Conquering the challenging stages in the Garden Tower Defense Roblox experience requires more than mere luck; it demands a mix of powerful units and a solid strategy. With a plethora of characters to choose from, knowing which ones to utilize can be a bit overwhelming. That’s why I’ve created this comprehensive Garden Tower Defense tier list and guide, designed to help you spot the most reliable options for any game mode.
Garden Tower Defense Tier List

In this Garden Tower Defense tier list, we’ve organized units based on their performance in specific roles. Starting with an affordable unit early in the game is essential before deploying higher-cost units like the Golem. Consequently, our strongest early, mid, and late-game units are prioritized at the top. Rankings consider factors such as Damage, Range, Speed, AoE potential, cost efficiency, and overall effectiveness.
Garden Tower Defense Units List
Here’s a detailed list of all units available in Garden Tower Defense, organized by rarity:
Unit | Rarity | Damage | Range | Speed | Pros & Cons |
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Purchased | 100 1300 |
7 41 |
4 2.22 |
+ Highest DPS+ Long Range+ Excellent for Hard/Insane |
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Purchased | 20 105 |
15 32 |
0.48 0.15 |
+ Fast Speed+ Incredible DPS+ Impressive Range |
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VIP | 16 125 |
20 45 |
0.31 0.1 |
+ Excellent DPS+ Remarkable Range+ Fast Speed |
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0.1% | 80 600 |
9 29 |
4 2.22 |
+ Versatile+ High DPS+ Adequate Range |
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0.1% | 100 1185 |
20 41 |
0.83 0.5 |
+ Exceptional DPS+ Long Range+ High Speed |
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0.99% | 6 100 |
20 45 |
0.25 0.07 |
+ Optimal Speed+ Fantastic Range+ High DPS |
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0.99% | 10 50 |
12 25 |
0.43 0.22 |
+ Swift Speed+ Decent Range+ Effective Ability |
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0.99% | 100 600 |
15 28 |
4 1.82 |
+ Satisfactory DPS+ Good Range |
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1% | 8 42 |
10 24 |
0.5 0.2 |
+ Incredible DPS+ Remarkable Speed+ Excellent Range |
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5% | 15 200 |
6 15 |
2 0.75 |
+ Good Speed+ High DPS– Costly |
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4% | 90 900 |
6 14 |
4 1.5 |
+ High DPS+ Good Speed+ Reasonable Range |
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5% | 53 395 |
16 32 |
4 2 |
+ Excellent Range+ Single Target Focus– Low DPS |
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11% | 15 85 |
14 24 |
2 1 |
+ Excellent Range+ Good DPS |
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11% | 10 50 |
N/A | 1 | + Slowing Effect+ Reliable Speed |
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14% | 7 29 |
10 17 |
1.76 0.69 |
+ Solid DPS+ Great Range |
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10% | 400 2000 |
15 38 |
N/A | + Emergency Option+ Great Damage– Single Use |
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10% | 11 70 |
11 20 |
1.2 0.47 |
+ High Speed+ Good DPS |
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11% | +20$ +65$ |
N/A | 5 3 |
+ Excellent for Economy+ Great for Builds |
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22% | 10 62 |
7 13 |
1.3 0.58 |
+ Quick+ Good DPS |
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14% | 2 62 |
7 13 |
1.3 0.58 |
+ Ignites Enemies+ Solid DPS+ Good Speed |
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15% | 4 40 |
7 13 |
0.65 0.29 |
+ Ideal Early Unit+ Good Speed+ Satisfactory DPS |
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15% | 8 65 |
12 30 |
5 2 |
+ Impressive Range– Low Damage |
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16% | 11 60 |
6 11 |
1.25 0.57 |
+ Good DPS+ Fast Speed |
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16% | 3 40 |
12 21 |
1.33 0.71 |
+ Exceptional Range+ Good Speed+ High DPS |
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17% | 7 49 |
6 10 |
0.9 0.49 |
+ Excellent Early Unit+ Good Speed |
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20% | 4 40 |
10 19 |
1.71 1.3 |
+ Cost-effective– Low DPS |
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30% | 4 50 |
10 20 |
1.71 1 |
+ Good Speed+ Good Range |
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30% | 8 50 |
5 10 |
1.3 0.71 |
+ Fast– Low DPS |
As evident, not all units in Garden Tower Defense are created equal. Having a mix of early- and late-game units is crucial as waves become increasingly challenging. A unit like the Potato serves you well at the onset, but you’ll eventually require powerful options such as the Venus Flytrap or the Laser Plant to tackle tougher foes.
How to Acquire Units in Garden Tower Defense

In Garden Tower Defense, you typically acquire new units by using Seeds to summon them. Note that the available selection changes every few hours, meaning not every unit is accessible all the time. Some exclusive units can only be unlocked with Robux or by purchasing the VIP pass.
Have you considered which units stand out as your favorites in the game? Share them in the comments. And don’t miss our Garden Tower Defense Codes to simplify the process of acquiring top-tier units.
What is the best unit in Garden Tower Defense?
The standout units in the game include the Golem, Venus Flytrap, and Ghost Pepper.
Which unit is the best cheap, early-game option in Garden Tower Defense?
Top cheap units are the Potato, Ghost Pepper, and Strawberry.
What are the best expensive, late-game units in Garden Tower Defense?
For later waves, the best units include the Golem, Peas in a Pod, and Venus Flytrap.
What should I do with duplicate units in Garden Tower Defense?
You can trade them for different units using the new Trader feature added in the Trading Update.