Gladiator — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: No longer obtainable (was: Triumph The Heights event map, later cycled through several limited-time Robux gamepasses, last offered at 600 Robux)
Detection: Hidden
Placement Limit: 14 per player
Tier Rating: B
Total Upgrade Cost: $24,562
Gladiator is an early-melee tower built around hitting several enemies per swing and, from Level 3 onward, parrying incoming attacks back at foes. It has the highest placement limit (14) of any tower in this batch, letting players spam multiple copies for area coverage.
Gladiator Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Gladiator 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 | 525 | 5 | 0.95 | 5.5 | 5.26 |
| 1 | 450 | 7 | 0.75 | 5.5 | 9.33 |
| 2 | 1687 | 17 | 0.75 | 5.5 | 22.67 |
| 3 | 2000 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 37 |
| 4 | 6000 | 77 | 1 | 6 | 77 |
| 5 | 13900 | 177 | 1.35 | 6.5 | 131.11 |
Note: Max Hits 10, Parry Cooldown 1.25s
How to Get Gladiator
Gladiator is not currently obtainable. It was originally unlocked by triumphing The Heights, then was made available through a series of limited-time Robux gamepasses (its last known price was 600 Robux) before being taken offsale.
Is Gladiator Worth It?
If you already own it, Gladiator remains a solid early-melee option with Hidden detection from Level 0 and a large placement limit, though it never gains Lead or Flying detection so it can't stand alone against those enemy types.
Gladiator Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Gladiator
Since it lacks Lead and Flying detection, back it up with a dedicated detector; its high placement cap means several Gladiators can wall off a chokepoint on their own.