TDS Reforged Executioner Tower Guide

Executioner is a ranged ground tower in TDS: Reforged that was unlocked by triumphing Totality Tower, or through a gamepass for 750 Robux during the Solar Eclipse Event. Most recently it returned as a limited-time gamepass offering. Executioner attacks by throwing an axe at an enemy; the axe travels to the target, damages it, and then bounces to other enemies in sequence—making it effective against clustered packs and glass cannons alike.

This page explains Executioner’s bounce mechanic, where it fits in loadouts, and how to verify current availability in the Vince Games shop.

Role in the meta

Executioner is a ranged DPS with bounce pierce. The axe-throw-and-bounce pattern gives it crowd-control utility alongside raw damage: a single placement can pressure multiple enemies without requiring expensive AoE upgrades. On the Overall Tier List, Executioner sits in the A tier when the patch favors multi-target scenarios.

Compare Executioner against Enforcer (single-target burst) and Golden Minigunner (sustained DPS) when choosing your carry slot. Executioner shines when enemies bunch up; it loses value against spread-out targets.

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Bounce mechanic explained

After hitting the primary target, Executioner’s axe bounces to nearby enemies. The number of bounces scales with upgrade level. Higher bounces mean one placement can clear a dense cluster faster than many single-target towers. In Death Invasion and Polluted Core, where enemy density spikes, Executioner’s bounce can be the difference between leaking and clearing.

Placement and targeting

Seat Executioner on a sightline that maximizes bounce opportunities. Wide bends, chokepoints, and areas where enemy paths converge let the axe hit the most targets per throw. Set targeting to First to maximize bounce chain starts, or Strongest when tanks are the primary threat.

Loadout pairing

• Early chip — Executioner is not a wave-1 answer; keep a cheap defender until economy funds it
• Bounce synergy — pair with Slowing Towers to keep enemies in range longer, increasing axe contact time
• Boss-killing — Executioner can pressure bosses through bounces when other single-target towers are focused on adds
• Golden comparison — if you have Golden Ace Pilot for air, Executioner fills the ground-DPS flex

Availability note

Executioner has returned as a limited-time gamepass. Availability windows are narrow and tied to Vince Games events. Check the Roblox in-game shop for current status. Do not assume Executioner is permanently available.

Comparison with official TDS

Executioner in Reforged uses Vince Games’ balance decisions. Costs, damage, and bounce counts may differ from official Paradoxum Tower Defense Simulator. Always verify stats in the Vince Games lobby.

Related

• Towers Hub
• Overall Tier List
• Hardcore Tier List if you are pushing advanced modes
• Enforcer for single-target comparison
• Golden Minigunner for sustained DPS comparison

FAQ

• Is Executioner worth the gamepass? When it returns as a limited offer, the bounce mechanic offers unique crowd-control value that standard towers lack. Buy only if you need a ranged ground-DPS flex.
• How many bounces does Executioner have? Bounce count scales with upgrade level—verify exact values in the Vince Games shop or in-lobby stats panel.
• Does Executioner work in Hardcore? Yes. Dense wave patterns in Hardcore favor Executioner’s bounce mechanic.
• Can Executioner replace Enforcer? No. Executioner excels at multi-target pressure; Enforcer excels at single-target burst. They serve different roles.