Transforming Tonic (BTDB2)

BTDB2

“	Transformation Ability: turns Alchemist into powerful attack Monster for 17.5 seconds.	”
	^{~ BTDB2 description}

Lots of tonic — Lots of Transforming Tonic Monsters

Transforming Tonic is the 4th upgrade on Path 2 of the Alchemist in Bloons TD Battles 2. It is similar to its BTD6 counterpart, except it is more expensive due to its previous upgrade having an increased price, and the ability has reduced duration. The monster's plasma lasers pop up to 6 bloons (9 with 1-4-0) every 0.03s (0.024s with 0-4-1), and deal 2 damage each. Lasers cannot penetrate through obstacles even if the monster can see through obstacles. Duration of ability is 17.5s and cooldown of 60s.

It costs $4,500, and is unlocked after purchasing Alchemist.

Strategy[]

Summary[]

Transforming Tonic adds rapid single-target damage at a use of the ability, which helps loadouts whose weakness is single-target bloons. However, its extraordinary price for just an ability makes this upgrade much less viable for practical use. On the contrary, if rapid DPS is needed quickly for a loadout that tends to be insufficient in single-target damage during MOAB-class rushes, a use of Transforming Tonic can be considerably beneficial, particularly in combination with an Unstable Concoction status on neighboring blimps.

Tips[]

Crosspaths do affect the ability, so choose carefully based on the defense's needs. 1-4-0 is better against groups of bloons, 0-4-1 for general DPS. Otherwise, base the crosspath choice on Unstable Concoction.
Purples cannot be popped by the hot lasers, so add a defense that can pop Purples in combination.
Against out MOAB Rushes, BFB's insides, or the inside-insides of ZOMGs in particular, this tower is a strong option for dealing with them. The extra DPS provided by the ability can make the edge at popping MOAB-class bloons quickly enough to not get so overwhelmed.