Archer — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: No longer obtainable (was: Event Store item 'Gift of Sharpness', later a limited-time Robux gamepass, last offered at 649 Robux)
Detection: Hidden, Lead
Placement Limit: 15 per player
Tier Rating: B
Total Upgrade Cost: $14,150
Archer fires a piercing arrow that can be switched between Flame, Explosive, and Shock variants, giving it flexibility against different enemy types. In its default Flame Arrow mode, it builds up burn damage and detection as it levels, reaching a respectable DPS by max level.
Archer Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Archer Tower Defense Simulator upgrade levels and stats. Click any column header to sort. All values are sourced from the TDS Fandom wiki (checked August 3, 2026).
| Level | Upgrade Cost | Damage | Cooldown | Range | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 600 | 5 | 1.6 | 16.5 | 3.13 |
| 1 | 250 | 5 | 1.4 | 20 | 3.57 |
| 2 | 550 | 8 | 1.4 | 20 | 5.71 |
| 3 | 1250 | 10 | 1.4 | 21 | 10.14 |
| 4 | 3000 | 16 | 1.2 | 21 | 18.33 |
| 5 | 8500 | 40 | 1 | 24 | 54 |
Note: Burn Damage 14 (Duration 4s), Max Hits 8; alt-modes: Explosive Arrow (Damage 40, Splash 45, combined DPS 85.0) or Shock Arrow (Damage 40, Firerate 1, Max Hits 5, Stun Time 0.15s, DPS 40.0)
How to Get Archer
Archer is not currently obtainable. It was originally unlocked through the Event Store item 'Gift of Sharpness' during a past event, and was separately made available through a limited-time 649 Robux gamepass; neither method is currently active.
Is Archer Worth It?
For existing owners, Archer's mode-switching (Flame, Explosive, or Shock Arrow at max level) gives it flexibility across wave types, with Hidden detection from Level 2 and Lead detection (fire and splash only) from Level 3.
Archer Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Archer
Switch to Explosive Arrow for grouped enemies or Shock Arrow for stunning tough single targets; pair with a Flying detector since it never gains one itself.