PokéPath TD Tier List

Best-in-slot crowd control to stabilize waves and enable carries to scale safely.

Flexible copy core that turns one strong unit into two, accelerating your power curve.

Reliable armor shred that massively boosts team DPS, especially versus tanky bosses.

Top-tier DPS carry with fast clear speed; scales extremely well with proper support.

Key anti-invisibility answer that prevents stealth waves from snowballing into leaks.

High-impact AOE damage that dominates dense waves and keeps midgame effortless.

Best economy engine for faster leveling and upgrades—snowballs every run when built early.

Reliable wave-clear carry with strong midgame tempo—pair with slow/armor-break to keep scaling safely.

Fast, consistent DPS that smooths early-to-mid progression and transitions well into boss damage with support.

Insane single-target burst for elites/boss waves—one of the highest ceiling picks for pushing stages.

Lane stabilizer that buys time for upgrades via tankiness + control—excellent safety pick for progression.

High-pressure projectile DPS that clears clustered waves well; benefits heavily from control/armor-break teammates.

Explosive multi-target damage makes midgame waves effortless and keeps your run stable into late stages.

Elite single-target crit carry for melting bosses—scales brutally with crit + speed stacking.

Durable frontline utility that buys time for upgrades while still contributing meaningful damage.

High-stability tank that anchors tough waves and keeps your lane from collapsing during transitions.

High burst DPS that deletes priority targets and keeps tempo strong in progression runs.

Consistent stun/control that stabilizes crowded waves and enables safer scaling for your carries.

Strong midgame damage with great lane pressure—excellent “bridge” carry before your late core comes online.

Reliable ranged DPS that clears waves efficiently and remains relevant into boss-heavy segments.

Premium stall/anchor piece that soaks pressure and makes greedy upgrade paths much safer.

Balanced carry with strong all-round wave pressure—easy to slot into most standard cores.

Control-focused damage that disrupts dense waves and reduces leak risk during spike rounds.

High-impact carry that punches through midgame spikes and transitions smoothly into late fights.

Fast tempo carry that cleans lanes quickly and keeps your early-to-mid route progression smooth.

Strong single-target pressure that helps against elites/bosses without needing perfect setup.

Teamwide damage multiplier via reliable armor break—massive value against tanky waves and bosses.

Flexible utility DPS that keeps lanes stable and supports multiple team archetypes well.

Fast control tempo that helps you avoid early leaks and keeps wave density manageable.

Heavy burst carry that spikes hard when you need to break through “wall” rounds.

Consistent DPS carry that performs well across routes and scales nicely with basic support.

High tempo DPS that clears waves quickly and rewards good positioning and support pieces.

Extreme stall value that buys upgrade time and turns risky rounds into safe setups.

Strong wave control through damage-over-area pressure—excellent for stabilizing midgame density.

High-impact support piece that boosts team consistency and makes your main carry scale faster.

Clean multi-target damage profile that keeps lanes smooth and reduces micro requirements.

Great value support-DPS hybrid that overperforms for its cost and smooths progression.

Premium AOE carry that dominates dense waves and keeps your run stable into late stages.

Reliable utility pick that helps handle stealth/information gaps and prevents surprise leaks.

Solid burst DPS but needs the right setup to outperform top carries; best as a flexible midgame pick.

Good lane pressure in specific routes, but usually outclassed unless you build around its strengths.

Strong when waves are dense, but positioning-dependent and can feel inconsistent without control support.

Excellent stall/anchor for rough rounds, but contributes less damage—needs a real carry behind it.

Decent single-target pressure, but requires item stacking to compete with higher-tier boss killers.

Support-oriented pick that can smooth runs, but its impact is very team- and route-dependent.

Curse-focused value is more volatile after 1.3.6 fixed Curse damage with boosting items—still usable, but less “auto-win”.

Helpful sustain/support piece that shines in specific comps, but not a standalone power spike.

Tanky lane holder that can stabilize certain routes, but generally needs strong DPS partners.

Situational control that can save runs in dense waves, but its value varies a lot by map and timing.

Reliable damage profile with good flexibility, but usually sits below the top carries in raw ceiling.

Solid safety pick with mixed tank/control value, but doesn’t scale as hard as premium options.

Good consistent DPS for specific routes, but needs support to keep up in late boss waves.

Tempo control option that helps prevent early leaks, but tends to fall off without strong teammates.

Strong burst potential with the right setup, but can be outperformed by higher-tier carries in endgame.

Dependable mid-tier DPS that works in many runs, but rarely the best-in-slot choice.

Good damage when supported, but feels more like a comp piece than a run-defining carry.

Useful control tool in certain wave patterns, but generally not mandatory versus better CC options.

Strong damage in the right matchup, but needs team support to avoid falling behind in late waves.

Works as a supportive slot in specific builds, but usually not worth prioritizing over top core pieces.

Capable DPS that can perform well with items, but less consistent than higher-tier carries.

Solid lane damage in the right setup, but generally outclassed unless you specifically need its profile.

Defensive/utility value that can stabilize some routes, but offers limited upside without strong carries.

Consistent ranged DPS that’s fine in many comps, but doesn’t reach top-tier scaling.

Versatile slot for certain routes, but usually not as impactful as specialized control or core DPS picks.

Decent single-target pressure and tempo, but requires investment to compete with better options.

Curse-style value is less explosive after 1.3.6 fixed Curse damage with boosting items—treat as situational tech.

Serviceable DPS for specific early/mid routes, but ceiling is limited compared to A-tier cores.

Strong bursty damage with the right support, but can be inconsistent without control/armor break.

Exceptional anchoring/stall value, but low damage—best when you already have a carry online.

Solid stall/support piece for specific maps, but rarely a priority upgrade over core DPS/utility.

Situational control/debuff pick that can help vs certain waves, but not broadly mandatory.

Useful control/tempo option with good synergy in some comps, but can be replaced by stronger CC.

Stable lane holder with decent safety value, but generally lower ceiling than top tanks/supports.

Playable tech pick for specific wave patterns, but generally outclassed by stronger control/utility options.

Situational control value, but consistency and ceiling are low compared to higher-tier CC choices.

Can work with the right setup, but usually needs too much support to beat better DPS carries.

Flexible but low-impact; mostly a fun pick unless you’re forcing a niche interaction.

Niche support slot that’s rarely worth prioritizing over core economy/control pieces.

Usable early pressure, but falls behind quickly and is easy to replace.

Curse-oriented setups are less reliable after 1.3.6 fixed Curse damage with boosting items—treat as situational tech.

Similar to other Curse-style tech picks—after 1.3.6 Curse-item damage fix, its “blow-up” moments are less consistent.

Can help with tempo in certain routes, but overall impact is modest compared to top control cores.

Very niche value and low ceiling; mostly for specific challenges or fun runs.

Situational wave control, but usually weaker than premium CC picks and needs extra support.

Can feel helpful early, but overall efficiency drops hard once scaling matters.

Decent lane pressure in specific setups, but too replaceable to justify heavy investment.

Playable in niche waves, but generally lower value than better stall/control tools.

Serviceable damage in certain routes, but lacks the ceiling and flexibility of higher-tier fire carries.

Low impact and easily replaced; not worth the slot in optimized runs.

Underpowered for the investment and outclassed in almost every role by better options.