Kingpin — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 15,000 Coins
Detection: Hidden, Flying, Lead
Placement Limit: 4 per player
Tier Rating: A
Total Upgrade Cost: $187,750
Kingpin is the Evolved version of Crook Boss, gained by leveling a Golden Crook Boss through Evolution Levels until it transforms. Its first four levels are shared, then at Level 4 it splits into two specializations: the Top Path leans into economy, unlocking a Bounty ability that marks enemies for a large cash reward on death and boosting its Money Runner unit's income; the Bottom Path leans into raw combat, adding the tanky Bouncer unit and eventually the long-range Contractor for extra DPS. Both paths keep spawning Lackey units throughout.
Kingpin Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Kingpin 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 | 3600 | 24 | 1.1 | 17.5 | 21.82 |
| 1 | 1400 | 24 | 0.85 | 20 | 28.24 |
| 2 | 4000 | 7 | 0.14 | 20 | 50 |
| 3 | 6000 | 12 | 0.14 | 20 | 85.71 |
| 4 (Top Path) | 7250 | 160 | 1.65 | 20 | 96.97 |
| 5 (Top Path) | 16500 | 295 | 1.65 | 20 | 178.79 |
| 6 (Top Path) | 38500 | 225 | 0.8 | 21.5 | 281.25 |
| 4 (Bottom Path) | 14000 | 17 | 0.12 | 22 | 141.67 |
| 5 (Bottom Path) | 32500 | 34 | 0.12 | 23 | 283.33 |
| 6 (Bottom Path) | 64000 | 46 | 0.1 | 23 | 460 |
Note: Requires Evolution Level 20 (max). Unlocks Contractor unit (HP200,dmg165,gun DPS82.50,ram DPS3.33,spawn60s,range35, Hidden+Flying+Lead detection). Lackey HP300,dmg8,range27 (max). Bouncer HP1000,dmg40,15% defense (max). DPS 460.0, cumulative cost $125,500 (most expensive Kingpin build).
How to Get Kingpin
First get and upgrade a Golden Crook Boss, then earn Evolution Levels (up to 20) through normal play until it evolves into Kingpin, or pay a Robux fee to skip the wait instantly.
Buying the evolved Kingpin itself costs 15,000 Coins & 5,500 Gems once the evolution requirement is met, and you must then choose between its Top Path (economy) or Bottom Path (combat) at Level 4.
Is Kingpin Worth It?
Top Path is a strong pick on maps with generous starting cash or long games, since Bounty payouts (up to $60,000 per mark at max level) can fund the rest of your build.
Bottom Path turns Kingpin into a legitimate DPS/tank-unit tower thanks to Bouncer and Contractor, useful when you need more raw damage rather than economy.
Its high Gem cost (5,500 Gems) and split-path design mean it's best committed to a single strategy per game rather than trying to get value from both paths at once.
Kingpin Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Kingpin
Top Path pairs well with other economy towers (Golden Cowboy, Farm) to stack income further and fund late-game upgrades.
Bottom Path benefits from support towers that buff unit damage or health, since its value comes from Bouncer/Contractor surviving and dealing damage in melee/mid range.