How Much Money Do You Need to Spend for a Max Level Paragon in BTD6?

The pursuit of ultimate power in Bloons Tower Defense 6 (BTD6) often leads players to the formidable Paragon towers. These apex upgrades represent the pinnacle of a monkey’s potential, but achieving a max level Paragon requires not just skill and strategy, but also a significant investment of in-game cash. The short answer is that you need to spend at least $250,000 in-game cash on upgrades alone to contribute to a max level paragon, but there’s much more to consider for the full picture.

Understanding Paragon Degrees

Before diving into the specifics of spending, it’s crucial to understand how Paragon degrees work. A Paragon’s strength is not a linear progression but is determined by a complex combination of factors. This degree dictates how powerful a paragon is. While there isn’t a singular “level” for Paragons in the traditional sense, the degree represents their overall power. You need to achieve Degree 100 to reach the maximum, and this requires a multi-faceted approach. It is important to know that 100 is the max level for a paragon.

Paragon power is gained by contributing different tower stats before the actual paragon tower is built.
These contributions include:

• Tier 5 Sacrifices: Purchasing up to 9 extra Tier 5 towers of the same type as the Paragon you wish to create, these towers will be consumed upon creating the paragon.
• Upgrade Tiers: Spending in-game cash on 100 upgrade tiers from non-Tier 5 towers of the same type as the Paragon you want to create, even if they are not T5 upgrades.
• Money Spent: A total of $250,000 spent on the towers used to create the paragon.
• Pops/Cash Generated: Accumulating 16.2 million pops or $4.05 million cash generated by the towers being used.
• Power Totems: Paragon Power Totems that are obtained from Geraldo can be used as a way to help level the degree of a paragon to level 100.
• Multiplayer: In multiplayer, players can sacrifice their Tier 5 towers to help reach degree 100 on a single paragon.

The Role of Money in Maxing a Paragon

While $250,000 spent on upgrades is a major part of maxing a Paragon’s degree, it’s not the only cost involved. The entire process of preparing the towers needed for the paragon also costs money. It is important to know that there is no money to directly upgrade a paragon. The base paragon itself can cost between $300,000 – $600,000 depending on the tower. Thus, it takes far more than $250,000 to create a max degree Paragon. This includes the cost of creating the base tower of the type that will become the paragon, and then the additional towers needed to maximize the paragon degree. You’ll need money for:

• Base Tower: The cost of the Tier 4 version of the tower used to create the paragon.
• Path Upgrades: The cost of upgrading along the path that you intend to take the tower, so both Tier 5 paths.
• Supporting towers: The cost of the 9 additional Tier 5 towers needed.
• Lower tier towers: The cost of the 100 tier upgrades
• Paragon Itself: Finally, the cost to upgrade a tier 5 tower to a paragon.

Optimizing Spending for Max Degree Paragons

Simply spending money is not enough. You need to optimize your spending to maximize the degree. Here’s what you should focus on:

Prioritize Non-Tier 5 Upgrades

Because 100 non-T5 upgrade tiers contribute to the Paragon degree, ensuring you are buying as many upgrades as possible before creating a paragon helps maximize its starting degree. This means making sure that you have 100 upgrades of any path purchased to maximize your degree when purchasing a paragon.

Balance Pops and Cash

The game considers both 16.2 million pops and $4.05 million cash generated by your towers when calculating the degree. It’s beneficial to ensure your towers are actively generating pops and cash rather than just passively waiting. This may mean building additional non-T5 towers simply to create cash and popping power, and then sacrificing them all at once for a maximized Paragon.

Use Totems Wisely

The final piece in the puzzle are Paragon Power Totems, Geraldo’s level 20 item, adding 2000 power each to the next Paragon. These can push the degree from a level that requires sacrificing a lot of other towers to level 100. You will need about 134 totems to be sure that you reach max level.
The goal is to ensure that all factors come together for that final upgrade, maximizing each one.

A Max Paragon in Numbers:

• $250,000 spent on upgrades of tower type before purchase.
• 100 Non-Tier 5 upgrades on tower type.
• 9 Tier 5 additional tower sacrifices.
• 16.2 million pops on all tower type combined
• $4.05 million cash generated on all tower type combined
• A minimum of 20 Paragon Power Totems, with approximately 134 to be sure of a degree 100

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a Paragon in BTD6?

A Paragon is an ultimate upgrade for a tower, representing the peak of its power. It combines aspects of each of its upgrade paths.

How many different Paragon towers are there?

There are currently 10 different Paragon towers in Bloons Tower Defense 6:

• Ascended Shadow (Ninja Monkey)
• Goliath Doomship (Monkey Ace)
• Navarch of the Seas (Monkey Buccaneer)
• Master Builder (Engineer Monkey)
• Apex Plasma Master (Dart Monkey)
• Magus Perfectus (Wizard Monkey)
• Glaive Dominus (Boomerang Monkey)
• Bloon Master Alchemist (Alchemist Monkey)
• The Legend of the Night (Super Monkey)
• The Spirit of the Forest (Druid Monkey)

Can you get a Degree 100 Paragon in single-player?

Yes, you can achieve a Degree 100 Paragon in single-player, especially when using Geraldo’s Paragon Totems effectively.

What happens when you reach a degree 100 paragon?

Reaching a degree 100 paragon results in the absolute strongest a tower can be. If all contributing factors are not met, the tower will be much weaker, and can be up to half of its power if not properly prepared.

Do Paragons benefit from buffs?

Paragons cannot receive buffs from other towers, but some towers, such as the favored trades ability from a monkey buccaneer, can increase the sell back price.

Do paragons see camo bloons?

Yes, all Paragon towers have innate camo detection, allowing them to pop any bloon type.

Do paragons pop frozen bloons?

Yes, all Paragon towers can pop frozen bloons.

Can you sacrifice Paragons to a Sun Temple?

No, Paragons cannot be sacrificed to a Sun Temple or True Sun God.

Do Paragons consume Paragon Power Totems?

Yes, Paragons consume Paragon Power Totems, and they are crucial for boosting your paragon to degree 100.

How do you get Paragon Power Totems?

Paragon Power Totems are obtained from Geraldo once he reaches level 20.

Is Freeplay a good way to level up a Paragon?

No, Freeplay gives you less XP per pop than standard game mode and is not the most effective way to level paragons.

Can you get multiple Paragons in a single game?

Yes, you can get multiple Paragons in a single game, as long as you meet the requirements for each one.

How do you get the Navarch Paragon?

The Navarch of the Seas is created by having one of each Tier 5 Monkey Buccaneer on screen, then selecting the upgrade from the tier 5 monkey buccaneer that you wish to be a paragon.

How many Super Monkey Fan Clubs do you need for Paragon Degree 100?

Having between 20 and 29 Super Monkey Fan Clubs (2-4-0), along with 9 additional tier 5 dart monkeys or 45 Paragon Totems is the key to easily maxing the Apex Plasma Master paragon.

What is the highest wave someone has reached?

There is no wave limit, but players have reached wave 400 and beyond on Bloons Tower Defense 6.

Conclusion

Achieving a max degree Paragon in BTD6 requires not just massive amounts of money but also a strategic approach to spending and resource management. By focusing on the right combination of upgrades, pops, cash generation, and the use of Paragon Power Totems, you can create an unstoppable force to tackle any bloon challenge. Remember, maximizing a Paragon is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires patience and planning. Happy popping!