Bloons Tower Defense 6 - CHIMPS Mode Simplified

Introduction

• CHIMPS mode is a challenging mode in Bloons TD6.
• The goal is to find effective strategies to beat this mode.

Five Simple Rules for CHIMPS Mode

1. Choose Your Strategy

• Strategies vary based on the map and its difficulty.
• Monkey Meadow: No water, hence no boat/sub strategies.
• Flooded Valley: Initial phase requires water towers like snipers, helicopters.
• Logs: Easy map, flexible strategy choice.

2. Test Your Strategy

• Use Sandbox mode with Hard difficulty settings.
• Disable monkey knowledge to imitate CHIMPS conditions.
• Example Strategy:
  • Top-path Engineer, bottom-path village, and Alchemist.
  • Include support like Icicle Impale for slowing.
• Test critical rounds like 98 to assess strategy viability.

3. Develop a Base

• Use cheap, effective towers for early game coverage.
• Base Towers: Ninja (no water) or Submarine (with water).
• Strategy involves gradually upgrading and building a strong defense.

4. Ready for Major Rounds

• Identify critical rounds like 24 (first camo), 28 (lead bloons), 40 (first MOAB), 63 (grouped ceramics), and 98 (fortified MOABs).
• Plan for these rounds with appropriate defenses and upgrades.

5. Use Sauda

• Sauda is a powerful hero that simplifies early game.
• Allows flexibility in choosing other towers and strategies.

Strategy Adjustments and Examples

• Submarine Strategy:
  • Requires adjustments based on track length and difficulty.
  • Utilize additional towers like Snipers and Glue Gunners as needed.
• Ice and Alchemist Synergy: Tweak placements for optimal performance.
• Expert Maps: Require nuanced tower placement and strategy tweaks.

Conclusion

• With these rules and strategies, CHIMPS mode becomes more manageable.
• Encouraged to experiment and find personal favorite strategies.
• Sauda offers a straightforward approach for many maps.

Additional Resources

• Check out more advanced tactics and challenges like the Two Mega Pops Challenge for deeper engagement with Bloons TD6 strategies.