Universal Tower Defense Tier List - Best Units [CELL UPD 1.0] (Feb 2026)

Updated on February 3, 2026: I made some changes to our UPD 1 Universal Tower Defense Tier List based on the balance patch from February 2. Bio-Android's Perfect Counter passive is now even stronger, with 50% follow up compared to previous 10%, as well as Fallen Prince's Saiyan Beyond Legend Passive, which now adds 2% per takedown. UTD Cell Update units are still by far the best units in the game right now.

Universal Tower Defense Units Tier List (UPD 1.0)

Before jumping into the UTD units tier list, it’s important to keep in mind that this list assumes you have your units at Etherealization Level 6, their Evolved versions, and solid traits and relics.

With that said, always remember that tier lists are subjective, and this one in particular reflects my own experience with the game, combined with the objective stats of these units. That doesn’t mean you can’t disagree; on the contrary, the game is fairly balanced, and many units have their own place in the meta, so have fun experimenting!

Fallen Prince game image — Universal Tower Defense DPS Tier List

Bio-Android game image — Universal Tower Defense DPS Tier List

S++ Tier: The Absolute Meta (OP)

Most of the new units from the Android Games update fall firmly into the S++ Tier. In fact, I've created this tier just for them, because they are bonkers, to put it mildly. Bio-Android is insanely strong, and I see nerfs in his future.

S++ Tier // The OP Meta Units

Bio-Android (Imperfect) Wind Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros Infinite early-game scaling via Striving for Perfection, which grants +1% Damage per kill (up to 50%) while in his Imperfect state. Annihilation of an Inferior Being provides heavy crowd control with a 5s (8s at Eth 6) stun on a line attack. Unique evolution mechanic; summoning "Robot 17" allows him to evolve into a much stronger state mid-match. Cons He is level-capped at Upgrade 4 until the boss is defeated; failure to kill Robot 17 permanently stunts his potential. Relies on a low 5% RNG chance to trigger the Truly Ruthless follow-up.
Rohan & Robot 16 (Limit Breaker) Light Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Hidden Potential fills a Rage Bar for permanent buffs like +5% SPA and Stun Immunity. Father-Son Energy Wave deals 450% Damage with guaranteed critical hits, decimating large groups. Excellent consistency with Red Combo, chaining attacks up to 5 times. Cons Gentle Fighter reduces initial damage by 40%, forcing a slow start. Using Android Bomb permanently loses his "A-16" passives for the rest of the match.
Super Roku (Enraged) Light Hill Trait: Ruler	Pros Insane mobility with Instant Transmission; you can teleport him anywhere in his range to catch leaks and snag a 30-50% damage buff for 15s. He’s a late-game monster, because after every 5 attacks he stacks damage up to +25%, and once he's capped, he gets a permanent +10% Crit Rate. Total control over the track thanks to a massive 100% damage line-stun and a teleporting follow-up attack that procs every time he hits the same enemy twice. Cons The -50% damage penalty at the start is brutal; he feels like a wet noodle until you get enough hits in to ramp up his stacks. The active beam has a massive 120s cooldown, so if you whiff the timing on a boss, you're stuck waiting forever to use it again.
The Drink (Survivor) Fire Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros Limit Breaker deals 20% extra damage to Max HP enemies, perfect for softening rush waves. Combat Awareness provides massive buffs (+20% Dmg/Range) when 12+ enemies are in range. Cons Buffs are unstable and drop off as soon as enemies leave his range. Less effective against Bosses as Limit Breaker's bonus doesn't apply to them.
Fallen Prince (Ruthless) Water Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros EVALUATION IN PROGRESS Cons EVALUATION IN PROGRESS

S+ Tier DPS Units

These units are among the best in the game. They possess game-breaking mechanics like True Damage, infinite summoning, or massive team-wide buffs. It comes as no surprise that many of the UTD 1.0 update units ended up here.

