Route 4-3 Guide — Stable Loop Setup (PokéPath TD)
Route 4-3 is the perfect place to turn Route 4 into a repeatable loop: if you can stabilize here, you’re ready to push higher—or farm upgrades safely. The key is uptime: keep the lane stable and avoid killing the final target too fast when farming.
TL;DR: Two Modes
Progression Mode (Pushing)
Prioritize safe clears: core DPS + AoE + control + utility counter.
Loop Mode (Farming)
Prioritize uptime: control + economy core + minimal “safety DPS” so the target stays alive longer.
“Stable Loop” Mindset
Stable loops beat risky push runs.
- Uptime ProblemFarming is about valid hits over time, not just burst damage.
- Reduce FinishersBest farms often reduce DPS on the final target so the economy core attacks longer.
- ReliabilityConsistency is key. One leak ruins the multiplier.
Loop Mode Role Mix
Composition Template
- Economy Core: Meowth/Persian (+ optional Ditto)
- Control: Slow/stun to increase time-on-target
- Minimal DPS: Only enough to prevent leaks (don’t burst the final target)
- Utility Counter: Invis/shields/regen/resistance pivot
Placement Plan
- Put economy core where it has maximum uptime (longest segment / best choke).
- Put control at the true choke (turn/merge), not on low-uptime straights.
- Put utility counter early so you don’t “discover” a mechanic at the exit.
Auto Retry Setup
Ready for Route 4-3?
- Choose Route 4-3 as the segment you can stabilize consistently.
- Run one full cycle manually to confirm no surprise leaks.
- Enable Auto Retry only after the loop is proven stable.
Common “Loop Breaks” Diagnosis
Breaks after a few cycles
Not enough control OR missing a counter slot.
Looks stable but profit is low
DPS too high (target dies too fast).
Random leaks
Coverage gap; tighten placement around one kill zone.
Effects don’t work
Resistance pivot; swap utility slot.