Tier list
Universal Tower Defense Tier List (Early Access Meta Guide)
Universal Tower Defense is an anime-themed Roblox tower defense game currently in Early Access. This page helps you decide what to invest in for Story, Infinite, and Boss Rush by combining community tier data with simulator-ready stats.
Note: UTD is in active development.
Balance changes and new units arrive frequently. Check back after updates — we highlight notable shifts on the Changelog.
On this page
Story Mode highlights
Fast setup and early power matter most.
Infinite Mode highlights
Scaling and long-run consistency.
Boss Rush highlights
Single-target damage and boss control.
Best support picks
Buffs, debuffs, and team-wide value.
Best economy picks
Money generation and upgrade tempo.
Tier List Methodology & Criteria
Our goal is to reflect both raw performance and practical team-building. Rankings combine community consensus with data-driven signals when base stats are available.
- Overall meta viability: general power across PvE content (DPS, utility, cost, setup).
- Mode-specific performance: Story vs Infinite vs Boss Rush strengths can differ.
- Role specialization: DPS vs Support vs Economy; compare units within their role.
- Team slot value: units covering multiple needs rank higher (hybrids, CC+damage).
- Upgrade efficiency: early power vs late bloomers; how quickly a unit comes online.
Understanding the tiers
Tiers are a quick way to summarize overall value. Within a tier, units are roughly comparable — your results will still depend on traits, upgrades, and team composition.
S Tier
Meta-defining picks that perform at the top across the selected mode.
A Tier
Excellent units that clear most content, often with a small tradeoff or specialization.
B Tier
Viable mid-tier options — good when you lack higher tiers or need a specific niche.
C / D Tier
Early-game or niche picks; typically outclassed in endgame content.
Note: economy and pure support units may not look strong in raw DPS metrics — use the tooltip for role notes and recommended traits.
Interactive Tier List
Filter, sort, and inspect units. Mode tiers come from the dataset's community variant fields when available.
Coverage: 23/55 units have community mode tiers · 45/55 units have complete base stats.
Filters
Tier
Rarity
Type
Placement
How to use this page
- Use the mode tabs (Overall/Story/Infinite/Boss Rush/PvP) to switch the tier view.
- Use Filters to narrow by tier, rarity, type, and placement.
- Click the ⓘ tooltip icon to see passive text, recommended traits, and data coverage notes.
- Need help with calculations? Use Calculators or Tools.
Download Tier List Assets
A downloadable image bundle is planned (tier chart + icons). This will be linked here once the assets are packaged.