This tier list ranks every notable unit from Update 4, including the newly added 5★, 4★, and 3★ characters. Placement is based on damage output, utility, versatility, and current meta strength.
All Star Tower Defense X Update 4 Tier List – ASTDX Tier List Upd 4
S Tier – Meta Defining & Must-Have
These units are game-changers. High damage, great utility, or both — worth investing in right away.
Venus – Currently the top-performing unit, excels in multiple modes.
Etri – Dual-role unit (damage + support), incredible all-rounder.
Black Stash – Best pure support in the game, a must for team setups.
Michelib M – Strong damage dealer, slightly weaker than Etri but still elite.
Darkwing – Overpowered DPS, dominates bosses and waves.
Super Boral – Excellent balance of range, power, and cooldown.
A Tier – Strong & Reliable Picks
These units can carry games but aren’t as game-breaking as S tier.
Magma Marine – Consistent DPS with good AoE.
Spade – Reliable offensive unit with good scaling.
Zak – High sustained damage, good in most setups.
Serious Killer – Strong late-game performance.
Future T – Solid overall damage and range.
Supreme Leader – Well-rounded DPS with good utility.
Slay Mage – Decent utility/damage hybrid.
B Tier – Above Average
Good units that work well in certain comps but aren’t top-tier overall.
Frieza – Solid AoE, works well for farming Infinite mode.
Spider Boss – Balanced but doesn’t excel in any one area.
Sky God – Decent airborne damage dealer.
C Tier – Situational Use
Okay picks for early/mid-game or niche roles, but quickly outclassed.
Jinong – Decent but not meta-defining.
Super God Goku – Strong but overshadowed by higher-tier DPS.
Zesty General – Niche support with some utility.
Alligator – Can be useful in specific scenarios.
Box – Works in some team comps but not a priority.
Zoro – Solid early-game carry.
D Tier – Below Average
Can still work but generally underwhelming compared to meta picks.
Aaron – Weak overall performance.
Ekki Hollow Eky – Slightly better than Aaron, still not great.
The Strongest One – Low value in the current meta.
White Stash – Inferior to Black Stash for support.
Shark Ninja – Outclassed by most DPS and supports.
F Tier – Avoid
Very low performance; better options are widely available.
Explosion Unit – Underperforms heavily.
Water Goddess – Weak damage and poor utility.
Mysterious X – Disappointing support.
90 – Low DPS and utility.
Mercury Guardian – Offers little in high-level play.
Uni – Not worth the investment.
Zeruto (Beast Club) – Arguably the weakest unit in the list.
For Update 4, Venus, Etri, Black Stash, and Darkwing stand out as the absolute best investments. The gap between S and A tier is significant this patch, making the top tier even more valuable for competitive and Infinite runs.