Creating the ultimate team in All Star Tower Defense (ASTD) on Roblox is no easy task. With hundreds of units drawn from your favorite anime franchises—and each of them having vastly different roles, abilities, and orb synergies—it’s crucial to build a strategy that fits the game mode you’re playing.
Whether you’re grinding Story Mode, pushing the limits in Infinite Mode, or trying to clear Raids and Challenges, your success depends heavily on knowing which units are truly S-tier—and which are just taking up space on your roster. This ASTD Tier List breaks it all down by unit roles and mode viability, so you can always make informed decisions when building your squad.
🔥 Why Tier Lists Matter in ASTD
Not every character in ASTD performs equally. A unit that melts waves in Infinite Mode might struggle to keep up in Raids or PvP. Some are strictly damage dealers, others are support types, and a few offer unique utility that’s only valuable in certain scenarios. Tier lists help you:
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Build optimized teams for each mode
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Focus your summons and upgrades on high-value units
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Understand which orbs or evolutions unlock their full potential
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Save resources by skipping weak or situational units
🧩 Key Factors Behind Our Rankings
Each character’s placement in this tier list depends on a combination of:
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Raw damage output
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Area of Effect (AoE) or multi-target potential
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Range, cooldown, and cost
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Synergy with orbs and buffs
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Utility or support potential
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Performance in different game modes
⚠️ Note: Some characters only become S-tier when equipped with specific orbs (e.g., Green Natural Orb for Borul Legendary). Without them, their ranking will shift accordingly.
🏆 S-Tier Units (Meta-Defining)
These are the best-of-the-best across most or all game modes. If you have them, build your team around them.
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Borul (Legendary) – An AoE damage machine when paired with Green Natural Orb.
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Golden Supreme-Leader – Ridiculously strong when combined with Golden-F Scaling Orb.
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Zorro (6-Star / Mystical) – High single-target DPS and slash effects; great in both Story and Raids.
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The Pharaoh – Excellent support and wave clear when properly evolved.
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Metal Freezo (BEAST) – Dominant crowd control in Infinite Mode.
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Mochi King Katakuri – Top-tier slow support for long survivability.
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Buddha Admiral – High base stats with powerful enhancements from exclusive orbs.
🥈 A-Tier Units (Strong, but Niche)
Great picks that excel in certain situations, but may need support or specific setups to shine.
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Madara (6-Star) – Powerful AoE burn, though his cooldown requires planning.
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Erwin Buff Master – Still one of the best universal buffers in the game.
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King of Heroes – Expensive, but devastating on final waves.
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Reaper – Very efficient at boss-killing; limited AoE.
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Tanji Beast (Slayer Evo) – Performs well with bleed synergy.
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Ruffy Snake SSS – Agile unit that delivers consistent DPS in PvP and Raid.
🥉 B-Tier Units (Useful but Outclassed)
These units are decent picks, especially for early-to-mid game players or when S/A-tiers aren’t available.
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Whitestache (Prime) – Good splash AoE, but slow to activate.
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Flaming Tiger (Young) – Solid burn support, but limited range.
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Anti Magician – Useful against specific bosses or with anti-buff synergy.
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Shinra (Devil’s Form) – Decent damage over time; lacks strong AoE options.
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SSJ Goku – Starter-friendly but quickly falls behind.
⚠️ C-Tier & Below (Limited Use / Early Game)
These characters are often used only early on or for their aesthetic value. Not recommended for long-term investment.
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Luffy (2/3-Star versions) – Good for learning, but replace ASAP.
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Naruto (OG 4-Star) – Low range and outdated damage scaling.
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Sakura – Buffs, but easily outclassed by Erwin.
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Zaruto – Decent in low-tier PvP, but not useful past level 20-30.
🧠 ASTD Game Mode Tiering Breakdown
Because every mode in ASTD values different strengths, we’ve split the top picks by game mode:
📜 Story Mode (Short Waves / Bosses)
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Zorro (Mystical)
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Ruffy Snake SSS
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Madara (6-Star)
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Tanji Beast
♾️ Infinite Mode (Sustain & Scaling)
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Borul (Legendary)
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Metal Freezo BEAST
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Buddha Admiral
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King of Heroes
⚔️ PvP
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Ruffy Snake SSS
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Zorro
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Reaper
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Shinra
🏰 Raids & Trials
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Golden Supreme-Leader
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Pharaoh
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Mochi King Katakuri (Slow Support)
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Tanji Beast (Bleed)
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Erwin (Buff)
📦 Best Support & Utility Units
While DPS gets the spotlight, never underestimate a strong support unit. These can make or break your run:
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Erwin – Still the king of buffs; essential in most late-game strategies.
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Mochi Katakuri – Slows enemies significantly; critical for pacing.
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Brook (Time Stop) – Game-changing utility for clutch moments.
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Jokato Koju IV – Stunning capabilities ideal for crowd control.
🎯 Tier List Tips for Beginners
If you’re just starting out in ASTD:
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Focus on Story Mode first to unlock XP, Gems, and basic characters.
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Don’t waste your Stardust or Gems on low-tier banners.
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Use the Orb Farm daily and prioritize evolving units who benefit most from orbs.
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Join the ASTD Discord or subreddits for strategy tips, trades, and updates.
🔁 It’s better to upgrade one S-tier unit than max out three B-tiers.
📝 Final Thoughts
All Star Tower Defense continues to grow with every update, bringing in new anime characters, evolving mechanics, and complex strategies. Building a team isn’t just about stats—it’s about synergy, timing, and understanding your game mode.
This tier list should serve as your compass as you climb the ranks, defeat epic bosses, and dominate in PvP. Whether you’re optimizing your Infinite lineup or grinding a Raid with friends, the right character can be the difference between a win and a wipe.
