Boss Challenge

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On round 40 the Boss spawns in a fixed point near the entrance (each Boss has a themed visual of its spawning point) and will start moving. While the Boss is on the screen there will not be breaks between rounds, even if Auto-start is off.

If the Boss is defeated, it will return again in Round 60 with much greater strength ~~and~~ and this will be repeated in Rounds 80, 100 and 120. Each of these five stages is known as a Tier. The tier will be indicated above the Boss' Health bar with some stars.

If the Boss is defeated, it will return again in Round 60 with much greater strength and this will be repeated in Rounds 80, 100 and 120. Each of these five stages is known as a Tier. The tier will be indicated above the Boss' Health bar with some stars.

To achieve Victory the player must defeat the Tier 5 boss and the game will end at the end of the round where this Tier is defeated (it is not necessary to keep playing until Round 140). The player will be defeated if all lives are lost, if the Boss reaches the exit or if the Boss is not defeated within 20 rounds since spawning.

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All the bosses also have a harder difficulty available, known as an Elite Boss, with much higher Health and stronger abilities.

if there is a [[Boss Bloon Event]] active, the featured Boss cannot be selected in Boss Challenge and instead there will be a button in the Boss Challenge menu to go to the Boss Bloon Event.

If there is a [[Boss Bloon Event]] active, the featured Boss cannot be selected in Boss Challenge and instead there will be a button in the Boss Challenge menu to go to the Boss Bloon Event.

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== Strategy ==

Defeating a Boss Bloon is a difficult task for players used to the regular game modes, ~~specially~~ on Elite difficulty, as it requires a different approach to handle their health and abilities. In general heavy farming and starting as early as possible is a requirement because expensive towers, [[Paragon|Paragons]] and tower spam strategies are common ways to defeat the Bosses.

Defeating a Boss Bloon is a difficult task for players used to the regular game modes, especially on Elite difficulty, as it requires a different approach to handle their health and abilities. In general heavy farming and starting as early as possible is a requirement because expensive towers, [[Paragon|Paragons]] and tower spam strategies are common ways to defeat the Bosses.

Before Tier 1 farming is handled by spending as little [[cash]] as possible to defend the regular rounds to use all the cash for farming setups with [[Marketplace (BTD6)|Marketplace]] spam and [[IMF Loan (BTD6)|IMF]] / [[Monkeyopolis (BTD6)|Monkeyopolis]] being common strategies supported by towers like [[Bloon Trap (BTD6)|Bloon Trap]], [[Rubber to Gold (BTD6)|Rubber to Gold]] and [[Hero|Heroes]] like [[Geraldo (BTD6)|Geraldo]] and [[Benjamin (BTD6)|Benjamin]] for extra income. These strategies are enough to afford towers like [[Elite Defender (BTD6)|Elite Defender]] or [[The Blazing Sun]] to defeat the Tier 1 Boss.

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Usual towers which can defeat the Tier 2 Bosses include [[M.A.D (BTD6)|M.A.D]] or [[Avatar of Wrath (BTD6)|Avatar of Wrath]] without forgetting tower spam strategies like [[Overdrive (BTD6)|Overdrive]], [[Plasma Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Plasma Monkey Fan Club]], [[Destroyer (BTD6)|Destroyer]] or [[Spike Storm (BTD6)|Spike Storm]], all of those with helped with usual support towers like [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]], [[Glue Strike (BTD6)|Glue Strike]], [[Cripple MOAB (BTD6)|Cripple MOAB]], [[Stronger Stimulant (BTD6)|Stronger Stimulant]] or [[Jungle Drums (BTD6)|Jungle Drums]] and [[Call to Arms (BTD6)|Call to Arms]] (and higher upgrades).

Farming for Tier 3 and higher is achieved by filling the map with Banana ~~Reseach~~ Facilities and constantly using Overclocks on them and for the defense Paragons are heavily recommended, ([[Apex Plasma Master]], [[Glaive Dominus]] and [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]] can usually be afforded for Tier 3, [[Navarch of the Seas]], [[Nautic Siege Core]], [[Ascended Shadow]] and [[Master Builder]] for Tier 4, and finally [[Goliath Doomship]], [[Magus Perfectus]], [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]] or even a [[VTSG]] can be used for Tier 5. In most cases Tier 5 Normal and Tier 4 Elite Bosses can require a two Paragon defense and Tier 5 Elite needs 3 or even 4, depending on the map and the Paragon degree.

