Toxic Gunner — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 699 Robux
Detection: Flying, Lead
Placement Limit: None (unlimited)
Tier Rating: B
Total Upgrade Cost: $19,025
Toxic Gunner is a burst-fire tower that layers a stacking Poison damage-over-time debuff and slows enemies on hit. At Level 4 it swaps its burst pattern for continuous single fire, reaching its highest DPS along with a Defense Melt effect that weakens armored enemies over time.
Toxic Gunner Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Toxic Gunner 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 | 1 | 1.2 | 10 | 3.38 |
| 1 | 200 | 1 | 0.6 | 10 | 4.7 |
| 2 | 800 | 1 | 0.6 | 14 | 8.13 |
| 3 | 3500 | 4 | 0.6 | 14 | 29.67 |
| 4 | 14000 | 8 | 0.12 | 18 | 76.67 |
Note: No longer fires in bursts (continuous single fire); Poison Damage 10/tick (1s) for 10s, Slowdown 30%, Defense Melt 3% (max 50%)
How to Get Toxic Gunner
Toxic Gunner is purchasable via a 699 Robux gamepass. It was originally unlocked by triumphing Trick or Threat Town during a Halloween event, but that method has since been removed.
Is Toxic Gunner Worth It?
It's a solid Robux investment for players who want a Lead-and-Flying detector (from Level 3) with built-in DPS and a slow effect, though it never gains Hidden detection so it needs backup against camouflaged waves.
Toxic Gunner Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Toxic Gunner
Combine with a Hidden detector to cover its one detection gap; its slow and Defense Melt make it a good complement to high-burst-damage towers that benefit from softened enemies.