Soldier
Description
The Soldier is a low-tier tower that initially fires in bursts of three. It can be unlocked at 100 coins, meaning that this tower can be unlocked without playing a match. It costs $375 to place. It is very commonly used by beginners and is effective in the early-game.
Upgrades
| Level 1 - Laser Sight - $100 |
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+1 Range Sell Price changes to $118 |
| Level 2 - Radio - $300 |
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+Hidden detection +2 Range Sell Price changes to $193 |
| Level 3 - Training - $1,500 |
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Increases burst to 4 (from 3). +1 Damage +1 Range Sell Price changes to $568 |
Armor
Level 4 • Cost: Armor - $3,100
0.2 > 0.15 Fire Rate
+2 Damage
+2 Range
Sell Price changes to $1343
Commando
Level 5 • Cost: Commando - $4,750
+2 Range
+2 Damage
Sell Price changes to $2530
Strategy
- The soldier is very effective early-game due to its cheap cost and decent damage compared to the zombies that come at that time.
- However, it quickly loses value as the waves progress. It can be easily overwhelmed by hordes.
- It should not be relied on mid to late game.
Trivia
- The Soldier and Sniper both cost 100 coins, making them the only towers that cost coins to be purchasable without playing a single match.
- The Soldier's fire rate is not the time in between the bursts, but the time in between each bullet in the burst.