Roblox Universal Tower Defense Tier List – January 2026

Unit

Role and Strengths

Traits and Availability

Jinoo (Monarch)

Known as the top damage dealer, this unit summons shadows that keep scaling over time and deal massive area damage. Power keeps growing endlessly in Infinite and VR modes, making it one of the strongest late game carries.

Performs best with Ruler or Eternal traits. Available only as a secret unit from banners, so heavy pulling is required.

Koyote (Number One) 

A powerful hybrid unit that mixes steady damage with burst potential. Wolf summons help apply pressure while a 500 % energy nuke destroys bosses with ease.

Ruler works best for damage output, while Sacred or Eternal are strong secondary options. Obtained exclusively through Mythic capsules.

Ice Empress (Frost) 

Balances damage and support by freezing and slowing enemies while summoning additional units. Also boosts Frost-type allies with a 20 % damage increase, making Frost teams much stronger overall.

Ruler trait is recommended. Limited to winter events and pairs especially well with Jangluu.

Admiral (Magma) 

A strong budget legend that relies on damage over time and confusion effects to stall enemies. Burn synergy adds consistent pressure, especially during longer fights.

Wizard or Fission traits fit best. The evolved form is a common pick in the current meta.

Berserker (Enraged) 

Excels against armored enemies by applying slows and increasing the damage enemies take by 15 %. Fits well into both Infinite and VR setups as a flexible option.

Ruler or Sacred traits work well. Performs reliably across multiple game modes.

Ichiko (Rage) 

Focuses on raw damage output with a powerful active skill that stuns enemies for five seconds. Critical damage scaling allows strong burst during key moments.

Best paired with Ruler or Sacred traits to maximize damage potential.

Migumen (Finale) 

Designed for fast clears, this unit delivers heavy nukes with true damage that ignores armor. Burn damage over time adds extra pressure during rush scenarios.

Ruler or Sacred traits are ideal. Commonly used in aggressive and fast-paced team setups.

Unit

Role and Strengths

Traits and Availability

Scarlet Maid (World) 

Built around time control, this unit gains one Time Gauge per enemy defeat, which triggers stuns, slows, or full time-stop effects. The World ability deals 15 % damage per second for 10 seconds, while Royalty buffs increase range by 25 % and reduce cooldowns by 10 %. At E6, crowd control becomes extremely strong, making it a meta pick after recent balance changes.

Best used with Ruler or Sacred traits. Available through the Virtual Shop with Sakuya evolution. Received buffs on December 20, boosting overall performance.

Mob (100%) 

Focuses on raw damage with added Wind Shear damage over time, dealing 60 % extra damage over seven seconds. Deals additional damage to confused enemies, making it effective in teams that apply crowd control. Performs well as a slower-paced hybrid damage option.

Ruler or Eternal traits are recommended. Obtained as a Mythic Psycho unit and commonly used in VR and Infinite modes.

Dragon Guy (Silverite) 

A crowd control powerhouse that applies freeze and slow effects through Frostborne. Once Trance activates at 120 Fury, damage increases by 120 % and freeze duration extends to 20 seconds. Shatter effects trigger strong burst damage against frozen enemies, making it deadly in control-focused setups.

Performs best with Ruler or Eternal traits. Available as a secret from Challenges with Ragna evolution. Recent fixes improved ramp consistency.

Bambee (Blitz) 

Offers flexible team support by enhancing elemental status effects. Ice-based teams benefit the most, as freeze durations become longer, but other elements also gain situational boosts. Works as an enabler rather than a pure damage unit.

Ruler trait is preferred. Limited to New Year events and widely used to support Ice-focused meta teams.

Unit

Role and Strengths

Traits and Availability

Shunks (Conqueror) 

Designed for boss-focused content, this unit scales stun effectiveness by 100 % and boosts ally attack by 20 % after landing a boss kill. Attacks continue without interruption since stun immunity applies while attacking, keeping damage consistent during fights.

Ruler or Sacred traits fit best. Available as a Mythic unit with Shanks evolution and commonly used in anti-boss setups.

Sasku (Chakra) 

Offers strong control with a 50 % chance to stun or dodge incoming attacks. Blackfire consumes 30 essence to apply heavy area damage over time, dealing 85 % DOT across a wide range. Performs exceptionally well during story progression.

