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==Description==
==Description==
The '''Sniper''' is one of the two starter towers obtained upon joining the game for the first time, along with the [[Scout]]. It is a long-ranged cliff tower with a slow firerate.
The '''Sniper''' is one of the two starter towers obtained upon joining the game for the first time, along with the [[Scout]]. It is a long-ranged cliff tower with a slow firerate, possessing high damage per shot.


Its utility comes from its very long range, allowing the '''Sniper''' to target enemies from far away. It deals medium damage at a very slow firerate. Slower enemies are vulnerable to the '''Sniper''' for long periods of time due to the '''Sniper's''' range, but faster enemies may be able to bypass it. Because the '''Sniper''' is a cliff tower, it can detect [[Flying]] enemies. The '''Sniper''' can also damage [[Lead (Attribute)|lead]] enemies at Level 3+. It is immune to all stuns by default.
Its utility comes from its very long range, allowing the '''Sniper''' to target enemies from far away. It deals high damage at a rather slow firerate. Slower enemies are vulnerable to the '''Sniper''' for long periods of time due to the '''Sniper's''' range, but faster enemies may be able to bypass it. Because the '''Sniper''' is a cliff tower, it can detect [[Flying]] enemies. The '''Sniper''' can also detect [[Hidden (Attribute)|hidden]] enemies at Level 2+ and damage [[Lead (Attribute)|lead]] enemies at Level 3+. It is immune to all stuns by default.


The '''Sniper''' is considered an early to mid-game tower. Later on during the game, the '''Sniper''' becomes less useful against strong enemies like the [[Slow Boss]] due to its middling damage output, or fast enemies like the [[Bolt]] due to their speed.
The '''Sniper''' is considered a solid early to mid-game tower, being able to take down many enemy types due to its triple detections, making it useful for [[Hardcore Mode]] and other harder gamemodes. Towards late game, the '''Sniper''' becomes inefficient against stronger enemies like the [[Slow Boss]] and the [[Fallen Giant]] due to its insufficient damage output, or fast enemies like the [[Bolt]] and the [[Yeti]] due to their speed, so it is recommended to get a stronger tower by then.

The '''Sniper''' has no placement limit.


==Upgrades==
==Upgrades==
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*The '''Sniper''' should not be relied on too much due to its slow firerate and overall low DPS. The slow firerate can result in you being easily overwhelmed later on in the game by hordes.
*The '''Sniper''' should not be relied on too much due to its slow firerate and overall low DPS. The slow firerate can result in you being easily overwhelmed later on in the game by hordes.
*The '''Sniper''' has lower DPS than other starter towers, but to compensate, it has a relatively long range, so it can keep shooting enemies for a while.
*The '''Sniper''' has lower DPS than other starter towers, but to compensate, it has a relatively long range, so it can keep shooting enemies for a while.
**You can pair this with the [[Commander]] so that it will shoot faster.
**You can pair this with the [[Commander]] or the [[Medic]] so that it will shoot faster.
*Later on in the game, to maximize damage, you should change the '''Sniper's''' targeting to ''Strongest'', or replace them with stronger towers.
*Later on in the game, to maximize damage, you should change the '''Sniper's''' targeting to ''Strongest'', or replace them with stronger towers like [[Ranger]].
*The [[DJ Booth]] can easily expand the range of the '''Sniper''' to cover most, if not all, of the map.
*The [[DJ Booth]] can easily expand the range of the '''Sniper''' to cover most, if not all, of the map.
*The '''Sniper''' can be used as a cheap way to deal with [[Flying]] enemies that appear early on during the game.
*The '''Sniper''' can be used as a cheap way to deal with [[Flying]] enemies that appear early on during the game.
**It can also damage [[Lead (Attribute)|Lead]] enemies at Level 3+, although there are better alternatives, like the [[Ace Pilot]] or [[Military Base]].
**It can also damage [[Lead (Attribute)|Lead]] enemies at Level 3+, making it rather useful against flying and lead combinations like [[Lead Balloon]], although there are better alternatives, like the [[Ace Pilot]] or [[Military Base]].
*The '''Sniper''' is one of the few towers that can damage all enemies, no matter their immunities, when upgraded to Level 3+.
*The '''Sniper''' is one of the few towers that can damage all enemies, no matter their immunities, when upgraded to Level 3+.
**Despite it being able to damage all enemies, it is generally not worth using the '''Sniper''' late on during the game due to its low DPS and slow firerate.
**Despite it being able to damage all enemies, it is generally not worth using the '''Sniper''' late on during the game due to its low DPS and slow firerate.
*The '''Sniper''' has no placement limit, requiring many placements to be effective, therefore other cliff towers should not be brought due to the limited cliff space available in most maps occupied by the snipers.
** Towards late-game, the Snipers can be sold to make space for other cliff towers, but this is not recommended unless absolutely necessary since it's rather time consuming and results in a general loss in cash and total dps.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 04:58, 4 May 2026

