Universal Tower Defense X: Unit Tier List

All 30+ units ranked S++ to C by DPS, role, and meta value. Filter by role. Updated for Update 3.0 Wano units.

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Quick Summary

The definitive UTDX tier list ranking all 30+ units from S++ (must-have carries like Gear 5 Luffy and Madara) to C-tier (bench warmers). Each unit shows DPS rating, best trait, recommended relic set, and role classification (DPS/Support/Debuffer/Hybrid). Fully updated for Update 3.0 Wano arc units. Filter by role to find exactly the unit type your team needs.

S++
👑 First Emperor (Greatest)DPS🏴‍☠️ Joyful CaptainDPS King Sailor (Unrivaled)DPS💀 Underworld God (Death)DPS
S+
⚔️ Triple Threat (Unrivaled)DPS Enlightened God (Holy)Support🐉 Dragon Warlord (Rage)DPS
S
Ja'frey (Lightning)DPS👤 Jinoo (Shadow Monarch)DPS💢 Berserker (Enraged)DPS🔮 Migumen (Finale)Hybrid🐲 Dragon Guy (Silverite)DPS🍰 Gluttonous Warlord (Despair)Support🌊 Quake Warlord (Destroyer)DPS🍡 Mochi Pirate (Conqueror)Hybrid🎯 Sharpshooter King (Trapper)Support
A
🃏 Kriatu (Cheater)DPS🗡️ Fallen Prince (Ruthless)DPS🔴 Sasku (Chakra)Hybrid🤖 Cyborg (Fearless)DPS🦇 Ultiorra (Oblivion)DPS Footballer (Ego)DPS
B
👊 RukaHybrid🧓 GreybeardDPS🪨 PebbleSupport🔥 AceHybrid🐺 GaruDPS
C
😄 LaffyDPS🚗 Speed WagonFarm💊 BulmaFarm

Meta Tip

Don't just chase the highest DPS — the best teams balance DPS + Support + Farm. Always include a Farm unit (Speed Wagon / Bulma) for economy. Use Ruler trait on your #1 carry and Fission/Astral combo for DoT scaling.

How UTDX Unit Rankings Work

Our tier list evaluates every unit across four dimensions, weighted by their impact on competitive play:

Raw DPS Output40%

Base damage per second at max level with optimal trait and relic setup. Higher raw DPS means faster stage clears.

Trait Synergy25%

How well a unit benefits from S-rank traits like Ruler (burst) or Eternal (scaling). Units with high trait multiplier scaling rank higher.

Mode Versatility20%

Performance consistency across Story, Legend, Infinite, Virtual Realm, and PvP. Units that excel in multiple modes score higher.

Team Value15%

Contribution to team synergies beyond personal DPS. Support units that enable +50% team damage score high despite low personal DPS.

Current Meta Snapshot (Update 3.0)

Rising Units
  • Joyful Captain — Update 3.0 addition, now #1 single-target DPS
  • First Emperor — Best AoE in the game with Bio-Android relic
  • King Sailor — Eternal trait scaling makes him infinite-mode king
Declining Units
  • Dragon Warlord — Still strong but outclassed by Wano units
  • Ace (Base) — Evolved form is great, but base form fell to A-tier
  • Naruto units — Power crept by One Piece collab batch

UTDX Unit Tier List Guide

This Universal Tower Defense X tier list ranks every unit in the game from S++ (God Tier) to C (Starter) based on their overall meta value in the current Update 3.0 patch. The UTDX meta is heavily influenced by the interaction between units, traits, and relic sets, meaning that a lower-tier unit with the right Ruler or Eternal trait can outperform a higher-tier unit with a B-rank trait. Use this tier list as a guide for which units to prioritize for investment, but always consider your specific team composition and game mode focus.

The biggest factor most players overlook is role balance. Running 6 S++ DPS units without a Farm unit means you will run out of gold by wave 10 and lose to teams with balanced compositions. The optimal team structure is 1-2 DPS carries (S+ or higher), 1 Farm unit (Speed Wagon), 1-2 Support/Debuff units for crowd control, and 1 flex slot that adapts to the game mode. Use our DPS Calculator and Team Builder alongside this tier list to create truly optimized lineups.

DPS Calculator
Calculate exact damage output for any unit build
Team Builder
Build optimal team compositions for every mode
Trait Guide
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Tier List FAQ

Our tier list ranks units based on a combination of base DPS output, trait synergy potential, versatility across game modes (Story, Legend, Infinite, VR), and relic set compatibility. S++ units like Joyful Captain and First Emperor dominate across all modes, while lower-tier units may excel in niche scenarios. Rankings are updated after each major game patch.

📊 Data Source & Methodology

Unit stats, trait multipliers, and gacha rates sourced from in-game data and developer patch notes. DPS calculations verified against in-game damage testing.

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