Sledger — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: No longer obtainable (was: Triumph Outpost 32 during the Frost Invasion event, later a limited-time Robux gamepass, last offered at 749 Robux)
Detection: Lead
Placement Limit: 6 per player
Tier Rating: B
Total Upgrade Cost: $30,450
Sledger is a mid-game AOE melee tower that hits several enemies in an arc, slowing them and, from Level 3, freezing already-chilled enemies outright. At max level it adds a follow-up Arctic Aftershock hit for extra damage.
Sledger Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Sledger 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 | 950 | 10 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 8.33 |
| 1 | 400 | 14 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 11.67 |
| 2 | 1650 | 28 | 1.2 | 7 | 23.33 |
| 3 | 3200 | 50 | 1.2 | 7 | 41.67 |
| 4 | 8250 | 100 | 1.2 | 7.5 | 83.33 |
| 5 | 16000 | 150 | 1.2 | 7.5 | 162.5 |
Note: Max Hits 8, Slowdown 35% per hit, Freeze Time 1s; gains Arctic Aftershock (extra 45 damage hit, 0.4s delay, included in DPS); Frozen Damage 300 vs frozen/chilled enemies
How to Get Sledger
Sledger is not currently obtainable. It was originally unlocked by triumphing Outpost 32 during the Frost Invasion event, then cycled through several Robux gamepasses (last known price 749 Robux) before being taken offsale.
Is Sledger Worth It?
For existing owners, Sledger is a strong crowd-control melee tower with Lead detection from Level 0 and heavy slow/freeze utility, though it never gains Hidden or Flying detection.
Sledger Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Sledger
Pair with detectors for Hidden and Flying enemies, and place near towers that deal bonus damage to frozen enemies to capitalize on Sledger's freeze effects.