TDS Frost Mode Guide - Best Towers, Strategies & Rewards
Complete Tower Defense Simulator Frost Mode guide for Winter Event 2025. Best towers, strategies to beat all 40 waves, and how to get all rewards including T...
Tower Defense Simulator’s Winter Event 2025 “The Final Act” brings back the beloved Frost Mode with 40 waves of frozen enemies, exclusive rewards, and challenging boss mechanics. This guide covers everything you need to dominate Frost Mode and earn those Triumph rewards.
What is Frost Mode?
Frost Mode is a special gamemode featuring 40 waves of frozen enemies from past events like Operation Ice. The mode includes unique freezing mechanics, supply drops, and modifiers perfect for grinding coins and snowmen (event currency).
Event Duration: December 20, 2025 - Early January 2026
Frost Mode is your best opportunity to grind both coins and snowmen for the Final Act battle pass, Christmas Crates, and Showtime Crates.
Frost Mode Rewards
| Reward | How to Get |
|---|---|
| 75 Gems | Achieve Triumph (complete all 40 waves) |
| Coins | Dropped throughout waves |
| Snowmen | Event currency from specific enemies |
| Molten Monster | 2% legendary drop chance |
| Holy Hand Grenade | 2% legendary drop chance |
Pro tip: Repeat Frost Mode runs to maximize snowmen drops for the event battle pass.
Best Towers for Frost Mode
S-Tier (Must Have)
| Tower | Level | Why It’s Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerator | 4+ | Full map coverage, insane DPS |
| Ducky | Max | High sustained damage |
| TZ (Turret Zone) | Max | Excellent crowd control |
A-Tier (Highly Recommended)
| Tower | Level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic Gunner | 3+ | Early wave swarm clear |
| Commander | Max | Buff nearby towers |
| DDS | Max | Crowd control support |
Towers to AVOID
| Tower | Why |
|---|---|
| Medic | Gets frozen, doesn’t protect from freeze |
Best Team Composition
For the ideal Frost Mode setup, aim for:
- 5x Maxed Accelerators - Your main DPS
- 2-3x Maxed Ducky - Secondary damage
- 2-3x Maxed TZ - Crowd control
- 5x Level 3 Toxic Gunners - Early game starters
This composition can clear Frost Mode solo with proper placement.
Wave-by-Wave Strategy
Early Game (Waves 1-10)
- Start with $1,000 and immediately place 5x Level 3 Toxic Gunners
- These handle frozen enemy swarms in early waves
- Start saving for Accelerators
- Position towers for maximum path coverage
Mid Game (Waves 11-25)
- Upgrade to maxed Accelerators (L4+ for full map coverage)
- Add Duckies and TZs for support
- Wave 15 Boss: Fast 300+ HP enemy that stuns towers on contact
- Counter with heavy DPS ramp-up before it spawns
- Use supply drops and beacons effectively
Late Game (Waves 26-40)
- Max out all key towers before final waves
- Handle Acolyte and Frost Heroes with sustained DPS
- Watch for spike waves (Wave 39 especially)
- Prepare for final boss
Boss Mechanics
Wave 15 Boss
- Stats: 300+ HP, very fast
- Mechanic: Stuns towers on contact
- Counter: Heavy DPS ramp-up with Accelerators and TZs
Mid-Game Frost Heroes
- Stats: High speed and health
- Mechanic: Explode when unstabilized ice is destroyed
- Counter: Max coverage towers to shred them quickly
Final Boss (Wave 40)
- Mechanics:
- Summons beacons and nukes
- Freezes EVERYTHING (even stun-immune towers)
- Spawns chill enemies
- Counter:
- Stack all DPS before it spawns
- Nuke it immediately when it appears
- Avoid chill enemies
Grinding Tips
Maximum Snowmen Grinding
- Use modifiers to boost rewards
- Repeat runs for consistent drops
- Quad servers help reach Triumph faster
Coin Efficiency
- Use coin-boosting modifiers
- Clear waves quickly for faster runs
- Focus on Triumph for 75 gem bonus
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Medic towers - They freeze and don’t protect others
- Spreading towers too thin - Concentrate firepower on key chokepoints
- Ignoring Wave 15 - This boss catches many players off guard
- Not preparing for Wave 40 - Stack DPS BEFORE the final boss spawns
- Skipping Toxic Gunners early - Cheap swarm clear is essential
Quick Reference
| Wave | Threat | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | Swarms | 5x L3 Toxic Gunners |
| 15 | Fast Boss | Max Accelerators |
| 26-38 | Frost Heroes | Full tower coverage |
| 39 | Spike Wave | All towers maxed |
| 40 | Final Boss | Stack DPS, nuke immediately |
Conclusion
Frost Mode is one of the best ways to grind both coins and event currency during the Winter Event 2025. With the right tower setup (Accelerators, Ducky, TZ) and proper wave preparation, you can achieve Triumph and earn those 75 gems along with legendary drop chances.
Don’t forget to check our TDS codes page for free rewards to boost your progress!
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