Juggernaut — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 15,000 Coins
Detection: Hidden, Flying, Lead
Placement Limit: 1 per player
Tier Rating: S
Total Upgrade Cost: $905,700
Juggernaut is the Evolved version of Minigunner, gained by leveling a Golden Minigunner through Evolution Levels until it transforms. Like Minigunner it revs up before firing, but hits far harder once spinning. At Level 4 it splits into two specializations: the Top Path becomes a support hybrid with a Fortify Zone aura that shields nearby towers from stuns and debuffs, while the Bottom Path becomes a pure boss-killer with a 1.4x damage multiplier against Boss-type enemies. It is capped at a placement limit of just 1, reflecting how strong a fully built Juggernaut is meant to be.
Juggernaut Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Juggernaut 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 | 8500 | 9 | 0.15 | 17.5 | 60 |
| 1 | 3000 | 9 | 0.12 | 17.5 | 75 |
| 2 | 7000 | 14 | 0.12 | 20 | 116.67 |
| 3 | 17200 | 28 | 0.12 | 22 | 233.33 |
| 4 (Top Path) | 35000 | 65 | 0.15 | 22 | 433.33 |
| 5 (Top Path) | 55000 | 120 | 0.15 | 26 | 800 |
| 6 (Top Path) | 100000 | 150 | 0.12 | 26 | 1250 |
| 7 (Top Path) | 175000 | 215 | 0.12 | 26 | 1791.67 |
| 4 (Bottom Path) | 40000 | 40 | 0.1 | 22 | 400 |
| 5 (Bottom Path) | 95000 | 85 | 0.1 | 26 | 850 |
| 6 (Bottom Path) | 120000 | 135 | 0.1 | 28 | 1350 |
| 7 (Bottom Path) | 250000 | 180 | 0.09 | 28 | 2000 |
Note: Requires Evolution Level 20 (max). Boss damage 252, Boss DPS 2800.0 (max). DPS 2000.0, cumulative cost $540,700 (most expensive tower build in the game).
How to Get Juggernaut
First get and upgrade a Golden Minigunner, then earn Evolution Levels (up to 20) through normal play until it evolves into Juggernaut, or pay a Robux fee to skip the wait instantly.
Buying the evolved Juggernaut itself costs 15,000 Coins & 6,000 Gems once the evolution requirement is met, and you must then choose between its Top Path (support aura) or Bottom Path (Boss damage) at Level 4.
Is Juggernaut Worth It?
Bottom Path Juggernaut is one of the strongest single-target DPS towers in the game against Boss enemies, but its max build costs $540,700 cumulative — the most expensive tower build in TDS — so it's strictly an endgame investment.
Top Path is more of a utility pick, useful on maps with heavy stun/debuff pressure, trading raw damage for keeping the rest of your defense functioning.
Because placement is capped at 1, it should be built to full investment rather than placed as a cheap early tower.
Juggernaut Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Juggernaut
Bottom Path pairs well with other boss-focused or high-single-target-DPS towers to burn down Boss waves quickly.
Top Path is useful alongside towers that are frequently stunned or debuffed (e.g., melee towers vulnerable to enemy abilities), since its Fortify Zone protects their uptime.