BTD6 Paragon Calculator
Calculate the exact degree for your Apex Plasma Master, Glaive Dominus, and other Paragons!
Chart of Power Contributions
What is a BTD6 Paragon?
A Paragon in Bloons TD 6 is the ultimate and most powerful upgrade for a specific monkey tower. It merges the strengths of all three Tier 5 upgrades into a single, supreme tower, sacrificing all other towers of that type on the map in the process. The power level of the created Paragon is measured by its “Degree,” a value ranging from 1 to 100. A higher degree results in a more powerful Paragon with increased damage, faster attack speed, and enhanced abilities. This paragon calculator btd6 is designed to help you determine the exact degree you will achieve before you commit your in-game resources.
The Paragon Degree Formula and Explanation
The Paragon Degree is not calculated directly. Instead, it’s based on a hidden value called “Power” that you accumulate from various sources. The more Power you have at the moment of creation, the higher the degree.
The core formula is:
Degree = 1 + floor(Total Variable Power / 2,000)
This is capped at Degree 100. “Total Variable Power” is the sum of power gained from pops, cash, upgrades, and other bonuses. A base power of 50,000 is automatically granted for the initial three Tier 5 sacrifices, which is required to create a Degree 1 Paragon.
Variables Table
| Variable | Meaning | Unit | Maximum Power Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pops Power | Power gained from damage dealt by all sacrificed towers. | Power Points | 90,000 (at 16.2M pops) |
| Cash Power | Power from the total cost of all non-T5 sacrificed towers. | Power Points | 60,000 (at $1.5M spent) |
| Upgrade Power | Power from the number of non-T5 upgrade tiers on sacrificed towers. | Power Points | 10,000 (at 100 tiers) |
| Bonus Power | Power from Geraldo’s Totems, Co-op T5s, or the cash slider. | Power Points | Unlimited (Practically) |
For more detailed strategies, you might want to look into advanced farming techniques to maximize your cash and pops.
Practical Examples
Example 1: Max Solo Paragon (No Bonuses)
A player in a single-player game wants the highest degree possible without using Geraldo’s totems or the cash slider. They achieve the maximum power from the three main categories.
- Inputs: 16,200,000 Pops, $1,500,000 Cash Invested, 100 Upgrade Tiers.
- Power Calculation: 90,000 (Pops) + 60,000 (Cash) + 10,000 (Upgrades) = 160,000 Total Variable Power.
- Resulting Degree: 1 + floor(160,000 / 2,000) = Degree 81.
Example 2: Achieving Degree 100
A player has maxed out pops, cash, and tiers for 160,000 power. They need to find an additional 38,000 variable power to reach the 198,000 threshold for Degree 100 (since 1 + floor(198,000 / 2000) = 100).
- Inputs: 16.2M Pops, $1.5M Cash, 100 Tiers, and…
- Option A (Geraldo): Use 19 Paragon Power Totems. (19 * 2,000 = 38,000 Power).
- Option B (Slider): Invest $190,000 into the cash slider. ($190,000 / $5 per power = 38,000 Power).
- Resulting Degree: 1 + floor((160,000 + 38,000) / 2,000) = Degree 100.
Understanding the best cross-pathing for towers can help you reach these pop and cash counts more efficiently.
How to Use This Paragon Calculator
Using this paragon calculator btd6 is straightforward. Follow these steps to accurately predict your Paragon’s strength:
- Enter Total Pops: Sum the pop counts of all towers (including the three T5s) of the type you are sacrificing. You can find this by clicking on each individual tower in-game.
- Enter Cash Invested: This is the total money you spent on all sacrificed towers, *excluding* the cost of the three T5 upgrades themselves.
- Enter Upgrade Tiers: Add up every single upgrade tier you’ve purchased on the sacrificial towers. For example, a 2-4-0 tower contributes 6 tiers.
- Add Bonuses: Input any Paragon Power Totems from Geraldo, extra T5s from co-op partners, or the amount of cash you plan to add via the final slider.
- Review Your Degree: The calculator will update in real-time to show you the final Paragon Degree and a breakdown of where your power is coming from.
Key Factors That Affect Paragon Degree
While the formula is simple, maximizing each component is key. Understanding which factors give the most power helps you plan your game. The right hero selection, like using Geraldo, can dramatically impact the final degree.
- Total Pops (up to 16.2M): This is the single largest source of power, contributing up to 90,000. Focus on farming pops in the late game before creating your Paragon.
- Cash Invested (up to $1.5M): The second most significant factor, offering up to 60,000 power. Building and upgrading many cheap towers is the strategy here.
- Cash Slider (up to $250k): A direct way to buy power, contributing up to 50,000. It’s expensive but effective for reaching the highest degrees.
- Geraldo’s Totems: Each totem provides a flat 2,000 power. This is the most reliable way to guarantee you reach Degree 100 if you have the cash.
- Co-op Tier 5s: In multiplayer, each additional T5 tower (beyond your initial three) from another player adds a massive 10,000 power.
- Upgrade Tiers (up to 100): The least impactful factor, capping at 10,000 power. This is usually maxed out naturally while aiming for the cash investment cap.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The maximum Paragon degree is 100.
Yes. While you cannot get power from co-op T5s, you can use Geraldo’s Paragon Power Totems or the cash sacrifice slider to gain the necessary extra power to reach Degree 100. Check our single-player strategy guides for more info.
You need at least 198,000 total variable power. This is because 1 + floor(198,000 / 2,000) = 1 + 99 = 100.
No. The VTSG is considered a separate tower and its pop count or cost does not contribute to the Apex Plasma Master’s degree.
Yes. The pops and cash value of the three Tier 5 towers you are sacrificing *do* count towards the total pops and cash investment values.
You need to accumulate a total of 16,200,000 pops across all sacrificed towers to get the maximum 90,000 power from this source.
No, there is no hard cap on how many totems you can buy, but you only need enough to reach the power threshold for your desired degree.
No. The calculation only includes the money spent on upgrades for towers that are physically on the map at the moment you create the Paragon.