Garden Tower Defense features over 85 unique units across seven rarities, making it essential to know which plants tower above the rest. This complete tier list ranks every unit from SS to C tier based on stats, damage output, usability, and meta performance in October 2025. Whether you're defending early waves or tackling endgame content, this guide will help you build the ultimate garden defense strategy.
| Tier | Unit Count | Key Characteristics | Top Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS Tier | 20 | Meta-defining units with exceptional stats | Lil Stump, Speed Sprinkler, Blossom Barrage |
| S Tier | 13 | Strong performers with great utility | Golem, Venus Flytrap, Atomic Pepper |
| A Tier | 23 | Solid units for mid-game progression | Money Tree, Laser Plant, Peas in a Pod |
| B Tier | 19 | Viable early-game options | Garlicopter, Farmer, Dragon Fruit |
| C Tier | 10 | Beginner units only | Tomato, Onion, Cactus |
Before diving into the tier list, it's crucial to understand the seven rarity tiers in Garden Tower Defense:
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These are the absolute best units in Garden Tower Defense, offering unparalleled performance across all game modes. If you have access to these units, they should form the core of your defense strategy.
| Unit | Rarity | Placement Cost | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lil Stump | Godlys | 2,000 | Exceptional DPS with wide coverage |
| Speed Sprinkler | Mythical | 600 | Best support unit with 30-range attack speed buff |
| Blueberries | Mythical | 1,000 | Rapid-fire damage with excellent crowd control |
| Tiki Tower | Godlys | 1,500 | Great balance of damage and range |
| Beehive | Godlys | 2,500 | Unique bee-spawning mechanic with infinite range |
| Bloodvine | Godlys | 2,000 | Premium AoE damage dealer |
| Icebuds | Godlys | 1,000 | Excellent crowd control with freezing effects |
| Petalray | Godlys | 2,500 | High single-target damage with good range |
| Electric Beetroot | Exclusive | 200 | Incredible value for cost with chain lightning |
| Hellroot | Exclusive | 2,000 | Powerful fire damage with DoT effects |
| Big Mushroom | Exclusive | 3,000 | Massive AoE damage with spore effects |
| Rafflesia | Godlys | 1,250 | Excellent area denial capabilities |
| Venus Flytrap | Godlys | 2,900 | Best AoE damage dealer (600 damage at max level) |
| Lucky Clover | Godlys | 1,500 | Luck-based bonuses with high damage potential |
| Mango Cluster | Godlys | 1,000 | Great multi-target damage output |
| Electroleaf | Godlys | 2,000 | Chain lightning with excellent coverage |
| Juggercorn | Exclusive | 3,000 | Tanky unit with high damage output |
| Blossom Barrage | Exclusive | 5,000 | Fastest attack speed (0.06 seconds) with melting power |
| Dual Blasterbud | Exclusive | 7,000 | Dual-target damage with incredible DPS |
| Rosebeam | Exclusive | 10,000 | Ultimate single-target damage dealer |
Why SS Tier Units Dominate: SS Tier units represent the pinnacle of Garden Tower Defense strategy. Units like Blossom Barrage attack every 0.06 seconds, literally melting anything in their path. Venus Flytrap delivers devastating AoE damage with 600 damage at level 5, while the Beehive introduces a unique mechanic where soldier bees do the fighting for you, offering effectively infinite range.
S Tier units are the second-best options in Garden Tower Defense. While not quite as powerful as SS Tier units, they still offer exceptional performance and should be prioritized when building your defense.
