Strategy:Lych

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{{BTD6 last updated|49.2}}[[Lych]] is a unique boss in the sense it can counter strategies reliant on buffs and compact defenses. It also tests the player's ability to have enough damage to cover longer sections of the track or even other tracks by its soul and MOAB-Class resurrection abilities. It can also make the early game farming less efficient due Lych-Soul live stealing ability, forcing the player to conserve more lives during the first 40 rounds by buying more expensive defenses.

[[Lych]] is a unique boss in the sense it can counter strategies reliant on buffs and compact defenses. It also tests the player's ability to have enough damage to cover longer sections of the track or even other tracks by its soul and MOAB-Class resurrection abilities. It can also make the early game farming less efficient due Lych-Soul live stealing ability, forcing the player to conserve more lives during the first 40 rounds by buying more expensive defenses.

This strategy page only covers dealing with Lych itself and not the farming required to afford the defenses, for such guide consult [[Strategy:Boss Bloon Event]]. The tower selection also assumes all challenge modifiers are at standard values.

This strategy page ~~is updated to {{BTD6 version|46.1}} and~~ only covers dealing with Lych itself and not the farming required to afford the defenses, for such guide consult [[Strategy:Boss Bloon Event]]. The tower selection also assumes all challenge modifiers are at standard values.

== Normal Lych ==

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=== Tier 1 ===

Lych itself is not really the problem at this point, but the Soul and the Resurrected MOABs are the biggest threats at this stage, ideally the defense should be able to deal with the three of them at the same time.

Lych itself is not really the problem at this point, but the Soul and the Resurrected MOABs are the biggest threats at this stage, ideally the defense should be able to deal with the three of them at the same time. Unless using {{B|MOAB Eliminator|BTD6}}, {{B|Jungle Drums|BTD6}} is strongly recommended due to its ~17.6% attack speed buff not being sapped by Lych and being extremely cost-efficient. Jungle Drums is recommended for all tiers of Normal and Elite Lych.

* 2-0-5 [[Elite Defender (BTD6)|Elite Defender]] completely counters Lych, as it can deal with Lych, Lych-Soul and the normal spawns all by itself (with the help of some form of camo detection, setting it to First targeting is recommended). The Soul's live stealing ability triggers Elite Defender's passive attack speed bonus which can defeat all Bloons on the screen nearly instantly and, if it has some time remaining with the ability, it might damage Lych enough to also trigger the next skull. Make sure Elite Defender is very far from Lych because the attack speed bonus can be stolen.

* 0-5-0 [[MOAB Eliminator (BTD6)|MOAB Eliminator]] and a 0-4-0 [[MOAB Assassin (BTD6)|MOAB Assassin]] can deal with Lych and its spawns, is recommended to not use MOAB Eliminator's ability on Lych itself as it will trigger a skull immediately, making the Soul and the Resurrected MOABs a extreme threat if the abilities are down. Instead, let the MOAB Eliminator set to Strong damage Lych with its normal attack and use the abilities when the skull is reached. MOAB Eliminator will defeat the Soul immediately and the MOAB Assassin can deal with the MOABs.

* 2-0-5 [[The Tack Zone (BTD6)|The Tack Zone]] + 0-4-0 [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]] + 2-0-4 [[Overdrive (BTD6)|Overdrive]] can also handle the entire defense if positioned correctly to quickly defeat the Soul and the MOABs just in the moment they spawn before they can leave the Tack Shooter's range.

* 2-0-5 [[Sub Commander (BTD6)|Sub Commander]], make sure it has vision of the entire track, although it can work on its own, it will perform even better when paired with a few 2-0-3 [[Triple Guns (BTD6)|Triple Guns]] and/or [[Admiral Brickell (BTD6)|Admiral Brickell]]. 3× 2-0-4 [[Armor Piercing Darts (BTD6)|Armor Piercing Darts]] can also be used instead.

* 4× 0-4-0 [[Operation: Dart Storm (BTD6)|Operation: Dart Storm]], {{BTD6 mk|Wingmonkey}} is recommended.

* 5-2-0 [[Carrier Flagship (BTD6)|Carrier Flagship]] or 2× 4-2-0 [[Aircraft Carrier (BTD6)|Aircraft Carrier]].

