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The top path Alchemist is incredibly versatile and can improve almost any strategy.

* 2-x-x [[Acidic Mixture Dip (BTD6)|Acidic Mixture Dip]] ~~can be~~ useful for cheap [[Lead damage|lead popping power]] ~~in a pinch~~. It is one of the few lower-tier upgrades that is still useful late-game, as it ~~can be very helpful against~~ [[DDT (BTD6)|DDTs]].

* 2-x-x [[Acidic Mixture Dip (BTD6)|Acidic Mixture Dip]] is useful for cheap [[Lead damage|lead popping power]], bonus [[Ceramic damage]], and [[MOAB-Class damage]]. It is one of the few lower-tier upgrades that is still useful late-game, as it is a cheap [[Monkey Intelligence Bureau (BTD6)|MIB]] skip for [[DDT (BTD6)|DDTs]] for towers like {{B|Bloon Exclusion Zone|BTD6}} while boosting towers' damage to {{B|Super Ceramic Bloon|BTD6}}s and blimps.

* 3-x-x [[Berserker Brew (BTD6)|Berserker Brew]] and 4-x-x [[Stronger Stimulant (BTD6)|Stronger Stimulant]] ~~are cost~~-~~effective ways~~ to ~~buff almost any tower~~.

* 3-x-x [[Berserker Brew (BTD6)|Berserker Brew]] is a nearly universal support and is useful in all stages of the game.

* 5-x-x [[Permanent Brew (BTD6)|Permanent Brew]] is usually worse than simply having multiple Stronger Stimulants, as it is less cost-effective.

* 4-x-x [[Stronger Stimulant (BTD6)|Stronger Stimulant]] significantly improves Berserker Brew's buffs. Compared to 2 Berserker Brews, Stronger Stimulant shines when buffing expensive, fast-attacking, or low-pierce towers, but it falls behind otherwise due to having 1 less Acidic Mixture Dip.

* Perma-Brew can be moved around the map using a [[Support Chinook (BTD6)|Support Chinook]]; this allows it to give permanent buffs to all ~~your~~ towers. ~~Useful~~ in [[~~freeplay~~]] ~~rounds~~.

* 5-x-x [[Permanent Brew (BTD6)|Permanent Brew]] is usually worse than simply having multiple Stronger Stimulants, as it is less cost-effective for most strategies. However, it still has strong use cases in [[CHIMPS]], such as with {{B|Destroyer|BTD6}}s, {{B|Full Auto Rifle|BTD6}}s, or {{B|Druid of the Wrath|BTD6}} + {{B|Poplust|BTD6}} spam.

* The best crosspath depends on the situation: x-2-x [[Perishing Potions (BTD6)|Perishing Potions]] ~~gives~~ the buff ~~a longer duration~~, and ~~should be used if the Alchemist~~ is ~~only~~ buffing ~~a few~~ towers. When buffing ~~a large number of~~ towers, use x-x-1 [[Faster Throwing (BTD6) (Alchemist)|Faster Throwing]] as ~~it allows~~ the ~~Alchemist to throw~~ the ~~buff potion faster~~. x-x-2 [[Acid Pool (BTD6)|Acid Pool]] is ~~almost always~~ redundant.

* Perma-Brew can be moved around the map using a [[Support Chinook (BTD6)|Support Chinook]]; this allows it to give permanent buffs to all towers. This is useful in [[Freeplay]] and [[Boss Bloon Event]]s.

* Do not use the top path Alchemist when fighting [[Lych]]: Lych will remove the buff from ~~your~~ towers and heal itself in the process.

* The best crosspath depends on the situation: x-2-x [[Perishing Potions (BTD6)|Perishing Potions]] significantly improves the number of shots the potions can buff, and it is recommended when buffing fast-attacking towers like {{B|Sun Avatar|BTD6}}. When buffing slow-attacking towers, such as {{B|Perma-Spike|BTD6}}, use x-x-1 [[Faster Throwing (BTD6) (Alchemist)|Faster Throwing]], as x-x-1's faster buff potion reload outweighs x-2-x's increased duration when the number of shots x-x-1 can buff is not the limiting factor. x-x-2 [[Acid Pool (BTD6)|Acid Pool]] is redundant.