Farming for Tier 3 and higher is achieved by filling the map with Banana Research Facilities and constantly using Overclocks on them and for the defense Paragons are heavily recommended, ([[Apex Plasma Master]], [[Glaive Dominus]] and [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]] can usually be afforded for Tier 3, [[Navarch of the Seas]], [[Nautic Siege Core]], [[Ascended Shadow]] and [[Master Builder]] for Tier 4, and finally [[Goliath Doomship]], [[Magus Perfectus]], [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]] or even a [[VTSG]] can be used for Tier 5. In most cases Tier 5 Normal and Tier 4 Elite Bosses can require a two Paragon defense and Tier 5 Elite needs 3 or even 4, depending on the map and the Paragon degree.

Consult the Strategy section of [[Boss Bloon Event#Strategy|Boss Bloon Event]] for more advice, as both game modes are extremely similar, what works in events is very likely to be useful for Boss Challenge as well. If looking for information for a specific Boss consult their strategy pages: [[Strategy:Bloonarius (BTD6)|Bloonarius]], [[Strategy:Lych|Lych]], [[Strategy:Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]], [[Strategy:Dreadbloon (BTD6)|Dreadbloon]], [[Strategy:Phayze|Phayze]] and [[Strategy:Blastapopoulos (BTD6)|Blastapopoulos]].

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File:BTD6 Boss Challenge menu with boss defeated.png|Elite Bloonarius has been defeated in Monkey Meadow.

File:BTD6 Boss Challenge menu with tier 5 scores.png|Normal Dreadbloon defeated in [[Spice Islands]] in Battle Mode, showcasing the scores for the run.

File:BTD6 Boss Challenge menu with tier 3 scores.png|Ongoing run of of Elite Dreadbloon in [[Another Brick]], showing the partial scores obtained up to Tier 3.

File:BTD6 Boss Challenge menu with tier 3 scores.png|Ongoing run of Elite Dreadbloon in [[Another Brick]], showing the partial scores obtained up to Tier 3.

File:BTD6 Boss Challenge cleared maps.png|Map selection menu, Normal difficulty is cleared in Monkey Meadow, Elite on [[Tinkerton]] and both in [[Spa Pits]].

