Ultimate Tower Defense Simulator Tier List (March 2025)

There are so many towers in Tower Defense Simulator that even a veteran player might struggle to pick what to bring to the next map. However, some TDS towers are better than the rest. So, if you want to assemble the ultimate TDS tower squad, follow our Tower Defense Simulator tower tier list below. Table of Contents Towers in Tower Defense Simulator Explained Tower Defense Simulator Tower Tier List What are the Best DPS Towers in Tower Defense Simulator? Tower Defense Simulator Tower List Hardcore TDS Towers Advanced TDS Towers Intermediate TDS Towers Starter TDS Towers Golden Perk TDS Towers How to Get Towers in Tower Defense Simulator Golden Perk Tower Variations Towers in Tower Defense Simulator Explained Towers in Tower Defense Simulator help you defend your precious health and triumph over the oncoming hordes of evil. There are various kinds of TDS towers. However, we can divide them into three distinct groups: Support, Economy, and DPS towers. Most Support and Economy towers also deal some damage themselves, but that is not the main reason for bringing them along. Tower Defense Simulator Tower Tier List Image via TierMaker The above Tower Defense Simulator tower tier list ranks all currently obtainable towers based on their overall usefulness both early and late into a game. Support and Economy towers are ranked from best to worst within their respective categories. In general, S-tier, A-tier, and B-tier towers are all viable in the mid to late game, while C-tier and D-tier towers are only viable in the early game. What are the Best DPS Towers in Tower Defense Simulator? Currently, the best DPS Tower Defense Simulator towers are the Gatling Gun, Engineer, Ranger, and the Golden Crook Boss. Each of them has their strengths. So, eventually, you want to get all and switch between them depending on the enemies you are facing. If you are looking for an all-around great TDS tower that you can get early on, then focus on getting the Ranger. Tower Defense Simulator Tower List Below, you can find a complete list of all Tower Defense Simulator towers, separated by their in-game rarity tier, along with their tower, placement, and detection types. Also, you can see how different towers compare to each other based on their DPS per 1K$ spent on their last upgrade. This ratio doesn't necessarily mean one tower is better than the other. Instead, it should help you discern which TDS towers are more efficient at their maximum level. Hardcore TDS Towers Tower Type andPlacement Hidden, Lead, and Flying Detection Pros & Cons DPS/1K$ OffensiveGround Level 2+ (Tower) Level 5+ (Units) Level 0+ Level 2+ (Tower) + Extremely high DPS+ Good range+ Excellent for both early, mid, and late game− Damage has to ramp up by building sentries 7.49 OffensiveGround Level 1+ Level 0+ + Very high single-target DPS+ Decent range− Lock-on mechanic can cause leaks− Expensive to upgrade 5.45 OffensiveGround Level 2+ Level 0+ Level 0+ + Very powerful summoner tower+ High DPS− Expensive to upgrade− Huge damage ramp-up time 2.37 OffensiveSupportGround Level 2+ Level 0+ + Excellent DPS+ Final hits knock enemies back+ Cheap to upgrade compared to other late-game DPS towers− Very small range 10.55 Advanced TDS Towers Tower Type andPlacement Hidden, Lead, and Flying Detection Pros & Cons DPS/1K$at Max Level OffensiveGroundCliff Level 3+ (Tower) Level 0+ (FPS) Level 0+ + Can be manually controlled+ Excellent range and DPS+ Hits pierce enemies while manually controlled− Extremely expensive to upgrade 3.04 OffensiveGround Level 5+ Level 1+ Level 0+ + Excellent single-target DPS with the top upgrade path+ Excellent splash DPS with the bottom upgrade path− Expensive to upgrade− Inconsistent DPS 3.89 (Top path)2.90 (Bottom path) OffensiveSupportCliff Level 0+ Level 0+ + Extremely high range and damage+ Buffs range of nearby towers at the start of each wave− Very low fire rate− Weak in the early game 3.17 OffensiveGround Level 2+ + Excellent DPS tower for both early and late-game+ Relatively cheap to upgrade compared to other high DPS towers− Has to rev up before attacking− No Lead of Flying detection 5.57 OffensiveSupportEconomyGround Level 3+ + One of the best support towers in the game+ Green Track generates income+ Purple Track slows enemies and increases the range of nearby towers+ Red Track reduces enemy defenses and buffs the damage of nearby towers− Can be placed only once per player 0.20 (Red Track) OffensiveSupportGround Level 0+ Level 2+ (Tower) Level 4+ (Units) Level 0+ + Increases attack speed of nearby towers+ Units have decent range and DPS− It can deal damage only while Call to Arms is active 0.57 OffensiveEconomyGround Level 3+ + Very good for generating income+ Decent single-target DPS− Falls off in the late game− Short range 4.05 OffensiveSupportGround Level 1+ Level 3+

