Magic Monkeys Only mode on Sunset Gulch can feel tough at the start — but don’t worry about losing a few lives early on. With this reliable Druid economy and powerful late-game magic units, you’ll turn the tide fast — all without Monkey Knowledge!
- Start by placing a Druid. It may leak some early Bloons, but that’s totally fine — don’t stress over a few lives.
- Once you have enough money, bring in Obyn Greenfoot. He provides great synergy with your magic towers, and his abilities can be used to speed up the rounds.
- Upgrade your Druid to 1-3-0, then focus on your first damage carry: a Ninja Monkey, upgraded to 4-0-2 for excellent Bloon control and Camo detection.
- Add an Alchemist to support this group and upgrade it to 4-2-0.
- Upgrade your Druid further to 2-4-0 by prioritizing Path 2, then Path 1. Place a second Druid and also upgrade it to 2-4-0. You can use their Jungle’s Bounty abilities to generate bonus income if you’d like.
- Now place a Super Monkey near the train tracks — this will be key to countering MOAB-class Bloons entering from that side. Upgrade it along Path 3, then Path 1 to make a 2-0-3 Dark Knight.
- Support the Super Monkey with another Alchemist, upgraded to 4-2-0.
- From this point on, it’s smooth sailing! I chose to upgrade one of my Druids to 2-5-0 Spirit of the Forest, but feel free to use your earnings however you like.
This strategy scales beautifully into the late game and works consistently — a fun and effective way to beat Magic Only mode on Sunset Gulch!
