Gunner Tower - Retro Tower Defense
Complete Gunner Epic tower guide for Retro Tower Defense on Roblox by Plaything Games. Sustained DPS, August 2026 release, shop unlock, placement tips, and loadout synergy with Yorick Heroic.
Last updated: September 2026
Gunner Epic Overview
Gunner is an Epic-tier sustained physical DPS tower added in the August 2026 content update alongside the returning Yorick Heroic banner spotlight. The unit fires high-rate projectiles down a single lane, bridging the gap between Rare starters like Minigunner and Heroic anchors like Mage.
Unlike burst-focused Epics, Gunner rewards consistent placement on long straight path segments. Crossroads side lanes, Doomspire lower ramps, and the main straight on Yorick's Resting Place are ideal tiles where Gunner maintains near-100% uptime.
Community tier lists place Gunner in A-tier DPS for Normal and Hard progression and as a lane-support pick for Yorick Heroic loadouts that need guaranteed kills to feed soul stacks.
Attack Pattern and Upgrades
Gunner's base attack is a rapid single-target stream with moderate range. Upgrades split into fire-rate tiers, pierce count on higher levels, and a late-tier volley ability that adds brief AoE splash every N seconds.
Upgrade fire rate before range on maps with tight curves—Gunner loses value when enemies spend too little time in the cone. On Chaos Canyon straightaways, invert the order: range first, then fire rate, then pierce.
Pierce upgrades matter most on Hard mode escort waves where Gunner can line through three stacked noobs per burst. Skip pierce priority on boss-only lanes where Noli or Mage handle burst instead.
How to Unlock Gunner
Gunner appears on the standard summon banner at Epic rarity (~10.28% per pull). New players can also purchase Gunner directly from the in-game tower shop once they bank enough Tix from early Crossroads clears—check the shop tab before spending Robux on instant unlocks.
The August 2026 patch highlighted Gunner in login rewards and event quest tracks for the first week after launch. Even after the spotlight ends, Epic banner rates keep Gunner obtainable without Robux.
Duplicates upgrade Gunner's internal level cap. Keep one copy for your main loadout and trade extras only if you need Heroic bait—Epic dupes trade at modest value compared to Legendary fodder.
Loadout Synergy
Pair Gunner on the same lane as Yorick Heroic so every Gunner kill feeds soul stacks inside Yorick's radius. This duo is the headline synergy from the August update and dominates Endless waves 15–45 on single-lane choke maps.
Helper Bot buffs amplify Gunner's already high fire rate—place Helper Bot centrally so both Gunner and your elevated Mage benefit. Rocket on a neighboring tile adds slow debuffs that keep targets in Gunner's cone longer.
Replace Gunner with Mage or Mech once you summon a Heroic for that slot, but keep Gunner in flex builds for multi-lane maps where one Heroic cannot cover every path alone.
Placement and Meta Notes
Elevated tiles extend Gunner's effective range but do not increase fire rate—use elevation only when the tile covers two path bends. Ground placement at lane mouths often outperforms rooftop spots with partial sightlines.
On Hard mode boss waves, move upgrade spend to your Heroic burst tower instead of maxing Gunner mid-fight. Gunner handles escorts; let Noli or Mage own the boss timer.
Traits like Attack Speed Up and Pierce Boost multiply Gunner value. Use TRAITS+SECRETS rerolls on Epic units only after your main Heroic trait is optimized.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gunner released? +
Gunner launched in the August 2026 Retro Tower Defense update as a new Epic tower alongside Yorick Heroic banner changes.
Is Gunner better than Minigunner? +
Yes for mid-game. Gunner's higher fire rate and pierce upgrades outperform Minigunner on Hard mode, though both are replaced by Heroic DPS in late Endless.
Why pair Gunner with Yorick? +
Gunner guarantees steady kills in Yorick's range, keeping soul stacks active and preventing Yorick's dormant state during escort waves.
Can I buy Gunner without summoning? +
Yes. Gunner is available in the in-game tower shop for Tix once you meet the account progression gate shown in the shop menu.
What tier is Gunner in August 2026? +
Gunner ranks A-tier DPS—strong for Normal/Hard progression and Yorick support, but below Heroic anchors Mage, Noli, Mech, and Yorick for late Endless.