Elite Phase Self-Post Challenge

Overview

• Challenge: Beat the Elite Phase using only Master Towers and Paragons (Master Bomber, Balloon Master Alchemist, Grandmaster Ninja).
• Restrictions: No hero use (Quincy only for spectating), farms allowed to afford Paragons, no Benjamin.
• Goals: Assess the viability of Master Paragons (Dart, NG) against decreased boss HP.

Setup

• Initial Strategy: Use a bank strategy early game for efficient farming. Deposit and withdraw cash smartly to afford key upgrades.
• Round One: Camo riger Reds lead to needing a 002 Dart Monkey for Camo detection.
• Farming: Farm early on using 0-2-3 Dart Monkeys and bank method.
• Hero: No active hero use, only spectating role for Quincy.

Key Strategies

• Checkpoints: Use 20-round checkpoints for readjusting strategy and tower setup.
• **Tower Upgrades: (In stepwise order) - Dart Monkey (Crossbow Master), Cleansing Foam, Sticky Bomb, IMF Loan, BRF, etc.
• IMF Loan: Key for quick loans for strategic upgrades.
• Balloon Trap: Essential from round 34+ for extra funds during critical rounds.
• Marketplaces & BRFs: For steady income.
• Sticky Bombs: Effective for soloing Tier-One of the boss.
• Ultra Juggernaut: Utilized for extra Moab defense and clean up.**

Paragons Strategy

• Tier One: Rely heavily on Crossbow Master and Sticky Bomb.
• Tier Two: Upgrade to Master Bomber as Sticky Bomb alone is insufficient.
• Tier Three: Utilize degree 64 Dart Paragon for effective damage handling.
• Tier Four & Five: Prioritize farming to afford max degree NG Paragon by round 110.
• Degree 60+ Paragons: Mixed strategies between Dart and NG Paragons.

Challenges & Adjustments

• Bank Strategy: Balancing between depositing and withdrawing loans timely. Experimented with early game bank strategy for better efficiency.
• Late Game: Focused on max cash slider by adjusting farm setups and exact timing around rounds 108-110 for upgraded Paragons.

Results

• Completion: Successfully beat Elite Phase with solo master towers and two main paragons (Dart & NG).
• Effective Upgrades: Master Bomber and Master Builder Paragons had exceptional performances through timely explosions and handling massive HP.
• Monitoring: Continuously adjusted farms, traps, and tech for optimizing damage output.

Pop Counts & Reflection

• Pop Counts: Master Builder - 25 million, Apex - 15 million.
• Conclusion: Efficient balancing of master towers, effective Paragon utilization, and strategic farming led to a victorious elite phase run.