* 3× 2-4-0 [[Carpet of Spikes (BTD6)|Carpet of Spikes]], space out their abilities to deal with Lych and its spawns.

* ~~On longer or easier maps 4-~~2-0 [[~~Plasma Accelerator~~ (BTD6)|~~Plasma Accelerator~~]] ~~and~~ 2 ~~or 3× 1~~-0-4 [[~~Sticky Bomb~~ (BTD6)|~~Sticky Bomb~~]].

{{Collapsible list|Tier 1 Lych can also be defended with:

~~There are other tower combinations that can defeat Lych~~ and ~~its Soul, but will be overwhelmed by the normal spawns and the resurrected MOABS, so they will need additional support. The support can be from 1 to 3 towers that can handle regular spawns, defending~~ or ~~stalling MOABs, and camo detection~~. ~~For example 4~~-0-2 [[~~M.O.A.R Glaives~~ (BTD6)|~~M.O.A.R Glaives~~]], 0-2-3 [[~~MOAB Shove~~ (BTD6)|~~MOAB Shove~~]] ~~and 3~~-0-0 [[~~Submerge and Support~~ (BTD6)|~~Submerge and Support~~]] ~~can perform those tasks. In maps with multiple lanes a~~ 0-~~2-3~~ [[~~MOAB Shove~~ (BTD6)|~~MOAB Shove~~]] ~~can be used~~ to ~~stall MOABs in those lines and let the helicopter or~~ the ~~main defense handle them eventually~~.

*2-0-5 [[Sub Commander (BTD6)|Sub Commander]], make sure it has vision of the entire track, although it can work on its own, it will perform even better when paired with a few 2-0-3 [[Triple Guns (BTD6)|Triple Guns]] and/or [[Admiral Brickell (BTD6)|Admiral Brickell]]. 3× 2-0-4 [[Armor Piercing Darts (BTD6)|Armor Piercing Darts]] can also be used instead.

* 4× 0-4-0 [[Operation: Dart Storm (BTD6)|Operation: Dart Storm]], {{BTD6 mk|Wingmonkey}} is recommended.

* On longer or easier maps: 4-2-0 [[Plasma Accelerator (BTD6)|Plasma Accelerator]] and or enough 1-0-4 [[Sticky Bomb (BTD6)|Sticky Bombs]] to cove the entire map.

There are other tower combinations that can defeat Lych and its Soul, but will be overwhelmed by the normal spawns and the resurrected MOABS, so they will need additional support. The support can be from 1 to 3 towers that can handle regular spawns, defending or stalling MOABs, and camo detection. For example, 4-0-2 [[M.O.A.R Glaives (BTD6)|M.O.A.R Glaives]], 0-2-3 [[MOAB Shove (BTD6)|MOAB Shove]] and 3-0-0 [[Submerge and Support (BTD6)|Submerge and Support]] can perform those tasks. In maps with multiple lanes, a 0-2-3 [[MOAB Shove (BTD6)|MOAB Shove]] can be used to stall MOABs in those lines and let the helicopter or the main defense handle them eventually.|caption=Other options in case the towers listed above are not available}}{{Clear}}

=== Tier 2 ===

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* 2-0-5 [[The Tack Zone (BTD6)|The Tack Zone]] + 0-5-0 [[Super Brittle (BTD6)|Super Brittle]] + 0-4-0 [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]] and several 2-0-4 [[Overdrive (BTD6)|Overdrives]], is recommended to not place them very tightly so spawns can be defeated before they leave the range.

* 2-0-5 [[Sub Commander (BTD6)|Sub Commander]], with several 2-0-4 [[Armor Piercing Darts (BTD6)|Armor Piercing Darts]].

{{Collapsible list|In a similar way to Tier 1, there are many other towers and combinations can defeat Lych and the Soul on their own but need support for the resurrected MOABs and the regular spawns (like Round 63), some examples are:

In a similar way to Tier 1, there are many other towers and combinations can defeat Lych and the Soul on their own but need support for the resurrected MOABs and the regular spawns (like Round 63), some examples are:

* 0-5-0 [[MOAB Eliminator (BTD6)|MOAB Eliminator]].

* 5-0-2 [[Cripple MOAB (BTD6)|Cripple MOAB]].

* 5-2-0 [[Golden Justice]]

* 2-0-5 [[Elite Defender (BTD6)|Elite Defender]].

