Universal Tower Defense Z Best Units by Role

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49 Ground DPS results

6 tied top-band matches shown first; Best Units by Role uses published bands for slot selection, not an invented within-band score. Each card explains the fields that made it through the filter.

V

Visionary (Unrivaled)

S+

S+ in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Rose.

S

Symbiotic Alien (Apex)

S+

S+ in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Dark, Synchro pair with Human Spider (Responsible).

I

Ice Queen (White Haze)

S+

S+ in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Ice.

H

Human Spider (Responsible)

S+

S+ in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Rose, Synchro pair with Symbiotic Alien (Apex) or Iron Billionaire (Genius).

F

Flame Captain (Ember)

S+

S+ in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

A

Azuron (Wrath)

S+

S+ in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

K

King Sailor (Unrivaled)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Water.

S

The Strongest of Today

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Light.

T

Triple Threat (Unrivaled)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind.

S

String Warlord (Joker)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Unknown.

Q

Quake Warlord (Destroyer)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Water, Synchro pair with Pirate King (Voyage).

M

Mochi Pirate (Conqueror)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

D

Dragon Warlord (Rage)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

P

Pirate King (Voyage)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Rose, Synchro pair with Quake Warlord (Destroyer).

M

Marin Hero (Grand Fist)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Water.

U

Ultimate Fused Warrior

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind.

A

Angel Born in Hell (Unrivaled)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Light.

L

Limit Breaker Prince (Marked)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind, Synchro pair with Super Goku (Third Ascension).

N

Nursefather (Thumb)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

P

Perfect Maximum Bio-Android

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind.

W

Wave Chaser (Surfer)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Water.

F

Funeral Parlor (Fragrance)

S

S in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

F

First Emperor (Greatest)

A

A in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Rose.

A

Ancient Shinobi (Reawakened)

A

A in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Water, Synchro pair with Nutaru (Beast).

N

Nutaru (Beast)

A

A in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind, Synchro pair with Ancient Shinobi (Reawakened).

A

Alpha Devil (Omega)

A

A in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Ice.

D

Devil Hunter (Mercenary)

A

A in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

B

Big Brother (Vengeance)

A

A in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Dark.

U

Underworld God (Death)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind.

E

Enlightened God (Holy)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Light.

F

First Human (Father)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Rose.

T

Tai Yang

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

D

Dragon Slayer (Hero)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

M

Mimicry Sorcerer (Cursed Love)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Rose, Synchro pair with Jane Juliet (Larper).

M

Mighty Roach (Cursed)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind.

J

Jane Juliet (Larper)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Water, Synchro pair with Mimicry Sorcerer (Cursed Love).

S

Shadow Knight (Risen)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind.

G

Gambler Sorcerer (Jackpot)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind.

J

Judgment Sorcerer (Domain)

B

B in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Light.

J

Ja'frey (Lightning Assassin)

C

C in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Dark.

B

Berserker (Enraged)

C

C in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Light.

D

The Drink (Survivor)

C

C in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

G

Grommjaw (Panther)

C

C in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Water.

D

Dragon Guy (Silverite)

C

C in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Ice.

B

Bio-Android (Imperfect)

C

C in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Wind.

F

Footballer (Ego)

D

D in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Fire.

K

Kriatu (Cheater)

D

D in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Ice.

F

Fallen Prince (Ruthless)

D

D in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Water.

R

Robot 17 & 18 (Fighterz)

D

D in the sourced tier data, role Ground DPS, element Rose.

How Best Units by Role handles ties and limits

The filter is useful because its limits are visible.

This is a picker for choosing what to field in one slot, not another global tier list. It filters the current unit roster and groups matching rows by the published tier order: S+, S, A, B, C, then D. Role and element narrow the slot; the bracket at the end of a name is treated as its sourced evolution stage. Documented Synchro pairs add context to a result, not a made-up numerical bonus. For a complete roster view, comparisons across every band, and its own role and element filters, use the tier list.

Best Units by Role does not choose a winner when the top band has more than one match. The tier source is Pro Game Guides' post- Update-4.0 ranking, cross-checked against Destructoid, and it publishes tier bands rather than per-unit DPS, cost, range, or placement statistics. This site compiles named sources and does not play the game, so "best" here means "highest published tier among units matching this slot"; tied units remain tied rather than being separated by an invented score or alphabetical order.

Not verified yet. Rarity is unavailable in this tool on purpose. The source has a rarity column, but this repo did not transcribe it row by row; a partial rarity field would imply checks that were never made. The bracket labels are evolution stages, not Mythic or Legendary labels. No DPS, attack speed, range, cost, drop rate, or rarity value is invented here.

Best Units by Role: top tied recommendations

A quick slot answer when you already know the job. Every unit in a role's highest published tier band is shown as a tie; open the picker above for element or stage constraints.

RoleTop tier matchWhy it appears first
Ground DPSVisionary (Unrivaled), Symbiotic Alien (Apex), Ice Queen (White Haze), Human Spider (Responsible), Flame Captain (Ember), Azuron (Wrath)S+ band; 6 units tied because the source does not publish within-band stats
Hill DPSGluttonous Warlord (Despair), Revolutionary Chief (Emperor), Strongest Swordsman (Hunter), The Drink (Super Rage), Super Goku (Third Ascension), Evil Demon Rage, Merciless God, Blanco BeastS band; 8 units tied because the source does not publish within-band stats
Hybrid DPSThe Almighty King, Neko Captain (Lightning)S+ band; 2 units tied because the source does not publish within-band stats
SupportLove Goddess, Prodigy Mage (Apprentice), Karbonoto (Sage), Sasku (Great War), Virtual Idol (Superstar), Bambee (Blitz), Bulmo, Ice Empress (Frost), Zombie Apostle (Ascension), The Terror (Ascension)S band; 10 units tied because the source does not publish within-band stats
FarmIron Billionaire (Genius)S+ band; 1 unit tied because the source does not publish within-band stats

Questions players actually ask

What are the best units in Universal Tower Defense Z?
There is no single best unit for every slot. This picker filters the sourced roster by role, element and the evolution stage written in the unit name, then puts the strongest published tier bands first. It is a role answer, not a replacement for the global Update 4.0 tier list.
Does this picker use rarity?
No. Rarity is deliberately unavailable in this site's Unit data because the source column was not transcribed row by row. The bracket in a name is an evolution stage, not rarity, so this tool never calls a unit Mythic or Legendary.
How is the ranking calculated?
Matching units are grouped by the published tier order S+, S, A, B, C and D. Units with no sourced tier are placed after tiered units. When several matching units share the top band, Best Units by Role presents every one as a tie: the sources publish bands, not per-unit performance statistics that could rank them within a band. Role, element and evolution stage filter the result; Synchro pairings explain context but do not create an invented score.
Why are some units missing from a role result?
A null role or element is a stated data gap, not permission to infer one. A unit only appears in a filtered result when the matching field is published in the roster data. Clear the filter to see all units, including those with Unknown fields.

Where to go next

Browse the full unit rosterOpen every unit page and its sourced fields.Read the Update 4.0 tier listSee the global ranking this picker uses as its tier input.Check a whole teamValidate six chosen units for roles, elements and documented Synchro.Build around one carryFill the other five team slots around a unit you already want to use.

Last updated 2026-07-14 · Compiled from published guides; no in-game testing claimed