Updated by Mihail Katsoris on September 20th, 2023
Putting a strong team together to tackle various game content might prove to be more challenging than you think. Even if some units are S tier in a specific mode, they might not be as strong in another one. Also, not every character serves the same purpose. Some are all about doing damage to the enemies, while others provide support to their team. So if you want to know which are the best characters in ASTD, you are in the right place as our All Star Tower Defense tier list is up-to-date. Below you'll find the all characters, based on their role for each game mode.
As we know you love to rank the characters as much as we do, we have to suggest you take a look at our Honkai Star Rail tier list, Soul Tide tier list, and Dislyte tier list of best espers.
All the characters have been ranked based on their optimal conditions. For example, Legendary Borul rank is with Green Natural Orb, Golden Supreme-Leader with Golden-F scaling Orb and so on. Without these items, the characters are obviously not as strong and, as a result, they would rank lower.
With that out of the way, let's get right into it!
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ASTD tier list for Story Mode
Even if you enjoy different game modes, this is the main one. You simply need to advance in story mode, and there are many great units to help you do so. The rewards definitely make it worthwhile. You don't have to have the units below in order to advance. But, when we are talking about the absolute best characters that can complete every mission and make your in-game life super easy, the 'meta' ones, these are the units included on the ASTD tier list below. Again, for your convenience, we've decided to group them based on their role. And so, there are Primary and Secondary damage characters, and of course, Support.
S+ Tier Damage Characters
Super 71, Metal Freezer, Raku (POWER UP), Nezichi (Awakened), Chains, Sound-O-Sonic, Pirate King, Airren (Final), Gen (Final)
S Tier Damage Characters
Wild Animal, Jackzon, Spider Boss, Flaming Tiger (JUSTICE), Gate, Pride, Tyrant, Golden Supreme-Leader, Paper Beauty (Awaken), Super God Koku, Fireman, Card Collector Yugo, Crow, Spade (Orb), The Curse One, Renitsu (Orb), Super Boo (Orb), Demon Spirit Detective, Supa Future T (Orb), Venom (Orb), Koku Black Pink (Orb)
S+ Tier Secondary Damage Characters
Jenos (Overdrive), Uru (Master), Koku (Supa), Shirtless Devil, Demon Spirit Detective, Akasa, Akasa (TS), Crow (After), Lex (RAGE), Star Boy (Requiem), Sky God, Ruffy (Snake SSS), Buddha Chairman, Nominated Monster Giant
S Tier Secondary Damage Characters
Ex-Captain, Bomba (Blazzing), Blonde Chain, Evil Shade, Kid Jitruto, God Black, The Boss Sorcerer, Zaruto (Path), Troy Honda, Whitesache (Final, Orb)
S+ Tier Support Units
Bellma (SUPER Money Corp), Jeff (CEO), Sword (Maid), Black Stache (Timeskip), Onwin
S Tier Support Units
Salesman, Dr. Heart (Operator Orb), Bellma (Money Corp), Jokato Koju IV, Ice Queen B (Orb), The Patriot, Ghost Girl, Flower Magus
S+ Tier Boss Killer Units
Maniac, Buddha Chairman (Orb), The Strongest Curse, Zazashi (Perfection), Waifu, Bird Magician, Dimensional Alien, Fire Boy, Fire King, Davi, Janji (Wedding), Mr. Green (Enraged), Re: One 1
Super 71 is a great unit not only for Story Mode but for World raids also. He provides a decent amount of damage with his cone-shaped area of effect (AoE) skill. He also becomes Hybrid once you upgrade him.
Jeff (CEO) is usually on top of any support lists because of his ability to generate currency. He's simply the best money-maker in the game
Uru (MASTER) is just the best hill unit for the specific mode
It's one thing if you just want to enjoy the game casually. You don't even 'need' the units below for that. That said, if you are someone who's more competitive, and you are looking to climb the leaderboard on Infinite Mode, that's a whole different story. For that, you need the absolute best units in the game. And, that's exactly what we have here. These characters are considered to be the best in the current meta for Infinite Mode. Finding the right balance for your team is the key to success.
S+ Tier Damage Characters
Stampede (???), Humble-Swordman (Awoken), Worl (Viligante), Sword (Alternative), Kogan Adult (BEAST), Ikki Potent (Awaken), Demonlord Waifu, The Pharaoh, Borul (SUPA III), Vegu Blue Evolved
S Tier Damage Characters
Anti Magician (Demon Arm), Kriffin Supa, Princess Appalla, King of Heroes, Beast Spawner, Jinjou, Universal Justice, Hudron the Mystic, Red Servant (Final), True Evil (Awoken), Divine Pride (PEAK), Hammer Giantess, Perfect Insect, Exotic Rexor, The Hammer, Godus, Zaruto (Path), Hirito (OMEGA), Organs (OUTRAGE)
S+ Tier Elemental Damage Characters
Dark, Sui, Red Eye Warrior Path, Kosuke (SS), Red Eye Warrior Path, Blazing Prince, Nezichi (Awakened), The Strongest Curse, Koro F III, Chains, Devil, Pinky, Magma Marine
Jeff (CEO), Octo The Greedy, Bellma (SUPER Money Corp), The Nautical Gemfinder, Devil, Jokato Koju (ASCENDED), ZIO (ASCENDED), Ex-Captain (B-Kui), Eyezen (Final), Skeleton (Artist), Red Servant (Final), The Patriot, DemonLord Waifu, Wrathdioas (King), God Black Fusion, Mysterious X (VOID), Dr. Heart, Mochi (Awakening), Julian (King of Wizards), Star Boy (Requiem), Yoshaga Kiryu (Eat the Dirt), Anti Magician (Demon Arm), Black Stache (Timeskip), Ikki (Dark)
S Tier Support Units
Rhikadai, Raizan, Onwin, Flower Magus, Killer S+, Zero
Stampede (???) for example is a unit that deals insane amounts of damage. His Esper Rage is an outstanding skill that can deal massive damage to all the units on the map.
Humble Swordman (Awoken) is a staple in every game mode. He specialises in damage over time, which makes him one of the best units in the game of all time. He can also inflict a Slow effect.
A maxed Worl (Viligante) becomes a hybrid unit and deals crazy amounts of damage. He's also the first unit in the game to have more than 3 abilities.
And that's our complete All Star Tower Defense tier list where every character is ranked according to their power! Tell us what you think in the comments below. Note that our All-Star Tower Defense code list is always up-to-date with the latest codes.
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