S+ Tier

Jinoo (Monarch) Dark Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros The Mana Pool passive rewards every takedown with mana, allowing for essentially infinite scaling on ability usage when the screen gets crowded. Shadow Legion summons units at the very back of his range, effectively extending your defense line to catch leaks. Shadow Domain amplifies his summoned soldiers by 300%, and Etherealization 6 cuts the mana cost in half to maintain high uptime. Cons Requires active mana management; if he isn't securing takedowns early on, his ramp-up is painfully slow compared to other units.
Phantom Captain Light Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Unlike standard units, her planes track enemies independently, making her essentially immune to range limitations once deployed. The Blessed Enterprise grants planes +30% Crit and +50% Damage for their first 10 seconds, allowing for massive burst if you time the spawn right. Etherealization 6 increases plane fuel duration by 50%, which drastically improves her DPS consistency and uptime. Cons The plane spawn count is based on RNG (2 or 3), making her DPS output slightly inconsistent without Etherealization 2. High placement cost ($2500) makes her difficult to use in the early game.
Migumen (Finale) Fire Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Deals True Damage passively, allowing her to completely ignore damage reduction on armored waves. Pure Destruction deals 1000% damage at Eth 6, which is currently one of the highest single-instance damage spikes in the game. The One Trick Pony passive ramps up her SPA and damage rapidly, turning her into a machine gun if she stays active. Cons Using her main ability stuns her for 60 seconds and makes her unsellable, so you risk losing a unit slot if you mistime it. Her burn passive makes enemies move 10% faster, which can cause leaks if you don't have heavy crowd control.
Berserker (Enraged) Light Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros The Cut Through EVERYTHING!!! passive ignores up to 70% of elemental restrictions on armor (Eth 6), making him the hard counter to Hyper Armor. At Etherealization 2, breaking armor grants him Range and Damage buffs, allowing him to snowball his stats during heavy armored waves. Cons Suffers from a very short base range (20), forcing you to place him dangerously close to the track. DPS drops significantly against non-armored enemies compared to other S+ options.
Jangluu (Eclipse) Ice Hill Trait: Eternal	Pros Applies a Freeze that acts as a vulnerability debuff, making enemies take up to 20% more damage from all sources (Eth 4). Every hit in her Lunar Eclipse state permanently increases her Crit Damage (up to 50%), allowing for infinite scaling in long matches. Very cheap placement cost (1200) for a unit that provides global damage amplification. Cons Her freeze does not actually stun enemies, so she cannot be relied upon for primary crowd control. Takes significant time to build Syzygy stacks to enter her powerful Eclipse state.
Koyote (Number One) Ice Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Los Lobos offers consistent lane pressure and extra DPS by spawning up to 7 Spirit Wolves (at Eth 2) that fight alongside him. Cero Metra is a devastating ultimate ability that deals a massive 500% damage burst, perfect for nuking high-health bosses. Scales quickly at Etherealization 6, where wolf spawns have a chance to double his Spirit Energy gain, cycling his ultimate faster. Cons Using his ultimate stuns him for a massive 30 seconds, leaving him completely vulnerable and halting his DPS output for a long duration. Requires ramp-up time to collect enough Soul Energy from his wolves before he can use his main nuke.
Robot 17 & 18 (Fighterz) Fire Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros EVALUATION IN PROGRESS Cons EVALUATION IN PROGRESS

S Tier DPS Units

These are among the best meta units in Universal Tower Defense when it comes to pure DPS and damage output, almost as good as S+ Tier units. You should invest in leveling up (fusing), Evolving and Etherializing these units, as well as putting your best traits and relics on them. Every team comp should include at least two of these S-Tier UTD DPS units if you want to beat late-game challenges.

