Golden Cowboy — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 50,000 Coins
Detection: Hidden
Placement Limit: 12 per player
Tier Rating: A
Total Upgrade Cost: $17,850
Golden Cowboy upgrades base Cowboy's dual damage-and-income spin mechanic, hitting several 'cash-shots' per spin that both damage enemies and generate passive income. It scales both roles together — more cash-shots per spin at Level 4 means more damage output and more income at the same time — making it a hybrid pick for players who want combat and economy from a single tower slot.
Golden Cowboy Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Golden Cowboy Tower Defense Simulator upgrade levels and stats. Click any column header to sort. All values are sourced from the TDS Fandom wiki (checked August 3, 2026).
| Level | Upgrade Cost | Damage | Cooldown | Range | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 600 | 3 | 0.9 | 13 | 2.77 |
| 1 | 200 | 3 | 0.75 | 15 | 3.43 |
| 2 | 650 | 5 | 0.75 | 15 | 5.71 |
| 3 | 2400 | 12 | 0.6 | 17.5 | 16.94 |
| 4 | 4250 | 12 | 0.3 | 20 | 31.65 |
| 5 | 9750 | 26 | 0.3 | 20 | 72.56 |
Note: Damage26, spin1s, income$225/spin (max level). Combat DPS 72.56, Income/s $52.33.
How to Get Golden Cowboy
First unlock base Cowboy (via Triumph Badlands II + 4,000 Coins, or 340 Robux), then apply the Golden Perk for 50,000 Coins from either the Golden Crate or the Daily Store.
Is Golden Cowboy Worth It?
Strong pick for players who want to fund their build organically — its income generation scales alongside its combat DPS, so it doesn't sacrifice damage for economy.
Its lack of Flying and Lead detection means it needs a detection-covering partner tower to stay fully effective.
Its 12-tower placement limit allows spamming several for stacked income, though each copy is a meaningful upgrade investment.
Golden Cowboy Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Golden Cowboy
Pairs with Flying/Lead-detecting towers to cover its detection gaps while it focuses on damage-plus-income output.
Synergizes with other economy towers (Farm, Kingpin Top Path) to compound income generation across a build.