Bloons TD6 Strategy Series: Alchemist Tower Strategy

Overview

• Strategies for every tower from Dart Monkey to Beast Handler.
• Focus on Chimps mode but applicable to standard game.
• Enhances player setup diversification, stats awareness, tips and tricks.

Alchemist Tower

• Considered one of the strongest paths.
• Focus on tier 2 to tier 5 paths.
• Buffs other towers; common in most games.
• Offers numerous use cases, making it complex.

Key Stats

• Acidic Mixture Dip (AMD): 10 shots, 12 with middle cross path.
• Berserker Brew: 25 shots, 40 with middle cross path.
• Stronger Stimulant: Adds more Pierce (3 total), no extra damage.
• Perma Brew: Makes buffs permanent, including AMD.

Strategies

• AMD targets randomly, doesn't focus on preferred towers.
• Berserker Brew is more controlled, affecting closest towers.
• Aim to isolate AMD for specific towers to skip MI costs.
• Evaluate whether berserker or stronger stimulant is needed based on tower cost and attack speed.

Cross Paths

• 320 vs. 420 Alchemist:
  • 320: More shots, suitable for towers with fast attack speed.
  • 420: Better for towers needing extra Pierce.
  • 401: Alternate for slow-attacking towers.

Tower Combinations

• Elite Defender: 205 vs. 025
  • Al buff can be more beneficial with shrapnel (025) than single target (205).
• Sub Strategies:
  • For spam strategies, more effective to use 401 to spread buffs.
  • Avoid overspending on alchemists; balance with damage debuffs.

Use Cases

• Pierce vs. Damage:
  • Some towers (e.g., Inferno Ring) benefit more from increased Pierce than damage.
• Perma Brew:
  • Focuses on spam of projectiles.
  • No cross path issues due to permanent buff.
  • Supports many towers effectively, especially those with high attack speed.

General Tips

• Hero Buffing: Certain heroes benefit greatly from Alchemist buffs.
• Game Strategy: Focused on maximizing tower efficiency and buff distribution.
• Pricing and Efficiency: Match Alchemist buffs with tower value; avoid unnecessary costs.

Example Strategy

• Perma Brew Strategy:
  • Aim for Perma Brew by round 85.
  • Prioritize towers like Sun Avatar, shrapnel Elite Defender, and others for maximum effect.
  • Use balanced support with Moab glue or Spike Storm if needed.

Conclusion

• Alchemist is complex but essential in many games.
• Understanding buff distribution, cross paths, and strategic tower selection is key.
• Encourages experimentation with Perma Brew and other setups for optimal results.