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'''Upgrades''' are a core game mechanic of the {{series|Bloons TD}}. | '''Upgrades''' are a core game mechanic of the {{series|Bloons TD}}. | ||
==Terminology== | ==Terminology and notation== | ||
*An '''upgrade path''' is a grouping of upgrades across multiple tiers. In ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'' and ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]'', towers have three upgrade paths; in ''[[Bloons TD 4]]'', towers have only one upgrade path; and in all other ''Bloons TD'' games except ''[[Bloons Adventure Time TD]]'', towers have two upgrade paths. | *An '''upgrade path''' is a grouping of upgrades across multiple tiers. In ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'' and ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]'', towers have three upgrade paths; in ''[[Bloons TD 4]]'', towers have only one upgrade path; and in all other ''Bloons TD'' games except ''[[Bloons Adventure Time TD]]'', towers have two upgrade paths. | ||
*An '''upgrade tier''' is a ranking of an upgrade within an upgrade path. An upgrade can only be purchased if the previous upgrade on its path has been purchased. Higher upgrade tiers have additional restrictions. | *An '''upgrade tier''' is a ranking of an upgrade within an upgrade path. An upgrade can only be purchased if the previous upgrade on its path has been purchased. Starting in ''[[Bloons TD 5]]'', Higher upgrade tiers have additional restrictions. | ||
*In ''[[Bloons Adventure Time TD]]'', [[character]]s have '''upgrade trees''' instead of specific upgrade paths and tiers. Upgrades can have multiple prerequisites and mutual exclusion is specific to certain upgrades rather than being based on the path and tier. | *In ''[[Bloons Adventure Time TD]]'', [[character]]s have '''upgrade trees''' instead of specific upgrade paths and tiers. Upgrades can have multiple prerequisites and mutual exclusion is specific to certain upgrades rather than being based on the path and tier. | ||
*A | *A [[crosspath]] is a combination of upgrades across two different upgrade paths. This is most prominent in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'' and ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]'', where some upgrades have unique perks or interactions when combined with upgrades on other paths, though the concept exists in all ''Bloons TD'' games with multiple upgrade paths. | ||
*Upgrades for towers in the {{series|Bloons TD}} are usually notated with numbers to represent their upgrade tiers. For example, a [[Dart Monkey (BTD6)|Dart Monkey]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'' that is upgraded to tier 5 ([[Ultra-Juggernaut (BTD6)|Ultra-Juggernaut]]) on its first path and tier 2 ([[Very Quick Shots (BTD6)|Very Quick Shots]]) on its second path is a "5-2-0" Dart Monkey. | |||
==Notable upgrade types== | |||
===Tier 4 upgrades=== | |||
Tier 4 upgrades first appear in ''[[Bloons TD 4]]''. In ''Bloons TD 4'', ''[[Bloons TD 5]]'', the {{flash version of|Bloons TD Battles}}, and ''[[Bloons Monkey City]]'', tier 4 upgrades have additional requirements in order to be unlocked. In ''BTD4'' and ''BTD5'', they require reaching a specific [[Level|rank]]; in the Flash version of ''Battles'', they must be purchased with [[Medallion]]s; and in ''BMC'', they require a [[Special Building]] to be built first (with the exception of [[Banana Investments Advisory (BMC)|Banana Investments Advisory]]). | |||
===Tier 5 upgrades=== | |||
Tier 5 upgrades appear in ''Bloons TD 6'' and ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]''. Only one of each tier 5 upgrade can exist at the same time, with the exception of [[Crossbow Master (BTD6)|Crossbow Master]] with {{BTD6 mk|Master Double Cross}} in ''BTD6''. In ''BTD6'''s [[Co-op (BTD6)|Co-op]], each player can have one of each tier 5 upgrade, allowing up to four of each tier 5 upgrade to exist at the same time (8 in the case of Crossbow Master). | |||
===Paragons=== | |||
{{main|Paragon}} | |||
Paragons are a kind of upgrade introduced to ''Bloons TD 6'' in {{BTD6 version|27.0}}. They merge all three of the tower's tier 5 upgrades into a single unit with exceptionally high stats and damage bonuses against [[Boss Bloon]]s. The player can sacrifice more towers and [[Paragon Power Totem]]s when creating them to increase their Degree, which determines their stats. They are extremely expensive and take much more [[tower XP]] to unlock than other upgrades. Only one of each Paragon can exist at the same time, even in Co-op. While sometimes referred to as "5-5-5 towers" in the game, they actually belong to their own upgrade tier. | |||
===Upgrades that require another tower in range=== | |||
In ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'', [[Monkey City (BTD6)|Monkey City]] can only be purchased if at least one [[Banana Farm (BTD6)|Banana Farm]] is within the [[Monkey Village (BTD6)|Monkey Village]]'s [[range]]. | |||
In ''[[Bloons Adventure Time TD]]'', some upgrades can only be purchased if a specific [[character]] is within the tower's range. Alternate characters are considered the same character for the purposes of these upgrades; for example, [[Finn (BTD6)|Finn]] can be upgraded to [[Bound by Word]] if either [[Princess Bubblegum (BATTD)|Princess Bubblegum]] or [[Warrior Bubblegum (BATTD)|Warrior Bubblegum]] are in his range. | |||
==Lists of upgrades== | ==Lists of upgrades== | ||
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*[[Bloons Super Monkey#Upgrades|Upgrades in ''Bloons Super Monkey'']] | *[[Bloons Super Monkey#Upgrades|Upgrades in ''Bloons Super Monkey'']] | ||
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{{BTD4 upgrade nav}} | |||
{{BSM1 upgrade nav}} | |||
{{BTD5 upgrade nav}} | |||
{{BTDB upgrade nav}} | |||
{{BMC upgrade nav}} | |||
{{BTD6 upgrade nav}} | |||
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[[Category:Upgrades|*]] | [[Category:Upgrades|*]] | ||
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Upgrades are a core game mechanic of the Bloons TD series.
