Golden Scout - History

This is the history subpage for the Golden Scout. It contains every revision of the tower's statistics.

Only tracks changes made to the golden perk. For the Golden skin, go to the Scout/History page.

Story Mode Missions 5-8 Update (7 August 2026) – Present

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter • Offense

Cost

$250

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$83

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

2

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

0.75

Hidden Detection

Level 1+

Range

14

Lead Detection

Level 3+

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$150

0.75 > 0.5 Firerate

+1 Range

Sell Price changes to $133

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$600

+3 Damage

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $333

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$1,800

+25 Damage

0.5 > 1.2 Firerate

+3 Range

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $933

Twin Sovereigns

Level 4 • Cost:

$4,000

1.2 > 0.6 Firerate

+6 Damage

Sell Price changes to $2,266

Statistics

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	2	0.75	14	2.67	$93.63
1	$150	$400	2	0.5	15	4	$100
2	$600	$1,000	5	0.5	15	10	$100
3	$1,800	$2,800	30	1.2	18	25	$112
4	$4,000	$6,800	36	0.6	18	60	$113.33

Operator Update (19 June 2026) – Story Mode Missions 5-8 Update (7 August 2026)

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter • Offense

Cost

$250

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$83

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

2

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

0.8

Hidden Detection

Level 1+

Range

14

Lead Detection

Level 3+

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$150

0.8 > 0.5 Firerate

+1 Range

Sell Price changes to $133

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$600

+3 Damage

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $333

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$2,400

+29 Damage

0.5 > 1.2 Firerate

+2.5 Range

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $1,133

Twin Sovereigns

Level 4 • Cost:

$3,600

1.2 > 0.6 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,333

Statistics

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	2	0.8	14	2.5	$100
1	$150	$400	2	0.5	15	4	$100
2	$600	$1,000	5	0.5	15	10	$100
3	$2,400	$3,400	34	1.2	17.5	28.33	$120.01
4	$3,600	$7,000	34	0.6	17.5	56.67	$123.52

Hardcore Rework Update (5 June 2026) – Operator Update (19 June 2026)

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter • Offense

Cost

$250

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$83

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

2

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

0.8

Hidden Detection

Level 1+

Range

14

Lead Detection

Level 3+

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$150

0.8 > 0.5 Firerate

+1 Range

Sell Price changes to $133

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$700

+3 Damage

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $366

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$2,400

+29 Damage

0.5 > 1.2 Firerate

+2.5 Range

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $1,166

Twin Sovereigns

Level 4 • Cost:

$3,600

1.2 > 0.6 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,366

Statistics

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	2	0.8	14	2.5	$100
1	$150	$400	2	0.5	15	4	$100
2	$700	$1,100	5	0.5	15	10	$110
3	$2,400	$3,500	34	1.2	17.5	28.33	$123.54
4	$3,600	$7,100	34	0.6	17.5	56.67	$125.29

St. Patrick's Day 2026 Update (11 March 2026) – Hardcore Rework Update (5 June 2026)

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter • Offense

Cost

$250

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$83

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

2

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

0.825

Hidden Detection

Level 1+

Range

14

Lead Detection

Level 3+

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$150

0.825 > 0.525 Firerate

+1 Range

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $133

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$600

+3 Damage

Sell Price changes to $333

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$2,250

+30 Damage

0.525 > 1.225 Firerate

+3 Range

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $1,083

Double Tap

Level 4 • Cost:

$3,400

1.225 > 0.625 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,216

Statistics

Disable Rate of Fire BugEnable Rate of Fire Bug

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	2	0.80.825	14	2.52.42	$100$103.31
1	$150	$400	2	0.50.525	15	43.81	$100$104.99
2	$600	$1,000	5	0.50.525	15	109.52	$100$105.04
3	$2,250	$3,250	35	1.21.225	18	29.1728.57	$111.42$113.76
4	$3,400	$6,650	35	0.60.625	18	58.3356	$114.01$118.75

Shock and Awe Update (28 January 2026) – St. Patrick's Day 2026 Update (11 March 2026)

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter • Offense

Cost

$250

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$83

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

2

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

0.825

Hidden Detection

Level 1+

Range

14

Lead Detection

Level 2+

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$150

0.825 > 0.525 Firerate

+1 Range

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $133

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$600

+3 Damage

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $333

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$2,250

+30 Damage

0.525 > 1.225 Firerate

+3 Range

Sell Price changes to $1,083

Double Tap

Level 4 • Cost:

