Archer/History
This is the history subpage for the Archer/History. It contains every revision of the tower's statistics.
To see the statistics of this tower without the Firerate Bug, visit the Firerate Bug page.
Revive & Reload Update (20 August 2025) – Present
Base Stats
Archer/History
Cost
$600
Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)
Average (1.5)
Sell Price
$200
Placement Type
Ground
Ground
Hidden Detection
Level 2+
Lead Detection
Level 3+ (Fire & Splash only)
Flying Detection
N/A
N/A
Max Hits
2
2
Upgrades
Deadshot
Level 2 • Cost: Deadshot -
$400
Flame
Level 3 • Cost: Flame-tipped Arrows -
$1,000
Mechanical Bow
Level 4 • Cost: Mechanical Bow -
$2,750
Shot of the Century
Level 5 • Cost: Shot of the Century -
$8,575
Stats Table
| Total Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| Flame Arrows | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Damage | Burn Damage | Firerate[1] | Burn Tick | Burn Time | Range | Max Hits | Total Elapsed Damage[2] | DPS | Cost Efficiency[3] |
| 0 | 4 | N/A | 1.708 | N/A | N/A | 16 | 2 | N/A | 2.34 | |
| 1 | 4 | N/A | 1.708 | N/A | N/A | 19 | 2 | N/A | 2.34 | |
| 2 | 6 | N/A | 1.608 | N/A | N/A | 19 | 2 | N/A | 3.73 | |
| 3 | 8 | 1 | 1.508 | 0.5 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 7.31[4] | |
| 4 | 16 | 3 | 1.508 | 0.5 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 18 | 16.61[5] | |
| 5 | 35 | 6 | 1.258 | 0.5 | 4 | 24 | 6 | 48 | 39.82[6] | |
| Explosive Arrows | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Damage | Splash Damage | Firerate[1] | Range | Explosion Range | Max Hits[8] | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency | ||
| 5 | 35 | 35 | 1.258 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 55.64[9] | |||
Revive & Reload Update (20 August 2025) – Null & Void Update (18 October 2025)
Base Stats
Archer/History
Cost
$600
Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)
Average (1.5)
Sell Price
$200
Placement Type
Ground
Ground
Hidden Detection
Level 2+
Lead Detection
Level 3+ (Fire & Splash only)
Flying Detection
Level 0+
Max Hits
2
2
Upgrades
Deadshot
Level 2 • Cost: Deadshot -
$400
Flame
Level 3 • Cost: Flame-tipped Arrows -
$1,000
Mechanical Bow
Level 4 • Cost: Mechanical Bow -
$2,750
Shot of the Century
Level 5 • Cost: Shot of the Century -
$7,375
Stats Table
| Total Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| Flame Arrows | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Damage | Burn Damage | Firerate[1] | Burn Tick | Burn Time | Range | Max Hits | Total Elapsed Damage[2] | DPS | Cost Efficiency[3] |
| 0 | 4 | N/A | 1.708 | N/A | N/A | 16 | 2 | N/A | 2.34 | |
| 1 | 4 | N/A | 1.708 | N/A | N/A | 19 | 2 | N/A | 2.34 | |
| 2 | 6 | N/A | 1.608 | N/A | N/A | 19 | 2 | N/A | 3.73 | |
| 3 | 8 | 1 | 1.508 | 0.5 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 7.31[10] | |
| 4 | 16 | 4 | 1.508 | 0.5 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 24 | 18.61[11] | |
| 5 | 32 | 8 | 1.258 | 0.5 | 4 | 24 | 5 | 64 | 41.44[12] | |
| Explosive Arrows | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Damage | Splash Damage | Firerate[1] | Range | Explosion Range | Max Hits[8] | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency | ||
| 5 | 32 | 48 | 1.258 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 63.6[13] | |||
Assassin Update (6 August 2025) – Revive & Reload Update (20 August 2025)
Base Stats
Archer/History
Cost
$600
Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)
Average (1.5)
Sell Price
$200
Placement Type
Ground
Ground
Hidden Detection
Level 2+
Lead Detection
Level 3+ (Fire & Splash only)
Flying Detection
Level 0+
Max Hits
2
2
Upgrades
Deadshot
Level 2 • Cost: Deadshot -
$400
Flame
Level 3 • Cost: Flame-tipped Arrows -
$1,000
Mechanical Bow
Level 4 • Cost: Mechanical Bow -
$2,375
Shot of the Century
Level 5 • Cost: Shot of the Century -
$7,375
Stats Table
| Total Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| Flame Arrows | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Damage | Burn Damage | Firerate[1] | Burn Tick | Burn Time | Range | Max Hits | Total Elapsed Damage[2] | DPS | Cost Efficiency[3] |
| 0 | 4 | N/A | 1.708 | N/A | N/A | 16 | 2 | N/A | 2.34 | |
| 1 | 4 | N/A | 1.708 | N/A | N/A | 19 | 2 | N/A | 2.34 | |
