- All Star Tower Defense X tier list: Updated rankings featuring the newest Seven Star units
- T Boy and Soul King: Currently dominate the S-Tier with devastating nuke and synergy combos
- Homura Lucifer: Replaces Gojo as the premier time-stop support unit for most game modes
- Judgment ability: Soul King's passive effectively triples his listed DPS in active combat
- Meta shift: Metal Cooler drops, while Pain Nagato rises due to elemental shift utility
All Star Tower Defense X Tier List Overview
Building the optimal team requires understanding how the newest Seven Star units perform across different game modes. The current meta heavily favors units with built-in damage amplification, time-stop abilities, and screen-clearing nukes.
Video Highlights:
- Detailed showcase of new Seven Star units including Buddha Chairman and Soul King
- Breakdown of T Boy's 250 billion damage nuke ability and vampirism synergy
- Analysis of Homura Lucifer's updated time-stop mechanics and auto-cast potential
- Tier list adjustments for recent buffs and nerfs affecting older units
- Raid mode and Infinite Mode DPS comparisons with max upgrade stats
The ASTD meta shifts frequently with balance patches. A unit's placement in this tier list reflects their performance as of the August 2026 update. Always check the latest patch notes before investing heavy resources into a new unit.
S-Tier: The Best Units in ASTD
The S-Tier represents the absolute best units you can place in All Star Tower Defense. These units define the current meta, offering unparalleled damage per second (DPS), game-changing abilities, or essential support utility that trivializes high-level content like Infinite and Raid modes.
T Boy (Seven Star)
- Best nuke in the game
- 250B damage map-clear ability
- Vampirism: 1.5x damage on bleed/judgment
- Self-heals base HP on activation
Soul King (Buddha Chairman)
- Massive AoE coverage
- Judgment ability triples effective DPS
- Ultimate time stop (600s cooldown)
- 8% global damage amplification debuff
Homura Lucifer
- Top-tier time-stop support
- Auto time-stop with Time Freezing Sands
- Can place up to 8 units for DPS
- Outclasses Gojo in almost every scenario
Homura Lucifer's abilities change based on her upgrade level. If you max her out completely to unlock her final DPS ability, you lose access to the Time Freezing Sands auto time-stop. Decide whether you need crowd control or raw damage before committing to her final upgrade.
A-Tier and B-Tier Unit Rankings
While S-Tier units are the ultimate goal, A-Tier and B-Tier units form the backbone of any solid ASTD defense. These units offer excellent damage or utility at a more accessible cost, making them perfect for mid-game progression and filling specific elemental roles.
| Tier | Unit | Key Strength | Best Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| S+ | T Boy | 250B Nuke, Vampirism | Infinite Mode |
| S+ | Soul King | Judgment, Time Stop | Raid / Infinite |
| S | Homura Lucifer | Auto Time Stop, High DPS | All Modes |
| A | Pain Nagato | Elemental Shift Ability | Infinite Mode |
| A | Kung Fu Galaxy | Poison Stacking, Copy Fist | Raid Mode |
| B | Metal Cooler | Former Meta DPS | Story Mode |
| B | Evil Shade | Black Flames DoT | Raid Mode |
Pain Nagato has seen a significant rise in the tier list due to his special ability to change elements. This flexibility makes him incredibly useful in Infinite Mode where enemy resistances shift, allowing him to consistently deal effective damage when other units get countered.
Detailed DPS Comparison
Understanding raw damage numbers helps optimize your team loadout. The table below outlines the max buffed DPS for top-tier units in Raid Mode.
| Unit | Max Raid DPS (Buffed) | Cost Efficiency | Special Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul King | ~2.1B (with Judgment) | High Cost (23M) | 8% Damage Amp |
| T Boy | 1.5B Base | Affordable | Hits Air Units |
| Homura Lucifer | 1.41B (8 placements) | Very Cost Efficient | Time Stop Utility |
| Kung Fu Galaxy | ~700M (with Poison) | Moderate | Multi-Placement |
How to Build the Best ASTD Team
Constructing a winning team in All Star Tower Defense requires more than just stacking high-damage units. You need a balanced approach that covers damage types, crowd control, and base defense.