S Tier

Dragon Guy (Silverite) Ice Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros Functions as an incredible "tactical nuke" via Silverine Battle Trance, which grants +120% Damage and transforms him into a Hybrid unit for 2 minutes. Excellent synergy between his abilities; the passive Frostborne slows enemies by 30% after freezing, and his Shatter! ability deals massive damage based on remaining freeze time. When overwhelmed, his Are You Scared Of Me? ability acts as a "Get Out of Jail Free" card, removing all stuns and dealing 35% damage instantly. Cons He is a disposable asset; after his Silverine Battle Trance expires, he stops attacking and eventually deletes himself, forcing you to reinvest cash. Requires careful management of the "Fury" meter to time his transformation correctly.
Ichiko (Rage) Dark Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros A snowball monster that scales heavily into the late game; Unstoppable Rage grants permanent damage per kill (up to 40%), and Beast of Battle stacks Crit Chance. Provides reliable crowd control with Screech, which deals 125% damage in an AoE and stuns enemies for 5 seconds. Specifically counters stun-heavy enemies; if stunned, Collapse of Charge triggers an AoE burst and reflects the stun back onto enemies. Cons Requires a high volume of kills to reach his full potential, making him less effective if placed late when other units are stealing kills. Beast of Battle stops his regeneration for 2 seconds on Crit, leaving him vulnerable to chip damage.
Grommjaw (Panther) Water Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros One of the best support DPS units due to Enhanced Hierro, which applies a debuff causing enemies to take 20% more damage from all sources until they die. Soul Panther applies a "Panther Mark" that adds damage vulnerability and explodes for AoE damage when it expires, great for clearing groups. At Etherealization 6, his bleed damage ramps up significantly to 50% of total damage, making him a menace against high-HP targets. Cons His DPS fluctuates due to the Unchained Frenzy mechanic, meaning he isn't always dealing peak damage. Relies on the "Spirit Bar" charging up, which takes time or multiple waves to activate his transformation.
Spade (Donut) Fire Hill Trait: Astral	Pros Fills a unique niche with Fire Fruit’s Power, allowing his Burn effect to completely bypass status immunities on Armored and Hyper Armored enemies. Self-buffs naturally over time; A Flaming Heart! increases his Damage and Range by up to 30% (60% at Eth 4) just by doing his job. Etherealization 6 is a massive power spike, changing his burn damage to equal 100% of his unit damage, melting tanky waves. Cons Has very low base stats (100 Attack), meaning he relies almost entirely on his DoT effects rather than raw upfront damage. Needs time to ramp up his range and damage buffs via applying burns.
Ultiorra (Oblivion) Dark Hill Trait: Eternal	Pros Spirit Energy makes him one of the most resilient units; he automatically resurrects at 100% meter, effectively giving him a second life with buffed stats. Excellent leak protection via No Collateral Damage, which grants a massive +30 Range and SPA buff when an enemy escapes his range. Once transformed, he becomes a burst DPS monster with Relampago, dealing 300% (400% at Eth 6) damage. Cons Unpredictable Despair has strong effects (Stun/Confuse), but the low 10% trigger chance makes it unreliable for consistent defense. He is relatively weak until he attacks enough to fill his meter and trigger his transformation.

A Tier DPS Units

Next on our Universal Tower Defense tier list are A-Tier DPS units. They’re still quite strong and make excellent picks for any early to mid-game team comp, especially if you’re missing S and S+ units. These units offer more than enough power to clear even late-game challenges, and you can comfortably slot them into your teams - particularly if you enjoy their unique passives and playstyle. Slot them in and have fun, knowing they won’t underperform.

A Tier

Sasku (Chakra) Dark Ground Trait: Wizard	Pros Offers excellent crowd control utility with Uchiha Bloodline EX, which grants a base 50% stun chance (up to 75% at Eth 4) and the ability to dodge enemy stuns. Provides reliable wave clear via Amaterasu, which triggers a Black Burn AoE once enough essence is collected. Kirin serves as a solid burst option to handle tougher elites or leaks. Cons Suffers from very short range (15), requiring risky placement. Amaterasu requires time to stack essence (30 stacks base), making it slow to activate during fast-paced waves.
Kriatu (Cheater) Ice Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros Extremely versatile due to the Cheater passive; the "Fortune" path can theoretically scale damage up to 2000% based on your saved Yen. Dual Wielder! ensures consistently high DPS through frequent follow-up attacks and high base Critical Rate. The "Emperor" path offers massive raw stats (+400% Damage) and debuff nullification, making him a stable carry option. Cons Has a complex playstyle; maximizing the "Virtual Realm Path" buffs requires specific conditions (like hoarding Yen) that may conflict with upgrading other units.
Cyborg (Fearless) Fire Hill Trait: Wizard	Pros Excellent economy saver; Fearless Cyborg grants free upgrades and permanent damage stacks every cycle, allowing you to focus funds elsewhere. The Strongest’s Disciple ramps up damage significantly (up to +40%) against burning enemies, making him a great boss killer if paired with other Fire units. Cons The Fearless Cyborg passive is a double-edged sword; he stuns himself and stops attacking for an entire wave every 5 waves, which can be fatal if timed poorly. Requires a long match duration to maximize his damage stacks and free upgrades.
Psycho (100%) Rose Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Pressure provides a valuable slowing aura for enemies that get too close (within 30% of range), acting as a last line of defense. Psychic Manipulation synergizes well with other crowd control units, dealing bonus damage to "Confused" targets. At Etherealization 6, the slow from Pressure lingers for 2 seconds after enemies leave range, improving his utility. Cons Extremely short base range (15), meaning enemies must be dangerously close for his passive slow to trigger.