| 2 | 6 | N/A | 1.608 | N/A | N/A | 19 | 2 | N/A | 3.73 | |
| 3 | 8 | 1 | 1.508 | 0.5 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 7.31[10] | |
| 4 | 16 | 4 | 1.508 | 0.5 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 24 | 18.61[11] | |
| 5 | 32 | 8 | 1.258 | 0.5 | 4 | 24 | 5 | 64 | 41.44[12] | |
| Explosive Arrows | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Damage | Splash Damage | Firerate[1] | Range | Explosion Range | Max Hits[8] | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency | ||
| 5 | 32 | 48 | 1.258 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 63.6[13] | |||
Archer Update (15 January 2025) – Assassin Update (6 August 2025)
Base Stats
Archer/History
Cost
$400
Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)
Average (1.5)
Sell Price
$133
Placement Type
Ground
Ground
Hidden Detection
Level 2+
Lead Detection
Level 3+ (Fire & Splash only)
Flying Detection
Level 0+
Max Hits
2
2
Upgrades
Deadshot
Level 2 • Cost: Deadshot -
$400
Flame
Level 3 • Cost: Flame-tipped Arrows -
$800
Mechanical Bow
Level 4 • Cost: Mechanical Bow -
$2,375
Shot of the Century
Level 5 • Cost: Shot of the Century -
$7,000
Stats Table
| Total Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| Flame Arrows | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Damage | Burn Damage | Firerate[1] | Burn Tick | Burn Time | Range | Max Hits | Total Elapsed Damage[2] | DPS | Cost Efficiency[3] |
| 0 | 4 | N/A | 1.708 | N/A | N/A | 18 | 2 | N/A | 2.34 | |
| 1 | 4 | N/A | 1.708 | N/A | N/A | 19 | 2 | N/A | 2.34 | |
| 2 | 6 | N/A | 1.608 | N/A | N/A | 19 | 3 | N/A | 3.73 | |
| 3 | 8 | 1 | 1.508 | 0.5 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 7.31[10] | |
| 4 | 16 | 2 | 1.508 | 0.5 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 12 | 14.61[14] | |
| 5 | 32 | 4 | 1.258 | 0.5 | 4 | 24 | 6 | 32 | 33.44[15] | |
| Explosive Arrows | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Damage | Splash Damage | Firerate[1] | Range | Explosion Range | Max Hits[8] | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency | ||
| 5 | 32 | 48 | 1.258 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 63.6[13] | |||
7 April 2023 – Archer Update (15 January 2025)
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Faster Reloading
Level 1 • Cost: Faster Reloading -
$100
Deadshot
Level 2 • Cost: Deadshot -
$700
Ammo Mods
Level 3 • Cost: Ammo Mods -
$1,500
Mechanical Bow
Level 4 • Cost: Mechanical Bow -
$3,000
Professional Archer
Level 5 • Cost: Professional Archer -
$7,500
Stats Table
| Level | Total Price | Normal Damage | Burn Damage[16] | Firerate[1] | Range | Burn Time | Max Hits | Total Elapsed Damage[2] | DPS[3] | Cost Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | N/A | 2.508 | 20 | N/A | 2 | N/A | 1.59 | ||
| 1 | 4 | N/A | 2.008 | 22 | N/A | 2 | N/A | 1.99 | ||
| 2 | 8 | N/A | 2.258 | 22 | N/A | 2 | N/A | 3.54 | ||
| 3 | 10 | 2 | 2.258 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6.63[17] | ||
| 4 | 20 | 4 | 1.508 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 17.26[18] | ||
| 5 | 30 | 10 | 1.508 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 80 | 29.89[19] |
Entity System Update (12 March 2022) – 7 April 2023
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Faster Reloading
Level 1 • Cost: Faster Reloading -
$100
Mechanical Bow
Level 4 • Cost: Mechanical Bow -
$1,000
Professional Archer
Level 5 • Cost: Professional Archer -
$3,500
Stats Table
31 October 2020 – Entity System Update (12 March 2022)
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Faster Reloading
Level 1 • Cost: Faster Reloading -
$100
Mechanical Bow
Level 4 • Cost: Mechanical Bow -
$1,000
Professional Archer
Level 5 • Cost: Professional Archer -
$3,500
Stats Table
Overhaul Update (29 October 2020) – 31 October 2020
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Faster Reloading
Level 1 • Cost: Faster Reloading -
$100
Mechanical Bow
Level 4 • Cost: Mechanical Bow -
$1,350
Professional Archer
Level 5 • Cost: Professional Archer -
$3,500
Stats Table
4 March 2020 – Overhaul Update (29 October 2020)
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Sharper Arrows
Level 2 • Cost: Sharper Arrows -
$250
Even Sharper Arrows
Level 3 • Cost: Even Sharper Arrows -
$325
Rapid Fire
Level 4 • Cost: Rapid Fire -
$800
Sword Arrows