* 4× 2-4-0 [[First Strike Capability (BTD6)|First Strike Capability]], use their abilities on pairs, first to trigger the skull, second for the soul.

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* 0-2-4 [[Comanche Defense (BTD6)|Comanche Defense]].

* 5-2-0 [[Archmage (BTD6)|Archmage]].

* 2-0-3 [[Dark Knight (BTD6)|Dark Knight]].

* 2-0-3 [[Dark Knight (BTD6)|Dark Knight]].|caption=Other options in case the towers listed above are not available}}{{Clear}}

=== Tier 3 ===

Very few single tower defenses can handle Lych at this point including:

* 1-5-0 [[M.A.D (BTD6)|M.A.D]].

* 5-0-0 [[Megalodon]], is ~~not usually necessary~~ to ~~add additional power other than the base 4 Beast Handlers at this point~~.

* 5-0-0 [[Megalodon]]. Power 84 works in nearly all cases, but it is worth it to go for Power 132 on difficult weeks.

* 4-2-0 [[Sun Temple (BTD6)|Sun Temple]], 1-1-1-0 sacrifices.

* 2-0-5 [[Legend of the Night (BTD6)|Legend of the Night]].

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* Degree 20+ [[Ascended Shadow]].

* Degree 40+ [[Master Builder]], is possible to be done at Degree 20 if the Paragon is prepared in the previous tier for the self-ultraboost effect, Sentry Paragon micro is required.

* Degree 20+ [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]], if placed at the back of the track to prepare a large spike pile, don't use the Controlled Burst ability as Lych can steal it.

* Degree 1+ [[Goliath Doomship]].

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=== Tier 1 ===

Compared to Normal Lych, the Elite version has two additional skulls, making it more resilient to compact defenses by increasing its health and the amount of time it will spend on its ethereal phase. Towers that can defeat Lych include:

* 2-0-5 [[Elite Defender (BTD6)|Elite Defender]], after the first skull is triggered Lych-soul will drain the player's lives which triggers Elite Defender's passive ability, and it can use that attack speed to clear the soul, revived MOABs and everything else in the screen, and, if it has extra time remaining it can damage Lych enough to trigger another skull very quickly repeating the cycle. Elite Defender should be placed very far from Lych as it can steal this passive bonus.

* 4× 2-4-0 [[Carpet of Spikes (BTD6)|Carpet of Spikes]], space out their abilities to deal with Lych and its spawns.

* 2-0-5 [[Sub Commander (BTD6)|Sub Commander]] with some 2-0-3 [[Triple Guns (BTD6)|Triple Guns]].

* 3× 4-2-0 [[Aircraft Carrier (BTD6)|Aircraft Carrier]].

It is heavily recommended to have additional defense to stall the revived MOABs like 0-2-3 [[MOAB Shove (BTD6)|MOAB Shove]] or 4-2-0 [[Maim MOAB (BTD6)|Maim MOAB]] or 0-0-3 [[Golden Eagle]] with max Beast Power.

=== Tier 2 ===

* 1-5-0 [[M.A.D (BTD6)|M.A.D]], avoid using {{BTD6 mk|Emergency Unlock}} ability.

* 5-0-0 [[Megalodon]]. Power 84 is usually enough, but when playing on a difficult week or attemting to defeat Lych quickly, getting Power 132 is well worth it.

* Compact defenses like [[Avatar of Wrath (BTD6)|Avatar of Wrath]] or [[Overdrive (BTD6)|Overdrive]] spam should only be used if the boss can stay for some time in their range.

* Combination of several strong towers like [[Master Bomber (BTD6)|Master Bomber]], [[Ray of Doom (BTD6)|Ray of Doom]], [[Flying Fortress (BTD6)|Flying Fortress]], [[Carpet of Spikes (BTD6)|Carpet of Spikes]], [[Super Mines (BTD6)|Super Mines]] and the debuff towers like [[Super Brittle (BTD6)|Super Brittle]], [[Glue Storm (BTD6)|Glue Storm]] and [[Cripple MOAB (BTD6)|Cripple MOAB]].