| Unit | Rarity | Placement Cost | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Pepper | Godly | 4,000 | High damage with explosive effects |
| Confusion Plant | Godly | 1,500 | Crowd control with confusion effects |
| Pyropetal | Godly | 2,000 | Fire damage with area effects |
| Sporefang | Godly | 2,200 | Poison damage with DoT capabilities |
| Bubble Plant | Godly | 2,500 | Slowing effects with good damage |
| Seed Mech | Godly | 3,000 | Mechanical unit with high durability |
| Stun Flower | Godly | 1,000 | Excellent stun capabilities |
| Doompetal | Exclusive | 1,000 | High damage with death effects |
| Grapes | Exclusive | 1,550 | Multi-target splash damage |
| Golem | Exclusive | 3,000 | Best single-target damage (1,300 damage) |
| Corn | Exclusive | 1,750 | VIP unit with superior early-game performance |
| Lawnmower | Mythical | 700 | Fast-moving with good coverage |
| Laser Plant | Mythical | 1,500 | Rapid laser attacks (0.07 seconds) |
S Tier Strategic Value: Golem stands out as the premier single-target damage dealer, dealing 1,300 damage every 2.22 seconds with excellent range. Laser Plant offers incredible attack speed at 0.07 seconds, making it perfect for mid-game waves. Corn, available to VIP players, serves as an upgraded version of the basic Potato with significantly better stats and performance.
A Tier units provide reliable performance for mid-game progression and can carry you through challenging waves when SS and S Tier units aren't available.
| Unit | Rarity | Placement Cost | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Cannon | Uncommon | 300 | Great value for early game |
| Money Tree | Rare | 400 | Essential income generator |
| Venus Floortrap | Rare | 1,000 | Area denial with trap mechanics |
| Boombulb | Legendary | 650 | Explosive damage with good AoE |
| Cabbage | Common | 350 | Basic but reliable damage |
| Palm Tree | Legendary | 700 | Good range with decent damage |
| Broccoli | Legendary | 800 | Solid all-around performance |
| Lemon Tree | Legendary | 1,000 | Good damage with citrus effects |
| Potshade | Mythical | 1,200 | Support unit with defensive bonuses |
| Sonic Bloom | Legendary | 1,000 | Sound-based damage with good range |
| Drone | Legendary | 1,250 | Aerial unit with good mobility |
| Pak Choi | Legendary | 1,500 | Good damage with area effects |
| Umbra | Legendary | 1,500 | Shadow damage with unique mechanics |
| Repair Worker | Mythical | 500 | Essential support for unit maintenance |
| Fan Flower | Mythical | 1,000 | Wind effects with good crowd control |
| Walnut | Mythical | 1,000 | Defensive unit with high HP |
| Sunflower | Mythical | 1,200 | Support unit with healing capabilities |
| Watermelon | Mythical | 1,000 | Splash damage with good AoE |
| Pesticider | Godly | 3,000 | Area damage with poison effects |
| Peas in a Pod | Mythical | 1,000 | Multi-target damage specialist |
| Solarian Bloom | Exclusive | 3,000 | Solar damage with day/night mechanics |
| Fruit Molotov | Legendary | 750 | Explosive damage with fire effects |
| Inferno Stump | Legendary | 1,000 | Fire damage with burning effects |
A Tier Strategic Importance: Money Tree is arguably the most important unit in this tier, serving as the game's primary income generator. While it doesn't attack enemies, it generates passive income that's essential for affording higher-tier units later in the game. Peas in a Pod deserves special mention for its ability to hit multiple enemies simultaneously, making it incredibly effective against waves after the 5-minute mark.
B Tier units work well for early game content but should be replaced as you progress to more challenging waves.
