Brawler — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 1,250 Gems
Detection: Hidden, Lead
Placement Limit: 10 per player
Tier Rating: A
Total Upgrade Cost: $15,477
Brawler is a melee tower unlocking at Level 50 that punches enemies in a combo, gaining a bonus Final Hit with knockback from Level 2 onward. Its Reposition ability lets it teleport anywhere on the map, dealing shockwave damage that can even hit Flying enemies despite Brawler having no normal Flying detection.
Brawler Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Brawler 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 | 300 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| 1 | 200 | 5 | 0.6 | 6.5 | 8.33 |
| 2 | 1200 | 14 | 0.6 | 6.5 | 23.33 |
| 3 | 2500 | 24 | 0.5 | 6.5 | 48 |
| 4 | 3500 | 35 | 0.5 | 7 | 70 |
| 5 | 7777 | 50 | 0.4 | 8 | 125 |
Note: 3-hit combo; Final Hit deals 100 dmg plus knockback (force 32); Reposition ability deals 100 dmg
How to Get Brawler
Reach Level 50, then purchase Brawler from the Store for 1,250 Gems
Is Brawler Worth It?
Cheap placement and upgrade cost relative to its damage output
Knockback from Level 2+ helps stall groups of enemies near chokepoints
Reposition ability adds flexibility to cover multiple lanes with one tower
No Flying detection with its normal attacks, so it needs support against flying-heavy waves
Brawler Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Brawler
Good alongside Electroshocker or Tesla for stun-stacking crowd control
Works well on maps with tight corners where knockback can bunch enemies together