Golden Pyromancer — Tower Defense Simulator Guide
Category: DPS
Unlock: 50,000 Coins
Detection: Hidden, Lead
Placement Limit: None (unlimited)
Tier Rating: C
Total Upgrade Cost: $28,352
Golden Pyromancer upgrades base Pyromancer's piercing flame attack, hitting several enemies in a line with combined normal damage and a burn damage-over-time effect. Its pierce (up to 10 enemies at max level) makes it strong against grouped enemies, and from Level 4 its burn time extends to 360 seconds — long enough to persist through most of a wave. It has Hidden and Lead detection early, though it never detects Flying enemies.
Golden Pyromancer Stats Per Level
The table below shows all Golden Pyromancer 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 | 850 | 1 | 0.275 | 9 | 5.64 |
| 1 | 325 | 1 | 0.175 | 11 | 7.71 |
| 2 | 900 | 2 | 0.175 | 11 | 13.43 |
| 3 | 2777 | 4 | 0.175 | 13.5 | 27.86 |
| 4 | 7500 | 9 | 0.175 | 13.5 | 63.43 |
| 5 | 16000 | 12 | 0.175 | 15 | 98.57 |
Note: Normal dmg12, burn dmg30, max hits10, range15 (max level). Total DPS 98.57 (max DPS 985.7). Total elapsed burn damage 10800.0.
How to Get Golden Pyromancer
Unlock base Pyromancer for 1,250 Coins, then apply the Golden Perk for 50,000 Coins via the Golden Crate, or 65,000 Coins from the Daily Store.
Is Golden Pyromancer Worth It?
Excellent against grouped or lined-up enemies thanks to its multi-hit pierce, especially once burn time extends to 360 seconds at Level 4.
Its combined normal+burn DPS scales well into the late game, reaching close to 100 DPS per target at max level before accounting for its multi-hit pierce.
Its complete lack of Flying detection is a significant gap that needs covering from another tower.
Golden Pyromancer Tier Rating by Mode
Best Loadouts With Golden Pyromancer
Pairs with Flying-detecting towers (Ranger, Golden Scout, Warlock) to round out its coverage.
Strong on maps with tight corridors or loops where its pierce and burn can affect many enemies per shot.