* Do not use the top path Alchemist when fighting [[Lych]], as Lych will remove the buff from towers and heal itself in the process.

===Path 2===

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* x-3-x [[Unstable Concoction (BTD6)|Unstable Concoction]] is powerful against [[MOAB-Class Bloon|blimp]]-heavy rounds like 94, 96, and 98, where the explosions deal extreme damage. However, it can create dangerous Super Ceramic rushes.

* x-3-x [[Unstable Concoction (BTD6)|Unstable Concoction]] is ~~useful for~~ [[MOAB-Class Bloon|blimp]]-heavy rounds like 57, 62, and 71, where ~~there are plenty of other [[Bloon]]s that~~ can ~~be damaged by the explosion~~.

* x-4-x [[Transforming Tonic (BTD6)|Transforming Tonic]] is a powerful tower for its cost, shining in both mid-game and late-game. However, its reliance on its ability limits its usability for CHIMPS Black Borders.

* x-4-x [[Transforming Tonic (BTD6)|Transforming Tonic]] is ~~''very'' underwhelming~~, and ~~requires support to be even remotely usable~~.

* x-5-x [[Total Transformation (BTD6)|Total Transformation]] is expensive. Nonetheless, it is exceptional in specific strategies with [[Shinobi Tactics (BTD6)|Shinobis]] or [[Druid of Wrath (BTD6)|Druids of Wrath]] (the latter being buffed with [[Poplust (BTD6)|Poplusts]]). Total Transformation also pairs well with [[Plasma Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Plasma Monkey Fan Club]], as the two [[Activated Ability|abilities]] can be combined for 100% uptime.

* x-5-x [[Total Transformation (BTD6)|Total Transformation]] is expensive, ~~but can be useful~~ in specific strategies with [[Shinobi Tactics (BTD6)|Shinobis]] or [[Druid of Wrath (BTD6)|Druids of Wrath]] (the latter being buffed with [[Poplust (BTD6)|Poplusts]]). Total Transformation also pairs well with [[Plasma Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Plasma Monkey Fan Club]] as the two [[Activated Ability|abilities]] can be combined for 100% uptime.

* For all three upgrades above, Faster Throwing and {{B|Larger Potions|BTD6}} are roughly on-par for crosspathing purposes, The former provides stronger single-target damage, but the latter provides far superior grouped popping power.

* ~~Unstable Concoction should be crosspathed with x-x-1 [[~~Faster Throwing (BTD6~~) (Alchemist)|Faster Throwing]]; x~~-4-~~x and x-5-x do not benefit from crosspaths~~.

===Path 3===

* x-x-4 [[Rubber to Gold (BTD6)|Rubber to Gold]] ~~can be~~ useful as a cheap money maker, as its effects stack with [[Monkey Town (BTD6)|Monkey Town]] and other buffs.

* x-x-4 [[Rubber to Gold (BTD6)|Rubber to Gold]] is useful as a cheap money maker, as its effects stack with [[Monkey Town (BTD6)|Monkey Town]] and other buffs.

* x-x-5 [[Bloon Master Alchemist (BTD6)|Bloon Master Alchemist]] (BMA) can be deadly with proper support, but falls off past [[List of rounds in BTD6#Round 100|Round 100]] due to its inability to hit [[BAD (BTD6)|BADs]]. The BMA also suffers from the same issues as [[Benjamin (BTD6)#Bloon Trojan|Benjamin's bloon trojan]]; it severely affects income as its shrink potion does not give any cash.

* x-x-5 [[Bloon Master Alchemist (BTD6)|Bloon Master Alchemist]] (BMA) can be deadly with proper support, but it falls off past [[List of rounds in BTD6#Round 100|Round 100]] due to its inability to hit [[BAD (BTD6)|BADs]]. The BMA also suffers from the same issues as [[Benjamin (BTD6)#Bloon Trojan|Benjamin's bloon trojan]]; it severely affects income as its shrink potion does not give any cash.

