Tower Defense X Wiki

- Welcome to the Tower Defense X Wiki, most articles are currently still being updated after launch. Enjoy your stay!

This wiki is not officially endorsed nor affiliated with TDX and its developers. -

READ MORE

Tower Defense X Wiki
Advertisement
Tower Defense X Wiki
Similar Pages
Similar
Similar Pages
You may be looking for Ranger,‎ ‎other uses of "Gold",‎ ‎or‎ ‎other uses of "Ranger".
Golden Ranger
(RegularCryo • Golden)
Article
Article
Gallery
Gallery

A powerful upgraded Ranger with more range, DPS, and the ability to stun bosses with grenades! Perfect for early-mid game.
- Store Description
Armed with the most advanced weaponry the GDA has to offer. His grenade can stun bosses!
- Former Store Description

Description[]

The Golden Ranger is an upgraded version of the Ranger with it having more advanced technology that allows it to deal full damage to bullet resistant enemies, Stealth DetectionStealth Detection for both paths, more range, more DPS, and the ability to stun any enemy on its Bottom Path with its grenade ability. However, it has a higher placement cost than the Ranger and the tower's upgrades are comparatively more expensive. It is an amazing early-mid game tower that is useful for most gamemodes, especially Expert Mode as it is able to beat the gamemode all by itself.

Upgrades[]

The Top Path for the Golden Ranger gives it immense range and converts to full auto, but for a high price tag. It also gives it the ability to ignore the laser resistance of enemies like Resurrected Laser Gunners and Apex Predator. However, it is recommended to use Top Path Golden Juggernauts or XWM Turrets instead of going for this path, as this tower has less health despite costing more than it's Bottom Path. However, if the player is in need of some extra DPS to defend against something with Laser Resistance like Assailants, then it can serve as a supporting role against it, especially if the player only runs XWM Turret and Warship as their main DPS.

The Bottom Path grants the Golden Ranger Stun Immunity Stun Immunity and a grenade ability with a quick cooldown that can deal massive damage to enemies while being able to stun both normal enemies like the Charger Boss and bosses like Eradicator MK II for a full second, unlike the Grenadier, which can only stun normal enemies.

Upgrades[]

GoldenRanger1XIcon
Extended Range
COST: Cash $500
Effect:
  • Burst +1 Burst Size
  • Range +3.0 Range
  • Health +50 Health
GoldenRanger2XIcon
Advanced Training
COST: Cash $1,100
Effect:
  • Damage +1.5 Damage
  • Reload Time -0.10s Reload Time
  • Burst +1 Burst Size
  • Range +2.5 Range
  • Health +100 Health
GoldenRanger3XIcon
More Equipment
COST: Cash $3,750
Effect:
  • Damage +2.0 Damage
  • Reload Time -0.40s Reload Time
  • Burst +1 Burst Size
  • Range +5.0 Range
  • Health +250 Health
GoldenRanger4XIcon
Heavy Caliber
COST: Cash $13,500
Effect:
  • Damage +15.0 Damage
  • Range +2.0 Range
  • Health +450 Health
GoldenRanger5XIcon
X LMG
COST: Cash $45,000
Effect:
  • Damage +12.0 Damage
  • Armour Penetration Ignore Laser Resistance
  • Burst Auto Conversion: Remove Burst Size
  • Reload Time Auto Conversion: Reload Time set to 0.10s
  • Range +3 Range
  • Health +1,800 Health

