World Defenders TD Guide: Getting started
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OverviewWorld Defenders TD is a tower defense game on Roblox where you place, upgrade, and rank towers to stop waves of enemies across multiple worlds. This guide covers how to get started, earn coins, gems, and XP efficiently, and what to do when a stage is giving you trouble.
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Getting started
StepEvery player begins with the Caveman tower, which is free and stays useful while you learn how maps work. Before you jump into a stage, enter any available redeem codes in the lobby to collect free gems and coins. Then pick a stage that matches your current towers.
- Enter codes redeem any active codes in the lobby before your first match to collect free gems and coins.
- Pick an easy stage Orc Camp is a solid first map; the Hog Rider boss is manageable with just the Caveman and Sniper starter towers.
- Collect your reward winning a match drops coins, gems, and XP, and harder maps give more of each.
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Tower slots and loadout
SummaryEach player has four tower slots by default, and each slot holds one tower from your inventory. You can earn a fifth slot by reaching the Level 25 reward. A sixth slot requires a Robux purchase. Five slots are enough to clear every map in the game.
- Default slots four slots available from the start.
- Fifth slot unlocked free at Level 25.
- Sixth slot Robux purchase required.
- Solo viability five slots clear all content without buying the sixth.
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Coin farming by experience level
TableThe table below shows the best farming maps sorted by skill level. 'Coins/win' is the average you receive after a completed match, and 'Coins/hr' accounts for how long each round takes.
| Map / Boss | Difficulty | Coins per win | Coins per hour | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneyard / Mammoth | Normal | ~50 | ~150 | Beginner |
| Orc Camp / Hog Rider | Normal | ~58 | ~290 | Beginner |
| Shredding Time / Shredder | Normal | ~100 | ~400 | Medium |
| Olympic Heights / Ares | Normal | ~118 | ~590 | Medium / Advanced |
| The Cavern / Shadow Claw | Normal | ~150 | ~450 | Medium |
| Mount Olympus / Zeus | Normal | ~147 | ~730 | Advanced |
| Shadow Realm / Anubis | Normal | ~82 | ~710 | Advanced |
| Shadow Realm / Anubis | Nightmare | ~121 | ~1050 | Advanced (trio recommended) |
XP farming by experience level
TableLeveling up unlocks rewards including a free tower slot at Level 25. You can also buy XP Potions from the shop using coins. The figures below are averages per completed run.
| Map / Boss | Difficulty | XP per win | XP per hour | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orc Camp / Hog Rider | Normal | 133 XP | ~650 XP | Beginner |
| Oasis / Cobra King | Normal | 350 XP | ~1000 XP | Beginner / Medium |
| Medusa's Lair / Medusa | Normal | 400 XP | ~1900 XP | Medium |
| Shadow Realm / Anubis | Normal | 252 XP | ~1900 XP | Medium |
| Olympic Heights / Ares | Normal | 570 XP | ~2800 XP | Medium / Advanced |
| Mount Olympus / Zeus | Normal | 665 XP | ~3200 XP | Advanced |
| Shadow Realm / Anubis | Nightmare | 252 XP | ~2500 XP | Advanced (trio recommended) |
Gem farming by experience level
TableGems are used for trading with other players. The maps below are sorted from easiest to most demanding. All figures are averages.
| Map / Boss | Difficulty | Gems per win | Gems per hour | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orc Camp / Hog Rider | Normal | 14 | ~70 | Beginner |
| Oasis / Cobra King | Normal | 45 | ~135 | Beginner / Medium |
| Shadow Realm / Anubis | Normal | 34 | ~265 | Medium |
| Medusa's Lair / Medusa | Normal | 68 | ~325 | Medium |
| Olympic Heights / Ares | Normal | 75 | ~370 | Medium / Advanced |
| Mount Olympus / Zeus | Normal | 85 | ~415 | Advanced |
| Shadow Realm / Anubis | Nightmare | 48 | ~420 | Advanced (trio recommended) |
Getting pet eggs
TipsPet eggs drop from winning maps or can be purchased in the lobby. Each egg hatches into one pet.
- God Pet Eggs drop from any map win; one-star maps have a 1-in-200 chance, while five-star maps have a 1-in-50 chance.
- Alien Pet Eggs come from Season 3 maps and hatch into six limited alien-themed pets.
- The Premium Pet Egg costs Robux and is sold in the Zone 1 lobby — it can hatch any of 12 different pets.
- The Premium Galactic Pet Egg is also sold for Robux and hatches six limited alien pets, with Alien Dragon being the rarest at 0.5% on a normal egg.
- Event eggs like the Christmas 2022 Pet Egg are limited-time and only drop during their specific event world.
- A higher boost level on the egg shifts the hatching odds toward rarer pets.
Seasonal and collection badges
TipsBadges mark major milestones and sometimes tie directly to earning rare towers or pets.
- Completing the Plunder Season Pass earns you the Kraken Tower along with its badge.
- The Dragon Collection, when finished, rewards the Galaxia Dragon badge.
- The Lord Collection completion earns the Void Lord 2026 badge.
- Defeating Diablo in the 2023 Halloween Story Map earns the Diablo Destroyer badge.
- The Water Mushroom badge required having all other towers during March 2026.
- God Kuma, King Reaper, and Mega Hydra each have their own unlock conditions tied to earning those specific towers or pets.
Glossary
Glossary- Tower slot
- A loadout space that holds one tower from your inventory; you start with four and can earn or buy up to six.
- Coins
- The main in-game currency earned by defeating enemies and winning maps, used to place and upgrade towers during a match.
- Gems
- A secondary currency earned from map wins that can be used for trading with other players.
- XP
- Experience points earned from winning maps or consuming XP Potions; leveling up unlocks rewards including a free tower slot at Level 25.
- Pet egg
- An item that hatches into one pet when opened; rarer eggs and higher boost levels improve the odds of getting powerful pets.
- Nightmare mode
- A harder difficulty version of certain maps that offers more coins, gems, and XP per hour but demands strong towers.
- Season Pass
- A limited-time challenge series that rewards exclusive towers and badges upon completion.
Common questions
FAQWhat should I do first as a new player?
Redeem any active codes in the lobby to grab free coins and gems, then head into Orc Camp, which you can clear with the starter Caveman and Sniper towers.
Do I need to spend Robux to progress?
No. Five tower slots, which you earn for free by reaching Level 25, are enough to beat every map. The sixth slot and several individual towers cost Robux, but they are optional.
Is co-op required for harder maps?
Shadow Realm on Nightmare difficulty is noted as particularly tough in solo play, and having teammates — ideally with towers like Golden Dragon and Medusa — makes it much more manageable.
How do I get better pets from eggs?
Playing higher-star maps raises your chance of finding a God Pet Egg after a win — five-star maps give a 1-in-50 shot compared to 1-in-200 on one-star maps. When hatching, a boosted egg shifts the odds toward the rarer pets in the pool.
What is the fastest way to level up?
Olympic Heights and Medusa's Lair offer around 1900 XP per hour. Advanced players get the best returns from Mount Olympus at roughly 3200 XP per hour. You can also convert coins into XP Potions from the shop instead of grinding maps.
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