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{{lede image|BTD6 tutorial ParagonIcon.png|Icon used to represent Paragons}} | {{lede image|BTD6 tutorial ParagonIcon.png|Icon used to represent Paragons}} | ||
'''Paragons''' are a special kind of [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'', introduced in {{BTD6 version|27.0}}. They are exceptionally powerful (and exceptionally expensive) upgrades that combine major elements of all three of the [[tower]]'s tier 5 upgrades. Paragons have massive [[damage]] bonuses against [[Boss Bloon]]s, making them quintessential in [[Boss Bloon Event]]s, [[Boss Challenge]]s, and [[Boss Rush]]es. | '''Paragons''' are a special kind of [[upgrade]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'', introduced in {{BTD6 version|27.0}}. They are exceptionally powerful (and exceptionally expensive) upgrades that combine major elements of all three of the [[tower]]'s tier 5 upgrades. Paragons have massive [[damage]] bonuses against [[Boss Bloon]]s, making them quintessential against high-tier bosses in [[Boss Bloon Event]]s, [[Boss Challenge]]s, and [[Boss Rush]]es. | ||
In order to upgrade a tier 5 tower into a Paragon, the following conditions must be met: | In order to upgrade a tier 5 tower into a Paragon, the following conditions must be met: | ||
*The Paragon upgrade must be unlocked with [[tower XP]]. This requires unlocking all of the tower's other upgrades and costs much more XP than other upgrades. | *The Paragon upgrade must be unlocked with [[tower XP]]. This requires unlocking all of the tower's other upgrades and costs much more XP than other upgrades. | ||
* | *All three tier 5 versions of the same tower must exist on the map at the same time. For example, creating the [[Dart Monkey (BTD6)|Dart Monkey]]'s Paragon requires having a Dart Monkey with the [[Ultra-Juggernaut (BTD6)|Ultra-Juggernaut]] upgrade, a Dart Monkey with the [[Plasma Monkey Fan Club (BTD6)|Plasma Monkey Fan Club]] upgrade, and a Dart Monkey with the [[Crossbow Master (BTD6)|Crossbow Master]] upgrade all on the map at the same time. | ||
*In [[Sandbox (BTD6)|Sandbox]] mode, the option to upgrade to a Paragon does not appear unless the player has already used that Paragon at least once in another game mode. This restriction does not exist in the [[Challenge Editor]], however. | *In [[Sandbox (BTD6)|Sandbox]] mode, the option to upgrade to a Paragon does not appear unless the player has already used that Paragon at least once in another game mode. This restriction does not exist in the [[Challenge Editor]], however. | ||
*Only one of each Paragon can exist at a time, even in [[Co-op (BTD6)|Co-op]]. | *Only one of each Paragon can exist at a time, even in [[Co-op (BTD6)|Co-op]]. | ||
*In Boss Bloon Events, there is a limit to the number of Paragons that can be in play at the same time (usually 4, though it depends on the event). | *In Boss Bloon Events, there is a limit to the number of Paragons that can be in play at the same time (usually 4, though it depends on the event). | ||
Once the conditions are met, the option to upgrade to a Paragon appears on all of the tier 5 towers' upgrade panels. Selecting it presents the player the option to invest more cash into the Paragon before upgrading. Once upgraded, the Paragon absorbs all other towers of the same tower type and [[Paragon Power Totem]]s on the map (including those owned by other players in Co-op), merging them into a single tower. | Once the conditions are met, the option to upgrade to a Paragon appears on all of the tier 5 towers' upgrade panels. Selecting it presents the player the option to invest more cash into the Paragon before upgrading. Once upgraded, the Paragon absorbs all other towers of the same tower type and [[Paragon Power Totem]]s on the map (including those owned by other players in Co-op), merging them into a single tower. Paragons come with a Degree stat that affects how powerful it is, which is determined by multiple factors: | ||
*The amount of extra cash invested on the Paragon menu plus the total amount of cash invested into the towers absorbed | *The amount of extra cash invested on the Paragon menu plus the total amount of cash invested into the towers absorbed | ||
*The total number of upgrade tiers on non-tier-5 towers absorbed | *The total number of upgrade tiers on non-tier-5 towers absorbed | ||
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*The total amount of damage dealt and cash produced by all towers absorbed | *The total amount of damage dealt and cash produced by all towers absorbed | ||
*The total number of [[Paragon Power Totem]]s absorbed | *The total number of [[Paragon Power Totem]]s absorbed | ||
With the exception of Paragon Power Totems, each factor has a limit to the | With the exception of Paragon Power Totems, each factor has a limit to the amount it can contribute to the Paragon's Degree. Without Paragon Power Totems, it's only possible to create a maxed-out Paragon in Co-op because it requires having additional tier 5 towers from other players. | ||
==Terminology and notation== | ==Terminology and notation== | ||
*Paragons are referred to as their own upgrade tier,<ref>{{cite|quote=Paragon Tier has a significant XP cost and can only be unlocked after unlocking the Tier 5 upgrade of all 3 paths|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/ornebj/bloons_td_6_update_notes_version_270/}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=All Lych Soul variations can now be stunned/slowed by paragon tier upgrades|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/142y1xm/bloons_td_6_update_notes_version_370/}}</ref> and internally are considered a sixth upgrade tier. | *Paragons are referred to as their own upgrade tier,<ref>{{cite|quote=Paragon Tier has a significant XP cost and can only be unlocked after unlocking the Tier 5 upgrade of all 3 paths|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/ornebj/bloons_td_6_update_notes_version_270/}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=All Lych Soul variations can now be stunned/slowed by paragon tier upgrades|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/142y1xm/bloons_td_6_update_notes_version_370/}}</ref> and internally are considered a sixth upgrade tier. | ||
*Despite being their own upgrade tier, they are notated as '''5-5-5 towers''' in Co-op mode. | |||
*In {{BTD6 version|28.0}}, [[Sentry Champion (BTD6)|Sentry Champion]] and its Champion Sentry sub-towers were renamed from "Sentry Paragon" and "Paragon Sentry" respectively to avoid confusion, as they are not Paragons. The Sentries of the [[Master Builder]] are now called Sentry Paragons. | |||
==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
===Creation=== | ===Creation=== | ||
{{empty}} | {{empty}} | ||
<!--Paragons cannot be [[tower buff|buffed]] by anything other than other Paragons. | |||
Unlike Temple sacrifices, the [[sell]] values of Paragons do not factor in the towers they absorbed, only the tier 5 tower that was upgraded to create the Paragon. Thus, Paragons sell for more if they're created using more expensive towers as the basis.--> | |||
===Paragon power=== | ===Paragon power=== | ||
'''Paragon power''' is a measurement of the total "value" of the towers absorbed by the Paragon. It is determined by multiple factors of the towers absorbed, | '''Paragon power''' is a measurement of the total "value" of the towers absorbed by the Paragon. It is determined by multiple factors of the towers it absorbed, split into four different "categories", each with a limit on how much power it can contribute. Paragon power is not shown directly to the player, though it is what determines the Paragon's Degree, which is visible. | ||
*Cash invested — 60,000 power max | *Cash invested — 60,000 power max | ||
**1 power per <math>\frac{ParagonCost}{20,000}</math> spent on towers absorbed — the first three tier 5 towers are ignored | **1 power per <math>\frac{ParagonCost}{20,000}</math> spent on towers absorbed — the first three tier 5 towers are ignored | ||