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Ultimate Tower Defense Simulator Tier List (March 2025)

Preview of the top four Offensive towers in Tower Defense Simulator: Gatling Gun, Engineer, and Ranger

There are so many towers in Tower Defense Simulator that even a veteran player might struggle to pick what to bring to the next map. However, some TDS towers are better than the rest. So, if you want to assemble the ultimate TDS tower squad, follow our Tower Defense Simulator tower tier list below.

Towers in Tower Defense Simulator Explained

Towers in Tower Defense Simulator help you defend your precious health and triumph over the oncoming hordes of evil. There are various kinds of TDS towers. However, we can divide them into three distinct groups: Support, Economy, and DPS towers. Most Support and Economy towers also deal some damage themselves, but that is not the main reason for bringing them along.

Tower Defense Simulator Tower Tier List

A tier list of all Towers in the Tower Simulator Roblox experience made via TierMaker, that goes as follows: Support: Commander, Mercenary Base, Freezer, Golden Pyromancer, Medic, Electroshocker, Pyromancer, Ace Pilot; Economy: Dj Booth, Farm, Golden Cowboy, Cowboy; S-tier: Gatling Gun, Engineer, Ranger, Golden Crook Boss; A-tier: Golden Minigunner, Turret, Necromancer, Accelerator, Brawler; B-tier: Pursuit, Minigunner, Crook Boss, Trapper, Golden Soldier; C-tier: Military Base, Mortar, Golden Scout, Warden, Shotgunner, Militant; D-tier: Rocketeer, Soldier, Hunter, Demoman, Sniper, Paintballer, Scout
Image via TierMaker

The above Tower Defense Simulator tower tier list ranks all currently obtainable towers based on their overall usefulness both early and late into a game. Support and Economy towers are ranked from best to worst within their respective categories. In general, S-tier, A-tier, and B-tier towers are all viable in the mid to late game, while C-tier and D-tier towers are only viable in the early game.

What are the Best DPS Towers in Tower Defense Simulator?

Currently, the best DPS Tower Defense Simulator towers are the Gatling Gun, Engineer, Ranger, and the Golden Crook Boss. Each of them has their strengths. So, eventually, you want to get all and switch between them depending on the enemies you are facing. If you are looking for an all-around great TDS tower that you can get early on, then focus on getting the Ranger.

Tower Defense Simulator Tower List

Below, you can find a complete list of all Tower Defense Simulator towers, separated by their in-game rarity tier, along with their tower, placement, and detection types. Also, you can see how different towers compare to each other based on their DPS per 1K$ spent on their last upgrade. This ratio doesn't necessarily mean one tower is better than the other. Instead, it should help you discern which TDS towers are more efficient at their maximum level.

