Elementalist — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: No longer obtainable (was: Triumph Outpost 32 on Hard difficulty during Operation I.C.E, later a limited-time Robux gamepass, last offered at 799 Robux)
Detection: Hidden, Lead
Placement Limit: 5 per player
Tier Rating: A
Total Upgrade Cost: $30,500
Elementalist is a mid-game burst tower that switches between Fire and Frost modes, each with its own active skill — Heatwave in Fire Mode and an Ice Turret summon in Frost Mode. In its default Fire Mode, it combines burst-fire hits with a burn tick for strong sustained DPS by max level.
Elementalist Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Elementalist 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 | 2000 | 3 | 0.2 | 12 | 19 |
| 1 | 1500 | 5 | 0.2 | 15 | 32.67 |
| 2 | 4000 | 10 | 0.2 | 17 | 49.33 |
| 3 | 8000 | 12 | 0.2 | 17 | 86.15 |
| 4 | 15000 | 16 | 0.125 | 17 | 137.39 |
Note: Burst Size 7, Burst Cooldown 0.4s, Burn Damage 10 (Duration 4s); Heatwave upgrades to 400 damage (~50.0 DPS); Ice Turret Damage 28, Firerate 0.3 (DPS 93.33)
How to Get Elementalist
Elementalist is not currently obtainable. It was originally unlocked by triumphing Outpost 32 on Hard difficulty during Operation I.C.E, then made available through a limited-time Robux gamepass (last known price 799 Robux) before being taken offsale.
Is Elementalist Worth It?
For existing owners, Elementalist's mode flexibility is its biggest strength: Fire Mode for consistent burst DPS with Hidden detection (from Level 2) and Lead detection (burn only, from Level 0), or Frost Mode for a Slowdown-and-summon utility build.
Elementalist Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Elementalist
Switch to Frost Mode when you need the Ice Turret's extra DPS lane and crowd slow; pair with a Flying detector since it never gains one directly, though its Heatwave ability can still strike flying enemies.