B Tier DPS Units

Most of the units in our Universal Tower Defense tier list’s B-Tier are Legendary units, which are not bad per se, but are simply heavily outclassed by Mythic and Secret units. Many of these have very fun passives and will carry you through early- and mid-game challenges, but you’ll want to slowly replace them with Mythic and Secret units as you progress through the game. However, keep in mind that some of them have Evo versions, which can be real powerhouses.

B Tier

Footballer (Ego) Fire Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros Excellent at cleaning up weakened waves; his Opportunist passive boosts damage by up to 75% of the enemy's missing HP at Eth 2. Functions as a support buffer; Visionary buffs the strongest nearby units if he fails to secure a kill, helping your main carries. Gains utility at Etherealization 4, where he begins stunning enemies that are below 60% HP. Cons His DPS is conditional; he deals significantly less damage to full HP enemies.
Nelle (Primal) Rose Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Offers specific synergy for Ichiko users via Baby Cheerleader, buffing Ichiko's damage and aggro pull. Raging Persistence makes her a solid boss killer in Adult Form, as damage ramps up with consecutive hits on the same target. Cons Requires annoying micromanagement; she reverts to a useless "Baby Form" when her meter depletes and cannot attack until charged. Her damage degrades over time in Adult Form due to Growth Spurt reducing damage per attack.
Ruka Ice Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros Great synergy unit for Ice teams; Arctic Freeze! grants a 20% (up to 25%) damage modifier against Frozen enemies. Becomes a Hybrid unit at Etherealization 6, greatly expanding her usability against air units. Cons Her damage potential is entirely reliant on enemies being frozen; she is much weaker if not paired with a freezer like Jangluu.
Pebble Rose Hybrid Trait: Artificer	Pros Hurricane of the Leaf! rewards you for using knockback, stacking up to 50% Attack at Eth 2. At Etherealization 6, he gains a powerful support utility where knocked-back enemies take 10% more damage from all sources. Extremely cheap to place ($400). Cons Knockback can be detrimental if not managed correctly, sometimes pushing enemies out of your main DPS units' range.
Gen Fire Ground Trait: Eternal	Pros Unique scaling mechanic via Shinso!, where he gains 1% Attack for every point of Range he has. This makes him scale incredibly well with range buffs (like Masked Ninja). Cons Suffers from a very high SPA (8), making his attacks slow and punishing if they miss. Requires heavy investment in Range buffs to deal competitive damage.
Greybeard Dark Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Specialized tank buster; Liberation! deals +65% damage to Armored enemies, making him a budget solution for heavy waves. Etherealization 6 grants him infinite scaling, gaining Attack and Range for every kill (capped at 50%). Cons Very short base range (15) limits his placement options. High SPA (8) means he struggles against swarms of fast enemies.
Nejo Wind Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros A solid support unit for Crit-based teams; Eye’s Of The Hyuga provides a passive +5% (up to 7%) Crit Chance aura to nearby allies. Gains utility at Eth 6 by applying Knockback, adding a layer of crowd control. Cons Short aura range (15 base) forces you to cluster your units tightly around him.
Masked Ninja Fire Ground Trait: Eternal	Pros The essential support for "Team 7" units (Sasku, Pebble, etc.); Leader Of Team 7! buffs their Range and Attack by 12-15%. Cheap placement ($300) makes him an easy buff to deploy early. Cons Extremely niche; he is practically useless if you are not running a specific Team 7 composition.

C Tier DPS Units

Finally, to wrap things up in our Universal Tower Defense tier list of DPS units, we have C-Tier. These are Rare units that are objectively weak and will only serve you for the first round or two, until you start unlocking Epic and Legendary units. Unfortunately for the popular anime characters in this tier, they’ll mostly serve as fodder to feed your stronger units via fusing in order to level them up faster. That’s their purpose, and, in most anime tower defense games, their destiny.