GoldenRangerX1Icon
AP Ammo
COST: Cash $400
Effect:
  • Damage +3.0 Damage
  • Health +50 Health
UniIcon
Internal Upgrades
COST: Cash $800
Effect:
  • Reload Time -0.25s Reload Time
  • Range +2.5 Range
  • Stealth Detection Stealth Detection
  • Health +75 Health
GoldenRangerX3Icon
Assault Loadout
COST: Cash $5,250
Effect:
  • Damage +6.0 Damage
  • Reload Time -0.25s Reload Time
  • Burst +1 Burst Size
  • Range +3.0 Range
  • Health +300 Health
  • Stun Immunity Stun Immunity
  • Buff Can Target Air Enemies
GoldenRangerX4Icon
Upgraded Cells
COST: Cash $11,000
Effect:
  • Damage +13.0 Damage
  • Burst +3 Burst Size
  • Range +1.0 Range
  • Health +975 Health
GoldenRangerX5Icon
Energy Assault
COST: Cash $30,000
Effect:
  • Damage +24.0 Damage
  • Burst +1 Burst Size
  • GoldRangerAbility Ability: Golden Ranger Grenade
  • Health +3,250 Health

Ability[]

Golden Ranger Grenade
Ability Type Manual
GoldRangerAbility

X-5
Throws an incendiary-shock grenade at its current target.

Damage 750.0 Damage
Stun Immunity 1.0s Stun Duration
Stun Immunity Ignore Stun Resistance
Fire Burn (50.0 DPS for 5 seconds)
Splash Radius 4.0 Splash Radius
Splash Radius 7.00s Cooldown

Stats Table[]

Level Total Cost Health Damage
Reload Time
Burst Size
Range
DPS
Cost : DPS
0-0 Cash $900 Health250
Damage6.0
Reload Time1.25s
Burst2
Range11.0
DPS8.6
104.7 : 1
1-0 Cash $1,400 Health300
Damage6.0
Reload Time1.25s
Burst3
Range14.0
DPS11.6
120.7 : 1
2-0 Cash $2,500 Health400
Damage7.5
Reload Time1.15s
Burst4
Range16.5
DPS18.8
133.0 : 1
3-0 Cash $6,250 Health650
Damage9.5
Reload Time0.75s
Burst5
Range21.5
DPS35.2
177.6 : 1
4-0 Cash $19,750 Health1,100
Damage24.5
Reload Time0.75s
Burst5
Range23.5
DPS90.7
217.8 : 1
5-0 Cash $64,750 Health2,900
Damage36.5
Reload Time0.10s
Burst1
Range26.5
DPS365.0
177.4 : 1
Level Total Cost Health Damage
Reload Time
Burst Size
Range
DPS
Cost : DPS
0-0 Cash $900 Health250
Damage6.0
Reload Time1.25s
Burst2
Range11.0
DPS8.6
104.7 : 1
0-1 Cash $1,300 Health300
Damage9.0
Reload Time1.25s
Burst2
Range11.0
DPS12.9
100.1 : 1
0-2 Cash $2,100 Health375
Damage9.0
Reload Time1.00s
Burst2
Range13.5
DPS15.7
133.7 : 1
0-3 Cash $7,350 Health675
Damage15.0
Reload Time0.75s
Burst3
Range16.5
DPS42.9
171.3 : 1
0-4 Cash $18,350 Health1,650
Damage28.0
Reload Time0.75s
Burst6
Range17.5
DPS112.0
163.8 : 1
0-5 Cash $48,350 Health4,500
Damage52.0
Reload Time0.75s
Burst7
Range17.5
DPS220.6
219.2 : 1
Level Total Cost Health Damage
Reload Time
Burst Size
Range
DPS
Cost : DPS
0-0 Cash $900 Health250
Damage6.0
Reload Time1.25s
Burst2
Range11.0
DPS8.6
104.7 : 1
1-1 Cash $1,800 Health350
Damage9.0
Reload Time1.25s
Burst3
Range14.0
DPS17.4
103.4 : 1
2-2 Cash $3,700 Health525
Damage10.5
Reload Time0.90s
Burst4
Range19.0
DPS31.1
119.0 : 1
Level Total Cost Health Damage
Reload Time
Burst Size
Range
DPS
Cost : DPS
3-2 Cash $7,450 Health775
Damage12.5
Reload Time0.50s
Burst5
Range24.0
DPS56.8
131.2 : 1
4-2 Cash $20,950 Health1,225
Damage27.5
Reload Time0.50s
Burst5
Range26.0
DPS125.0
167.6 : 1
5-2 Cash $65,950 Health3,025
Damage39.5
Reload Time0.10s
Burst1
Range29.0
DPS395.0
167.0 : 1
Level Total Cost Health Damage
Reload Time
Burst Size
Range
DPS
Cost : DPS
2-3 Cash $8,950 Health825
Damage16.5
Reload Time0.65s
Burst5
Range22.0
DPS66.0
135.6 : 1
2-4 Cash $19,950 Health1,800
Damage29.5
Reload Time0.65s
Burst8
Range23.0
DPS138.8
143.7 : 1
2-5 Cash $49,950 Health4,650
Damage53.5
Reload Time0.65s
Burst9
Range23.0
DPS260.3
191.9 : 1