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 On round 40 the Boss spawns in a fixed point near the entrance (each Boss has a themed visual of its spawning point) and will start moving. While the Boss is on the screen there will not be breaks between rounds, even if Auto-start is off.
-If the Boss is defeated, it will return again in Round 60 with much greater strength and and this will be repeated in Rounds 80, 100 and 120. Each of these five stages is known as a Tier. The tier will be indicated above the Boss' Health bar with some stars.
+If the Boss is defeated, it will return again in Round 60 with much greater strength and this will be repeated in Rounds 80, 100 and 120. Each of these five stages is known as a Tier. The tier will be indicated above the Boss' Health bar with some stars.
 To achieve Victory the player must defeat the Tier 5 boss and the game will end at the end of the round where this Tier is defeated (it is not necessary to keep playing until Round 140). The player will be defeated if all lives are lost, if the Boss reaches the exit or if the Boss is not defeated within 20 rounds since spawning.
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 All the bosses also have a harder difficulty available, known as an Elite Boss, with much higher Health and stronger abilities.
-if there is a [[Boss Bloon Event]] active, the featured Boss cannot be selected in Boss Challenge and instead there will be a button in the Boss Challenge menu to go to the Boss Bloon Event.
+If there is a [[Boss Bloon Event]] active, the featured Boss cannot be selected in Boss Challenge and instead there will be a button in the Boss Challenge menu to go to the Boss Bloon Event.
 === Rounds ===
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 == Strategy ==
 {{For|more in-depth strategies|Strategy:Boss Bloon Event}}
-Defeating a Boss Bloon is a difficult task for players used to the regular game modes, specially on Elite difficulty, as it requires a different approach to handle their health and abilities. In general heavy farming and starting as early as possible is a requirement because expensive towers, [[Paragon|Paragons]] and tower spam strategies are common ways to defeat the Bosses.
+Defeating a Boss Bloon is a difficult task for players used to the regular game modes, especially on Elite difficulty, as it requires a different approach to handle their health and abilities. In general heavy farming and starting as early as possible is a requirement because expensive towers, [[Paragon|Paragons]] and tower spam strategies are common ways to defeat the Bosses.
 Before Tier 1 farming is handled by spending as little [[cash]] as possible to defend the regular rounds to use all the cash for farming setups with [[Marketplace (BTD6)|Marketplace]] spam and [[IMF Loan (BTD6)|IMF]] / [[Monkeyopolis (BTD6)|Monkeyopolis]] being common strategies supported by towers like [[Bloon Trap (BTD6)|Bloon Trap]], [[Rubber to Gold (BTD6)|Rubber to Gold]] and [[Hero|Heroes]] like [[Geraldo (BTD6)|Geraldo]] and [[Benjamin (BTD6)|Benjamin]] for extra income. These strategies are enough to afford towers like [[Elite Defender (BTD6)|Elite Defender]] or [[The Blazing Sun]] to defeat the Tier 1 Boss.
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 Usual towers which can defeat the Tier 2 Bosses include [[M.A.D (BTD6)|M.A.D]] or [[Avatar of Wrath (BTD6)|Avatar of Wrath]] without forgetting tower spam strategies like [[Overdrive (BTD6)|Overdrive]], [[Plasma Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Plasma Monkey Fan Club]], [[Destroyer (BTD6)|Destroyer]] or [[Spike Storm (BTD6)|Spike Storm]], all of those with helped with usual support towers like [[Embrittlement (BTD6)|Embrittlement]], [[Glue Strike (BTD6)|Glue Strike]], [[Cripple MOAB (BTD6)|Cripple MOAB]], [[Stronger Stimulant (BTD6)|Stronger Stimulant]] or [[Jungle Drums (BTD6)|Jungle Drums]] and [[Call to Arms (BTD6)|Call to Arms]] (and higher upgrades).
-Farming for Tier 3 and higher is achieved by filling the map with Banana Reseach Facilities and constantly using Overclocks on them and for the defense Paragons are heavily recommended, ([[Apex Plasma Master]], [[Glaive Dominus]] and [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]] can usually be afforded for Tier 3, [[Navarch of the Seas]], [[Nautic Siege Core]], [[Ascended Shadow]] and [[Master Builder]] for Tier 4, and finally [[Goliath Doomship]], [[Magus Perfectus]], [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]] or even a [[VTSG]] can be used for Tier 5. In most cases Tier 5 Normal and Tier 4 Elite Bosses can require a two Paragon defense and Tier 5 Elite needs 3 or even 4, depending on the map and the Paragon degree.
+Farming for Tier 3 and higher is achieved by filling the map with Banana Research Facilities and constantly using Overclocks on them and for the defense Paragons are heavily recommended, ([[Apex Plasma Master]], [[Glaive Dominus]] and [[Crucible of Steel and Flame]] can usually be afforded for Tier 3, [[Navarch of the Seas]], [[Nautic Siege Core]], [[Ascended Shadow]] and [[Master Builder]] for Tier 4, and finally [[Goliath Doomship]], [[Magus Perfectus]], [[Mega Massive Munitions Factory]] or even a [[VTSG]] can be used for Tier 5. In most cases Tier 5 Normal and Tier 4 Elite Bosses can require a two Paragon defense and Tier 5 Elite needs 3 or even 4, depending on the map and the Paragon degree.
 Consult the Strategy section of [[Boss Bloon Event#Strategy|Boss Bloon Event]] for more advice, as both game modes are extremely similar, what works in events is very likely to be useful for Boss Challenge as well. If looking for information for a specific Boss consult their strategy pages: [[Strategy:Bloonarius (BTD6)|Bloonarius]], [[Strategy:Lych|Lych]], [[Strategy:Vortex (BTD6)|Vortex]], [[Strategy:Dreadbloon (BTD6)|Dreadbloon]], [[Strategy:Phayze|Phayze]] and [[Strategy:Blastapopoulos (BTD6)|Blastapopoulos]].
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 File:BTD6 Boss Challenge menu with boss defeated.png|Elite Bloonarius has been defeated in Monkey Meadow.
 File:BTD6 Boss Challenge menu with tier 5 scores.png|Normal Dreadbloon defeated in [[Spice Islands]] in Battle Mode, showcasing the scores for the run.
-File:BTD6 Boss Challenge menu with tier 3 scores.png|Ongoing run of of Elite Dreadbloon in [[Another Brick]], showing the partial scores obtained up to Tier 3.
+File:BTD6 Boss Challenge menu with tier 3 scores.png|Ongoing run of Elite Dreadbloon in [[Another Brick]], showing the partial scores obtained up to Tier 3.
 File:BTD6 Boss Challenge cleared maps.png|Map selection menu, Normal difficulty is cleared in Monkey Meadow, Elite on [[Tinkerton]] and both in [[Spa Pits]].
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