These towers can be supported with MOAB stall or cleanup from 0-2-5 [[Super Glue (BTD6)|Super Glue]] and 0-2-5 [[MOAB Domination (BTD6)|MOAB Domination]] or 0-2-5 [[Comanche Commander (BTD6)|Comanche Commander]].

=== Tier 3 ===

For Tier 3 a [[Paragon]] defense is usually used, with a Degree 20 [[Apex Plasma Master]], [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]] or [[Glaive Dominus]] being affordable at this tier. On a good position, the Paragon should be also able to deal with Lych-soul and the revived MOABs.

=== Tier 4 ===

Lych can be defeated with two low degree paragons or one with a higher degree. Without additional support, the minimum recommended degrees for both options are:

* [[Apex Plasma Master]]: Degree 40 for two paragon defenses, no recommended solo.

* [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]] and [[Glaive Dominus]]: Degree 20, 80 if used alone.

* [[Nautic Siege Core]], [[Navarch of the Seas]], [[Ascended Shadow]], [[Magus Perfectus]], [[Master Builder]], [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]]: Degree 20, 40 solo.

* [[Goliath Doomship]]: Degree 1, 20 solo.

* A [[VTSG]] can be used in place of any paragon.

=== Tier 5 ===

===Tier 5===

In preparation for this Tier, it is recommended to sell [[Apex Plasma Master]], [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]], and even [[Glaive Dominus]], as the required degrees might be too high. Then choose between 4 of the following options (or 3 with 20 more degrees per Paragon):

* Degree 80+ Apex Plasma Master.

* Degree 80+ Crucible of Steel and Flame.

* Degree 60+ Glaive Dominus.

* Degree 40+ [[Nautic Siege Core]].

* Degree 40+ [[Navarch of the Seas]].

* Degree 40+ [[Magus Perfectus]], use Metamorphosis while the boss is in range with nearly full graveyard.

* Degree 40+ [[Ascended Shadow]].

* Degree 40+ [[Master Builder]], micro the Sentry Paragons, is preferable to get it several rounds before so the self-ultraboost can start getting some stacks.

* Degree 40+ [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]], at the back of the track so it can save a pile of spikes and also catch Lych-Soul if needed.

* Degree 20+ [[Goliath Doomship]], 80 can defeat Lych by their own.

