Death Train Economy
Complete guide to gold farming, resource management, and economic optimization in Death Train.
Gold Generation
Killing Zombies
The primary source of gold is killing zombies. Each zombie killed grants gold, with the amount varying based on zombie type and wave difficulty.
- Regular zombies: Lower gold per kill
- Elite zombies: Higher gold per kill
- Bosses: Highest gold rewards
- Gold scales with wave difficulty
Wave Completion
Completing waves efficiently generates more gold. The faster you clear waves, the more gold you earn per minute.
Town Exploration
Exploring towns and buildings can yield cash, gems, and exclusive collectibles. Use the halt mechanic wisely to loot without triggering too many Personal Chasers.
Escort Missions
Escort missions provide rewards that scale with difficulty. These can be a valuable source of additional income.
Diamonds (Gems)
Diamonds are a valuable resource in Death Train. You can obtain diamonds through:
- Selling Rare Relics: Find and sell rare relics found during exploration
- Daily Quests: Complete daily quests to earn diamonds as rewards
- Diamonds can be used for special purchases and upgrades
Daily Tasks (Diamonds)
Daily tasks are a consistent way to earn diamonds. In the January 2026 screenshots, tasks reset in about 20 hours.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Stay in game for 20 mins | +150 Diamonds |
| Defeat 100 enemies | +100 Diamonds |
| Use weapon to attack 7 times | +100 Diamonds |
Diamond Crates (Verified)
Some crates are purchased with diamonds and come with different rarity tiers:
| Crate | Cost | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Crate | 50 Diamonds | Rare |
| Ranger Case | 120 Diamonds | Epic |
| Sheriff's Cache | 450 Diamonds | Legendary |
Group Reward
The in-game “Group Reward” panel suggests you can claim rewards by doing the following:
- Rate the game
- Join the Roblox group: “Tower Battle!”
- After joining, the UI shows “Verification successful!”
Gamepasses (Shop)
The shop screenshots also show purchasable passes/bonuses (some marked as stackable):
- VIP: Mission Diamonds +100% (Stackable) and +400 Diamonds Daily Bonus (also shows a 7-day trial option).
- Gold Pass: Gold from enemy +100% (Stackable).
- Luck Pass: Luck +100% in Weapon Crate (Stackable).
Note: Prices are shown in the shop UI and may vary by region/update (e.g., trial vs full purchase).
Early Game Economy
Starting Resources
You begin with 20 starting dollars, a shovel, and a gold bar. Sell your starting gold bar to afford your first set of starter units.
Shovel Farming
Use your shovel in early waves to personally kill zombies for extra gold. This saves your units' health and helps you farm gold for initial upgrades.
- Personal DPS is vital in early game
- Saves unit health for later waves
- Provides additional gold income
- Transition to full automation as you progress
Economy Building
Focus on building your economy in early waves. Invest in units that will help you clear waves faster, generating more gold.
Resource Management
Gold Allocation
Balance your gold spending between:
- Buying new units
- Upgrading existing units
- Upgrading the Gem
- Purchasing crates (risky)
Upgrade Priority
Prioritize upgrades that provide the best value. Use calculators to determine DPS/ROI before making purchases.
Saving Strategy
Save gold before boss waves or important upgrades. Don't spend all your gold immediately - plan for future needs.
Halt Mechanic Economy
Cash Penalty
Cash earnings during halts are restricted to 5-20% of your performance compared to the last wave. This prevents AFK farming.
The 5-Wave Rule
You can only halt after completing 5 consecutive waves without stopping. This ensures maximum cash efficiency.
Smart Halting
Halt only when necessary for looting or events. The cash penalty makes halting inefficient for gold farming. Focus on wave completion for maximum income.
Economic Optimization Tips
- • Use shovel in early game for extra gold farming
- • Focus on wave completion over halting for maximum income
- • Upgrade units before buying new ones for better value
- • Save gold before boss waves for emergency upgrades
- • Use calculators to determine best gold investment
- • Prioritize Gem upgrades for long-term progression
- • Don't waste gold on unnecessary crates early game
- • Balance spending between units and upgrades
- • Explore towns efficiently to maximize loot without penalties