Geraldo Guide for CHIMPS Mode

Introduction

• Geraldo is a unique and complex hero in CHIMPS mode.
• Not known for high damage but offers a variety of items and tricks.
• Proper use of Geraldo's items can simplify late-game rounds.

Geraldo's Shop Items

Shooty Turret

• Early Game Usage:
  • Cheap and high pierce, ideal for straightaways.
  • Can be used with snipers and camo potions.
• Level 13 Upgrade:
  • Upgraded turrets with better stats.
  • Effective when spammed, if space allows.

Road Spikes

• Early Game:
  • Cost-effective for cleanup, especially round 24.
• Level 13 Upgrade:
  • More damage but not often used in mid-game.
• Level 16 Upgrade:
  • Highly effective for cleanup, can tank DDTs.

Creepy Idol

• Cost: $110 each
  • Great blowback force to spread damage.
• Level 12 Upgrade:
  • Stuns MOABs, BFBs, DDTs with camo.

Jar of Pickles

• Effect:
  • Increases tower damage by 1, decreases speed.
• Level 16 Upgrade:
  • Additional damage to fortified balloons.
• Optimal Use:
  • Effective on low-damage early-game towers.

Rare Quincy Action Figure (NFT)

• Not applicable in CHIMPS mode.

Camo Potion

• Basic Use:
  • Provides temporary camo detection.
• Level 19 Upgrade:
  • Increases damage to camo balloons.

Glue

• Early Game:
  • Slows down rounds, effective because it penetrates layers.

Sharpening Stone

• Effect:
  • Increases pierce for sharp projectile towers.
• Level 15 Upgrade:
  • Provides additional pierce.

Worn Hero's Cape

• Effect:
  • Transforms Dart Monkey into a Super Monkey.
• Strategy:
  • Use for discount farming with super monkeys.

Blade Trap

• Cost: $700
  • Effective for ceramic waves, especially round 40.
• Level 15 Upgrade:
  • Acts like a super maelstrom; useful for round 98.

Jerry Fire

• Base Effect:
  • Adds additional damage.
• Level 16 Upgrade:
  • Lasts 10 rounds, useful in the late game.

Fertilizer

• Not applicable in CHIMPS mode.

Pet Rabbit

• Effect:
  • Transforms into a super bunny with more bunnies.

Rejuv Potion

• Effect:
  • Refreshes abilities, useful for ability-based strategies.

Genie

• Base Use:
  • Lasts two rounds, powerful but limited-use.
• Level 18 Upgrade:
  • Enhanced Golden Genie for the late game.

Paragon Totem

• Not effective in CHIMPS mode.

Geraldo Strategy

Early Game

• Use cheap items like pickles and sharpening stone to save money.
• Aim to save as much money as possible while maintaining a strong setup.

Mid Game

• Focus on building a solid defense.
• Minimize spending on Geraldo's items unless necessary.

Late Game

• Utilize saved resources to enhance towers with Geraldo's items.
• Plan ahead for key rounds using genies, spikes, and rejuvenation.

Conclusion

• Geraldo is versatile and effective for varied strategies in CHIMPS mode.
• Effective use of items and strategy planning can make challenging rounds easier.
• Requires careful management of resources and strategic item use.