In this post, I’ll go over the latest Clash of Critters tier list changes, including the new Snowcub Tatari and the adjustments made after the recent Horde Invasion changes. I’ll also explain which Tataris I think are worth using at each tier and why some of them moved up or down.
Snowcub and the New Tatari Changes
The biggest addition in this update is Snowcub, which eventually becomes Polar Paw. I took Polar Paw all the way to Tier 3 to get a better idea of how it actually performs before deciding where it belongs on the tier list.
At Tier 3, Polar Paw costs around 200,000 coins in Zombo on Feed and has a skill that is somewhat similar to R1. It throws out four fish, and when its HP gets low, it can debuff itself while also affecting another Tatari nearby.
I was able to keep it alive for quite a while with Chef Fugo healing it, so I could get a decent idea of how it performs in an actual situation. Overall, I think Snowcub is a pretty cool addition, but I don’t think it is anywhere near broken.
Tier 1 Snowcub Ranking
At Tier 1, Snowcub throws out three fish, and those fish can pierce enemies. It also has surprisingly good range for something that works as a frontline tank.
Because of that combination, I think Snowcub deserves an A rank at Tier 1.
If you manage to get Snowcub early, I would definitely consider using it. It can give you a useful frontline option while still dealing damage from a reasonable distance.
The rest of the Tier 1 rankings remain mostly unchanged. At this point in the game, I usually focus more on using the strongest Tataris and the ones with the highest HP possible so I can survive and continue advancing through the chapters.
The S-tier options have been some of my staples for pushing forward, while I generally don’t find much reason to use the C- and D-tier options unless I need to fill a particular lane.
Tier 2 Snowcub Becomes Polar Paw
When Snowcub reaches Tier 2, it turns into Polar Paw.
The biggest change here is that it now throws four fish instead of three. Apart from that, most of its mechanics remain the same. It still has Fragile, it can debuff itself, and it can heal itself.
Because the upgrade doesn’t give it a massive improvement, I actually moved Polar Paw down to B tier.
I don’t think the Tier 2 version gives you enough of a jump to justify placing it among the stronger options. It is still usable, but there are better Tataris that I would personally choose if I had access to them.
Other Tier 2 Tier List Changes
There were a few other changes to the Tier 2 rankings.
I moved Toucan from B tier down to C tier. A lot of Toucan’s previous value came from Horde Invasion, and with the changes to that mode, I don’t think it deserves the same position anymore.
Kangaroo, on the other hand, moved up from D tier to C tier.
Kangaroo can still be useful in Horde Invasion, and you may also find a use for it in the Dojo. However, I wouldn’t rely on it for chapters, Gold Rush, or bosses. Once you progress further through the Dojo, there are usually better options available.
Even so, I don’t recommend completely ignoring the lower-rarity Tataris. Warthog, Snoozebow, and Lightning Fish are good examples of units that can still serve a purpose.
Because lower-rarity Tataris can often gain levels faster, they can be useful when you need to fill a frontline or backline position.
Cheerleen and Tydian Are Still Strong
You might notice that Cheerleen and Tydian are still sitting in S tier despite their recent nerfs.
Cheerleen received a fairly significant nerf, but I am still using it in Horde Invasion and practically every other game mode. Gold Rush is probably the main exception, but outside of that, I still consider it one of my staple Tataris.
Tydian was also nerfed, but the change was mainly to its Super Fragile skill. The effect was reduced from 40% to 30%.
Since the rest of its kit remains the same, I don’t think that nerf is enough to knock Tydian out of S tier.
So, if you already have either of these Tataris, I would still consider them strong investments.
Frog Remains in B Tier
I also considered moving Frog up to A tier.
Frog can be a very good choice for Horde Invasion, and I think it has a lot going for it. However, I haven’t personally used it enough across the other parts of the game to justify moving it higher.
For now, I am leaving Frog in B tier.
If you’re specifically building around Horde Invasion, though, Frog is still a good option to consider.
Tier 3 Has the Biggest Changes
Most of the bigger adjustments in this updated tier list are in Tier 3.