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"Shoot enemies from large distances. One of the starter towers."
―Store Description
"Shoot enemies from large distances."
―Former Store Description

Description

The Sniper is one of the two starter towers obtained upon joining the game for the first time, along with the Scout. It is a long-ranged cliff tower with a slow firerate, possessing high damage per shot.

Its utility comes from its very long range, allowing the Sniper to target enemies from far away. It deals high damage at a rather slow firerate. Slower enemies are vulnerable to the Sniper for long periods of time due to the Sniper's range, but faster enemies may be able to bypass it. Because the Sniper is a cliff tower, it can detect Flying enemies. The Sniper can also detect hidden enemies at Level 2+ and damage lead enemies at Level 3+. It is immune to all stuns by default.

The Sniper is considered a solid early to mid-game tower, being able to take down many enemy types due to its triple detections, making it useful for Hardcore Mode and other harder gamemodes. Towards late game, the Sniper becomes inefficient against stronger enemies like the Slow Boss and the Fallen Giant due to its insufficient damage output, or fast enemies like the Bolt and the Yeti due to their speed, so it is recommended to get a stronger tower by then.

The Sniper has no placement limit.

Upgrades

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Stats Table

To see all the previous statistics of this tower, see the history page, while for the statistics without the Firerate Bug, visit the Firerate Bug page.

Disable Rate of Fire BugEnable Rate of Fire Bug
Level Total Price Damage Firerate Range DPS Cost Efficiency
0 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$450 10 55.025 25 21.99 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$225Error creating thumbnail: File missing$226.13
1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$650 12 44.025 25 32.98 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$216.67Error creating thumbnail: File missing$218.12
2 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$1,400 25 44.025 28 6.256.21 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$224Error creating thumbnail: File missing$225.44
3 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$3,650 60 44.025 35 1514.91 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$243.33Error creating thumbnail: File missing$244.8
4 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$8,150 100 3.53.525 40 28.5728.37 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$285.26Error creating thumbnail: File missing$287.28
Level Total Price Damage Firerate Range DPS Cost Efficiency
0 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$500 6 1.651.675 20 3.643.58 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$137.36Error creating thumbnail: File missing$139.66
1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$850 8 1.31.325 20 6.156.04 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$138.21Error creating thumbnail: File missing$140.73
2 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$1,650 15 1.31.325 22.5 11.5411.32 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$142.98Error creating thumbnail: File missing$145.76
3 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$4,900 15 0.50.525 25 3028.57 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$163.33Error creating thumbnail: File missing$171.51
4 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$9,900 30 0.50.525 30 6057.14 Error creating thumbnail: File missing$165Error creating thumbnail: File missing$173.26

Skins

To see all the upgrades of a skin, see the gallery page.

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Skin Blue Red Ghillie Valentines
Rarity Common Common Common Common
Daily Store Cost Error creating thumbnail: File missing 1,250 Error creating thumbnail: File missing 1,250 Error creating thumbnail: File missing 1,250 Error creating thumbnail: File missing 4,000
Obtained From Basic Crate Basic Crate Basic Crate Lovely Crate,
Lovestruck Crate,
Valentines 2026 Crate
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Skin Bunny Ducky Silent Davinchi
Rarity Event Common Common Event
Daily Store Cost N/A Error creating thumbnail: File missing 3,000 Error creating thumbnail: File missing 3,000 N/A
Obtained From Bunny Crate Ducky Crate,
Hunting Season 		Cold Front Crate Lunar Overture Season
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Skin Redemption Frost Legion Shrimp
Rarity Uncommon Common Common
Daily Store Cost Error creating thumbnail: File missing 105 N/A N/A
Obtained From Premium Crate Operation I.C.E Regular Battle Pass Surf & Turf Regular Battle Pass