C Tier

Laffy Fire Ground	Pros I will be the Pirate King! offers decent early-game range scaling if you commit to a full Pirate team. Cons Extremely low base Attack (9) makes him obsolete after the first few waves. Forcing a "Pirate Crew" team just to buff a C-tier unit is a waste of slots.
Gaaru Water Ground	Pros Impenetrable Sand! grants immunity to stun, which is technically unique for a starter unit. Cons Pitiful base range (12) forces you to place him in dangerous spots. Deals negligible damage compared to any other Water unit in the game.
Roku Fire Ground	Pros Heat of the Battle allows for small damage ramping within a single wave. Cons The damage buff resets every wave, preventing any meaningful long-term scaling. Base stats are simply too low to handle anything beyond the tutorial stages.
Nutaru Kid Wind Ground	Pros Has a built-in crit mechanic via My Ninja Way!, which is rare for a unit of this rarity. Cons Crit chance is low (15%) and unreliable for consistent DPS. Requires "Sasku" to be in range at Eth 6 to be remotely viable, wasting two unit slots for mediocre damage.
Ranji Wind Ground	Pros Possesses the highest base attack (18) among the starter rare units. Cons High SPA (8) means he attacks painfully slowly, leaking fast enemies easily. Has zero passives to help him scale or provide utility to the team. Strictly a placeholder unit until you pull literally anything else.

And with that, the DPS part of this Universal Tower Defense Tier List is completed. Now, let's jump to the UTD Tier List support tier list.

Virtual Idol game image — Universal Tower Defense Support Units Tier List

Bambee Blitz game image — Universal Tower Defense Support Units Tier List

S Tier Support Units

These are the meta-defining support units, the ones you absolutely must have in your team comps if your goal is to min-max everything and run only the strongest and most OP units currently available in the UTD 1.0 meta. Each of these units provides powerful support abilities, such as buffing, debuffing, crowd control (CC), and more, earning them the top tier of our Universal Tower Defense Tier List. It goes without saying, but Bulmo is an S-tier support unit in UTD.

Support S Tier

Bulmo Rose Ground Trait: Fortune	Pros Bulma is the undisputed queen of farming; Smart Investment and Growing Technology allow her income to scale exponentially, funding expensive units far earlier. Come forth, Shanlong! offers a lot of flexibility, granting a massive one-time choice of +30,000 Yen, +15% Global Damage, or +15% Global Crit Chance. Cons Gathering Wish Balls for her ultimate ability is RNG-dependent (5% base chance), forcing you to place units near her to maximize the odds.
Ice Empress (Frost) Ice Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros The ultimate Ice support; Queen Of Ice grants a flat +20% Damage to all Ice allies in range, making her mandatory for Ice mono-teams. Provides immense crowd control coverage; Icy Pressure passively freezes enemies entering her range, and Frost Dominion is a full map AoE freeze. FrostBite Execution offers unique utility by instantly deleting non-boss enemies under 20% HP, cleaning up leaks effortlessly. Cons Her DPS scaling relies on the Frostbourne Commander passive, which resets every time she reaches the cap, creating inconsistent damage valleys.
Bambee (Blitz) Dark Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Element Bombing makes her a universal fit for any team, adapting her status effects (Slow, Stun, Burn, etc.) based on your team's most used element. Excellent at extending debuff durations; Kakyuretsuen doubles the duration of applied afflictions, which is massive for Stun or Freeze heavy compositions. At Etherealization 6, she essentially functions as a global buffer, increasing damage from all sources by 25%. Cons Since her status effect depends on your team composition, she requires careful team building to ensure you get the specific debuff you need.
Sharpshooter Fire Hill Trait: Ruler	Pros The only unit with true Infinite Range (Sniper Mode), allowing her to snipe leaks or priority targets anywhere on the map when her main range is clear. Precision Shot is a premier boss-killing tool, marking the highest HP enemy to take +15% damage from all sources. A Goddess Blessing passively buffs nearby Fire units by 10%, synergizing perfectly with heavy hitters like Migumen. Cons She cannot use her powerful "Combat Grenade" passive while in Sniper Mode, reducing her crowd control when no enemies are nearby. High cooldown (160s) on her Precision Shot means you must time it carefully for boss waves.
Virtual Idol Light Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros A dedicated pure support unit; Hiding In Your WiFi! allows you to toggle between boosting ally Damage (up to 15%) or Range. Enamouring Music provides a burst window where these buffs are magnified by up to 40% (at Eth 6), perfect for wave spikes or boss phases. Unique economy support at Etherealization 2, reducing upgrade costs for nearby units, which can save thousands of Yen in the long run. Cons She deals literally zero damage (0 ATK), meaning she takes up a slot purely for buffs and cannot defend herself against leaks.

