- All Star Tower Defense tier list: Ranks the newest and strongest 7-star units for raids and infinite mode
- T Boy and Soul King: Currently dominate the meta with game-changing nuke and judgment abilities
- Homura Lucifer: Replaces Gojo as the premier time-stop support unit
- Synergy matters: Vampirism and judgment debuffs can multiply your team's total DPS output
- Meta shifts: Metal Cooler drops, while Pain Nagato rises due to elemental flexibility
All Star Tower Defense Tier List Overview
Building an effective team requires understanding which units deliver the highest damage per second (DPS), the best area of effect (AoE), and the most impactful abilities. The current meta heavily favors 7-star units that combine raw damage output with unique support capabilities like time stop, damage amplification, and global nukes.
Video Highlights:
- Detailed showcase of all new 7-star units including Buddha Chairman and T Boy
- Breakdown of the Seraph's Rebirth permanent damage boost ability
- Explanation of T Boy's 250 billion damage nuke and vampirism synergy
- Tier list updates dropping Gojo and Metal Cooler, raising Pain Nagato
Raw stats on a unit's upgrade card do not always tell the full story. Abilities like Judgment, Vampirism, and elemental weaknesses can effectively double or triple a unit's listed damage output. Always factor in ability multipliers when comparing units.
Here is the current tier ranking for the top units based on their overall performance in both Raid and Infinite modes:
| Tier | Unit | Key Strength | Best Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| S+ | T Boy | 250B nuke, Vampirism, Full AoE | Infinite |
| S+ | Buddha Chairman (Soul King) | Judgment ability, Massive AoE | Raid/Infinite |
| S | Homura Lucifer | Budget-friendly, Time stop, High DPS | Raid |
| S | Pain Nagato | Elemental shift ability | Infinite |
| A | Kung Fu Galaxy | Poison stacking, Copy Fist | Raid |
| A | Evil Shade | Black Flames, High burst | Raid |
| B | Metal Cooler | Low DPS compared to meta | Niche |
| B | Gojo | Outclassed by Homura Lucifer | Niche |
Top S-Tier Unit Breakdown
The gap between S-tier and lower-tier units has widened significantly. The newest 7-star units bring multiplicative damage mechanics that older units simply cannot match.
T Boy
- 250 billion damage nuke (one-time use)
- Vampirism: 1.5x damage to bleed/judgment targets
- Full AoE and hits air units
- Heals base HP on nuke activation
Buddha Chairman
- Judgment ability: 10 ticks at 0.25x damage
- Effectively deals triple listed DPS
- Enemies take 8% more damage from all sources
- Ultimate time stop ability (600s CD)
Homura Lucifer
- Auto time stop with Time Freezing Sands
- Place up to 8 units for the price of 1 standard unit
- 40 million max DPS per placement
- Over 1 billion total DPS when fully placed
Maxing out Homura Lucifer's upgrades locks you out of her Time Freezing Sands ability, forcing you to use Rewinding Sands instead. If your strategy relies on time stop, avoid upgrading her to maximum range and leave her at the tier that preserves the auto-stop functionality.
Damage Comparison at Max Raid Upgrade (With Buff)
| Unit | Max Damage | SPA | Effective DPS | Special Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Chairman | 1.41B | 14 | ~4.2B (with Judgment) | 8% damage amp on enemies |
| T Boy | 1.5B | 9 | 1.5B + Nuke | Hits air, full AoE |
| Homura Lucifer (x8) | 1.41B total | 8 | ~1.41B | Time stop support |
| Kung Fu Galaxy | 783M | 14 | ~5.4B (with poison) | Poison doesn't stack well |
Key Abilities and Synergies
Understanding how unit abilities interact is the single most important factor in maximizing your team's potential. The strongest teams in the current meta stack damage-amplification debuffs on enemies before unleashing high-multiplier attacks.
T Boy's Vampirism ability deals 1.5x damage to enemies affected by bleed, rupture, or judgment. Since Buddha Chairman applies judgment, placing both units together effectively gives T Boy a permanent 50% damage increase. This pairing is currently the strongest duo in the game.
Critical Ability Mechanics
| Ability | Unit | Effect | Cooldown | Shared With |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judgment | Buddha Chairman | 10 ticks, 8% damage amp | Passive | N/A |
| Seraph's Rebirth | Buddha Chairman | Permanent base damage increase | One-time | N/A |
| Time Stop | Buddha Chairman | Ultimate time stop | 600s | Dio's Time Stop |
| Nuke | T Boy | 250B damage to all enemies | 175 kills | Stampede |
| Vampirism | T Boy | 1.5x dmg to bleed/rupture/judgment | Passive | N/A |
| Time Freezing Sands | Homura Lucifer | Auto time stop | Upgrade-based | N/A |
| Rewinding Sands | Homura Lucifer | Max range, no auto-stop | Upgrade-based | N/A |
T Boy's nuke requires 175 kills to charge and can only be used once per game. In Infinite Mode, charging happens naturally. In Raid Mode, focus on placing T Boy early near high-traffic choke points to maximize kill count before the final wave.
