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===Degrees===
===Degrees===
The '''Degree''' of a Paragon determines its stats, affecting its [[attack speed]], [[pierce]], [[damage]], and [[Activated Ability]] cooldowns (if applicable). The Degree is determined by the amount of Paragon power it has, with higher Degrees requiring exponentially more power to reach than lower Degrees. The Degree cannot be changed after the Paragon is created. Cosmetically, Paragons have different models for every multiple of 20 Degrees. The formula to determine how much power is required for each degree is:
The '''Degree''' of a Paragon determines the [[attack speed]], [[pierce]], [[damage]], and [[ability cooldown]]s of the Paragon's mechanics, including all its [[attack]]s, [[projectile]]s, and [[Activated Ability|Activated Abilities]]. Each of the Paragon's Degree-dependent stats has both a base stat (used at Degree 1) and a formula that modifies it based on its Degree. These formulas apply before [[mutation]]s, such as [[buff]]s, [[Monkey Knowledge (BTD6)|Monkey Knowledge]], and [[Perk]]s; for example, the [[Apex Plasma Master]]'s Degree affects its extra damage to [[Ceramic Bloon (BTD6)|Ceramic Bloon]]s, since that is inherent to the Paragon's projectiles, but does not affect its extra damage to MOAB-Class Bloons from {{BTD6 mk|Force vs Force}}. Cosmetically, every Paragon has a different model for Degrees 1–19, 20–39, 40–59, 60–79, and 80–100.
 
The amount of Paragon power the Paragon absorbs determines its Degree, with higher Degrees requiring exponentially more power to reach than lower Degrees. There is no way to change a Paragon's Degree after creating it. The formula to determine how much power each Degree requires is:


<math>P = \begin{cases} 0, & D = 1 \\ \frac{50D^3 + 5025D^2 + 168324D + 843000}{600}, & 2 \leq D \leq 99 \\ 200000, & D = 100\end{cases}</math>,
<math>P = \begin{cases} 0, & D = 1 \\ \frac{50D^3 + 5025D^2 + 168324D + 843000}{600}, & 2 \leq D \leq 99 \\ 200000, & D = 100\end{cases}</math>,