Golden Cowboy - History
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This is the history subpage for the Golden Cowboy. It contains every revision of the tower's statistics.
Only tracks changes made to the golden perk. For the Golden skin, go to the Cowboy/History page.
Hardcore Rework Update (5 June 2026) – Present
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000 • Advanced • Offense

Upgrades
Headshot Practice
Level 1 • Cost: 
$200

Deadly Precision
Level 3 • Cost: 
$2,400

Double Tap II
Level 4 • Cost: 
$4,250

Wildest Of The West
Level 5 • Cost: 
$9,750

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 2.77 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 0.75 | 1.5 | 6 | 15 | 3.43 | ||||||
| 2 | 5 | 0.75 | 1.5 | 6 | 15 | 5.71 | ||||||
| 3 | 12 | 0.6 | 1.25 | 6 | 17.5 | 16.94 | ||||||
| 4 | 12 | 0.3 | 1.25 | 12 | 20 | 31.65 | ||||||
| 5 | 26 | 0.3 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 72.56 |
Valentines 2026 Update (11 February 2026) – Hardcore Rework Update (5 June 2026)
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000 • Advanced • Offense

Upgrades
Headshot Practice
Level 1 • Cost: 
$225

Gold Shot
Level 2 • Cost: 
$900

Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$3,500

Double Tap II
Level 4 • Cost: 
$5,500

Wildest Of The West
Level 5 • Cost: 
$17,000

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0.350.375 | 1.75 | 6 | 15 | 3.433.31 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 0.30.325 | 1.25 | 6 | 17 | 4.364.17 | ||||||
| 2 | 4 | 0.30.325 | 1.25 | 6 | 17 | 8.738.35 | ||||||
| 3 | 15 | 0.50.525 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 25.7124.83 | ||||||
| 4 | 15 | 0.250.275 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 4844.72 | ||||||
| 5 | 35 | 0.250.275 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 112104.35 |
Shock and Awe Update (28 January 2026) – Valentines 2026 Update (11 February 2026)
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000 • Advanced • Offense

Upgrades
Headshot Practice
Level 1 • Cost: 
$225

Gold Shot
Level 2 • Cost: 
$1,000

Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$4,500

Double Tap II
Level 4 • Cost: 
$7,500

Wildest Of The West
Level 5 • Cost: 
$15,000

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0.350.375 | 1.75 | 6 | 15 | 3.433.31 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 0.30.325 | 1.25 | 6 | 17 | 4.364.17 | ||||||
| 2 | 4 | 0.30.325 | 1.25 | 6 | 17 | 8.738.35 | ||||||
| 3 | 15 | 0.40.425 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 3028.8 | ||||||
| 4 | 15 | 0.20.225 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 56.2551.8 | ||||||
| 5 | 30 | 0.20.225 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 112.5103.6 |
Hacker Update (11 June 2025) – Shock and Awe Update (28 January 2026)
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000 • Advanced • Offense

Upgrades
Headshot Practice
Level 1 • Cost: 
$150

Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$1,750

Double Tap II
Level 4 • Cost: 
$4,750

Wildest Of The West
Level 5 • Cost: 
$9,500

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 11.025 | 1.5 | 6 | 14 | 3.693.62 | ||||||
| 1 | 4 | 0.750.775 | 1.25 | 6 | 16 | 4.84.68 | ||||||
| 2 | 6 | 0.750.775 | 1.25 | 6 | 16 | 7.27.02 | ||||||
| 3 | 10 | 0.50.525 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 17.1416.55 | ||||||
| 4 | 10 | 0.250.275 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 3229.81 | ||||||
| 5 | 24 | 0.250.275 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 76.871.55 |
Missions Quests Update (5 April 2024) – Hacker Update (11 June 2025)
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000 • Advanced • Offense

Upgrades
Headshot Practice
Level 1 • Cost: 
$225

Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$2,000

Double Tap II
Level 4 • Cost: 
$5,850

Wildest Of The West
Level 5 • Cost: 
$17,500

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 11.025 | 1.75 | 6 | 14 | 2.672.62 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 0.70.725 | 1.35 | 6 | 16 | 3.713.62 | ||||||
| 2 | 4 | 0.70.725 | 1.35 | 6 | 16 | 4.954.82 | ||||||
| 3 | 12 | 0.70.725 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 1615.57 | ||||||
| 4 | 12 | 0.30.325 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 33.4931.48 | ||||||
| 5 | 24 | 0.20.225 | 0.75 | 12 | 20 | 97.6389.3 |
Unwavering Tides Update (5 August 2023) – Missions Quests Update (5 April 2024)
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000 • Advanced

Upgrades
Gold Shot
Level 2 • Cost: 
$500

Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$2,250

Double Tap
Level 4 • Cost: 
$6,650

Wildest Of The West
Level 5 • Cost: 
$12,000

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0.70.725 | 1.7 | 6 | 12 | 2.312.25 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 0.70.725 | 1.7 | 6 | 14 | 3.463.38 | ||||||
| 2 | 4 | 0.60.625 | 1.7 | 6 | 16 | 5.114.97 | ||||||
| 3 | 10 | 0.50.525 | 1.3 | 6 | 18 | 15.7915.29 | ||||||
| 4 | 12 | 0.2750.3 | 1.3 | 12 | 18 | 33.2931.3 | ||||||
| 5 | 20 | 0.2750.3 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 59.6355.81 |
7 April 2023 – Unwavering Tides Update (5 August 2023)
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000 • Advanced

