TDS Reforged Guides
Deep walkthroughs for modes, mechanics, and first-hour decisions.
Welcome to the Guides Hub for TDS: Reforged—the Vince Games Roblox fan tower defense built around original towers, bosses, maps, and a custom gamemode editor. These tutorials answer practical searches: how to play, how to beat Hardcore, how to build a custom mode, and how to stop leaking early waves.
PC navigation shows up to eight guide links; use this hub for the full list when the dropdown says View all.
Start here
- Getting Started — first lobby checklist and mindset
- How to Join the Vince Games Group — claim +$100 starting cash
- Economy & Cash — sell windows and early breakpoints
- Controls — placement, upgrade, targeting, sell
- Custom Gamemode Creator — waves, bosses, rules
Mode triumph guides
- Solo Hardcore with verified video mid-article
- Death Invasion Solo
- Polluted Core
- Co-op Roles — split economy, slows, and carry duties
- Maps & Modes — pick the right queue before grinding triumphs
Each mode guide assumes basic placement. Cross-link tower picks with the Overall Tier List and profiles like Enforcer, Golden Minigunner, Golden Ace Pilot, and Engineer Showcase.
Confusion with official TDS
Reforged is unofficial and unaffiliated with Paradoxum. Balance, towers, and modes differ. Read TDS Reforged vs Official TDS and the Links Hub before pasting Paradoxum codes or tier lists here.
Pain points we target
Early bankruptcy — Skip the group bonus and you start every match behind. Fix that with the group guide, Economy & Cash, and Active Codes.
Custom mode overwhelm — The editor lets you choose waves, enemies, bosses, rules, and difficulty. The custom gamemode guide shows a safe authoring loop.
Mode spikes — Hardcore, Death Invasion, Casino, and Polluted Core punish greedy upgrades. Use the Wave Checklist before queueing.
Study path for veterans
Clear standard maps, then Hardcore, then Death Invasion, then Polluted Core. Between attempts, refine loadouts in the Loadout Planner and compare Hardcore tiers against Golden tower rankings.
Updates and scripts
Pair guides with Live Status, Patch Notes, and Modes Overview. Automation users should read Scripts Hub and Safety first.
Every guide aims for practical depth: what to place, when to sell, and which mistakes end runs. After a patch, change one loadout slot at a time and re-test with the Wave Checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Are these guides for official Tower Defense Simulator?
No. They cover TDS: Reforged by Vince Games, an unofficial fan experience with its own content.
Which guide should absolute beginners open first?
Getting Started, then the group cash guide, then Controls.
Do guides include videos?
Mode and tower pages embed at most one verified YouTube video in the middle of the article when a matching TDS: Reforged upload exists.
How often are strategies refreshed?
After major balance or mode patches noted on the Updates Hub.