| Unit | Rarity | Placement Cost | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlicopter | Rare | 950 | Aerial unit with good mobility |
| Vines | Common | 1,000 | Basic crowd control |
| Farmer | Uncommon | 200 | Early game support unit |
| Durian | Rare | 1,000 | Decent damage with unique effects |
| Gnome | Uncommon | 250 | Basic defensive unit |
| Eggplant | Uncommon | 300 | Early game damage dealer |
| Potato | Uncommon | 300 | Best early game economy unit |
| Aloe Vera | Uncommon | 400 | Healing support unit |
| Dragon Fruit | Uncommon | 600 | Good damage with unique mechanics |
| Cherries | Rare | 350 | Multi-target damage |
| Pumpkin | Rare | 350 | Defensive unit with high HP |
| Ghost Pepper | Rare | 400 | Damage over time with fire effects |
| Stemstrike | Rare | 400 | Piercing damage with good range |
| Bamboo | Rare | 700 | Rapid-fire damage |
| Radish | Common | 200 | Basic early game unit |
| Chili Pepper | Rare | 800 | Fire damage with good DPS |
| Grandma | Rare | 1,000 | Support unit with unique abilities |
| Kiwi Cannon | Rare | 1,000 | Good damage with area effects |
| Slapleaf | Rare | 400 | Crowd control with knockback |
B Tier Strategic Usage: Potato deserves special mention as one of the most cost-effective early game units. While it may seem basic, placing several Potatoes near the enemy spawn point can generate significant early income and clear the first few waves effortlessly. Ghost Pepper, despite being in B Tier, offers excellent damage over time with its fire effects, dealing 62 damage per second which can be surprisingly effective against bosses.
C Tier units are primarily useful for complete beginners and should be replaced as soon as possible with higher-tier options.
| Unit | Rarity | Placement Cost | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Trap | Rare | 450 | Basic trap mechanics |
| Onion | Common | 150 | Cheapest unit in the game |
| Pomegranate | Common | 200 | Basic splash damage |
| Dandelion | Uncommon | 700 | Basic damage with seed effects |
| Scarecrow | Uncommon | 650 | Basic defensive unit |
| Mushroom | Rare | 650 | Basic damage with spore effects |
| Baby Carrots | Rare | 700 | Basic multi-target damage |
| Cactus | Common | 150 | Basic defensive unit |
| Strawberry | Uncommon | 200 | Basic damage with unique effects |
| Tomato | Common | 150 | Starter unit with minimal utility |
C Tier Limitations: Tomato serves as the game's starter unit, offering minimal damage and utility. While it can help you understand basic game mechanics, it should be replaced immediately with better options. Onion and Cactus are the cheapest units in the game at 150 placement cost, but their performance is so limited that they're only viable for the absolute earliest waves.
For early game progression, focus on economy and basic defense:
Transition to more powerful units as waves intensify:
Deploy your most powerful units for endgame content:
The best units include Blossom Barrage (fastest attacks), Venus Flytrap (best AoE), Bloodvine (premium AoE), and Golem (best single-target damage). These SS and S Tier units should form the core of any competitive defense strategy.
Units are obtained through Summon crates that cost Seeds. Crates refresh every 4 hours and contain different unit pools. Save Seeds and wait for desirable crates to appear.
The most efficient way to earn Seeds is by completing waves, participating in events, and using active codes. Building multiple Money Trees will also help generate the in-game currency needed for unit purchases.
The game receives weekly updates every Saturday at 3:00 PM UTC. These updates often include new units, balance changes, and quality-of-life improvements.
Check the official Twitter (@GTDRBX) and Discord for the latest active codes. Codes typically provide free Seeds, units, or other valuable resources to help you progress faster.
Rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, etc.) determines how difficult a unit is to obtain and its base stats. Tier (SS, S, A, B, C) represents how effective a unit is in the current meta, regardless of rarity.
A balanced approach works best. Use AoE units like Venus Flytrap for grouped enemies and single-target specialists like Golem for high-HP bosses and tough enemies.
This Garden Tower Defense tier list provides a comprehensive ranking of all units based on their effectiveness in the current meta. Remember that tier lists are guidelines - the best strategy ultimately depends on your specific units, playstyle, and the challenges you're facing.
Focus on building a strong economy early with Money Trees, transition to powerful mid-game units like Laser Plant and Peas in a Pod, and deploy endgame powerhouses like Venus Flytrap and Blossom Barrage for the toughest waves. Stay updated with the latest patches and community discussions, as the meta can shift with new updates and balance changes.
Join the official Discord and follow the developers on Twitter to stay ahead of the curve with the latest strategies, codes, and unit releases. With this knowledge and the right units, you'll be well-equipped to defend your garden against any invasion!
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