Upgrades
Lucky Shot
Level 2 • Cost: 
$500

Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$2,250

Double Tap
Level 4 • Cost: 
$6,650

Gold Rush
Level 5 • Cost: 
$12,000

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0.70.725 | 1.7 | 6 | 12 | 2.312.25 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 0.70.725 | 1.7 | 6 | 14 | 3.463.38 | ||||||
| 2 | 4 | 0.60.625 | 1.7 | 6 | 16 | 5.114.97 | ||||||
| 3 | 10 | 0.50.525 | 1.3 | 6 | 18 | 15.7915.29 | ||||||
| 4 | 12 | 0.2750.3 | 1.3 | 12 | 18 | 33.2931.3 | ||||||
| 5 | 20 | 0.2750.3 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 59.6355.81 |
Halloween 2022 Update (31 October 2022) – 7 April 2023
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000 • Advanced

Upgrades
Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$2,250

Double Tap
Level 4 • Cost: 
$5,500

Outlawed
Level 5 • Cost: 
$12,000

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 11.025 | 1.7 | 6 | 13 | 2.692.64 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 0.80.825 | 1.7 | 6 | 15 | 3.163.09 | ||||||
| 2 | 5 | 0.80.825 | 1.7 | 6 | 18 | 5.265.15 | ||||||
| 3 | 12 | 0.60.625 | 1.3 | 6 | 20 | 16.7416.27 | ||||||
| 4 | 15 | 0.350.375 | 1.3 | 6 | 20 | 29.5128.35 | ||||||
| 5 | 30 | 0.350.375 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 65.4562.61 |
4 October 2022 – Halloween 2022 Update (31 October 2022)
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000

Upgrades
Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$2,150

Double Tap
Level 4 • Cost: 
$5,500

Outlawed
Level 5 • Cost: 
$12,000

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 11.025 | 1.7 | 6 | 13 | 2.692.64 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 0.80.825 | 1.7 | 6 | 15 | 3.163.09 | ||||||
| 2 | 5 | 0.80.825 | 1.7 | 6 | 18 | 5.265.15 | ||||||
| 3 | 12 | 0.60.625 | 1.3 | 6 | 20 | 16.7416.27 | ||||||
| 4 | 15 | 0.350.375 | 1.3 | 6 | 20 | 29.5128.35 | ||||||
| 5 | 30 | 0.350.375 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 65.4562.61 |
Wanted Dead Update (30 September 2022) – 4 October 2022
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000

Upgrades
Faster Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$1,750

Double Tap
Level 4 • Cost: 
$5,500

Outlawed
Level 5 • Cost: 
$12,000

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Spin Time | Cash Shot | Income | Range | DPS[1] | Cost Efficiency | Income Per Second[2] | Income Efficiency[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 11.025 | 1.7 | 6 | 13 | 2.692.64 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 0.80.825 | 1.7 | 6 | 15 | 3.163.09 | ||||||
| 2 | 5 | 0.80.825 | 1.7 | 6 | 18 | 5.265.15 | ||||||
| 3 | 12 | 0.60.625 | 1.3 | 6 | 20 | 16.7416.27 | ||||||
| 4 | 15 | 0.350.375 | 1.3 | 6 | 20 | 29.5128.35 | ||||||
| 5 | 30 | 0.350.375 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 65.4562.61 |
13 May 2022 – Wanted Dead Update (30 September 2022)
Base Statistics
Golden Cowboy
Cost: 
50,000

Cost

$700

Placement Footprint
Average
Average
Sell Price

$233

Placement Type
Ground
Ground
Damage Method
Single
Single
Hidden Detection

Level 3+

Lead Detection
N/A
N/A
Placement Limit
N/A
N/A
Flying Detection
N/A
N/A
Upgrades
Dualing Instincts
Level 3 • Cost: 
$1,750

Gunslinger of Death
Level 5 • Cost: 
$11,500

Statistics
| Level | Cost | Total Cost | Damage | Firerate | Cash Shot | Range | DPS | Cost Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 1.51.525 | 6 | 14 | 2.672.62 | |||
| 1 | 4 | 1.31.325 | 6 | 16 | 3.083.02 | |||
| 2 | 4 | 1.31.325 | 4 | 16 | 3.083.02 | |||
| 3 | 8 | 1.0081.033 | 4 | 20 | 7.947.74 | |||
| 4 | 15 | 0.5580.583 | 4 | 20 | 26.8825.73 | |||
| 5 | 25 | 0.4080.433 | 4 | 20 | 61.2757.74 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 DPS is calculated as (Damage × Cash Shot) ÷ (Spin Time + (Firerate × (Cash Shot - 1))).
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 This is calculated as Income ÷ (Spin Time + (Firerate × (Cash Shot - 1))).
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 Money generated per 1 damage is calculated as (Income + Cash Shot × Damage) ÷ (Cash Shot × Damage).
- ↑ The max amount of cash gotten is increased by
$1 each wave