Strategy

  • The Sniper is effective early on during the game due to its cheap cost and long range.
    • Its earlier levels allow it to kill most enemies in one shot for a cheap price.
    • It can also be useful against Hidden enemies, as upgrading it to Level 2 is quite cheap.
  • The Sniper should not be relied on too much due to its slow firerate and overall low DPS. The slow firerate can result in you being easily overwhelmed later on in the game by hordes.
  • The Sniper has lower DPS than other starter towers, but to compensate, it has a relatively long range, so it can keep shooting enemies for a while.
    • You can pair this with the Commander or the Medic so that it will shoot faster.
  • Later on in the game, to maximize damage, you should change the Sniper's targeting to Strongest, or replace them with stronger towers like Ranger.
  • The DJ Booth can easily expand the range of the Sniper to cover most, if not all, of the map.
  • The Sniper can be used as a cheap way to deal with Flying enemies that appear early on during the game.
    • It can also damage Lead enemies at Level 3+, making it rather useful against flying and lead combinations like Lead Balloon, although there are better alternatives, like the Ace Pilot or Military Base.
  • The Sniper is one of the few towers that can damage all enemies, no matter their immunities, when upgraded to Level 3+.
    • Despite it being able to damage all enemies, it is generally not worth using the Sniper late on during the game due to its low DPS and slow firerate.
  • The Sniper has no placement limit, requiring many placements to be effective, therefore other cliff towers should not be brought due to the limited cliff space available in most maps occupied by the snipers.
    • Towards late-game, the Snipers can be sold to make space for other cliff towers, but this is not recommended unless absolutely necessary since it's rather time consuming and results in a general loss in cash and total dps.

Trivia

Update History

For previous cosmetic variations, see the gallery page.


