Slasher — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: No longer obtainable (was: Triumph Nightmare Carnival, later a limited-time Robux gamepass, last offered at 749 Robux)
Detection: Hidden, Lead
Placement Limit: 8 per player
Tier Rating: C
Total Upgrade Cost: $59,203
Slasher (originally named 'Shredder' early in its history) is a mid-to-late-game melee tower that lands periodic critical hits and applies a stacking Bleed damage-over-time debuff, which triggers a massive burst of damage once it reaches 450 stacks.
Slasher Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Slasher 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 | 2400 | 10 | 0.4 | 5 | 33.33 |
| 1 | 1000 | 14 | 0.4 | 5 | 46.67 |
| 2 | 4800 | 14 | 0.6 | 5 | 31.67 |
| 3 | 11003 | 24 | 0.55 | 5 | 65.45 |
| 4 | 40000 | 38 | 0.5 | 5 | 152 |
Note: Crit Multiplier 4x (Crit Damage 152), Bleed Stack +45 per crit; immune to Stun
How to Get Slasher
Slasher is not currently obtainable. It was originally unlocked by triumphing Nightmare Carnival, then cycled through several Robux gamepasses (last known price 749 Robux) before being taken offsale.
Is Slasher Worth It?
For existing owners, Slasher is one of the hardest-hitting melee towers in this batch by max level, with Hidden detection from Level 1 and Lead detection from Level 2, plus growing Freeze and Stun immunity as it levels up.
Slasher Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Slasher
Pair with a Flying detector since it never gains one; its Bleed stacking makes it especially strong against high-health bosses when paired with towers that can keep enemies in range long enough to build stacks.