minion profit calculator

How this minion profit calculator works

This calculator estimates how much coin your minions generate over a selected time period. It takes your production speed, item value, and operating costs, then returns both gross revenue and net profit. If you enter a setup cost, it also estimates how long it takes to recover your investment.

It is designed for quick planning: compare minion types, test fuel upgrades, and check whether a strategy still makes sense after market price changes.

Input guide

Core production inputs

• Number of minions: Total active minions in your setup.
• Seconds per action: Base action speed before bonuses.
• Items per action: Average items generated each action cycle.
• Sell price per item: Expected sale value, using your preferred market (NPC, Bazaar, Auction estimate).

Boost and efficiency inputs

• Speed bonus (%): Sum of speed buffs from fuel, upgrades, and island bonuses.
• Drop multiplier: Extra production multipliers from your setup.
• Collection efficiency (%): Use below 100% if downtime, full storage, or collection losses reduce output.

Cost inputs

• Fuel/upgrade cost per minion per day: Recurring daily cost for each minion.
• Other daily costs: Any fixed daily cost for the entire setup.
• One-time setup cost: Initial purchase/crafting expense used for break-even calculations.

Practical optimization tips

• Update item prices frequently. Profit can swing heavily with market movement.
• Test multiple fuel options and compare net profit, not just output.
• Include realistic efficiency if you collect infrequently or cap storage.
• Track break-even before buying expensive upgrades.
• Use 24-hour and 168-hour (weekly) comparisons to evaluate stability.

Common mistakes to avoid

Many players overestimate profit by ignoring costs or assuming perfect uptime. Another common error is using outdated sell prices. A setup that looked great last week may underperform today if demand drops. Always run two scenarios: optimistic and conservative. This gives you a safer range before investing coins.

Example workflow

1. Choose a preset close to your minion type.
2. Adjust speed, drop multiplier, and item price for your exact build.
3. Add daily costs and setup cost.
4. Run 24-hour and 7-day simulations.
5. Pick the setup with the best net return and acceptable break-even time.

Final thought

A good minion strategy is less about hype and more about math. Use this calculator whenever you tweak fuel, upgrade slots, or market sell routes. Small changes can compound into major weekly profit differences.