I made quite a few changes here, but I didn’t want to move everything around too aggressively. I’ve only had a couple of days to play with the latest Pioneer changes, so I would rather get more experience before making huge changes to the rankings.
With that in mind, these rankings are based on what I’ve personally been using and how these Tataris have performed for me so far.
Shroom Takes the Top Spot
Shroom is currently sitting at the top of S tier for me.
One of the biggest reasons is its versatility. I find myself using Shroom in almost every part of the game.
It has become even more useful in Horde Invasion, but I was already using it before the recent changes. I also use it for bosses, chapters, and the Dojo.
Gold Rush is probably the mode where I use it the least, although I have still put it into some formations there.
When I look at the Tataris I place in S tier, I want them to be useful across as many parts of the game as possible. Shroom fits that requirement extremely well.
Cheer Flutter Drops to A Tier
I moved Cheer Flutter from S tier down to A tier.
The main reason is its reduced usefulness after the recent changes. I am simply not using it as much in Horde Invasion anymore, and I don’t really use it in Gold Rush either.
It is still a very strong Tatari, which is why I don’t think it belongs any lower than A tier.
For me, though, the S-tier Tataris are the ones I can consistently use throughout almost the entire game. Cheer Flutter doesn’t quite meet that standard anymore.
Zap Antler Moves Down
Zap Antler also dropped from S tier to A tier.
This doesn’t mean Zap Antler suddenly became bad. It is still an incredibly strong option.
The main reason for the move is that the changes to Horde Invasion made some other Tataris more valuable overall. When comparing them based on their usefulness across the different game modes, I think the A-tier placement makes more sense now.
Volt Mare Moves Into S Tier
While Zap Antler moved down, Volt Mare moved up into S tier.
Even at Tier 3, I still think Volt Mare performs very well. Tier 4 gives it a huge improvement, but I already find it useful before reaching that point.
What really pushes it into S tier for me is its versatility.
I use Volt Mare in practically every part of the game, including the Dojo and Gold Rush. Because I can consistently find a place for it in different formations, I think it deserves the higher ranking.
Monkey Drops to A Tier
Monkey is another Tatari I moved from S tier down to A tier.
Don’t get me wrong, Monkey can still be extremely strong when you first reach Tier 3.
The problem is that some Tataris tend to fall off as you progress further into the game. Monkey is one of those options for me.
It can still be useful, but once you have access to stronger late-game choices, I don’t think it has the same overall value as the Tataris remaining in S tier.
Snake and Beetle Join S Tier
Snake is another Tatari that I am currently investing heavily into.
I’m working toward getting Snake to Tier 4, and I think it has a lot of potential for boss content, particularly against mobs.
One of the biggest things I like about Snake is its Pierce ability. Being able to hit multiple enemies makes it especially useful when you combine it with things such as Wave Flutter Bubble.
Beetle is also now in S tier.
I think Beetle is particularly strong against bosses, making it another option I would prioritize if you’re building a formation for that type of content.
Blitz Krieger Stays in B Tier
Blitz Krieger remains in B tier.
The Tier 3 upgrade gives it the required Attack, HP, and Defense increases, and it can now debuff an ally and heal them when its HP gets low enough.
I would personally like to see its skill do more.
For example, if it could heal and debuff several of the eight Tataris around it in a similar way to Cheer Flutter, I could see it becoming much more interesting.
Since it currently affects only one other Tatari, I don’t think the ability is strong enough to make Blitz Krieger a top-tier option.
It does have decent range and works as a frontline Tatari, so B tier feels appropriate to me.
Mask Fry Moves Up to B Tier
Mask Fry is another Tatari that received a positive adjustment in my rankings.
I previously had it in C tier, but after playing with the recent changes, I think it has become a much better option.
It isn’t necessarily something I would put into S tier, but it has enough value now to deserve B tier.
Penguin Drops to C Tier
Penguin moved down from B tier to C tier.
I recently took Penguin to Tier 4, so I have had a good opportunity to test it.
It isn’t terrible, but I don’t particularly like its skill for Horde Invasion.
Now that Mask Fry and some of the other options are sitting in B tier, I would rather use one of those than Penguin in most situations.
