Universal Tower Defense Tier List: The Ultimate Character Ranking After Recent Updates
Comprehensive tier list covering all units after recent updates. Includes optimal setups, relics, traits, and team synergies for the current meta.
Understanding the Tier Categories
Before we delve into the characters, let's clarify the tier categories used in this list. We have 'META OVR (TOP 10)' for the absolute best units overall, 'Meta Hybrid' for characters transitioning from ground to hybrid attacks, 'Meta Air' for top-tier air damage, 'Meta Ground' for powerful ground units, 'Meta Support' for essential support characters, and 'Good Support' for reliable but not meta-defining support units.
This comprehensive categorization helps players understand where each unit fits in the current meta and how they can best utilize them in their team compositions.
Good Support Units: The Foundation of Any Strong Team
Starting with our 'Good Support' tier, these characters provide solid utility without necessarily being game-changers. Admiral Shakumura, Pebble, Ruka, and Zora are all decent choices to bolster your team's performance.
They offer valuable buffs, debuffs, or slowing effects that can be crucial in various situations. While not meta-defining, these units are reliable and accessible options for players building their teams.
Meta Support and Air Powerhouses
Moving into the more impactful categories, Lulu (Lelouch) secures spots in both 'Meta Support' and 'Meta Air'. Despite being a bit complex to master, Lulu is an incredibly unique and powerful unit, making him worth the investment.
Sakiya (Scarlet Maid) is another strong contender, featured in 'Meta Support' and 'Meta Hybrid'. Her time-stop ability is ridiculously useful in any tower defense game, providing consistent damage and turning hybrid upon upgrade. Ace (Spade/Donut) also lands in 'Meta Air' despite being considered one of the weaker air attackers.
Dominating the Ground and Offering Unique Support
In the 'Meta Ground' tier, Law (Rule/ROOM) stands out as an amazing boss killer with excellent support capabilities, allowing him to teleport enemies within his 'ROOM' back to a designated range. Shanks (Conqueror) is an incredibly underrated unit in 'Meta Support'.
He's an amazing supporter who provides significant team benefits just by existing, debuffing enemies on hit when evolved. Genos (Cyborg/Fearless) enters 'Meta Air' with his burn effects and infinite scaling, though his self-stun mechanic makes him a high-risk, high-reward character.
Top 10 Meta Overall Units
For the crème de la crème, the 'META OVR (TOP 10)' list features:
1. **Jinwoo (Monarch)**: The undisputed best character in the game, despite being the hardest to acquire due to no pity system. His insane damage, summoning capabilities, and ability to buff his summons make him undeniably broken.
2. **Ragna (Silverite)**: With his recent buffs, Ragna has become a powerhouse, offering immense damage and utility, easily earning his spot.
3. **Sakiya (Scarlet Maid)**: An incredibly underrated unit, Sakiya's time-stop and consistent damage output, coupled with her hybrid transformation, make her a fantastic choice.
4. **Kenpachi (Berserker/Enraged)**: Kenpachi is arguably the strongest mythical in the game, a wrecking ball of damage with useful passive abilities that shred armor and debuff enemies.
5. **Kirito (Cheater)**: Despite recent nerfs, Kirito remains a ridiculously powerful unit, especially in Virtual Realm, where he can single-handedly carry runs.
Conclusion
By following these strategies and tips, you'll be well on your way to mastering Universal Tower Defense. Remember, patience and consistent practice are key to success. Good luck, and happy defending!