Golden Soldier — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 50,000 Coins
Detection: Hidden, Flying
Placement Limit: None (unlimited)
Tier Rating: B
Total Upgrade Cost: $17,150
Golden Soldier upgrades base Soldier into a harder-hitting version of the same burst-fire playstyle, before switching entirely to single, heavy-hitting shots at Level 3. It has solid Flying detection from the start and picks up Hidden detection at Level 2, making it a flexible early-to-mid-game DPS option. Unlike several other Golden towers, it has no Evolved form to grow into, so its upgrade path ends at Level 4.
Golden Soldier Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Golden Soldier 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 | 450 | 1 | 0.15 | 17 | 3.81 |
| 1 | 150 | 1 | 0.125 | 17 | 4.71 |
| 2 | 800 | 2 | 0.125 | 20 | 10.26 |
| 3 | 3750 | 4 | 0.125 | 20 | 32 |
| 4 | 12000 | 12 | 0.125 | 22 | 96 |
Note: Damage jumps to 12, range22 (max level). DPS 96.0.
How to Get Golden Soldier
Unlock the base Soldier for 350 Coins, then apply the Golden Perk for 50,000 Coins from either the Golden Crate or the Daily Store.
Is Golden Soldier Worth It?
A reliable, relatively affordable DPS tower for its tier, especially valuable early on thanks to built-in Flying detection.
Its damage output at max level (96 DPS) is respectable but not top-tier compared to some other Golden towers, so it works best as a core DPS piece rather than a late-game specialist.
Since it has no evolution path, all Coins spent on it stay dedicated to Golden Soldier permanently — a straightforward, no-strings investment.
Golden Soldier Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Golden Soldier
Pairs well with Hidden- or Lead-detecting towers to cover the detection types it lacks (notably Lead).
Benefits from firerate/damage support towers like Commander or DJ Booth, especially in its burst-fire early levels.