$3,400

1.225 > 0.625 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,216

Statistics

Disable Rate of Fire BugEnable Rate of Fire Bug

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	2	0.80.825	14	2.52.42	$100$103.31
1	$150	$400	2	0.50.525	15	43.81	$100$104.99
2	$600	$1,000	5	0.50.525	15	109.52	$100$105.04
3	$2,250	$3,250	35	1.21.225	18	29.1728.57	$111.42$113.76
4	$3,400	$6,650	35	0.60.625	18	58.3356	$114.01$118.75

26 October 2025 – Shock and Awe Update (28 January 2026)

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter • Offense

Cost

$250

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$83

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

2

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

0.825

Hidden Detection

Level 1+

Range

14

Lead Detection

Level 2+

Placement Limit

16

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$150

0.825 > 0.525 Firerate

+1 Range

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $133

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$500

+3 Damage

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $300

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$2,325

+35 Damage

0.525 > 1.225 Firerate

+3 Range

Sell Price changes to $1,075

Double Tap

Level 4 • Cost:

$5,500

+10 Damage

1.225 > 0.625 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,908

Statistics

Disable Rate of Fire BugEnable Rate of Fire Bug

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	2	0.80.825	14	2.52.42	$100$103.31
1	$150	$400	2	0.50.525	15	43.81	$100$104.99
2	$600	$1,000	5	0.50.525	15	109.52	$100$105.04
3	$2,325	$3,325	40	1.21.225	18	33.3332.65	$99.76$101.84
4	$5,500	$8,825	50	0.60.625	18	83.3380	$105.9$110.31

Null & Void Update (18 October 2025) – 26 October 2025

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter • Offense

Cost

$250

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$83

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

2

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

0.825

Hidden Detection

Level 1+

Range

14

Lead Detection

Level 2+

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$150

0.825 > 0.525 Firerate

+1 Range

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $133

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$500

+3 Damage

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $300

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$2,325

+35 Damage

0.525 > 1.225 Firerate

+3 Range

Sell Price changes to $1,075

Double Tap

Level 4 • Cost:

$5,500

+10 Damage

1.225 > 0.625 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,908

Statistics

Disable Rate of Fire BugEnable Rate of Fire Bug

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	2	0.80.825	14	2.52.42	$100$103.31
1	$150	$400	2	0.50.525	15	43.81	$100$104.99
2	$500	$900	5	0.50.525	15	109.52	$90$94.54
3	$2,325	$3,225	40	1.21.225	18	33.3332.65	$96.76$98.77
4	$5,500	$8,725	50	0.60.625	18	83.3380	$104.7$109.06

26 March 2025 – Null & Void Update (18 October 2025)

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter • Offense

Cost

$300

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$100

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

3

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

1.008

Hidden Detection

Level 2+

Range

14

Lead Detection

Level 3+

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$100

+1 Damage

Sell Price changes to $133

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$500

+2 Damage

1.008 > 0.758 Firerate

+2 Range

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $300

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$1,500

+6 Damage

0.758 > 0.608 Firerate

+2 Range

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $800

Double Tap

Level 4 • Cost:

$4,500

+4 Damage

0.608 > 0.308 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,300

Statistics

Disable Rate of Fire BugEnable Rate of Fire Bug

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	2	0.80.825	14	2.52.42	$100$103.31
1	$150	$400	2	0.50.525	15	43.81	$100$104.99
2	$500	$900	5	0.50.525	15	109.52	$90$94.54
3	$2,325	$3,225	40	1.21.225	18	33.3332.65	$96.76$98.77
4	$5,500	$8,725	50	0.60.625	18	83.3380	$104.7$109.06

11 September 2024 – 26 March 2025

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter

Cost

$250

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$83

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

3

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

1.225

Hidden Detection

Level 2+

Range

12

Lead Detection

Level 3+

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$200

+1 Damage

1.225 > 1.025 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $150

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$650

+4 Damage

+2 Range

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $366

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$1,500

+7 Damage

1.025 > 0.825 Firerate

+2.5 Range

+Lead Detection

Sell Price changes to $866

Double Tap

Level 4 • Cost:

$4,500

+5 Damage

0.825 > 0.425 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,366

Statistics

Disable Rate of Fire BugEnable Rate of Fire Bug

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$250	$250	3	1.21.225	12	2.52.45	$100$102.04
1	$200	$450	4	11.025	12	43.9	$112.5$115.38
2	$650	$1,100	8	11.025	14	87.8	$137.5$141.03
3	$1,500	$2,600	15	0.80.825	16.5	18.7518.18	$138.67$143.01
4	$4,500	$7,100	25	0.40.425	16.5	62.558.82	$113.6$120.71

13 May 2022 – 11 September 2024

Base Statistics

Golden Scout

Cost: 50,000 • Starter

Cost

$200

Placement Footprint
Average (1.5)

