Ninja Kiwi released Bloons TD 6 in June 2018 and has kept adding to it ever since, past 25 monkey towers split across the Primary, Military, Magic and Support categories. Every tower has three upgrade paths of five tiers, but you may only take two paths and the second one caps at tier 2, which is the single rule that shapes every strategy in the game. Rounds run to 100 in standard play, with the MOAB arriving at 40, the BFB at 60, the ZOMG at 80, the DDT at 90 and the BAD at 100.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Monkey Meadow
Key resources: Easy CHIMPS black border, safe build testing Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Ninja Monkey upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Cubism
Key resources: Fast round clears, good farm practice Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Ninja Monkey upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Geared
Key resources: Advanced map medals, higher XP per round Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Ninja Monkey upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dark Castle
Key resources: Expert medals, strong monkey XP Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Dart Monkey max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Muddy Puddles
Key resources: Expert medals, CHIMPS bragging rights Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Dart Monkey max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Monkey Meadow to Cubism)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Ninja Monkey once accessible
Mid Game (Geared)
- Push Ninja Monkey to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Dart Monkey
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Dark Castle to Muddy Puddles)
- Max out Dart Monkey. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Geared farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Buy the two crosspath tiers before the tier 4 upgrade in most cases. A 2-0-4 Ninja out damages a 0-0-4 Ninja by a wide margin because pierce and attack speed multiply the base attack rather than adding to it.
- Farm Geared during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Bloons TD 6 Guides
- Bloons TD 6 Bloons TD 6 Overview
- Bloons TD 6 Best Builds
- Bloons TD 6 Tier List
- Bloons TD 6 Walkthrough
- Bloons TD 6 Beginner's Guide
- Bloons TD 6 Tips & Tricks
- Bloons TD 6 Weapons Guide
- Bloons TD 6 Combat Guide
- Bloons TD 6 Boss Guide
- Bloons TD 6 Maps & Locations
- Bloons TD 6 Classes & Characters
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