Skins[]

To see all the upgrades of a skin, see the gallery page.

Golden Scout ChristmasGoldenRanger
Skin Golden Scout Christmas
Rarity Exclusive Exclusive
Obtainment Method Tower Battles Event 2024 XMAS Event

Tips[]

  • The Golden Ranger is a great early game tower due to its cheap cost and high DPS. However, other than Endless Mode, Easy Mode[1] or Expert Mode[1] you will have to wait a few waves to place it down. Only those three gamemodes start you out with $900 or more.
  • Time your Golden Ranger grenades, as bosses will ignore the stun if they're currently in an attack animation.
    • Be aware of how slow the Grenade is, as it may miss it's target if fast enough. This may be problematic when faced with a speed boosted Grumble.
  • Because the Golden Ranger's base damage type is Laser, it can damage bullet resistance enemies from its base level, making it very useful against these types of enemies, an example being the Revived Titan.
    • This does mean it is weaker against laser resistant enemies if it is not upgraded to the max top path.
  • The X-2 upgrade (which gives stealth detection) is cheap, meaning the Golden Ranger can be used effectively against stealth enemies early on.
    • Because the upgrade is not exclusive to any path, it also means the Golden Ranger has hidden detection in both paths, which makes it more versatile.
  • The Golden Ranger is not as cost effective for late game, it is recommended you use other high DPS towers such as Juggernaut or Golden Juggernaut.
    • However, this does not mean it is useless for late game as it still has high DPS and its grenade for support.

Trivia[]

  • The Golden Ranger could be seen using his grenade at the base level in the TDX XMAS event leak video.
  • In one John's development livestreams[2], the Golden Ranger previous cost was Gold Currency 42,500 instead of the current Gold Currency 38,500 listed in the shop.
  • The Golden Ranger has a unique placement sound which is shared by the Golden Juggernaut and Golden Mine Layer.
  • The Golden Ranger is the first tower able to stun bosses.
  • The Golden Ranger's Gold Scout Skin icon in game displays the 4-x upgrade instead of the standard base level.

Patch Notes[]

  • 20 April 2024
    • Golden Ranger has been added to the game.
  • 12 July 2024
  • 8 August 2024
    • Golden Ranger has been rebalanced.
      • Statistical Changes:
        • Level X-3
          • Now gains Stun Immunity Stun Immunity
        • Level X-4
          • Health increased: Health575 > Health975
        • Level X-5
  • 3 November 2024
    • Golden Ranger can now target flying enemies.
  • 7 November 2024
    • Golden Ranger has been nerfed.
      • Golden Ranger Air Targeting now locked to Level X-3+.
  • 19 December 2024

Notes[]


TowersNavIcon
Towers
Store Unlock
Event
Unreleased
Units
Barracks
Operator
Armored Factory
Ghost
Z.E.D.
Relic
Mobster
Ice Breaker
Gallery Pages
Store Unlock
Event
Unreleased
  1. 1.0 1.1 You can only place it immediately if you've joined the group.
  2. The referenced livestream
Advertisement