Ancient Portal is the second chapter of the Mastery Mode Tale in Bloons TD 6, introduced in Version 57. This chapter takes place on the Ancient Portal map, where Bloons travel through a portal and emerge from one of two possible exits.
Mastery Mode brings back the classic Mastery roundset with a tougher twist: Bloons have additional layers or fortification, making even familiar rounds more difficult than usual. This means you need a strong defense that can deal with the increased Bloon health and fortified layers. <Cite refs={[“turn147432view0”]}/>
How to Beat Ancient Portal
Step 1: Understand the Portal Mechanic
The main feature of Ancient Portal is the portal system.
Bloons enter through the portal at the top of the map and emerge from the exit selected by the central control mechanism. You can switch the exit once per round, so pay attention to which side the Bloons will use.
The left exit provides a longer route, giving your towers more time to attack the Bloons. Use this to your advantage whenever possible. <Cite refs={[“turn483171search4″,”turn483171search2”]}/>
Step 2: Take Advantage of the Hero Buffs
Ancient Portal has special platforms marked with crescent moons. Placing your Hero on one of these platforms provides a different bonus:
- Upper platform: Allows the Hero to detect Camo Bloons and attack all Bloon types.
- Water platform: Increases damage and range.
- Platform in the water: Increases Hero XP gain and reduces ability cooldowns.
- Lower-left platform: Increases pierce and attack speed.
These bonuses can make a significant difference, especially when dealing with the stronger Bloons in Mastery Mode. Choose the platform that best supports your Hero and strategy. <Cite refs={[“turn483171search4″,”turn483171reddit28”]}/>
Step 3: Build Your Defense Around the Track
Place your main damage towers where they can attack the Bloons for as long as possible.
Remember that the exit you select determines which route the Bloons take. Keep this in mind when positioning your towers and make sure your defense can cover the active route.
Step 4: Prepare for Fortified Bloons
Mastery Mode makes the standard roundset considerably harder by adding layers and fortification to Bloons.
Prioritize upgrades that provide strong damage against both regular Bloons and MOAB-class enemies. Avoid relying entirely on low-damage towers, as the additional layers can quickly overwhelm an underpowered defense. <Cite refs={[“turn147432view0”]}/>
Step 5: Complete the Chapter
Continue strengthening your defense and use the portal controls to direct Bloons along the route that gives your towers the most attack time.
Keep your Hero on a useful buff platform and make sure your damage output is sufficient for the stronger Mastery rounds.
Once you clear the final round, Ancient Portal is complete and you can continue to the final chapter of the Mastery Mode Tale.
Video Guide
Follow the step-by-step video guide above for the exact tower placements, upgrade order, and portal settings used to complete Ancient Portal.
Conclusion
Ancient Portal adds an extra layer of strategy to the Mastery Mode Tale through its portal controls and Hero buff platforms. Make use of the longer route, take advantage of the special Hero bonuses, and build a defense capable of handling the additional layers and fortified Bloons.
Complete the chapter to move on to the final part of the Mastery Mode Tale.