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Tower Defense Simulator
Hardcore Mode All Waves 1-50

This guide shows every Hardcore wave including major bosses and event-based spawns. If you want to beat Hardcore, study every detail here!

Wave	Enemies	Boss	Tips	Profit
Wave 1Hard	Voidlings	❌	1Cheap towers early 2Place near corners 3Farm from wave 2	+ $100 💰
Wave 2Hard	Voidlings + Shadows	❌	1Early detection tower 2Upgrade 1 DPS 3Hold cash	+ $115 💰
Wave 3Hard	Shadow Rush	❌	1Chain slow/aoe 2Place 2nd farm 3Target strong	+ $130 💰
Wave 4Hard	Void Hoppers	❌	1Predict jumps 2Stack corners 3Place upgrade farm	+ $145 💰
Wave 5Hard	Mini Void Brute	❌	1Focus fire early 2Upgrade DPS tower 3Save abilities	+ $160 💰
Wave 6Hard	Void Sprinters	❌	1Line slows carefully 2Set to last 3Don’t upgrade farms here	+ $175 💰
Wave 7Hard	Shadow Hoppers	❌	1Keep them grouped 2AOE tower ready 3Prepare midline	+ $190 💰
Wave 8Hard	Void Miners	❌	1High defense enemies 2Use armor break 3Upgrade range	+ $210 💰
Wave 9Hard	Voidling Surge	❌	1AOE spam early 2Save boost skill 3Mid upgrade 1 tower	+ $225 💰
Wave 10Hard	Void Golem (Mini Boss)	Boss1	1Chain all stuns 2Use mid burst tower 3Fallback unit behind	+ $250 💰
Wave 11Hard	Shadow Brutes	❌	1AOE focus rear 2Upgrade slow towers 3Check range gaps	+ $275 💰
Wave 12Hard	Voidling Rush	❌	1Early max DPS 2Spam support 3Keep corners active	+ $295 💰
Wave 13Hard	Shadow Hopper Mix	❌	1Focus landing zone 2Don’t split DPS 3Upgrade lead tower	+ $310 💰
Wave 14Hard	Void Elite	❌	1Set priority strong 2AOE mid-high 3Switch targeting modes	+ $330 💰
Wave 15Hard	Void Crusher	Boss2	1Chain all burst 2Strong AOE timing 3Stagger slow towers	+ $355 💰
Wave 16Hard	Shadow Horde	❌	1AOE early lane 2Combo stuns 3Save back corner	+ $375 💰
Wave 17Hard	Void Spawner	❌	1Break spawns fast 2Boost support 3High crit damage	+ $395 💰
Wave 18Hard	Void Rushers	❌	1Line long-range 2Use small AOE 3Don’t overinvest	+ $420 💰
Wave 19Hard	Void Bats	❌	1High air coverage 2AOE air-only 3Extra targeting up	+ $440 💰
Wave 20Hard	Void Berserker	Boss3	1Full boost rotation 2Don’t panic place 3Final stun use	+ $475 💰
Wave 21Hard	Void Shadows	❌	1Keep corners safe 2Rotate AOE 3Stack burst towers	+ $500 💰
Wave 22Hard	Voidlings + Brutes	❌	1AOE priority mix 2Lead breakers active 3Preplace fallback	+ $530 💰
Wave 23Hard	Void Assassins	❌	1Track speed units 2Stun ready 3Back row clear	+ $560 💰
Wave 24Hard	Voidling Horde	❌	1AOE stacked 2Chain backline 3Watch split paths	+ $585 💰
Wave 25Hard	Void Warlord	Boss4	1Full chain DPS 2Stun at mid 3Save corners	+ $615 💰
Wave 26Hard	Void Crawlers	❌	1Anti-camo ready 2Lead mix later 3Upgrade AOE towers	+ $640 💰
Wave 27Hard	Void Flyers	❌	1Anti-air maxed 2Stagger placements 3Support boost mid	+ $670 💰
Wave 28Hard	Void Assassins	❌	1AOE spam back 2Reposition fast 3Buff chains	+ $700 💰
Wave 29Hard	Void Shredders	❌	1Prepare fallback 2Focus fire mid 3Lead stack ready	+ $735 💰
Wave 30Hard	Void King	Boss5	1Ultimate burst focus 2Backline trap 3Don’t panic sell	+ $780 💰
Wave 31Hard	Dark Shadows	❌	1Place rear burst 2Stun stack early 3Extra support ready	+ $800 💰
Wave 32Hard	Void Bats	❌	1Air AOE chain 2Last-second burst 3Watch outer corners	+ $820 💰
Wave 33Hard	Shadow Warriors	❌	1Stagger slows 2Switch focus left 3Keep high crit	+ $845 💰
Wave 34Hard	Void Engineers	❌	1Ignore side targets 2Crit-splash useful 3Use fallback	+ $875 💰
Wave 35Hard	Void Executioner	Boss6	1Save all boosts 2Focus far lane 3Time stuns tight	+ $910 💰
Wave 36Hard	Shadow Split	❌	1Prepare full clear 2Air spam risk 3High AOE spam	+ $940 💰
Wave 37Hard	Void Breakers	❌	1Switch priority: strong 2Keep support mid 3Don’t panic sell	+ $970 💰
Wave 38Hard	Void Blasters	❌	1Boost AOE again 2Clean split paths 3Layered targeting	+ $1000 💰
Wave 39Hard	Void Legion	❌	1Cover every lane 2Chain stun mid 3Final fallback prep	+ $1030 💰
Wave 40Hard	Void Reaper	Boss7	1Ultimate burst stack 2Double support loop 3Final fallback activate	+ $1100 💰
Wave 41Hard	Void Horde	❌	1Layered AOE 2Lead check 3Max support buffs	+ $1150 💰
Wave 42Hard	Void Flyers	❌	1Anti-air ready 2Support rear 3High DPS air	+ $1175 💰
Wave 43Hard	Void Infiltrators	❌	1Backline guards 2Chain reaction timing 3AOE rotations	+ $1200 💰
Wave 44Hard	Void Tanks	❌	1Stagger focus 2Buff + Freeze 3Reinforce mid	+ $1230 💰
Wave 45Hard	Void Champion	Boss8	1Max chain buffs 2Fallback spike 3Precision stuns	+ $1275 💰
Wave 46Hard	Void Berserkers	❌	1Stun backline 2Control corners 3Max firepower	+ $1300 💰
Wave 47Hard	Void Swarm	❌	1AOE spam low 2Stun delay 3Rotate burst	+ $1325 💰
Wave 48Hard	Void Overlords	❌	1Chain high DPS 2Max stun range 3Prepare fallback	+ $1350 💰
Wave 49Hard	Void Colossus	Boss9	1Ultimate chain burst 2Stun lock mid 3Full rear fallback	+ $1400 💰
Wave 50Hard	??? (Final Void)	Final Boss	1Every boost active 2Sell + rebuild mid 3Full damage focus	+ $1500 💰