Establish Your Core DPS
Place your primary damage dealer early. Soul King (Buddha Chairman) is an excellent foundation due to his massive AoE and Judgment ability, which scales his damage significantly higher than his base stats suggest.
Add Time Stop Support
Deploy Homura Lucifer to control the battlefield. Use her Time Freezing Sands upgrade to automatically trigger time stops, giving your DPS units free hits without enemy advancement.
Incorporate Nuke and Synergy Units
Add T Boy to your lineup. Pair him with Soul King to trigger his Vampirism passive (1.5x damage against units affected by Judgment), creating one of the most devastating combos in the game.
Charge and Execute Abilities
In Infinite Mode, farm 175 kills to charge T Boy's nuke ability. Activate it during critical waves to deal 250 billion damage to all enemies on the map while simultaneously healing your base.
The T Boy and Soul King combination is currently the most busted synergy in ASTD. Soul King applies Judgment (making enemies take 8% more damage), while T Boy's Vampirism deals 1.5x damage to judged enemies. Use them together to melt even the tankiest bosses.
Unit Abilities and Mechanics Explained
Mastering unit abilities is crucial for maximizing your performance in ASTD. Several new mechanics have been introduced with the latest Seven Star units that change how you approach both Raid and Infinite modes.
| Ability Name | Unit | Effect | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judgment | Soul King | 10 ticks of 0.25x damage (+8% amp) | Passive |
| Seraph's Rebirth | Soul King | Permanent base damage increase | One-time |
| Time Freezing Sands | Homura Lucifer | Auto time stop activation | Trigger-based |
| Vampirism Nuke | T Boy | 250B damage + base heal | 175 kills, 1 use |
| Elemental Shift | Pain Nagato | Changes attack element | Manual |
T Boy's nuke ability shares its cooldown with Stampede and similar map-clearing abilities. You cannot stack multiple nukes in a single match. Plan your ability rotations carefully to maximize damage output during critical waves.
Team Optimization Checklist:
- Ensure your team has at least one time-stop or crowd control unit
- Verify elemental coverage for Infinite Mode resistances
- Check ability cooldowns to avoid overlapping shared cooldowns
- Position AoE units to maximize coverage on the map path
- Include a buff unit to multiply your team's total DPS
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best unit in the All Star Tower Defense X tier list right now?
T Boy and Soul King (Buddha Chairman) are currently the top units. T Boy possesses the best nuke in the game at 250 billion damage, while Soul King offers massive DPS through his Judgment ability. When used together, their synergy makes them the dominant force in the current meta.
Q: Is Homura Lucifer better than Gojo in ASTD?
Yes, Homura Lucifer has replaced Gojo in the current tier list. She provides superior time-stop utility through her Time Freezing Sands ability and offers better overall DPS when you consider her multi-placement potential. She is better than Gojo in almost every scenario.
Q: Why did Metal Cooler drop in the tier list?
Metal Cooler has fallen out the top tiers because his DPS output is no longer competitive with the newest Seven Star units. As power creep introduced higher-damage units like Soul King and T Boy, Metal Cooler's damage numbers simply cannot keep up in high-level Raid and Infinite modes.
Q: How does T Boy's vampirism ability work?
T Boy's Vampirism passive deals 1.5x damage to enemies affected by bleed, rupture, or judgment. This pairs exceptionally well with Soul King, who applies Judgment to enemies. This synergy effectively boosts T Boy's damage by 50% when fighting alongside Soul King.
The ASTD meta evolves rapidly with new updates and balance patches. Check back regularly for the latest tier list adjustments, and always test new unit combinations in Infinite Mode to discover hidden synergies before they become mainstream.