Home / Tier List Noob Tower Defense Tier List Last updated: 2026-05-02Sources cross-checked: Destructoid (Apr 29, 2026), Moyens.net (Apr 29, 2026)
No unit appears in this list unless at least one cited source named it. We tag every unit with the source(s) that placed it. Ladder positions for C/D tier are still needs_check pending in-game verification.
S Top tier — meta carries Unit Role Why it is S-tier Sources Juggernaut DPS Both sources call this the meta carry / top single-target DPS. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list King DPS Listed alongside Juggernaut as top alternative. moyens-tier-list
A Strong picks Unit Role Why it is A-tier Sources Hacker DPS Reliable DPS workhorse if Juggernaut/King are unavailable. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list Railgunner DPS Reliable long-range DPS workhorse. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list Veteran Support Top support pick. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list Musician Support Top support pick. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list
B Recommended starter / economy Unit Role Why it is B-tier Sources Slimegunner Starter Recommended starter. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list 1x1x1x1 Starter Recommended starter. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list Mod Starter Recommended starter. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list Farms Economy Required for sustained late-wave economy. destructoid-tier-list, moyens-tier-list
EV Event-exclusive (top tier when available) Event units rotate. Sources confirm these names but availability calendar is needs in-game verification . We do not list a hard return date.
Source comparison by role Where two articles differ, we keep both lists side-by-side instead of forcing a single ranking.
Category Destructoid pick Moyens.net pick Agreement Best Starter Slimegunner, 1x1x1x1, Mod Slimegunner, 1x1x1x1, Mod full-consensus Best DPS Juggernaut, Hacker, Railgunner Juggernaut, King, Hacker, Railgunner Moyens adds King; otherwise consensus Best Support Veteran, Musician Veteran, Musician full-consensus Best Farming/Economy Farms Farms full-consensus Best Late-game Juggernaut, King (implied) Juggernaut, King consensus