Disclaimer: The Tower Defense Simulator – Hardcore Mode Wave 1–40 is not an official tool by Roblox – it is created by fans to help Roblox players & creators. We hope you like it and we do our best to update it regularly.

What is Hardcore Mode in Tower Defense Simulator?

Hardcore Mode is the ultimate challenge in TDS. With 50 intense waves, limited cash, no mid-game skips, and exclusive enemies, it’s the final test for elite players. You’ll need perfect coordination and the best towers to win.

🚫 No Mistakes Allowed!

Enemies in Hardcore Mode deal more damage, stun towers, break formations, and appear earlier than usual. One bad upgrade decision can cost the game.

Hardcore Wave Table (1–50)

The table above shows all 50 waves in Hardcore Mode. It includes 💀 enemy types, spawn triggers, mini-boss alerts, and 💵 reward pacing. Use it like a roadmap:

📌 Track Hidden, Shadow, and Mutant enemy spawns
⚠️ Watch for Boss Chains (waves 35+)
🎯 Plan boosts and Commander chains in advance

Hardcore = Strategy Mode

This is not just about tower spam. You need perfect placement, timing, support chains and enemy prediction. The wave table above gives you everything to prep correctly.

Why You Should Play Hardcore Mode

It’s difficult, yes. But it’s also the most rewarding mode in all of TDS:

🏆 Feature	What It Does	Why It Matters
🔓 Unlock Exclusive Towers	Like Engineer or Pursuit	Only available here!
💰 Higher XP & Coin Gain	Each wave gives more	Faster way to level up
🧠 High Strategy Required	No room for error	Great for experienced squads
🎮 Hardcore Mode Badges	Flex your win on your profile	Proof of elite status

Top Early Towers for Hardcore Mode (Waves 1–10)

Cash is tight in Hardcore, so early choices matter more than ever. These towers are great to start with:

🚀 Tower	Cost ($)	Why It’s Effective
🧪 Toxic Gunner	$850	Slow effect & splash
🎯 Sniper	$400	Hidden detection + range
🔫 Golden Scout	$250	Powerful early burst if owned
🎙️ Commander	$850	Needed for buff chains
⚡ DJ Booth	$850	Reduces upgrade costs — essential!

💡 Start Smart, Scale Fast

Hardcore Mode is winnable — but only with the right tools and teamwork. Let the table guide you wave-by-wave to survive all 50 rounds!

Mid & Late Game Strategy in Hardcore Mode

Nach Wave 25 beginnt der Wahnsinn. Gegner kommen in Boss-Ketten, stunnen deine Einheiten, beschleunigen plötzlich oder beschwören Minions. Deine Strategie muss sitzen!

🕒 Phase	Threats	Strategy Tip
Waves 25–35	Speed Mutants + Stunners	Use DJ + Commander Buffs in alternating zones
Waves 36–45	Multiple Bosses per wave	Sell & shift DPS to key locations
Waves 46–49	Stun Chains + Shadows	Split tower clusters across multiple areas
Wave 50	Fallen King + Clone Bosses	Max everything! Activate Commander Chains nonstop

Scenarios: What Will Probably Go Wrong

Hardcore Mode verzeiht nichts. Hier ein paar typische Situationen – mit Rettungsstrategie:

Your whole team got stunned

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Spread out towers, place Commanders and DJs in different lanes, rotate abilities!

You’re out of cash by Wave 30

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You spent too early! Save until Wave 20–25 for heavy hitters like Accelerator or Pursuit.

Minibosses broke your chain

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Set up backup zones with Pyro/Toxic + Commander combos. Don’t rely on one line.

🏁 Conclusion: Hardcore = Team Mode

This is where good teams become legends. With the wave table, a solid loadout and buff rotations, you can survive all 50 waves — and unlock the best rewards in TDS!

FAQs – Tower Defense Simulator Hardcore Mode

How many waves are in Hardcore Mode?

There are 50 waves — 10 more than all other modes. The last 10 waves are extremely difficult.

What is the final boss in Hardcore?

The Fallen King returns, backed by clones, stunners, and summons. He has massive HP and requires full firepower.

Can I beat Hardcore solo?

It’s almost impossible solo. This mode is designed for full 4-player squads with maxed towers and roles.

What roles should each player have?

Ideally: 1x Damage Focus, 1x Support Chain (Commander/DJ), 1x Splash Control, 1x Air/Minion Cleanup. Communication is key!