Golden Minigunner — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 50,000 Coins
Detection: Hidden
Placement Limit: None (unlimited)
Tier Rating: S
Total Upgrade Cost: $49,200
Golden Minigunner is the Golden Perk version of Minigunner, giving it noticeably higher damage and a faster rev-up at every level compared to the base tower, while keeping the same rev-up-then-fire mechanic. It's a straightforward DPS upgrade path rather than adding new mechanics, and its main long-term purpose is as the feeder tower for the Juggernaut evolution line.
Golden Minigunner Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Golden Minigunner 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 | 2400 | 3 | 0.16 | 16 | 18.75 |
| 1 | 1000 | 3 | 0.12 | 16 | 25 |
| 2 | 4800 | 7 | 0.12 | 20 | 58.33 |
| 3 | 13500 | 13 | 0.1 | 20 | 130 |
| 4 | 27500 | 20 | 0.1 | 22 | 200 |
Note: Damage 20, range22 (max level). DPS 200.0. Feeds experience toward evolving into Juggernaut (20 Evolution Levels; this page states base EXP 50/growth rate 1.09 for that mechanic, which differs from Juggernaut's own page value of 75/1.075 — flagged as a wiki inconsistency; skip cost stated here as 599 Robux).
How to Get Golden Minigunner
First unlock the base Minigunner (8,000 Coins), then apply the Golden Perk for 50,000 Coins via the Golden Crate, or 75,000 Coins if bought directly from the Daily Store.
Is Golden Minigunner Worth It?
A solid mid-game DPS upgrade over base Minigunner, especially once it reaches Level 2-3 where damage jumps sharply.
Its real long-term value is feeding into Juggernaut — most players who buy the Golden Perk plan to eventually evolve it rather than keep it as a standalone tower.
Lacks Flying and Lead detection at every level, so it needs support from other towers to stay effective against those enemy types.
Golden Minigunner Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Golden Minigunner
Pair with a Flying- and Lead-detecting tower (like Ranger, Golden Scout, or Warlock) to cover its detection gaps.
Works well as a placeholder investment while grinding Evolution Levels toward Juggernaut.