== Tips and recommendations ==

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-{{Stub|Work in progress.}}
+{{outdated|Lych was reworked in v54.0}}
+{{BTD6 last updated|49.2}}[[Lych]] is a unique boss in the sense it can counter strategies reliant on buffs and compact defenses. It also tests the player's ability to have enough damage to cover longer sections of the track or even other tracks by its soul and MOAB-Class resurrection abilities. It can also make the early game farming less efficient due Lych-Soul live stealing ability, forcing the player to conserve more lives during the first 40 rounds by buying more expensive defenses.
-[[Lych]] is a unique boss in the sense it can counter strategies reliant on buffs and compact defenses. It also tests the player's ability to have enough damage to cover longer sections of the track or even other tracks by its soul and MOAB-Class resurrection abilities. It can also make the early game farming less efficient due Lych-Soul live stealing ability, forcing the player to conserve more lives during the first 40 rounds by buying more expensive defenses.
+This strategy page only covers dealing with Lych itself and not the farming required to afford the defenses, for such guide consult [[Strategy:Boss Bloon Event]]. The tower selection also assumes all challenge modifiers are at standard values.
-This strategy page is updated to {{BTD6 version|46.1}} and only covers dealing with Lych itself and not the farming required to afford the defenses, for such guide consult [[Strategy:Boss Bloon Event]]. The tower selection also assumes all challenge modifiers are at standard values.
 == Normal Lych ==
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 === Tier 1 ===
-Lych itself is not really the problem at this point, but the Soul and the Resurrected MOABs are the biggest threats at this stage, ideally the defense should be able to deal with the three of them at the same time.
+Lych itself is not really the problem at this point, but the Soul and the Resurrected MOABs are the biggest threats at this stage, ideally the defense should be able to deal with the three of them at the same time. Unless using {{B|MOAB Eliminator|BTD6}}, {{B|Jungle Drums|BTD6}} is strongly recommended due to its ~17.6% attack speed buff not being sapped by Lych and being extremely cost-efficient. Jungle Drums is recommended for all tiers of Normal and Elite Lych.
 * 2-0-5 [[Elite Defender (BTD6)|Elite Defender]] completely counters Lych, as it can deal with Lych, Lych-Soul and the normal spawns all by itself (with the help of some form of camo detection, setting it to First targeting is recommended). The Soul's live stealing ability triggers Elite Defender's passive attack speed bonus which can defeat all Bloons on the screen nearly instantly and, if it has some time remaining with the ability, it might damage Lych enough to also trigger the next skull. Make sure Elite Defender is very far from Lych because the attack speed bonus can be stolen.
 * 0-5-0 [[MOAB Eliminator (BTD6)|MOAB Eliminator]] and a 0-4-0 [[MOAB Assassin (BTD6)|MOAB Assassin]] can deal with Lych and its spawns, is recommended to not use MOAB Eliminator's ability on Lych itself as it will trigger a skull immediately, making the Soul and the Resurrected MOABs a extreme threat if the abilities are down. Instead, let the MOAB Eliminator set to Strong damage Lych with its normal attack and use the abilities when the skull is reached. MOAB Eliminator will defeat the Soul immediately and the MOAB Assassin can deal with the MOABs.
 * 2-0-5 [[The Tack Zone (BTD6)|The Tack Zone]] + 0-4-0 [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]] + 2-0-4 [[Overdrive (BTD6)|Overdrive]] can also handle the entire defense if positioned correctly to quickly defeat the Soul and the MOABs just in the moment they spawn before they can leave the Tack Shooter's range.
-* 2-0-5 [[Sub Commander (BTD6)|Sub Commander]], make sure it has vision of the entire track, although it can work on its own, it will perform even better when paired with a few 2-0-3 [[Triple Guns (BTD6)|Triple Guns]] and/or [[Admiral Brickell (BTD6)|Admiral Brickell]]. 3× 2-0-4 [[Armor Piercing Darts (BTD6)|Armor Piercing Darts]] can also be used instead.
-* 4× 0-4-0 [[Operation: Dart Storm (BTD6)|Operation: Dart Storm]], {{BTD6 mk|Wingmonkey}} is recommended.
 * 5-2-0 [[Carrier Flagship (BTD6)|Carrier Flagship]] or 2× 4-2-0 [[Aircraft Carrier (BTD6)|Aircraft Carrier]].
 * 3× 2-4-0 [[Carpet of Spikes (BTD6)|Carpet of Spikes]], space out their abilities to deal with Lych and its spawns.