Terminology and notation
- An upgrade path is a grouping of upgrades across multiple tiers. In Bloons TD 6 and Bloons TD Battles 2, towers have three upgrade paths; in Bloons TD 4, towers have only one upgrade path; and in all other Bloons TD games except Bloons Adventure Time TD, towers have two upgrade paths.
- An upgrade tier is a ranking of an upgrade within an upgrade path. An upgrade can only be purchased if the previous upgrade on its path has been purchased. Starting in Bloons TD 5, Higher upgrade tiers have additional restrictions.
- In Bloons Adventure Time TD, characters have upgrade trees instead of specific upgrade paths and tiers. Upgrades can have multiple prerequisites and mutual exclusion is specific to certain upgrades rather than being based on the path and tier.
- A crosspath is a combination of upgrades across two different upgrade paths. This is most prominent in Bloons TD 6 and Bloons TD Battles 2, where some upgrades have unique perks or interactions when combined with upgrades on other paths, though the concept exists in all Bloons TD games with multiple upgrade paths.
- Upgrades for towers in the Bloons TD series are usually notated with numbers to represent their upgrade tiers. For example, a Dart Monkey in Bloons TD 6 that is upgraded to tier 5 (Ultra-Juggernaut) on its first path and tier 2 (Very Quick Shots) on its second path is a "5-2-0" Dart Monkey.
Notable upgrade types
Tier 4 upgrades
Tier 4 upgrades first appear in Bloons TD 4. In Bloons TD 4, Bloons TD 5, the Flash version of Bloons TD Battles, and Bloons Monkey City, tier 4 upgrades have additional requirements in order to be unlocked. In BTD4 and BTD5, they require reaching a specific rank; in the Flash version of Battles, they must be purchased with Medallions; and in BMC, they require a Special Building to be built first (with the exception of Banana Investments Advisory).
Tier 5 upgrades
Tier 5 upgrades appear in Bloons TD 6 and Bloons TD Battles 2. Only one of each tier 5 upgrade can exist at the same time, with the exception of Crossbow Master with 
Master Double Cross in BTD6. In BTD6's Co-op, each player can have one of each tier 5 upgrade, allowing up to four of each tier 5 upgrade to exist at the same time (8 in the case of Crossbow Master).
Paragons
Main article: Paragon
Paragons are a kind of upgrade introduced to Bloons TD 6 in version 27.0. They merge all three of the tower's tier 5 upgrades into a single unit with exceptionally high stats and damage bonuses against Boss Bloons. The player can sacrifice more towers and Paragon Power Totems when creating them to increase their Degree, which determines their stats. They are extremely expensive and take much more tower XP to unlock than other upgrades. Only one of each Paragon can exist at the same time, even in Co-op. While sometimes referred to as "5-5-5 towers" in the game, they actually belong to their own upgrade tier.
Upgrades that require another tower in range
In Bloons TD 6, Monkey City can only be purchased if at least one Banana Farm is within the Monkey Village's range.
In Bloons Adventure Time TD, some upgrades can only be purchased if a specific character is within the tower's range. Alternate characters are considered the same character for the purposes of these upgrades; for example, Finn can be upgraded to Bound by Word if either Princess Bubblegum or Warrior Bubblegum are in his range.
Lists of upgrades
- Upgrades in Bloons Tower Defense
- Upgrades in Bloons Tower Defense 2
- Upgrades in Bloons Tower Defense 3
- Upgrades in Bloons TD 4 (Flash) / Bloons TD 4 Expansion
- Upgrades in Bloons TD 4 (mobile)
- Upgrades in Bloons TD 5 (Flash)
- Upgrades in Bloons TD 5 Deluxe
- Upgrades in Bloons TD 5 (mobile / console)
- Upgrades in Bloons TD Battles (Flash)
- Upgrades in Bloons TD Battles (mobile)
- Upgrades in Bloons Monkey City (Flash)
- Upgrades in Bloons Monkey City (mobile)
- Upgrades in Bloons TD 6
- Upgrades in Bloons Adventure Time TD
- Upgrades in Bloons TD Battles 2
- Upgrades in Bloons Super Monkey
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