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 The top path Alchemist is incredibly versatile and can improve almost any strategy.
-* 2-x-x [[Acidic Mixture Dip (BTD6)|Acidic Mixture Dip]] can be useful for cheap [[Lead damage|lead popping power]] in a pinch. It is one of the few lower-tier upgrades that is still useful late-game, as it can be very helpful against [[DDT (BTD6)|DDTs]].
+* 2-x-x [[Acidic Mixture Dip (BTD6)|Acidic Mixture Dip]] is useful for cheap [[Lead damage|lead popping power]], bonus [[Ceramic damage]], and [[MOAB-Class damage]]. It is one of the few lower-tier upgrades that is still useful late-game, as it is a cheap [[Monkey Intelligence Bureau (BTD6)|MIB]] skip for [[DDT (BTD6)|DDTs]] for towers like {{B|Bloon Exclusion Zone|BTD6}} while boosting towers' damage to {{B|Super Ceramic Bloon|BTD6}}s and blimps.
-* 3-x-x [[Berserker Brew (BTD6)|Berserker Brew]] and 4-x-x [[Stronger Stimulant (BTD6)|Stronger Stimulant]] are cost-effective ways to buff almost any tower.
+* 3-x-x [[Berserker Brew (BTD6)|Berserker Brew]] is a nearly universal support and is useful in all stages of the game.
-* 5-x-x [[Permanent Brew (BTD6)|Permanent Brew]] is usually worse than simply having multiple Stronger Stimulants, as it is less cost-effective.
+* 4-x-x [[Stronger Stimulant (BTD6)|Stronger Stimulant]] significantly improves Berserker Brew's buffs. Compared to 2 Berserker Brews, Stronger Stimulant shines when buffing expensive, fast-attacking, or low-pierce towers, but it falls behind otherwise due to having 1 less Acidic Mixture Dip.
-* Perma-Brew can be moved around the map using a [[Support Chinook (BTD6)|Support Chinook]]; this allows it to give permanent buffs to all your towers. Useful in [[freeplay]] rounds.
+* 5-x-x [[Permanent Brew (BTD6)|Permanent Brew]] is usually worse than simply having multiple Stronger Stimulants, as it is less cost-effective for most strategies. However, it still has strong use cases in [[CHIMPS]], such as with {{B|Destroyer|BTD6}}s, {{B|Full Auto Rifle|BTD6}}s, or {{B|Druid of the Wrath|BTD6}} + {{B|Poplust|BTD6}} spam.
-* The best crosspath depends on the situation: x-2-x [[Perishing Potions (BTD6)|Perishing Potions]] gives the buff a longer duration, and should be used if the Alchemist is only buffing a few towers. When buffing a large number of towers, use x-x-1 [[Faster Throwing (BTD6) (Alchemist)|Faster Throwing]] as it allows the Alchemist to throw the buff potion faster. x-x-2 [[Acid Pool (BTD6)|Acid Pool]] is almost always redundant.
+* Perma-Brew can be moved around the map using a [[Support Chinook (BTD6)|Support Chinook]]; this allows it to give permanent buffs to all towers. This is useful in [[Freeplay]] and [[Boss Bloon Event]]s.
-* Do not use the top path Alchemist when fighting [[Lych]]: Lych will remove the buff from your towers and heal itself in the process.
+* The best crosspath depends on the situation: x-2-x [[Perishing Potions (BTD6)|Perishing Potions]] significantly improves the number of shots the potions can buff, and it is recommended when buffing fast-attacking towers like {{B|Sun Avatar|BTD6}}. When buffing slow-attacking towers, such as {{B|Perma-Spike|BTD6}}, use x-x-1 [[Faster Throwing (BTD6) (Alchemist)|Faster Throwing]], as x-x-1's faster buff potion reload outweighs x-2-x's increased duration when the number of shots x-x-1 can buff is not the limiting factor. x-x-2 [[Acid Pool (BTD6)|Acid Pool]] is redundant.