How to Build Your Team
Constructing an optimal team involves balancing raw DPS, support abilities, and debuff application. Follow this step-by-step approach to assemble a team capable of clearing the hardest content.
Select Your Core DPS
Start with Buddha Chairman (Soul King) as your primary damage dealer. His Judgment ability amplifies all incoming damage by 8%, making every other unit on the field hit harder. Upgrade him to at least his raid mode max upgrade (26.8M cost) to unlock full potential.
Add the Nuke Unit
Place T Boy alongside your core DPS. His vampirism passive synergizes directly with Judgment, giving him an effective 50% damage boost. Ensure he is positioned to hit air units, as Buddha Chairman cannot target them.
Integrate Time Stop Support
Add Homura Lucifer for crowd control. Place her at the upgrade tier that preserves Time Freezing Sands rather than maxing her out. This allows auto time stop, freezing enemies in place for your DPS units to eliminate.
Fill with Elemental Flex
Use Pain Nagato as your flex pick. His ability to change elements makes him adaptable to any enemy composition. Position him to cover elemental weaknesses that your core units cannot address.
Add a Buff Unit
Place a dedicated buff unit to multiply your team's damage output. A max-level buff unit can increase DPS from 783M to over 1.41B per unit, effectively doubling your total team damage.
The most effective team currently consists of: Buddha Chairman (core DPS + debuff), T Boy (nuke + air coverage), Homura Lucifer (time stop), Pain Nagato (elemental flex), and a dedicated buff unit. This composition covers all enemy types and maximizes synergy multipliers.
Tier List Movement and Meta Shifts
The latest updates have reshuffled the tier list significantly. Several units that were previously top-tier have been power-crept by the new 7-star releases.
Recent Tier List Changes
| Unit | Previous Tier | Current Tier | Reason for Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Boy | New | S+ | Best nuke in game, vampirism synergy |
| Buddha Chairman | New | S+ | Judgment triples effective DPS |
| Homura Lucifer | New | S | Better than Gojo in most scenarios |
| Gojo | S | B | Outclassed by Homura Lucifer |
| Metal Cooler | A | B | DPS no longer competitive |
| Pain Nagato | B | A | Elemental shift seeing more use |
If you recently invested resources into Metal Cooler or Gojo, be aware that both units have dropped in viability. Metal Cooler's DPS is no longer sufficient for high-level Infinite Mode, and Gojo's utility is fully covered by Homura Lucifer at a lower cost. Prioritize summoning for T Boy and Buddha Chairman instead.
Team Optimization Checklist:
- Obtain Buddha Chairman for Judgment debuff application
- Acquire T Boy for vampirism synergy and 250B nuke
- Roll Homura Lucifer as budget time-stop support
- Upgrade a dedicated buff unit to maximum level
- Keep Pain Nagato for elemental flexibility in Infinite Mode
- Avoid over-investing in Metal Cooler or Gojo
Cost Analysis and Upgrade Priority
Resource management is critical when upgrading 7-star units. The cost difference between units can be massive, and knowing where to spend your gold first can make or break a raid run.
Max Upgrade Cost Comparison
| Unit | Raid Max Cost | Full Max Cost | DPS per Million Spent | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Boy | Moderate | Lower than average | High | 1st Priority |
| Buddha Chairman | 26.8M | ~23M+ | Very High (with Judgment) | 2nd Priority |
| Homura Lucifer | Low per unit | Moderate (x8 placements) | High (budget-friendly) | 3rd Priority |
| Kung Fu Galaxy | 3.99M | Moderate | Moderate (poison issues) | Situational |
Homura Lucifer offers the best value for players with limited resources. You can place two of her for the price of one standard unique unit. For raid mode, place all copies at the mid-tier upgrade level and start cooking rather than maxing a single copy.
Poison Stacking Limitation
Kung Fu Galaxy's poison damage does not stack effectively with multi-placement. While you can technically place four copies, the poison mechanic limits the benefit. Focus on a single placement and utilize the Copy Fist ability to maximize DPS instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best unit in the current All Star Tower Defense tier list?
T Boy and Buddha Chairman (Soul King) are tied for the top spot. T Boy delivers the highest burst damage with his 250 billion nuke, while Buddha Chairman provides the best sustained DPS through his Judgment ability. Using both together creates the strongest synergy in the game.
Q: Is Homura Lucifer better than Gojo?
Yes, in almost every scenario. Homura Lucifer provides auto time stop through Time Freezing Sands, can be placed up to 8 times for the cost of one standard unit, and deals competitive DPS. She effectively replaces Gojo as the premier time-stop support unit.
Q: How does T Boy's vampirism ability work?
Vampirism deals 1.5x damage to enemies affected by bleed, rupture, or judgment. When paired with Buddha Chairman's Judgment ability, T Boy receives a permanent 50% damage increase against all affected enemies, making the duo the strongest combination in the current meta.
Q: Should I max out Homura Lucifer's upgrades?
It depends on your strategy. Maxing her out gives 40 million DPS per placement but locks you out of the Time Freezing Sands auto time-stop ability. If your team relies on crowd control, keep her at the upgrade tier that preserves time stop. If you have other support units, maxing her for raw DPS is viable.