Universal Tower Defense Tier List

Complete Universal Tower Defense tier list rankings of all units by role - Hybrid, Ground, Air/Hill, Support, and Farm. Discover the best units in Universal Tower Defense.

Top 10 Meta Overall Units
The absolute best units in Universal Tower Defense after recent updates, considering optimal setups, relics, traits, and team synergies
#1

Jinwoo (Monarch)

Secret

The undisputed best character in the game. Insane damage, summoning capabilities, and ability to buff his summons make him undeniably broken. Hardest to acquire due to no pity system.

#2

Ragna (Silverite)

Secret

With recent buffs, Ragna has become a powerhouse, offering immense damage and utility. His unique ability to power up and then delete himself, if used correctly, makes him incredibly potent.

#3

Sakiya (Scarlet Maid)

Virtual Shop

An incredibly underrated unit. Her time-stop and consistent damage output, coupled with her hybrid transformation, make her a fantastic choice. Must-have for Infinite mode.

#4

Kenpachi (Berserker/Enraged)

Mythic

Arguably the strongest mythical in the game. A wrecking ball of damage with useful passive abilities that shred armor and debuff enemies. Best Challenge mode carry.

#5

Kirito (Cheater)

Mythic

Despite recent nerfs, Kirito remains a ridiculously powerful unit, especially in Virtual Realm, where he can single-handedly carry runs. Best ground unit with Duelist trait.

#6

Sasuke (Chakra)

Mythic

A very good all-around unit. Offers support through stunning, evasion against boss attacks, and high Black Burn DPS, complete with a mini-nuke ability.

#7

Akainu (Magma)

Legendary EVO

This unit is genuinely broken. As a great hybrid character, he supports with burn and confusion, making him a must-get for serious players. Best budget unit.

#8

Law (Rule/ROOM)

BattlePass

An excellent boss killer whose 'ROOM' ability provides insane support by repositioning enemies, making him a fun and highly effective unit. Top 2 Challenge unit.

#9

Ace (Spade/Donut)

Mythic

As the best air unit in the game, Ace provides crucial aerial coverage and is arguably the best 'hill' unit for sustained damage.

#10

Mob (100%)

Mythic

While strong with high damage and hybrid capabilities, Mob is placed at number 10 because other characters can perform his role more efficiently, though he's still a solid unit to have.

Understanding Tier Categories
How units are categorized in this tier list

META OVR (TOP 10)

The absolute best units overall, considering all game modes and optimal setups

Meta Hybrid

Characters transitioning from ground to hybrid attacks, versatile damage dealers

Meta Air

Top-tier air damage units for aerial enemy coverage

Meta Ground

Powerful ground units specialized for ground enemy damage

Meta Support

Essential support characters that buff allies and control enemies

Good Support

Reliable but not meta-defining support units that provide solid utility

Best Relics in Universal Tower Defense
Optimal relic set bonuses for different unit types
Relic SetSet BonusBest For
Junior NinjaHead: +10% received buffs
Body/Legs: +5% DMG, +10% Wind DMG
Wind units with Miku buffs
Master NinjaHead: +20% DOT every 5 attacks
Body/Legs: +5% DMG, +10% Dark/Rose/Fire
Admiral (Magma), DoT units
Sun GodHead: DMG buff = range (every 6 attacks)
Body/Legs: +5% DMG, +10% Light/Water/Ice
Kriatu, high attack speed units
Laughing CaptainHead: -10% Active CD
Body/Legs: +5% DMG, -5% CD, +5% Range
Lulu, any active ability units
Berserk ShinigamiHead: 20% True DMG every 5th hit
Body/Legs: +5% DMG, +15% Armor DMG
Berserker, armor shred units
Ex Captain UraharoHead: 5% Yen refund on upgrades
Body/Legs: +10% Crit Rate, +25% Crit DMG
Mythics/Secrets with Duelist trait
Strategy Tips

Early Game (Story Mode)

  • • Deploy Fastcart first for economy
  • • Use Legendary units like Admiral, Zora, Gen
  • • Focus on one strong DPS unit to upgrade
  • • Rush BattlePass for Rule (Level 50)

Mid Game (Challenges & VR)

  • • Invest in Berserker or Kriatu if you have them
  • • Get Duelist trait on crit-based units
  • • Start collecting relics for set bonuses
  • • Complete Lulu quest for best support

Late Game (Infinite Mode)

  • • Use scaling units: Jinoo, Dragon Silver
  • • Miku + Scarlet Maid are essential
  • • Etherealize units to +6 for max power
  • • Focus on Eternal and Sacred traits

Best Team Composition

  • • 1x Farm: Fastcart
  • • 2-3x DPS: Berserker, Kriatu, Jinoo
  • • 1-2x Support: Lulu, Miku
  • • 1x Air/Hill: Spade or Cyborg