+* Do not use the top path Alchemist when fighting [[Lych]], as Lych will remove the buff from towers and heal itself in the process.
 ===Path 2===
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+* x-3-x [[Unstable Concoction (BTD6)|Unstable Concoction]] is powerful against [[MOAB-Class Bloon|blimp]]-heavy rounds like 94, 96, and 98, where the explosions deal extreme damage. However, it can create dangerous Super Ceramic rushes.
-* x-3-x [[Unstable Concoction (BTD6)|Unstable Concoction]] is useful for [[MOAB-Class Bloon|blimp]]-heavy rounds like 57, 62, and 71, where there are plenty of other [[Bloon]]s that can be damaged by the explosion.
+* x-4-x [[Transforming Tonic (BTD6)|Transforming Tonic]] is a powerful tower for its cost, shining in both mid-game and late-game. However, its reliance on its ability limits its usability for CHIMPS Black Borders.
-* x-4-x [[Transforming Tonic (BTD6)|Transforming Tonic]] is ''very'' underwhelming, and requires support to be even remotely usable.
+* x-5-x [[Total Transformation (BTD6)|Total Transformation]] is expensive. Nonetheless, it is exceptional in specific strategies with [[Shinobi Tactics (BTD6)|Shinobis]] or [[Druid of Wrath (BTD6)|Druids of Wrath]] (the latter being buffed with [[Poplust (BTD6)|Poplusts]]). Total Transformation also pairs well with [[Plasma Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Plasma Monkey Fan Club]], as the two [[Activated Ability|abilities]] can be combined for 100% uptime.
-* x-5-x [[Total Transformation (BTD6)|Total Transformation]] is expensive, but can be useful in specific strategies with [[Shinobi Tactics (BTD6)|Shinobis]] or [[Druid of Wrath (BTD6)|Druids of Wrath]] (the latter being buffed with [[Poplust (BTD6)|Poplusts]]). Total Transformation also pairs well with [[Plasma Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Plasma Monkey Fan Club]] as the two [[Activated Ability|abilities]] can be combined for 100% uptime.
+* For all three upgrades above, Faster Throwing and {{B|Larger Potions|BTD6}} are roughly on-par for crosspathing purposes, The former provides stronger single-target damage, but the latter provides far superior grouped popping power.
-* Unstable Concoction should be crosspathed with x-x-1 [[Faster Throwing (BTD6) (Alchemist)|Faster Throwing]]; x-4-x and x-5-x do not benefit from crosspaths.
 ===Path 3===
-* x-x-4 [[Rubber to Gold (BTD6)|Rubber to Gold]] can be useful as a cheap money maker, as its effects stack with [[Monkey Town (BTD6)|Monkey Town]] and other buffs.
+* x-x-4 [[Rubber to Gold (BTD6)|Rubber to Gold]] is useful as a cheap money maker, as its effects stack with [[Monkey Town (BTD6)|Monkey Town]] and other buffs.
-* x-x-5 [[Bloon Master Alchemist (BTD6)|Bloon Master Alchemist]] (BMA) can be deadly with proper support, but falls off past [[List of rounds in BTD6#Round 100|Round 100]] due to its inability to hit [[BAD (BTD6)|BADs]]. The BMA also suffers from the same issues as [[Benjamin (BTD6)#Bloon Trojan|Benjamin's bloon trojan]]; it severely affects income as its shrink potion does not give any cash.
+* x-x-5 [[Bloon Master Alchemist (BTD6)|Bloon Master Alchemist]] (BMA) can be deadly with proper support, but it falls off past [[List of rounds in BTD6#Round 100|Round 100]] due to its inability to hit [[BAD (BTD6)|BADs]]. The BMA also suffers from the same issues as [[Benjamin (BTD6)#Bloon Trojan|Benjamin's bloon trojan]]; it severely affects income as its shrink potion does not give any cash.
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