A Tier Support Units

Don’t let the A-tier ranking confuse you. Most of these units are quite strong and useful, and you won’t make a mistake by including them in your team comps, especially if you enjoy their playstyle. It's just that they’re simply outclassed by S-tier units, which currently define the meta.

Support A Tier

Rule (ROOM) Water Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros ROOM! adapts to the situation; against Bosses, it switches to "K-ROOM," locking onto the strongest enemy and stunning them, making him an excellent boss killer. Shambles offers unique utility by teleporting enemies backward based on range, effectively buying your defenses more time. At Etherealization 2, his K-ROOM stuns also apply a 25% slow, significantly crippling high-HP targets. Cons His attack behavior changes drastically depending on whether a boss is present, which can sometimes reduce his wave-clearing efficiency when you need AoE.
Shunks (Conqueror) Rose Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Captain’s Foresight provides a massive team-wide 20% Attack boost when killing a boss, perfect for pushing damage during critical phases. Relentless Conquorer’s Aura rewards long-range placement by increasing stun duration (up to 100%) based on distance. He possesses excellent self-preservation with Unbreakable Assault, granting stun immunity while attacking. Cons The damage buff from Captain's Foresight does not stack with multiple Shunks and does not affect the unit itself.
Lulu Dark Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Gehas provides unique crowd control by issuing orders like "Retreat!" (enemy walks back) or "Stand Still!" (stun), offering versatile lane management. Absolute Control! acts as a global panic button, activating his current order on every enemy on the map. Reduces cooldowns significantly at higher Etherealization levels (Eth 2 and Eth 6), allowing for more frequent command usage. Cons He deals 0 Attack Damage normally; his only damage comes from the specific Beam! active, making him a pure support slot. Requires high micro-management to switch orders effectively.
Admiral (Magma) Fire Hybrid Trait: Wizard	Pros Lava Puddle EX creates dangerous zones that confuse and burn enemies, providing excellent area denial and crowd control. Donut Maker rewards focusing down targets; if an enemy is already in a magma pool, he deals 50% bonus damage instead of creating a new one. At Etherealization 6, enemies in his lava puddles take 10% more damage from all sources, adding a layer of team support. Cons His utility relies on enemies walking into specific spots; fast or flying enemies might bypass his puddles before the damage ticks up.
Fastcart Wind Ground Trait: Fortune	Pros A dedicated economy unit; Thriving Business! reduces his own upgrade costs based on other units placed, letting you ramp up income cheaper. At Etherealization 2, he generates 5% more income if placed away from damage units, encouraging strategic positioning. Etherealization 6 allows for income scaling based on the number of other Fastcarts in range, creating a snowball effect for cash generation. Cons He has absolutely no attack capability, taking up a unit slot purely for money. Positioning is restrictive if you want to maximize the Eth 2 bonus (must be away from damage units).

B Tier Support Units

These aren’t bad units per se, and in fact, some of them have a lot of potential, but they’re simply not that good in their current form, especially compared to other, more powerful and far more useful A- and S-tier support units. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try them out and see if you find them fun to play.

Support B Tier

Scarlet Maid (World) Light Hybrid Trait: Sacred	Pros Luna Clock provides a unique "high risk, high reward" mechanic, increasing damage enemies take by 30%, which is excellent for bursting bosses. Otherworldly Maid reduces cooldowns based on Royalty allies, making her synergize well with specific team comps. Offers a variety of CC including Stuns (Time Paradox) and Slows (Special Stopwatch) depending on her cycle. Cons Luna Clock speeds up enemies by 30%, which can instantly cause game-ending leaks if your team lacks the DPS to kill them during the vulnerability window. Complex "Time Gauge" mechanics require attention to know which ability will trigger next.
Tierabel (Hydro) Water Hill Trait: Eternal	Pros Creates a powerful synergy loop with Nelle via Luzy Abismo, granting Attack Speed to herself and Damage to Nelle. Spirit Energy provides a solid 12.5% Damage buff (Eth 4) to other Water units, reinforcing mono-water teams. The Unforgiving Tides provides consistent slowing (25% at Eth 6) to control enemy pacing. Cons To unlock her full potential, you are forced to run Nelle, restricting your team building options. Her Raging Seas ability requires a kill count to activate, which is difficult for a support unit to stack efficiently.
Zorus Dark Hybrid Trait: Ruler	Pros Traps Magic offers versatile utility, allowing you to choose between Stun, Radiation, or Confusion based on the situation. At Etherealization 6, the trap limit increases by 2, allowing for better map coverage. Very cheap placement cost (500), making him an easy early-game utility pick. Cons Traps are single-use/contact-based, meaning they can be wasted on weak fodder enemies instead of priority targets. Low base stats mean he offers negligible damage output on his own.
Shakumira Evo Dark Hybrid Trait: Artificer	Pros Shadow Possession Jutsu! allows for significant range scaling, gaining range per slowed enemy (capped at 25% at Eth 2). Etherealization 6 unlocks Complete Shadow Possession!, giving him a higher utility ceiling in the late game. Cons His passive is entirely dependent on slowing enemies; without a dedicated slower on the team, his range buff is nonexistent.
Ruka Ice Ground Trait: Ruler	Pros A staple support for Ice teams; Arctic Freeze! deals 20-25% more damage to Frozen enemies, helping clear waves faster. Becomes a Hybrid unit at Etherealization 6, allowing her to target air units and apply her bonus damage more reliably. Cons She is purely conditional; if enemies aren't frozen, she loses her primary damage multiplier.

