ASTD-X Tier List

Find the best units in All Star Tower Defense X. Our tier list is regularly updated based on game meta and community feedback.

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Michishibo

Tier S
dps
Highest
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Excellent
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Bleed Damage
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Deals bleed damage, Highest one-shot damage
Cons
None

Slayer Mage

Tier S
dps
Very High
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Amazing
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Slow
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Meta
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Meta unit for Infinite mode, High DPS and range
Cons
Long SPA

Etri

Tier S
dps
Massive
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Great
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Decent
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Line AOE
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Massive DPS with great overall stats
Cons
Line AOE and decent SPA

Xero

Tier S
dps
Low
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Good
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Support
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Meta support unit for all game modes
Cons
No DPS and expensive

The Strongest One

Tier S
dps
Very High
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Amazing
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Excellent
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
High overall stats
Cons
Expensive to upgrade

Dark Wing

Tier S
dps
Very High
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Very Good
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Great
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
High overall stats
Cons
High placement cost

Zaruto (Beast Cloak)

Tier S
dps
Good
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Great
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Fast
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Good
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Good SPA and range
Cons
Slightly low DPS for a 5-star unit

King Kaoe

Tier A
dps
Good
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Great
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Support
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Boosts allies' damage by 75%
Cons
Destroys base shield

Venus

Tier A
dps
High
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Amazing
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Slow
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
AOE
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Good range and AOE damage
Cons
High cost to place and upgrade

Mysterious X

Tier A
dps
Good
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Short
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Stun
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Can stun enemies with decent DPS
Cons
Short range and expensive upgrade

Ikki (Hollow)

Tier A
dps
Massive
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Infinite
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Bad
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Line AOE
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Massive DPS with infinite range
Cons
Line AOE and bad SPA

Super Borul

Tier A
dps
Massive
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Great
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Good
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Massive DPS and range
Cons
Expensive to upgrade

Ramen Grill-Master

Tier B
dps
Low
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Decent
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Money
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Generates cash every turn, Good for farming
Cons
Only useful in early-game

Shirtless Magician

Tier B
dps
Low
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Good
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Bad
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Freeze
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Can freeze enemies and decent range
Cons
Bad SPA and DPS

Super God Koku

Tier B
dps
High
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Good
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Good
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Huge DPS and overall stats
Cons
Expensive to upgrade

Water Goddess

Tier C
dps
Decent
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Good
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Decent
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
AOE
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Good AOE damage with decent range
Cons
Decent SPA

Stampede

Tier C
dps
High
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Good
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Bad
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Small AOE
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Good range and high DPS
Cons
Bad SPA and small AOE

The Cursed One

Tier C
dps
Special
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Low
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Good
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
2.5x DMG
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Deals 2.5x damage every 3rd attack
Cons
Low range and AOE

Ice Queen

Tier D
dps
Low
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Decent
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Long
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Freeze
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Can freeze enemies
Cons
Low DPS and Long SPA

Spirit Detective

Tier D
dps
Decent
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Good
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Decent
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Starter
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Decent starter DPS and range
Cons
Bad for mid-tier enemies

Captain

Tier D
dps
Low
Damage Per Second - The amount of damage a unit can deal over time
range
Decent
Attack Range - How far the unit can reach enemies
spa
Long
Seconds Per Attack - Time between attacks (lower is better)
utility
Burn
Additional benefits the unit provides beyond damage
Pros
Applies burn damage
Cons
Long SPA makes wave clear difficult