The Strongest Paragon in BTD6: Breaking Down the Top Contenders
Among the towering behemoths of the BTD6 battlefield, one Paragon stands above the rest as the undisputed king of power: the Apex Plasma Master. Combining the relentless plasma orb barrage of a Crossbow Master, the global range of an Ultra Juggernaut, and the awesome destructive might of a Super Maelstrom, the Apex Plasma Master has no equal when it comes to raw popping power and map control. But several other Paragons give it a run for its money, excelling in key areas like MOAB damage and utility. Let‘s analyze the strengths of the top Paragons vying for the crown of strongest tower in BTD6.
Apex Plasma Master: #1 Paragon in Raw Power and Versatility
The Apex Plasma Master claims the #1 spot thanks to its peerless damage output, versatility in targeting bloon types, and excellent degree scaling. Here‘s a deep dive on why it has no equal:
Extreme DPS – With 12 seeking plasma orbs attacking at blazing fast speed, the Apex Plasma Master achieves over 120,000 DPS according to player testing. This demolishes even the strongest Tier 5 Dart Monkey upgrades.
Devastating Damage Per Shot – Each individual plasma orb deals 18 damage to normal bloons, 135 damage to MOAB-class bloons, and 945 damage to the BAD on a degree 76 Paragon. This allows the Apex to shred through over 600 ZOMG layers per second!
Universal Popping Power – Plasma orbs can pop any bloon type, unlike many alternate Paragons reliant on damage type. Lead, frozen, camo, doesn‘t matter – Apex annihilates them all.
Global Range – Inheriting the range of a max-buffed Ultra Juggernaut, the Apex Plasma Master can strike anywhere on the map. It barely needs support!
Impressive Degree Scaling – The Apex gains about +4% DPS and +8% range per degree, achieving terrifying power by degree 76.
Simply put, no other tower combines this level of MOAB shredding might with the versatility and map control of a maxed Apex Plasma Master. It is the undisputed king when it comes to raw popping power.
Ascended Shadow: Unparalleled Blimp Destruction
If the Apex Plasma Master is the king of raw DPS, then the Ascended Shadow is certainly the assassin. Combining the abilities of three powerful Ninja Monkey paths, the Ascended Shadowspecializes in rapid elimination of the most dangerous bloon threats. Here‘s why it excels:
MOAB Elimination – Each of the 8 giant shurikens deals 5200 damage to MOAB-class bloons at degree 76, demolishing a ZOMG in 2 hits. Sticky bomb splash damage adds even more destruction.
Bloonjitsu Barrage – Inheriting ultra fast throwing speed from the Grandmaster Ninja, the Ascended Shadow chucks shurikens in a blistering barrage able to overwhelm even dense ceramic rushes.
Devastating Debuffs – The Sabotage Supply Lines ability inherited from the Grand Saboteur devastates MOAB-class bloons, stripping fortified properties and laying down a punishing 80% slow aura.
Annihilating Alpha Strike – Upon ability activation, the Ascended Shadow channels the Master Bomber‘s massive alpha strike, carpet bombing the entire map with high damage sticky bombs. Nothing survives.
With strengths like these, no other Paragon dominates elite bloon threats like the Ascended Shadow. It slays ZOMGs and DDTs with surgical precision. While it lacks raw power against regular bloons, it is arguably the best Paragon for demolishing dangerous rush waves.
Navarch of the Seas: Unrivaled Map Control
Where the Apex Plasma Master dominates by land, the Navarch of the Seas rules the waters. Combining the naval assets of the Monkey Buccaneers into one massive warship, the Navarch exerts complete map control and cash generation:
Titanic Cash Generation – Inheriting the income boosting capability of the Trade Empire, the Navarch rakes in over $60,000 per round on most maps. This fueling power is unmatched.
Devastating Broadsides – The Navarch‘s ship-to-ship cannons hit with the force of the Carrier Flagship, smashing apart MOAB layers with volleys of heavy cannon fire.
ZOMG Harpooning – The grappling ability from the Pirate Lord allows the Navarch to reel in ZOMGs from anywhere on the map, anchoring them in place for execution.
Aircraft Carrier – 2 powerful carrier-launched fighter planes add extra damage on top of the already mighty broadsides.
Water Supremacy – Inheriting the Pirate Lord‘s aura, the Navarch boosts all water-based towers and earns extra cash from water pops.
With naval map control like no other tower, the Navarch of the Seas is likely the premier choice on maps with significant water real estate. Its ability to hook ZOMGs alone makes it a powerhouse. The Navarch lags behind only in land-based DPS compared to the Apex Plasma Master.
Master Builder: Bloon-Shredding Sentries
The newest Paragon, the Master Builder brings devastating turret-based power to the table. Packing the combined might of The Bloontonium Reactor, The Bloon Trap, and XXXL Trap, the Master Builder blankets the map with deadly explosive sentries:
24 Mini-Sentries – The main damage comes from two rows of 12 seeking mini-sentries packing serious popping power. With 24 guns blazing, nothing escapes the Builder.
MOAB-Destroying Mega Mines – Inheriting from the XXXL Trap, the Master Builder drops mega mines capable of inflicting 20,000 damage to MOAB-class bloons in a large area blast.
Money Sucking Vacuums – Two large bloontonium traps provide cash generation and additional area damage at the start and end of the track.
Global Range – Thanks to enhanced trap range from The Bloon Trap, the Master Builder exerts control over the entire map.
Deadly Overclocks – Activating its overclock ability provides a huge boost to nearby towers, allowing deadly synergies.
With sentry turrets covering every inch of the map, the Master Builder offers dominating damage and utility. In my testing, it lags just slightly behind the Apex Plasma Master and Ascended Shadow in degree 76 power, but secures a top 5 Paragon spot.
Honorable Mentions
While not quite on par with the top 4, the following Paragons still have notable strengths:
Glaive Dominus – Insane ceramic shredding power with the glaives. Limited by single target damage.
Goliath Doomship – Excellent straight line damage from planes, but lacks AoE.
Degree 76 VTSG – Still a powerhouse, but extremely expensive.
When all factors are considered, the Apex Plasma Master stands uncontested as the #1 Paragon in raw power and versatility. Backed up by the specialized talents of Paragons like the Ascended Shadow and Navarch, the Apex Plasma Master has the damage and map control to handle any bloon threat in the game.
However, I believe its dominance will eventually be challenged. As Ninja Kiwi continues adding exciting new Paragons like the Master Builder, we may see rivals giving the Apex a run for its money in future updates. But for now, the Dart Monkey reigns supreme in BTD6 as the undisputed king of the Paragons. No other tower combines its relentless plasma destruction with the versatility needed to thrive on any map and against any bloon rush. Bow before the Apex!
