TDS Reforged Tier Lists
Mode-aware rankings for custom towers and golden carries.
Tier lists for TDS: Reforged exist because the fan game mixes familiar tower fantasy with original balance. A tower that dominates official TDS may be mid here, and Vince Games exclusives can define entire modes.
Lists on this hub
- Overall Tier List �?default ladder for general maps
- Hardcore Tier List �?solo and co-op Hardcore priorities
- Golden Towers Tier List �?premium DPS and utility
- PVP Tier List �?tempo roles after the 15 Aug 2026 PVP Update
Pair rankings with deep dives: Enforcer, Golden Minigunner, Golden Ace Pilot, Slowing Towers.
How we rank
We weigh wave coverage, cost efficiency, skill ceiling, and mode flexibility. Creator clears—Hardcore Enforcer showcases, Death Invasion solos, Polluted Core constraints—inform placements, but we also discount one-off cheese that dies after a patch. Read Patch Notes when a rebalance lands.
Using a tier list correctly
Pick a core from S/A tiers, then fill gaps: detection, slow, economy. Dumping five S-tier names into the Loadout Planner without a curve still fails. Practice fundamentals from Getting Started and Controls.
Mode context
Hardcore favors sustained DPS and sell timing (Solo Hardcore). Death Invasion may ban your comfort crutches (Death Invasion). Polluted Core rewards redundancy (Polluted Core). Always re-check the matching sub-list.
Related
- Towers Hub
- Guides Hub
- Modes Overview
- PVP Mode when the lobby label is versus, not a scripted PVE ladder
PVP ranks are a separate list
The 15 Aug 2026 title change does not automatically rewrite Hardcore S-tier. Tempo towers that spike before the opponent’s carry belong on the PVP Tier List. Late-only Enforcer boards that win Solo Hardcore can still lose the first contested spike. After Live Status moves, re-open the matching list—Overall, Hardcore, Golden, or PVP—instead of one screenshot for every queue.
PC dropdowns show at most eight links. This hub is the overflow page when the menu says View all. After you pick a list, save the five roles in the Loadout Planner and tick the Wave Checklist so the rank page and the lobby board stay the same patch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How often does the tier list change?
After notable balance patches or when a new mode shifts the meta.
Is S-tier mandatory?
No. Comfort and synergy matter; S-tier is a priority signal, not a law.
Do golden towers always outclass normals?
Often in raw power, but cost and availability matter—see the golden list.
Where should beginners start?
Overall list plus Getting Started, then Hardcore list when ready.