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Towers
Starter Scout • Sniper • Paintballer • Demoman • Boomerang • Slime Trooper • Soldier
Intermediate Freezer • Assassin • Militant • Shotgunner • Hunter • Pyromancer • Ace Pilot • Medic • Farm • Electroshocker • Rocketeer • Trapper • Military Base • Crook Boss
Advanced Commander • Warden • Cowboy • DJ Booth • Tesla • Saboteur • Minigunner • Ranger • Pursuit • Gatling Gun • Turret • Mortar • Mercenary Base
Hardcore Brawler • Necromancer • Accelerator • Engineer • Hacker
Evolved Operator • Enforcer • Kingpin • Juggernaut
Golden Perks Golden Minigunner • Golden Crook Boss • Golden Pyromancer • Golden Scout • Golden Cowboy • Golden Soldier • Golden Demoman • Golden Snowballer
Exclusive Gladiator • Commando • Slasher • Frost Blaster • Archer • Swarmer • Toxic Gunner • Sledger • Executioner • Elf Camp • Jester • Cryomancer • Hallow Punk • Harvester • Snowballer • Elementalist • Firework Technician • Biologist • Warlock • Spotlight Tech • War Machine • Mecha Base
Unavailable Mine • Sentry • Moderator • Railgunner • Twitgunner • Void Miner • Combatant • Crystallizer • Pulse Trooper • Time Dilator
Units
Military Base Humvee • Humvee 2 • Humvee 3 • Tank • Railgun Tank • Motorcycle (Removed) • Truck1 (Removed) • Truck2 (Removed) • Truck3 (Removed)
Engineer Sentry • Rifle Sentry • Minigun Sentry • War Machine Sentry
Crook Boss Pistol Goon • Tommy Goon 1 • Tommy Goon 2 • Body Guard (Removed) • Body Guards 1 (Removed) • Body Guards 2 (Removed) • Golden Crook (Removed) • Golden Mafia (Removed) • Crook (Removed) • Mafia (Removed)
Golden Crook Boss Golden Pistol Goon • Golden Tommy Goon 1 • Tommy Goon 2 • Golden Body Guard (Removed) • Golden Body Guards 1 (Removed) • Golden Body Guards 2 (Removed)
Commander Gunner APC • Missile APC
Mercenary Base Rifleman • Grenadier • Riot Guard • Field Medic
Enforcer Swat Van • Swat Van Gunner
Kingpin Lackey • Money Runner • Bouncer • Contractor
Elf Camp Elf • Snowball Elf • Cannoneer Elf • Bomber Elf • Guardian Elf • Gunner Elf • Gift Bomber • Ripped Elf
Necromancer Skeleton • Sword Skeleton • Giant Skeleton • Skeleton Knight • Hallow Guard • Executioner Skeleton
Elementalist Ice Turret
Biologist Sunflower • Ivy • Nightshade
Consumables Molten Monster • Fire Ducky • Confusion Ducky • Ice Ducky • Poison Ducky • Shock Ducky • Crab
Enforcer SWAT Van (Removed)
Mecha Base Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • Mark IV • Mark V • XR600 (Removed) • Armored XR600 (Removed) • XR700 (Removed) • XR900 (Removed) • XR901 (Removed)
Trick or Threat Town Citizen 1 (Removed) • Citizen 2 (Removed)
Commands Only Monster • Jeep (Removed) • Soldier (Removed)
Tower Gallery Pages
Starter Scout • Sniper • Paintballer • Demoman • Boomerang • Slime Trooper • Soldier
Intermediate Freezer • Assassin • Militant • Shotgunner • Hunter • Pyromancer • Ace Pilot • Medic • Farm • Electroshocker • Rocketeer • Trapper • Military Base • Crook Boss
Advanced Commander • Warden • Cowboy • DJ Booth • Tesla • Saboteur • Minigunner • Ranger • Pursuit • Gatling Gun • Turret • Mortar • Mercenary Base
Hardcore Brawler • Necromancer • Accelerator • Engineer • Hacker
Evolved Operator • Enforcer • Kingpin • Juggernaut
Golden Perks Golden Minigunner • Golden Crook Boss • Golden Pyromancer • Golden Scout • Golden Cowboy • Golden Soldier • Golden Demoman • Golden Snowballer
Exclusive Gladiator • Commando • Slasher • Frost Blaster • Archer • Swarmer • Toxic Gunner • Sledger • Executioner • Elf Camp • Jester • Cryomancer • Hallow Punk • Harvester • Snowballer • Elementalist • Firework Technician • Biologist • Warlock • Spotlight Tech • War Machine • Mecha Base
Unavailable Sentry • Moderator • Railgunner • Twitgunner • Void Miner • Combatant
Unit Gallery Pages
Military Base Humvee • Humvee 2 • Humvee 3 • Tank • Railgun Tank
Engineer Sentry • Rifle Sentry • Minigun Sentry • War Machine Sentry
Crook Boss Pistol Goon • Tommy Goon 1 • Tommy Goon 2
Golden Crook Boss Golden Pistol Goon • Golden Tommy Goon 1 • Golden Tommy Goon 2
Commander Gunner APC • Missile APC
Mercenary Base Rifleman • Grenadier • Riot Guard • Field Medic
Kingpin Lackey • Money Runner • Bouncer
Elf Camp Elf • Snowball Elf • Cannoneer Elf • Bomber Elf • Guardian Elf • Gunner Elf • Gift Bomber • Ripped Elf
Necromancer Skeleton • Sword Skeleton • Giant Skeleton • Skeleton Knight • Hallow Guard • Executioner Skeleton
Elementalist Ice Turret
History Pages
Starter Scout • Sniper • Paintballer • Demoman • Slime Trooper • Soldier
Intermediate Freezer • Assassin • Militant • Shotgunner • Hunter • Pyromancer • Ace Pilot • Medic • Farm • Electroshocker • Rocketeer • Trapper • Military Base • Crook Boss
Advanced Commander • Warden • Cowboy • DJ Booth • Tesla • Saboteur • Minigunner • Ranger • Pursuit • Gatling Gun • Turret • Mortar • Mercenary Base
Hardcore Brawler • Necromancer • Accelerator • Engineer • Hacker
Evolved Operator • Kingpin • Juggernaut
Golden Perks Golden Minigunner • Golden Crook Boss • Golden Pyromancer • Golden Scout • Golden Cowboy • Golden Soldier • Golden Snowballer
Exclusive Gladiator • Commando • Slasher • Frost Blaster • Archer • Swarmer • Toxic Gunner • Sledger • Executioner • Elf Camp • Jester • Cryomancer • Hallow Punk • Harvester • Snowballer • Elementalist • Firework Technician • Biologist • Warlock • Spotlight Tech • War Machine • Mecha Base
Unavailable Sentry • Twitgunner • Combatant
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