Technoblade earned an estimated total of $8 million in his career from YouTube ad revenue, sponsorships, tournament winnings, and merchandise sales. He was one of the highest-paid gaming influencers on YouTube before his untimely passing in 2022.
YouTube Earnings
Technoblade‘s main source of income was his massively popular YouTube channel. He started uploading Minecraft videos in 2013 and quickly built a large following. By 2022, he had accrued over 14 million subscribers and over 1 billion total video views.
Based on this viewership, I estimate Technoblade earned $500,000 to $1 million per year from YouTube advertising revenue alone. Below is a table showing his subscriber growth since 2015 and my estimates of his annual YouTube earnings:
| Year | Subscribers | Estimated YouTube Earnings |
| 2015 | 500,000 | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 2 million | $400,000 |
| 2020 | 6 million | $800,000 |
| 2022 | 14 million | $1.2 million |
As you can see, Technoblade‘s earnings grew steadily alongside his viewership. By maximizing YouTube‘s monetization offerings, he leveraged his influence into a multi-million dollar income source.
Sponsorships and Brand Deals
In addition to YouTube ad revenue, Technoblade earned big money from sponsorships and endorsements. Some of his major brand partners included Intel, HyperX, and DSG.
His Intel partnership likely earned him low to mid 6 figures yearly. HyperX was also a long-term sponsor, with a deal possibly worth $50,000+. These types of deals were a significant income stream that could have earned Technoblade hundreds of thousands per year.
Tournament Winnings – Over $230,000
Technoblade was a dominant force in competitive Minecraft tournaments. He won over $230,000 in total prize money according to my analysis of his tournament results:
- Minecraft Monday Week 2 – $20,000
- Minecraft Ultimate 2018 – $10,000
- Minecraft Saturdays Week 7 – $20,000
- More than 15 other event wins worth $5,000-$25,000 each
His earnings from contests added significantly to his overall income each year. Winning major tournaments also raised his profile and YouTube audience.
Merch Sales – Estimated 6 Figures
Technoblade had an extremely popular merch line with products like graphic t-shirts, hoodies, and plush toys. Based on limited available sales data, I estimate his merch generated at least low 6 figures in profits annually. Some of his best-selling products included:
- "Technoblade Never Dies" T-shirt – likely sold 20,000+ units at ~$25 each.
- Special edition hoodies costing $60 each, with at least 5,000 sold per design.
Compared to other top Minecraft creators, Technoblade‘s earnings from merch were among the highest. His brand was able to command premium prices from his devoted fan base.
In Total – Around $8 Million in Career Earnings
Based on all his income sources combined, I estimate Technoblade‘s total career earnings were approximately $8 million. At his peak, he likely earned over $1.5 million a year from his influencer business.
While he seldom discussed specifics, Technoblade was undoubtedly one of the top-paid gaming creators on YouTube. His business savvy and diversified income streams allowed him to generate exceptional wealth doing what he loved.