Wizard or Ruler traits are recommended. Obtained as a Mythic unit with Sasuke evolution and often relied on for fast story clears.

Kriatu (Cheater) 

Built around critical damage scaling, starting with a 50 % base crit rate through the Duelist effect. Different modes change how damage ramps, with Lovers offering buffs and Emperor mode pushing damage up by 400 %. Excels as a high-risk, high-reward carry.

Duelist trait is required for full effect. Available as a Mythic unit with Kirito evolution and shines most in VR content.

Grommjow (Panther) 

Gains power as the meter fills, triggering a transformation that unlocks explosions and strong area damage against armored enemies. Ground-based damage coverage makes it especially useful in packed waves.

Ruler or Eternal traits are ideal. Known as a reliable ground AOE unit in armor-heavy scenarios.

Unit

Role and Strengths

Traits and Availability

Footballer (Ego) 

Works as a beginner-friendly damage unit, dealing 50 % extra damage to enemies missing health through Opportunist. After damaging an enemy without landing the kill, nearby allies gain a 10 % damage boost, adding small team value during early runs.

Ruler or Sacred traits are suitable. Obtained at Battle Pass level 25 as a Shiny Mythic and mainly used during early progression.

Ronin Obito / Rogue Oni 

Delivers strong damage over time that helps clear story stages smoothly. Flexibility makes it easy to slot into different early teams, especially when stronger units are still unavailable.

Wizard trait fits best. Available for free through Day 7 Daily rewards and offers evolution potential without extra cost.

Gen 

Provides damage amplification through range-based synergy, helping nearby units hit harder during mid game pushes. Effectiveness drops later on, but value remains during early progression.

Sacred or Eternal traits work well. Available as a Legendary unit and mainly used for mid-stage advancement.

Unit

Role and Strengths

Traits and Availability

Ultiorra (Oblivion) 

Relies on unpredictable control through Despair, which can confuse or stun enemies. A long cooldown nuke activates every 45 seconds, offering burst damage but limited consistency. Works best against non-shielded enemies on hill placements.

Ruler or Eternal traits are recommended. Available as a Mythic unit and mainly used for niche hill situations.

Tierabel (Hydro) 

Uses wide area water attacks that apply slows, helping control enemy movement. Mode-based damage amplification adds some flexibility, though damage output remains moderate overall. Functions more as a secondary support damage unit.

Eternal trait fits best. Obtained as a Mythic unit and used primarily in controlled wave setups.

Spade (Donut) 

Applies burn damage over time that deals 60 % damage over four seconds and ignores armor. Each burn increases damage and range by 0.5 %, stacking up to a 30 % cap. Shielded enemies trigger additional effects, but overall hybrid scaling remains weak.

Astral or Ruler traits work well. Available as a Mythic unit with Ace evolution and mainly seen in hill-focused setups.

Jangluu (Eclipse) 

Delivers extremely high damage to frozen enemies, making it heavily reliant on Ice-based team synergy. Without proper setup, effectiveness drops quickly, especially on hill placements.

Ruler or Eternal traits are preferred. Limited to winter events and strongly dependent on team composition.

Cyborg (Fearless) 

Gains a 40 % bonus to burn damage and receives a free upgrade after self-stunning every five waves. While the mechanic can pay off, the timing makes performance inconsistent across runs.

Wizard or Ruler traits are suitable. Available as a Mythic unit with Genos evolution and known for uneven results.

Unit

Role and Strengths

Traits and Availability

Pebble 

Starts as a hill-based damage unit that relies on knockback to control enemies. Damage output is limited, but it can handle basic air waves during very early stages.

Uses the Artificer trait. Available as a Legendary unit themed after Rock Lee and mainly suited for beginners.

Nejo 

Provides area damage with a critical-focused buff, helping clear early waves. Effectiveness drops fast once stronger units become available.

Obtained as an Epic unit and typically used as an early filler before being replaced.

Masked Ninja 

Gains some value through Team 7 synergy, but outside of that interaction, impact remains minimal. Works only in very specific early setups.

Available as an Epic unit inspired by Kakashi and rarely used beyond early progression.

Orahemi 

Applies slow effects and offers an anti-stun shield, giving small utility during early play. Overall value is low and mostly limited to temporary support roles.

Obtained as a Rare unit based on Orihime and commonly used as fusion material or sold for yen