Sell Price

$66

Placement Type
Ground

Damage

2

Damage Method
Single

Firerate

1.225

Hidden Detection

Level 2+

Range

12

Lead Detection
N/A

Placement Limit
N/A

Flying Detection
N/A

Upgrades

Higher Caliber

Level 1 • Cost:

$125

+1 Damage

+2 Range

Sell Price changes to $108

Precise Aiming

Level 2 • Cost:

$500

+1 Damage

+2 Range

1.225 > 1.025 Firerate

+Hidden Detection

Sell Price changes to $275

Golden Deagle

Level 3 • Cost:

$1,500

+6 Damage

1.025 > 0.775 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $775

Double Tap

Level 4 • Cost:

$4,000

+5 Damage

+2 Range

0.775 > 0.425 Firerate

Sell Price changes to $2,108

Statistics

Disable Rate of Fire BugEnable Rate of Fire Bug

Level	Cost	Total Cost	Damage	Firerate	Range	DPS	Cost Efficiency
0	$200	$200	2	1.21.225	12	1.671.63	$119.76$122.7
1	$125	$325	3	1.21.225	14	2.52.45	$130$132.65
2	$500	$825	4	11.025	16	43.9	$206.25$211.54
3	$1,500	$2,325	10	0.750.775	16	13.3312.9	$174.42$180.23
4	$4,000	$6,325	15	0.40.425	18	37.535.29	$168.67$179.23

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Crook Boss	Pistol Goon • Tommy Goon 1 • Tommy Goon 2 • Body Guard (Removed) • Body Guards 1 (Removed) • Body Guards 2 (Removed) • Golden Crook (Removed) • Golden Mafia (Removed) • Crook (Removed) • Mafia (Removed)
Golden Crook Boss	Golden Pistol Goon • Golden Tommy Goon 1 • Tommy Goon 2 • Golden Body Guard (Removed) • Golden Body Guards 1 (Removed) • Golden Body Guards 2 (Removed)
Commander	Gunner APC • Missile APC
Mercenary Base	Rifleman • Grenadier • Riot Guard • Field Medic
Enforcer	Swat Van • Swat Van Gunner
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Elf Camp	Elf • Snowball Elf • Cannoneer Elf • Bomber Elf • Guardian Elf • Gunner Elf • Gift Bomber • Ripped Elf
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Elementalist	Ice Turret
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Starter	Scout • Sniper • Paintballer • Demoman • Boomerang • Slime Trooper • Soldier
Intermediate	Freezer • Assassin • Militant • Shotgunner • Hunter • Pyromancer • Ace Pilot • Medic • Farm • Electroshocker • Rocketeer • Trapper • Pulse Trooper • Military Base • Crook Boss
Advanced	Commander • Warden • Cowboy • DJ Booth • Tesla • Saboteur • Minigunner • Ranger • Pursuit • Gatling Gun • Turret • Mortar • Mercenary Base
Hardcore	Brawler • Necromancer • Accelerator • Engineer • Hacker
Evolved	Operator • Enforcer • Kingpin • Juggernaut
Golden Perks	Golden Minigunner • Golden Crook Boss • Golden Pyromancer • Golden Scout • Golden Cowboy • Golden Soldier • Golden Demoman • Golden Snowballer
Exclusive	Gladiator • Commando • Slasher • Frost Blaster • Archer • Swarmer • Toxic Gunner • Sledger • Executioner • Elf Camp • Jester • Cryomancer • Hallow Punk • Harvester • Snowballer • Elementalist • Firework Technician • Biologist • Warlock • Spotlight Tech • War Machine • Mecha Base
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Commander	Gunner APC • Missile APC
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Starter	Scout • Sniper • Paintballer • Demoman • Slime Trooper • Soldier
Intermediate	Freezer • Assassin • Militant • Shotgunner • Hunter • Pyromancer • Ace Pilot • Medic • Farm • Electroshocker • Rocketeer • Trapper • Pulse Trooper • Military Base • Crook Boss
Advanced	Commander • Warden • Cowboy • DJ Booth • Tesla • Saboteur • Minigunner • Ranger • Pursuit • Gatling Gun • Turret • Mortar • Mercenary Base
Hardcore	Brawler • Necromancer • Accelerator • Engineer • Hacker
Evolved	Operator • Kingpin • Juggernaut
Golden Perks	Golden Minigunner • Golden Crook Boss • Golden Pyromancer • Golden Scout • Golden Cowboy • Golden Soldier • Golden Snowballer
Exclusive	Gladiator • Commando • Slasher • Frost Blaster • Archer • Swarmer • Toxic Gunner • Sledger • Executioner • Elf Camp • Jester • Cryomancer • Hallow Punk • Harvester • Snowballer • Elementalist • Firework Technician • Biologist • Warlock • Spotlight Tech • War Machine • Mecha Base
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