Level 5 • Cost: Sword Arrows -
$3,000
Stats Table
26 January 2020 – 4 March 2020
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Even Sharper Arrows
Level 3 • Cost: Even Sharper Arrows -
$325
Rapid Fire
Level 4 • Cost: Rapid Fire -
$800
Stats Table
| Level | Total Price | Damage | Firerate | Range | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2.05 | 25 | 0.49 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 2.05 | 27 | 0.49 | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2.05 | 27 | 0.98 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 2.05 | 29 | 3.41 | ||
| 4 | 7 | 1.05 | 30 | 6.67 | ||
| 5 | 27 | 1.05 | 32 | 25.71 |
12 January 2020 – 26 January 2020
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Even Sharper Arrows
Level 3 • Cost: Even Sharper Arrows -
$325
Rapid Fire
Level 4 • Cost: Rapid Fire -
$800
Stats Table
| Level | Total Price | Damage | Firerate | Range | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2.05 | 25 | 0.49 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 2.05 | 27 | 0.49 | ||
| 2 | 3 | 2.05 | 27 | 1.46 | ||
| 3 | 9 | 2.05 | 29 | 4.39 | ||
| 4 | 9 | 1.05 | 30 | 8.57 | ||
| 5 | 24 | 1.05 | 32 | 22.86 |
1 January 2020 – 12 January 2020
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Even Sharper Arrows
Level 3 • Cost: Even Sharper Arrows -
$325
Rapid Fire
Level 4 • Cost: Rapid Fire -
$800
Stats Table
| Level | Total Price | Damage | Firerate | Range | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2.05 | 25 | 0.49 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 2.05 | 27 | 0.49 | ||
| 2 | 3 | 2.05 | 27 | 1.46 | ||
| 3 | 9 | 2.05 | 29 | 4.39 | ||
| 4 | 9 | 1 | 30 | 8.57 | ||
| 5 | 24 | 1.05 | 32 | 22.86 |
25 December 2019 – 1 January 2020
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Even Sharper Arrows
Level 3 • Cost: Even Sharper Arrows -
$325
Rapid Fire
Level 4 • Cost: Rapid Fire -
$800
Stats Table
| Level | Total Price | Damage | Firerate | Range | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 2.05 | 25 | 0.98 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 2.05 | 27 | 0.98 | ||
| 2 | 4 | 2.05 | 27 | 1.95 | ||
| 3 | 14 | 2.05 | 29 | 6.83 | ||
| 4 | 14 | 1.05 | 30 | 13.33 | ||
| 5 | 29 | 1.05 | 32 | 27.62 |
24 December 2019 – 25 December 2019
Base Stats
Archer/History
Upgrades
Even Sharper Arrows
Level 3 • Cost: Even Sharper Arrows -
$325
Rapid Fire
Level 4 • Cost: Rapid Fire -
$800
Stats Table
| Level | Total Price | Damage | Firerate | Range | DPS[7] | Cost Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 2.05 | 25 | 0.98 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 2.05 | 27 | 0.98 | ||
| 2 | 4 | 2.05 | 27 | 1.95 | ||
| 3 | 14 | 2.05 | 29 | 6.83 | ||
| 4 | 14 | 1.05 | 30 | 13.33 | ||
| 5 | 44 | 1.05 | 32 | 41.9 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Firerate is seperated into two parts, loading the bow, and aiming and firing the bow. The firerate is halved if the bow is already loaded.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Total Elapsed Damage is calculated as Burn Damage × Burn Time.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 DPS assumes one arrow successfully hits one enemy only.
Total DPS is calculated as Normal DPS + Burn DPS.
Burn DPS is calculated as Burn Damage ÷ Tick. - ↑ 5.31 Normal DPS + 2 Burn DPS
- ↑ 10.61 Normal DPS + 6 Burn DPS
- ↑ 27.82 Normal DPS + 12 Burn DPS
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 DPS assumes one arrow successfully hits one enemy only.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Refers to the arrow only, not the explosion.
- ↑ 27.82 Normal DPS + 27.82 Splash DPS
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 5.31 Normal DPS + 2 Burn DPS
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 10.61 Normal DPS + 8 Burn DPS
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 25.44 Normal DPS + 16 Burn DPS
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 25.44 Normal DPS + 38.16 Splash DPS
- ↑ 10.61 Normal DPS + 4 Burn DPS
- ↑ 25.44 Normal DPS + 8 Burn DPS
- ↑ Burn damage has a tick of 1.
- ↑ 4.43 Normal DPS + 2 Burn DPS
- ↑ 13.26 Normal DPS + 4 Burn DPS
- ↑ 19.89 Normal DPS + 10 Burn DPS
- ↑ Damage decreases as the arrow pierces through enemies.
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