Hardcore TDS Towers

TowerType and
Placement
Hidden, Lead, and Flying DetectionPros & ConsDPS/1K$
Engineer Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ (Tower)
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 5+ (Units)
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ (Tower)
+ Extremely high DPS
+ Good range
+ Excellent for both early, mid, and late game
Damage has to ramp up by building sentries
7.49
Accelerator Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 1+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Very high single-target DPS
+ Decent range
Lock-on mechanic can cause leaks
Expensive to upgrade
5.45
Necromancer Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Very powerful summoner tower
+ High DPS
Expensive to upgrade
Huge damage ramp-up time
2.37
Brawler Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Excellent DPS
+ Final hits knock enemies back
+ Cheap to upgrade compared to other late-game DPS towers
Very small range
10.55

Advanced TDS Towers

TowerType and
Placement
Hidden, Lead, and Flying DetectionPros & ConsDPS/1K$
at Max Level
Gatling Gun Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience
Offensive
Ground
Cliff
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+ (Tower)
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ (FPS)
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Can be manually controlled
+ Excellent range and DPS
+ Hits pierce enemies while manually controlled
Extremely expensive to upgrade
3.04
Pursuit Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 5+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 1+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Excellent single-target DPS with the top upgrade path
+ Excellent splash DPS with the bottom upgrade path
Expensive to upgrade
Inconsistent DPS
3.89 (Top path)
2.90 (Bottom path)
Ranger Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Cliff
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Extremely high range and damage
+ Buffs range of nearby towers at the start of each wave
Very low fire rate
Weak in the early game
3.17
Minigunner Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2++ Excellent DPS tower for both early and late-game
+ Relatively cheap to upgrade compared to other high DPS towers
Has to rev up before attacking
No Lead of Flying detection
5.57
DJ Booth Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Economy
Ground
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+ + One of the best support towers in the game
+ Green Track generates income
+ Purple Track slows enemies and increases the range of nearby towers
+ Red Track reduces enemy defenses and buffs the damage of nearby towers
Can be placed only once per player
0.20 (Red Track)
Commander Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ (Tower)
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 4+ (Units)
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Increases attack speed of nearby towers
+ Units have decent range and DPS
It can deal damage only while Call to Arms is active
0.57
Cowboy Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Economy
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+ + Very good for generating income
+ Decent single-target DPS
Falls off in the late game
Short range
4.05
Warden Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 1+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+
+ Stuns enemies
+ Very high single-target DPS
Very short range
Struggles against hordes
8.00
Electroshocker Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
+ Stuns enemies
+ Excellent for both early and late-game
Short range
1.69
Mercenary Base Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+
+ Buffs damage of nearby towers
+ Spawns various offensive and support units
Very expensive to upgrade
0.85 (Rifleman)
1.10 (Grenadier)
0.69 (Riot Guard)
Turret Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 1+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+
+ One of the highest DPS towers in the game
+ Good range
+ Excellent late-game tower
Extremely expensive to upgrade
4.07
Mortar Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Cliff
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Excellent range
+ Amazing against hordes
+ Decent single-target DPS
Slow fire rate
Limit of five placements
3.87

Intermediate TDS Towers

TowerType and
Placement
Hidden, Lead, and Flying DetectionPros & ConsDPS/1K$
Military Base Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Very good range
+ Excellent DPS
+ Perfect for fighting hordes and bosses
Units it spawns cannot be affected by buffs
5.16
PyromancerOffensive
Support
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Melts defenses
+ Excellent for crowd control
Very low DPS
2.38
Ace Pilot Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 4+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Gives hidden detection to nearby towers
+ High damage
Low range
Inconsistent DPS
8.87
Trapper Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ + All three trap types have their use
+ Deals damage to hidden enemies
+ Very good for both early and late-game
+ Bear traps stun enemies for 3s
Takes time to set up
3.57 (Spike Lvl 5)
4.65 (Landmine Lvl 5)
4.07 (Bear Lvl 5)
Farm Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceEconomy
Ground
None+ Good for farming cash
Falls off in the late game
$1,500 (Wave)
 Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+
+ Shots pierce enemies
+ Good for both early and late-game
Very low range
6.58
Rocketeer Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Good against hordes
+ High splash damage
Low fire rate
Inconsistent damage output
4.07
Freezer Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceSupport
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ + Slows and freezes enemies
+ Reduces defense with each attack
No flying or lead detection
2.42
Militant Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 1+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 1+
+ Decent DPS
+ Good range
Expensive to upgrade
3.99
Medic Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 5+
+ Heals back HP you lose with each wave
+ Cleanses stunned towers around it
+ Decent early game tower
Very low DPS
4.53
Crook Boss Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ (Tower)
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ (Goons)
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ (Collision)
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ (Tower)
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ (Goons)
+ Excellent early-game tower
+ Good sub-DPS for the late game
Short range
Low placement limit
5.40 (Tower)

