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Marksmen

Hard-mode DPS

Role: DPS Tier: Hard-mode viable Last updated: 2026-05-03

Best for: Hard mode DPS when paired with Minigunner and Farms

Marksmen quick answer

Unit roleDPS

Clear waves and carry boss damage.

Tier consensusHard-mode viable

Use the Noob Tower Defense tier list to compare current rank.

Best useHard mode DPS when paired with Minigunner and Farms

Best practical job for this unit.

Ranked byArsinix on YouTube

Where this unit's placement comes from.

Arsinix's Hard Mode tutorial runs Marksmen as the primary carry alongside Minigunner.

How to use Marksmen

Marksmen is a Noob Tower Defense DPS unit. Its main job is to clear waves and carry boss damage. Put this unit where it can cover the longest path segment and keep upgrades concentrated before spreading money across weaker towers.

Pair it with Farms for economy and one Support unit such as Veteran or Musician when you are pushing Hard, Expert, or Extreme mode. Do not over-invest if you already own a higher tier carry doing the same job; compare the alternatives below before spending gems.

User questionShort answerNext page
Is Marksmen good in Noob Tower Defense? Marksmen is listed as Hard-mode viable and is best used for Hard mode DPS when paired with Minigunner and Farms. Check full tier list
How to use Marksmen? Put this unit where it can cover the longest path segment and keep upgrades concentrated before spreading money across weaker towers. See loadout frames
Marksmen value or trading demand Combat tier is not the same as trade value. Use the value page for Season exclusives, owner-endorsed values, and Discord trading rules. Open value list

How Marksmen is ranked

Marksmen is rated Hard-mode viable for Hard mode DPS when paired with Minigunner and Farms. That placement comes from Arsinix on YouTube; the tier list lays the sources side by side so you can see where they agree.

Before you spend gems, compare Marksmen with the alternatives below, see where it sits in the best loadouts, and check the unit unlock guide for how each unit is obtained. The official Discord and community links are the place to follow balance changes.

Marksmen alternatives

Compare Marksmen with other DPS units before locking your build. Same-role comparison matters because two units can share a tier but solve different wave problems.

Alternative Juggernaut

DPS · S — Meta carry / single-target damage

Alternative King

DPS · S — Top alternative carry to Juggernaut

Alternative Hacker

DPS · S/A — Reliable DPS workhorse when Juggernaut/King are not available

Marksmen value and trading note

A strong combat unit is not automatically the highest-value trade item. Noob Tower Defense value depends on obtainability, event status, season rotation, duplicate risk, and current Discord trading demand. For searches like Marksmen value, Noob Tower Defense value list, or Noob TD trading values, use the dedicated Noob Tower Defense value list.

Marksmen FAQ

Is Marksmen good in Noob Tower Defense?

Marksmen is a DPS unit with a Hard-mode viable tier consensus. Its best use is Hard mode DPS when paired with Minigunner and Farms.

How should I use Marksmen?

Put this unit where it can cover the longest path segment and keep upgrades concentrated before spreading money across weaker towers. Pair it with Farms for economy and one Support unit such as Veteran or Musician when you are pushing Hard, Expert, or Extreme mode.

Should I invest heavily in Marksmen?

Do not over-invest if you already own a higher tier carry doing the same job; compare the alternatives below before spending gems. Compare the alternatives on this page and the tier list before spending gems.

Where do I check Marksmen trade value?

Use the Noob Tower Defense value list page. This unit page explains combat role and tier; value demand depends on rarity, obtainability, season status, and official Discord trading rules.