TFT Economy Guide — Gold Management & Interest Income

Chapter 2

Economy — The #1 Skill to Master

More than any unit or item knowledge, understanding gold is what separates a Top-4 player from a bottom-feeder. Every decision revolves around gold.

Gold Sources Each Round

Source	Gold	Notes
Base income	+5	Always, every round
Win streak (1–2 wins)	+1	Consecutive PvP wins
Win streak (3+ wins)	+2	Snowball income
Loss streak (3+ losses)	+2	Yes, losing can pay!
Interest	+1 per 10g	Caps at +5 (50g saved)
Selling units	Full cost	Sell back anytime
PvE monster drops	Varies	Can include gold orbs

The 50g Rule: Saving 50g gives you +5 gold every round from interest. That's a huge passive income. Try to hover at or above 50g as often as possible in the mid-game.

When to Spend vs. Save

Early game (Stages 1–2): Save aggressivelyDon't roll the shop. Just buy the best units you can afford and hold gold. Aim for 30–50g by Stage 2-5.
Mid game (Stage 3): Decide your compLook at your bench, what traits you have, what the shop offers. Commit to a direction. Start spending if you need to level up.
Level-up timingLevel 6 at Stage 3-2, Level 7 at Stage 4-1, Level 8 by Stage 4-5 is a common tempo. Higher level = bigger board = more units = more power.
Rolling (rerolling the shop)Each roll costs 2g. Don't roll just to fill your board — roll when you have a clear target unit to complete a 3-star or finish a comp.

Quick Check: Economy

You have 47 gold. You see a unit you want in the shop for 2g. Buying it brings you to 45g. What's the cost of buying now vs. waiting one round?