Warden — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 4,000 Coins
Detection: Hidden, Lead
Placement Limit: 12 per player
Tier Rating: B
Total Upgrade Cost: $27,062
Warden is a melee crowd-control tower obtained by triumphing the Pizza Party event map. It swings a baton that lands a bonus critical hit with stun every 3rd swing, and from Level 3 every hit stuns instead of just crits. At max level it also gains a riot shield that blocks incoming stuns and grants a temporary Damage Buff.
Warden Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Warden 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 | 1850 | 12 | 0.6 | 6.5 | 20 |
| 1 | 975 | 17 | 0.6 | 7 | 28.33 |
| 2 | 1987 | 28 | 0.55 | 7 | 50.91 |
| 3 | 5750 | 48 | 0.45 | 7.5 | 106.67 |
| 4 | 16500 | 80 | 0.45 | 8.5 | 177.78 |
Note: Crit multiplier 3x, Stun 1.25s; gains a riot shield that blocks stuns (6s cooldown) and grants 100% Damage Buff + Stun Immunity for 6s after a successful block
How to Get Warden
Triumph the Pizza Party event map to unlock Warden, then purchase it from the Store for 4,000 Coins
Alternatively, buy the 600 Robux gamepass to skip the event map requirement
Is Warden Worth It?
High placement limit (12 per player) makes it easy to stack for crowd control
Stun-on-hit from Level 3+ is very strong against fast or grouped enemies
Riot shield at max level adds a self-buff loop of Stun Immunity and bonus damage
Requires completing an event map first if you don't want to spend Robux, which can be a barrier for newer players
Warden Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Warden
Stacks well with itself thanks to its high placement limit
Good alongside ranged DPS towers since Warden's stuns keep enemies in their range longer