The Sub Paragon in BTD6, known as Hydro-Master Overlord, is a highly versatile aquatic powerhouse. By merging all three Tier 5 Monkey Sub upgrades, it provides massive damage, MOAB-class control, and map-wide utility, making it a top choice for water-heavy maps, late-game rounds, and boss battles. Understanding its abilities, strategies, and placement is key to maximizing its potential in any game mode.
Hydro-Master Overlord Abilities
- Full Map Torpedo Coverage: Launches torpedoes across the map, targeting multiple bloon paths simultaneously.
- MOAB-Class Specialist: Exceptional against BFBs, ZOMGs, and DDTs, delivering consistent high damage.
- Paragon Degree Scaling: Sacrificing other Tier 5 Submarines increases damage, attack speed, and range for ultimate late-game efficiency.
- Cannon Barrages: Fires bursts of projectiles that pierce and weaken large groups of bloons.
- Support Utility: Can synergize with other water towers and Paragons, enhancing overall map control.
- Depth Charge Mechanic: Special attacks that deal massive area-of-effect damage underwater, clearing dense bloon clusters.
Optimal Strategies for Sub Paragon
- Sacrifice Tier 5 Submarines: Boost Paragon Degree to maximize torpedo damage, range, and attack speed.
- Placement: Position in central water zones or chokepoints to cover multiple paths efficiently.
- Combine With Support Towers: Use Monkey Village, Alchemist, or Glue Gunner to increase damage, slow bloons, and improve MOAB-class efficiency.
- Boss Rounds: Save special torpedoes for boss bloons, as their high single-target damage helps quickly reduce health.
- Wave Management: Excellent for maps with long water paths or multiple entry points, as torpedoes reach across the map.
Why Hydro-Master Overlord Is Essential
Hydro-Master Overlord is a perfect balance of offense and utility in water-based maps. Its map-wide torpedo attacks and MOAB-class efficiency make it one of the most reliable Paragons for late-game survival. It reduces the need for additional water towers while maintaining high damage output, particularly useful in CHIMPS mode and high-round freeplay.
Advanced Tips
- Maximize Paragon Degree: Sacrifice multiple Tier 5 Submarines early to start with maximum damage potential.
- Placement Optimization: Central water zones allow attacks to hit multiple paths and maximize coverage.
- Synergize With Other Paragons: Pair with Ninja, Boomerang, or Dart Paragons for balanced single-target DPS and multi-path crowd control.