That is why Penguin feels more appropriate in C tier to me.
Toucan Drops to C Tier
Toucan also moved from B tier to C tier.
Again, the Horde Invasion changes played a big role here.
Toucan used to be something I relied on more frequently, but I’m currently around Chapter 74 and I haven’t really needed to slot it into my formations.
I may still use it occasionally in the Dojo, but outside of specific situations, I don’t think it has enough overall value to remain in B tier.
If you are mainly using Toucan for Horde Invasion, you may still get more value from it, but for general gameplay I think C tier is a better fit.
Octopus Moves Up to B Tier
Octopus moved from C tier up to B tier.
The main reason is its strong Level 7 hit in Horde Invasion.
It is a powerful hit, and I think that deserves some recognition even though I don’t find myself using Octopus much outside of that mode.
I could have left it in C tier, but after seeing how it performs in Horde Invasion, I felt that B tier was a better place for it.
Kangaroo Gets One of the Biggest Improvements
Kangaroo is probably one of the biggest winners from these changes.
It has now moved all the way up to B tier.
The biggest reason is that Kangaroo is finally serving a real purpose in the game. At Tier 3, it has become a surprisingly useful frontline option.
Even if you only have Kangaroo at Tier 2, I would still consider trying it.
I had a lot of fun testing it, and it performed much better than I expected.
It can also be useful in the Dojo, which gives it more value than some of the other lower-ranked options.
That is why I think B tier is justified for Kangaroo now.
Drill Arrow Moves Up to C Tier
Drill Arrow was previously sitting in D tier, but I moved it up to C tier.
I mainly use it against Fish during boss content, although there are a few other situations where I can see it fitting into a formation, including Gold Rush.
The new Horde Invasion also makes Drill Arrow more interesting because you can move it around the enemy screen.
That gives you the ability to target specific enemies and hunt down enemies that are countered by Rock.
It isn’t a must-have Tatari, but I think C tier is a much better representation of its current usefulness.
Don’t Ignore Lower-Rarity Tataris
One thing I want to emphasize with this tier list is that you shouldn’t automatically ignore lower-rarity Tataris.
Warthog, Snoozebow, Lightning Fish, and similar options can still be surprisingly useful.
The main advantage is that you can often get levels on these Tataris faster than on some of the higher-rarity ones.
That can make them useful fillers when you need another frontline or backline option, especially while you’re still building your stronger Tataris.
I wouldn’t build an entire team around them if you already have better choices, but don’t be afraid to use them when the situation calls for it.
How the Horde Invasion Changes Affect the Tier List
A lot of the movement in this updated tier list comes directly from the Horde Invasion changes.
Some Tataris that were previously ranked highly because of their performance in Horde Invasion have lost some of their overall value.
That’s why you see units such as Cheer Flutter and Zap Antler moving down.
At the same time, Tataris that perform well across multiple modes have become more valuable.
For me, that is an important part of deciding the S tier. I don’t want to rank something as S tier simply because it is amazing in one particular mode. I prefer the Tataris that I can consistently use in chapters, bosses, Dojo, Horde Invasion, and sometimes Gold Rush.
Final Thoughts on Snowcub
After testing the new Snowcub and taking its upgraded form, Polar Paw, to Tier 3, I don’t think it is the game-breaking Tatari I was hoping for.
At Tier 1, I actually like Snowcub quite a bit and think A tier is justified. The piercing fish, good range, and frontline capabilities make it a useful early option.
However, once it reaches Tier 2 and becomes Polar Paw, the upgrade doesn’t feel significant enough to keep it at the same ranking.
The extra fish is nice, but the rest of the kit remains fairly similar. That’s why I currently have Polar Paw in B tier.
Of course, these rankings can change as I get more time with the new Horde Invasion and Pioneer changes. I’ve only had limited time to test some of these adjustments, so I don’t want to make massive ranking changes before seeing how they perform over a longer period.
For now, this is where I would place everything based on my current experience. If you’re building your teams right now, I would prioritize the versatile S-tier Tataris first, while still keeping some of the underrated lower-rarity options available for specific formations.