-* On longer or easier maps 4-2-0 [[Plasma Accelerator (BTD6)|Plasma Accelerator]] and 2 or 3× 1-0-4 [[Sticky Bomb (BTD6)|Sticky Bomb]].
+{{Collapsible list|Tier 1 Lych can also be defended with:
-There are other tower combinations that can defeat Lych and its Soul, but will be overwhelmed by the normal spawns and the resurrected MOABS, so they will need additional support. The support can be from 1 to 3 towers that can handle regular spawns, defending or stalling MOABs, and camo detection. For example 4-0-2 [[M.O.A.R Glaives (BTD6)|M.O.A.R Glaives]], 0-2-3 [[MOAB Shove (BTD6)|MOAB Shove]] and 3-0-0 [[Submerge and Support (BTD6)|Submerge and Support]] can perform those tasks. In maps with multiple lanes a 0-2-3 [[MOAB Shove (BTD6)|MOAB Shove]] can be used to stall MOABs in those lines and let the helicopter or the main defense handle them eventually.
+*2-0-5 [[Sub Commander (BTD6)|Sub Commander]], make sure it has vision of the entire track, although it can work on its own, it will perform even better when paired with a few 2-0-3 [[Triple Guns (BTD6)|Triple Guns]] and/or [[Admiral Brickell (BTD6)|Admiral Brickell]]. 3× 2-0-4 [[Armor Piercing Darts (BTD6)|Armor Piercing Darts]] can also be used instead.
+* 4× 0-4-0 [[Operation: Dart Storm (BTD6)|Operation: Dart Storm]], {{BTD6 mk|Wingmonkey}} is recommended.
+* On longer or easier maps: 4-2-0 [[Plasma Accelerator (BTD6)|Plasma Accelerator]] and or enough 1-0-4 [[Sticky Bomb (BTD6)|Sticky Bombs]] to cove the entire map.
+There are other tower combinations that can defeat Lych and its Soul, but will be overwhelmed by the normal spawns and the resurrected MOABS, so they will need additional support. The support can be from 1 to 3 towers that can handle regular spawns, defending or stalling MOABs, and camo detection. For example, 4-0-2 [[M.O.A.R Glaives (BTD6)|M.O.A.R Glaives]], 0-2-3 [[MOAB Shove (BTD6)|MOAB Shove]] and 3-0-0 [[Submerge and Support (BTD6)|Submerge and Support]] can perform those tasks. In maps with multiple lanes, a 0-2-3 [[MOAB Shove (BTD6)|MOAB Shove]] can be used to stall MOABs in those lines and let the helicopter or the main defense handle them eventually.|caption=Other options in case the towers listed above are not available}}{{Clear}}
 === Tier 2 ===
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 * 2-0-5 [[The Tack Zone (BTD6)|The Tack Zone]] + 0-5-0 [[Super Brittle (BTD6)|Super Brittle]] + 0-4-0 [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]] and several 2-0-4 [[Overdrive (BTD6)|Overdrives]], is recommended to not place them very tightly so spawns can be defeated before they leave the range.
 * 2-0-5 [[Sub Commander (BTD6)|Sub Commander]], with several 2-0-4 [[Armor Piercing Darts (BTD6)|Armor Piercing Darts]].
+{{Collapsible list|In a similar way to Tier 1, there are many other towers and combinations can defeat Lych and the Soul on their own but need support for the resurrected MOABs and the regular spawns (like Round 63), some examples are:
-In a similar way to Tier 1, there are many other towers and combinations can defeat Lych and the Soul on their own but need support for the resurrected MOABs and the regular spawns (like Round 63), some examples are:
 * 0-5-0 [[MOAB Eliminator (BTD6)|MOAB Eliminator]].
 * 5-0-2 [[Cripple MOAB (BTD6)|Cripple MOAB]].
+* 5-2-0 [[Golden Justice]]
 * 2-0-5 [[Elite Defender (BTD6)|Elite Defender]].
 * 4× 2-4-0 [[First Strike Capability (BTD6)|First Strike Capability]], use their abilities on pairs, first to trigger the skull, second for the soul.
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 * 0-2-4 [[Comanche Defense (BTD6)|Comanche Defense]].
 * 5-2-0 [[Archmage (BTD6)|Archmage]].
-* 2-0-3 [[Dark Knight (BTD6)|Dark Knight]].
+* 2-0-3 [[Dark Knight (BTD6)|Dark Knight]].|caption=Other options in case the towers listed above are not available}}{{Clear}}
 === Tier 3 ===
 Very few single tower defenses can handle Lych at this point including:
 * 1-5-0 [[M.A.D (BTD6)|M.A.D]].
-* 5-0-0 [[Megalodon]], is not usually necessary to add additional power other than the base 4 Beast Handlers at this point.
+* 5-0-0 [[Megalodon]]. Power 84 works in nearly all cases, but it is worth it to go for Power 132 on difficult weeks.
 * 4-2-0 [[Sun Temple (BTD6)|Sun Temple]], 1-1-1-0 sacrifices.
 * 2-0-5 [[Legend of the Night (BTD6)|Legend of the Night]].
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 * Degree 20+ [[Ascended Shadow]].
 * Degree 40+ [[Master Builder]], is possible to be done at Degree 20 if the Paragon is prepared in the previous tier for the self-ultraboost effect, Sentry Paragon micro is required.