Starter TDS Towers

TowerType and
Placement
Hidden, Lead, and Flying DetectionPros & ConsDPS/1K$
Soldier Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ + Decent in the early game
+ Highest DPS starting tower
Its bursts have a slight delay
4.65
Hunter Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Good early to mid-game tower
+ Very good range
Low fire rate
4.15
Demoman Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ + Good early-game splash tower
+ Lead detection on placement
Wonky targeting
3.64
Paintballer Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 1+ + Decent early-game tower with splash damage
Very low single-target DPS
No lead detection
Short range
2.89
Sniper Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Cliff
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
+ Very high range
+ Can hit flying, hidden, and lead enemies
Weak against nimble enemies
Low DPS
3.08
Scout Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ + Decent early game tower
+ Hidden detection at Lvl 2
Very low DPS
4.67

Golden Perk TDS Towers

TowerType and
Placement
Hidden, Lead, and Flying DetectionPros & ConsDPS/1K$
Golden Minigunner Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ + Very high DPS
+ Decent range
+ Good against enemies with defense
Expensive to upgrade
5.84
Golden Crook Boss Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ (Tower)
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ (Goons)
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ (Collision)
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+ (Tower)
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+ (Goons)
+ Excellent DPS with and without Goons
+ Good for both early and late-game
Expensive to upgrade
Goons have low HP
4.77 (Tower)
Golden Pyromancer Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Support
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Very strong support tower against enemies with defense
+ Decent early-game DPS
Low range
2.48
Golden Cowboy Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Economy
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+ + Excellent economy tower
+ Decent DPS and range for the early game
Not worth upgrading to the max level
3.55
Golden Soldier Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Flying attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 0+
+ Decent range
+ Good DPS
Falls off in the late game
5.62
Golden Scout Tower from the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experienceOffensive
Ground
Hidden attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 2+
Lead attribute icon from Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience Level 3+
+ Good early game tower
+ Very cheap to upgrade
Short range
6.90

How to Get Towers in Tower Defense Simulator

You can get most towers in Tower Defense Simulator by buying them through the Item menu for Coins. Hardcore towers are available from the same menu for Gems. To earn Gems, you have to play the Hardcore mode, which you unlock at level 50. Limited towers that we didn't include in the above tier list are usually obtained through various Tower Defense Simulator events.

Golden Perk Tower Variations

Preview of the Skins shop menu in the Tower Defense Simulator Roblox experience
Skins and crates available in the Skins shop rotate daily

You probably noticed that there are a few towers in the above Tower Defense Simulator tier list that have a Golden perk variation. Those are Scout, Soldier, Cowboy, Pyromancer, Crook Boss, and Minigunner. You can get one of these Golden skins from the Skins tab in the Shop menu. Alternatively, you can buy a Golden Crate and get a random one.

However, keep in mind that both individual skins and crates cost an enormous amount of Coins. Furthermore, the skin and crate stock available in the Shop is limited, and it refreshes daily. So, you might have to wait before you can get a Golden skin for one of your TDS towers.

That wraps up our tier list of all towers in Tower Defense Simulator. If you want to get a slight head start and purchase one of the better towers early on, then make sure to redeem our Tower Defense Simulator codes.

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