C Tier Support Units

Weak but ok-ish early game units, which you can test just for fun, but you should generally ignore them. They are meant to be fused and nothing much else, rightfully earning the lowest rank in our Universal Tower Defense Tier List.

Support C Rank // The Starters

Namo

Water Ground Trait: Ruler

Pros

Pirate Bounty! is an accessible way to generate early economy, granting 3x Yen when a tagged enemy dies.
Very fast attack speed (3 SPA) allows her to quickly tag multiple incoming enemies to set up the bounty payout.

Cons

The bounty effect has a 10-second cooldown, drastically limiting the total extra cash she can produce compared to farm units.
Extremely low base damage (8) means she contributes almost nothing to actual defense.

Orehami

Rose Hill Trait: Ruler

Pros

I’ll shield you! can save a critical unit from being stunned, which is a rare utility for a C-tier unit.
Extremely cheap to place ($200), allowing you to drop her down as a disposable shield if needed.

Cons

The shield is single-target and has a long 20-second cooldown, making it ineffective against enemies that spam AoE stuns.
Requires max upgrades to even unlock her passive, which is a poor investment for the minimal utility she provides.

RELATED: Universal Tower Defense Passives List – Mythic, Evo, Secret

Universal Tower Defense Tier List Ranking & Evaluation Method

DPS - As with most other Roblox tower defense games, by far the most important stat is a unit’s raw DPS, and something we take into account first for our Universal Tower Defense Tier List. At the end of the day, how much damage units can dish out will ultimately determine how quickly you can clear waves and complete missions and challenges. Higher DPS means quicker and more efficient wave clear, and more often than not, that’s all you want in Universal Tower Defense.
Rarity - With a few exceptions, the general rule in gacha-based summon mechanics is simple: higher rarity usually means a stronger unit. There’s no way around it - in the vast majority of cases, Secret and Mythic units are the ones you’ll want to use, as they’re intentionally designed to be the most powerful. This is also the core of the game’s monetization model, encouraging players to spend Robux chasing the rarest pulls.
Synergy - While some units may seem weak at first glance, the key factor when building a team in UTD is unit synergy. Many units provide passive buffs that only activate with specific unit types or when certain effects are applied. For instance, Fire Foot Cook has a passive ability that deals 25% increased damage to enemies affected by Burn, making it a perfect match for units that apply Burn damage over time.
Etherealize Buffs - Universal Tower Defense introduces a new progression mechanic called Etherealize, which functions similarly to Fuse. Instead of leveling units up, you can Etherealize up to six copies of the same unit to earn Etherealize stars. Each star grants additional stat bonuses and enhances passive abilities, significantly boosting a unit’s overall performance and helping offset some of its weaknesses.
Range - A unit’s range is one of the most commonly overlooked stats in tower defense games, yet it can easily make or break a unit’s place in the meta. The ability to start damaging enemies early and land those final hits just before they leave your reach becomes incredibly valuable in tougher late-game stages, which is exactly why range should never be ignored.
Utility - Most units come with passive abilities, such as AoE or global buffs, that can completely change how your team performs. Powerful defensive or offensive passives can be just as important as raw DPS, and they should always be considered when putting together a team for your matches.
Traits - Traits in Universal Tower Defense can drastically change how some units perform in the game. Powerful traits such as Ruler and Eternal can almost be as important as having Mythic units in your team comps, and you should absolutely not ignore them.
Relics - Relics in Universal Tower Defense are a type of item that you can equip on your characters to make them more powerful across the board. They come in sets, and when you have a full set (three items from a single set), they grant additional set bonuses that are often even stronger than bonuses from Traits, especially when equipped on the right units.

