The transformed Dart Monkeys are best upgraded to 2-2-0 to maximize pierce and attack speed, but 0-2-2 can be bought if the extra track coverage and/or Camo detection is more useful than the pierce. After the upgrades have been bought, [[Triple Shot (BTD6)|Triple Shot]] can be considered to grant another speed boost for a low cost.
-This upgrade is somewhat common in timed boss challenges, since it is one of the fastest ways to kill most tier 1 bosses when paired with debuffs.
 ==Costs and sell values==
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