+* Degree 20+ [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]], if placed at the back of the track to prepare a large spike pile, don't use the Controlled Burst ability as Lych can steal it.
 * Degree 1+ [[Goliath Doomship]].
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 === Tier 1 ===
+Compared to Normal Lych, the Elite version has two additional skulls, making it more resilient to compact defenses by increasing its health and the amount of time it will spend on its ethereal phase. Towers that can defeat Lych include:
+* 2-0-5 [[Elite Defender (BTD6)|Elite Defender]], after the first skull is triggered Lych-soul will drain the player's lives which triggers Elite Defender's passive ability, and it can use that attack speed to clear the soul, revived MOABs and everything else in the screen, and, if it has extra time remaining it can damage Lych enough to trigger another skull very quickly repeating the cycle. Elite Defender should be placed very far from Lych as it can steal this passive bonus.
+* 4× 2-4-0 [[Carpet of Spikes (BTD6)|Carpet of Spikes]], space out their abilities to deal with Lych and its spawns.
+* 2-0-5 [[Sub Commander (BTD6)|Sub Commander]] with some 2-0-3 [[Triple Guns (BTD6)|Triple Guns]].
+* 3× 4-2-0 [[Aircraft Carrier (BTD6)|Aircraft Carrier]].
+It is heavily recommended to have additional defense to stall the revived MOABs like 0-2-3 [[MOAB Shove (BTD6)|MOAB Shove]] or 4-2-0 [[Maim MOAB (BTD6)|Maim MOAB]] or 0-0-3 [[Golden Eagle]] with max Beast Power.
 === Tier 2 ===
+* 1-5-0 [[M.A.D (BTD6)|M.A.D]], avoid using {{BTD6 mk|Emergency Unlock}} ability.
+* 5-0-0 [[Megalodon]]. Power 84 is usually enough, but when playing on a difficult week or attemting to defeat Lych quickly, getting Power 132 is well worth it.
+* Compact defenses like [[Avatar of Wrath (BTD6)|Avatar of Wrath]] or [[Overdrive (BTD6)|Overdrive]] spam should only be used if the boss can stay for some time in their range.
+* Combination of several strong towers like [[Master Bomber (BTD6)|Master Bomber]], [[Ray of Doom (BTD6)|Ray of Doom]], [[Flying Fortress (BTD6)|Flying Fortress]], [[Carpet of Spikes (BTD6)|Carpet of Spikes]], [[Super Mines (BTD6)|Super Mines]] and the debuff towers like  [[Super Brittle (BTD6)|Super Brittle]], [[Glue Storm (BTD6)|Glue Storm]] and [[Cripple MOAB (BTD6)|Cripple MOAB]].
+These towers can be supported with MOAB stall or cleanup from 0-2-5 [[Super Glue (BTD6)|Super Glue]] and 0-2-5 [[MOAB Domination (BTD6)|MOAB Domination]] or 0-2-5 [[Comanche Commander (BTD6)|Comanche Commander]].
 === Tier 3 ===
+For Tier 3 a [[Paragon]] defense is usually used, with a Degree 20 [[Apex Plasma Master]], [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]] or [[Glaive Dominus]] being affordable at this tier. On a good position, the Paragon should be also able to deal with Lych-soul and the revived MOABs.
 === Tier 4 ===
+Lych can be defeated with two low degree paragons or one with a higher degree. Without additional support, the minimum recommended degrees for both options are:
+* [[Apex Plasma Master]]: Degree 40 for two paragon defenses, no recommended solo.
+* [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]] and [[Glaive Dominus]]: Degree 20, 80 if used alone.
+* [[Nautic Siege Core]], [[Navarch of the Seas]], [[Ascended Shadow]], [[Magus Perfectus]], [[Master Builder]], [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]]: Degree 20, 40 solo.
+* [[Goliath Doomship]]: Degree 1, 20 solo.
+* A [[VTSG]] can be used in place of any paragon.
-=== Tier 5 ===
+===Tier 5===
+In preparation for this Tier, it is recommended to sell [[Apex Plasma Master]], [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]], and even [[Glaive Dominus]], as the required degrees might be too high. Then choose between 4 of the following options (or 3 with 20 more degrees per Paragon):
+* Degree 80+ Apex Plasma Master.
+* Degree 80+ Crucible of Steel and Flame.
+* Degree 60+ Glaive Dominus.
+* Degree 40+ [[Nautic Siege Core]].
+* Degree 40+ [[Navarch of the Seas]].
+* Degree 40+ [[Magus Perfectus]], use Metamorphosis while the boss is in range with nearly full graveyard.
+* Degree 40+ [[Ascended Shadow]].
+* Degree 40+ [[Master Builder]], micro the Sentry Paragons, is preferable to get it several rounds before so the self-ultraboost can start getting some stacks.
+* Degree 40+ [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]], at the back of the track so it can save a pile of spikes and also catch Lych-Soul if needed.
+* Degree 20+ [[Goliath Doomship]], 80 can defeat Lych by their own.
 == Tips and recommendations ==

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