Latest Universal Tower Defense Units Balance Update

Balance patches have a strong impact on our Universal Tower Defense Tier List, and we closely follow all new updates, adjusting the tier list accordingly. Here are the latest unit balance changes from February 2, 2026:

Sharpshooter Precision passive fixed.
Fixed Rohan's & Robot 16's first attack not registering a hit.
Fixed Rohan & Robot 16 E2 passive.
Fixed Wish Balls from Bulmo's "Dragon Adventures" passive staying after replay.
Fixed Fallen Prince (Ruthless) Crit Rate.
Reversed order for Auto Upgrade priority (priority 6 is the highest priority).
Buff to Fallen Prince's Saiyan Beyond Legend Passive (Was 0.25% per takedown and only one crit. Changed to 2% per takedown, and the counter resets after crit).
ALL New Units have had their DMG numbers changed.
Change to Bio-Android's Perfect Counter passive (Was 10% follow up attack dmg, changed to 50% follow up dmg).

Universal Tower Defense Units Tier List FAQ

What is the best DPS unit in Universal Tower Defense?

The best DPS unit is Bio-Android (Imperfect).

What is the best support unit in Universal Tower Defense?

The best support units are Virtual Idol, Bulmo, and Ice Empress.

What are the best early game units?

Generally speaking, any Epic or Legendary unit you pull early from summons is a strong choice for building your early-game team.

How to Etherealize Units in Universal Tower Defense?

If you have duplicate units, you can use them to Etherealize a single unit up to six times. Doing so grants additional stat points and enhances that unit’s passive abilities.

What is the best team comp in Universal Tower Defense?

Virtual Idol, Spade, Lulu, and Jinoo form a well-rounded and reliable team composition.

What is the best farm unit in Universal Tower Defense?

As of the 1.0 Update (the Android Games update), the best farm unit in UTD is Bulmo, by far, because she also offers a lot of support on top of being a farm unit.

How many new units are added in the Android Games update?

A total of nine new units are added to the game (new secret and mythic units).

For now, that wraps up our Universal Tower Defense Tier List. That said, it’s important to stress that this guide is still a work in progress. We’ve only just begun exploring the game, and the tier placements will inevitably evolve as we uncover more synergies and fully understand the passive abilities of Mythic units.

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Testing every unit is a grind-heavy process, and it will take time to pull, level, and evolve all Mythic units before we can evaluate them properly. If you feel the grind as well, make sure to grab some Universal Tower Defense codes and learn how to unlock secret units in Universal Tower Defense.

Universal Tower Defense Units Tier List (UPD 1.0)

Universal Tower Defense DPS Tier List

Fallen Prince

Bio-Android

Rohan & Robot 16

Super Roku Enraged U

The Drink (Survivor)

Jinoo Monarch

Berserker Enraged

Phantom Captain EVO

Migumen Finale

Jangluu Eclipse Univ

Robot 17 18 Fighterz

Dragon Guy Silverite

Spade Donut

Grommjaw Panther

Ultiorra Oblivion Un

Ichiko Rage

Kriatu Cheater

Sasku Chakra

Psycho (100%)

Cyborg Fearless

Footballer Ego

Shakumira

Ruka

Pebble

Gen

Greybeard

Nejo

Masked Ninja

Nellee Primal

Laffy

Garu

Roku

Ranji

Nutaru (Kid)

S++ Tier: The Absolute Meta (OP)

S+ Tier DPS Units

S Tier DPS Units

A Tier DPS Units

B Tier DPS Units

C Tier DPS Units

Universal Tower Defense Support Units Tier List

Virtual Idol

Bambee Blitz

Sharpshooter

Ice Empress Frost

Bulmo

Shunks Conqueror

Lulu

Admiral Magma

Fastcart

Rule ROOM

Ruka

Zorus

Scarlet Maid World

Tierabel Hydro

Shakumira Evo